Seems surreal

[dhrguru 1,238]

I'm two weeks post op RNY. So today I need to trade out my winter clothes for summer clothes. It dawned on me that I won't need the winter wardrobe I currently have again. I can't wrap my mind around that. I have a smidgen of 'will it work that well' doubt, making me contemplate holding on to everything, just in case. I held on to some of my smaller sizes and I'm thanking my stars I did, it'll save money as I move down in sizes.

And another part of me knows I need to let go of my 'fat security blanket'. But there is a familiarity with the wardrobe I have now. I made a point to buy clothes I loved that made me feel good in them, classy etc.

Of course I'll love shopping and creating the same with smaller sizes... But letting go ... It's not hard... Just weird.

[WE_SCOTTS 16]

I've saved so many clothes throughout the years, I should be pretty covered also. However-what was cute 5-10 years ago is definitely not cute now!!!!! Why was I saving them?!?!?? Sooooo, my punishment to myself is that I have to wear everything at least 1 more time before getting rid of them. I think this will help me not want to hold on to the fat clothes. Not to mention, sell them to buy new CUTE clothes. You deserve it!

[OregonTeacher 63]

I feel the exact same way! I have chosen to take it slowly. I let my warm sweaters go to Good Will this week. Next week it will be all the pants I have "out grown/under grown". The shirts can work alright for the next 5 weeks until school is out for summer.

[Salonboi 353]

I've saved so many clothes throughout the years, I should be pretty covered also. However-what was cute 5-10 years ago is definitely not cute now!!!!! Why was I saving them?!?!?? Sooooo, my punishment to myself is that I have to wear everything at least 1 more time before getting rid of them. I think this will help me not want to hold on to the fat clothes. Not to mention, sell them to buy new CUTE clothes. You deserve it!

Wow what a revelation, a very happy/scary revelation. Yours made me just realize that for myself. WOW ???? I'm definitely gonna pull out the sewing machine soon. There are some things I can simply alter. I definitely have saved my smaller clothes from 10 yrs ago. And yes some will be outdated, but some pieces are classic, not going out of style things. I just can't wait to go shopping in my own closet ????

Edited May 11, 2015 by Salonboi

[VDB 800]

After three weeks post RNY, have lost many inches, also dipped into the skinny clothes. Over the last six months, started buying several sizes down in basic clothes (you know us country men, socks, underwear, jeans and T-shirts -- all we need) as a way to show myself that the surgery was going to get approved, and that the body would heal.

I also have saved some jeans over the years which were ordered too small. I have one pair from 1988! Brand new, but those will wait until fall!

I have on loose jeans that I could not get on pre-surgery. Wahoo! My wife got her skinny little arms all the way around me this morning!

[OregonTeacher 63]

After three weeks post RNY, have lost many inches, also dipped into the skinny clothes. Over the last six months, started buying several sizes down in basic clothes (you know us country men, socks, underwear, jeans and T-shirts -- all we need) as a way to show myself that the surgery was going to get approved, and that the body would heal.

I also have saved some jeans over the years which were ordered too small. I have one pair from 1988! Brand new, but those will wait until fall!

I have on loose jeans that I could not get on pre-surgery. Wahoo! My wife got her skinny little arms all the way around me this morning!

[OregonTeacher 63]

John, my favorite part of your post...the part about your wife. I love it! Congratulations to you both!!!

[beachgal2935 596]

I too went through my closet just last weekend. I have everything from size L to 3XL. I took all my 3XL's and gave them to my cousin. She was super excited. I'm wearing my 2XL's now but they're even loose. I went through my underwear drawer yesterday and tossed my size 9 panties and pulled out the 8's. You see I lost down to 167 in 2008 and got down to these smaller sizes. Glad I held on to most things. That memory was brought back when I pulled out the size 6 panties and couldn't believe how small they looked. How did I ever fit into those?! As I continue to shrink, I will just put my clothes up for sale in my eBay store. I've had a lot of success selling my old clothes on the site. I'll put all that cash away for new skinny clothes. How exciting will that be?! I wish you all continued success. We got this!!!