Post-op wedding dress issues- need advice!

[jordantaylor 51]

Hi all,

I was sleeved May 26th. I chose to have the surgery as soon as I could after making up my mind that it was necessary and the best intervention as my body was 5'4, 312 lbs and starting to give out on me.

That being said, my wedding was already scheduled for October 17th of this year. I did not in any way shape or form have the surgery to "look good in my wedding dress," as a few people suggested. I had the surgery because my body and my health were in big trouble. I knew I could figure out the rest later.

So, I know if my biggest problem is how my dress fits, that's a good thing. I just wanted to ask opinions- I was a tight size 24 pre-op. 3 weeks later, I down 25 lbs and 1 size (and the 22s are getting big, I'm probably even an 18/20 on top).

I ordered my dress in a 20. These gowns run about a size small and then can be altered down 2 sizes max.

I know everyone is different, but would you all say this is a safe number of sizes between now and October 17th?

Thanks!!

[Stevehud 1,790]

wow, tough call on that. I'm at almost 6 months out from my sleeve, and im down to 225. went from a 5x shirt and 4x bottoms to a xl shirt and l bottoms. that's from a 60 reg jacket to a 44 reg, and 54 inch waist pants ( with elastic) to a 40-inch waist without elastic. if you can do even half that, you may need a good seamstress to privately alter your dress.

Either way, you're going to look great and beautiful not matter what weight, and you'll have a wonderful day together and many years together I'm sure.

Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials and on your taking control of your health.

[jordantaylor 51]

@@Stevehud thank you so much for the kind words I guess a good seamstress is going to be my best friend.

And reading about your loss-holy moly! Great job!! What was your starting weight if you don't mind me asking?

[Stevehud 1,790]

Its in my ticker, but 362 pounds was my starting weight. that does include my month of preop weight loss.

[woo woo 872]

I would not be surprised if you are down 90 to 100 lbs by October. So at say 220 you should be in range with the 20 since it does run a size small.

Enjoy!!

[chunkyloverlovesyou 197]

Problem with massive amounts of weight loss, is that you never know what might go first. You might have no ass, or boob, by the time your wedding dress shows up, fit is going to be tricky. Why not do an in-store try a couple weeks before?

[Mandyctr 75]

Yeah I agree, I think I would wait until maybe two months out. Or less, that way your loss will have slowed down some and you'll know where you lost and where your extra skin is and everything, but you'll have time to do alterations too.

[jordantaylor 51]

Thank you guys for the advice! I should've mentioned that the dress has to be ordered and takes about 2 months to come in, so I think at this point I'm stuck with the 20, lol. Hopefully it works out with the alterations. If not, I'll have to run to Davids Bridal the day before and find something on the sale rack