How long does it take

[Kristin7676 32]

I am 1 month out and i ham down 20lbs since surgery and 40 from my prediet. I have noticed the weight loss from the chest up and in my legs, but so far nothing in my stomach. All my clothes pretty much fit same. How long did it take for you to start seeing the weight loss?

[FrankyG 1,450]

I've lost right below 100 pounds and still can't see it most of the time. I think it's because I see myself every day and I still see the really fat girl when I look in the mirror. I'm hoping that perception changes soon.

But if you mean how long to notice my clothes were fitting differently, about 2 months and at least 30-40 pounds. I didn't wear much that was super tight anyway, and I lose weight proportionally (all over shrank; not just one area) so it wasn't obvious to me until I realized that a favorite pair of jeans were looser at the waist, and then started trying on a size smaller and they fit easily.

[southernbelle256 101]

I didn't buy new clothes until about 50 lbs. now at 74 lbs lost I probably need to get some more. Hoping to wait till spring and thankful for leggings and tunics.

[Kindle 8,667]

I started at a lower BMI than you but I still didn't notice a significant size change until I was 40 pounds down. So basically I wore the same size between 240 and 200 pounds. Larger sizes have a much wider range of "fit". Once I got down below size 10 I noticed that just 5 pounds will make or break a tight pair of jeans.

[southernbelle256 101]

I started at a lower BMI than you but I still didn't notice a significant size change until I was 40 pounds down. So basically I wore the same size between 240 and 200 pounds. Larger sizes have a much wider range of "fit". Once I got down below size 10 I noticed that just 5 pounds will make or break a tight pair of jeans.

I am finding the same thing. 244-200 were pretty much the same clothes.

200-169 have been a huge difference and I could probably downsize each month if I had the money.

Wonder what 169-130 will be like?! So exciting!!

[Kristin7676 32]

thanks for the replies all. It is really helpful. 5 more lbs and I will be under 200 for the first time in 15 years. Will just take the successes where I can and be patient with the rest.