Pre-op clothes shopping

[abuckeyeleaf 16]

Hey guys! I just got approved and my surgery date is 7/13. My friend who had wls in November recommended I go ahead and stock up on some yoga pants/comfy clothes in smaller sizes to prepare, and also to Celebrate a little. I'm not sure how small to go so was wondering what everyone's experience was pre-op, in the first couple of months how fast did you drop sizes, etc? I know the comfy stuff that fits now will get me started (although it's starting to get loose from doing low carb high Protein during my six month diet) and I'm not sure if I should buy anything a size smaller or just start looking for things 2-3 sizes smaller.

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Edited June 4, 2016 by abuckeyeleaf

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@abuckeyeleaf I would wait. You could drop weight rapidly and skip over sizes. No need to waste money now - unless you can get incredible deals.

[abuckeyeleaf 16]

I was just going to buy a couple of things since there's a sale running!

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Do not buy anything.

There are always sales, seriously, always.

You might skip sizes.

I went from 30/28- to 24, then I was a 20 for like 2 weeks, then an 18. Weight loss isn't a natural stair step progression.

If you have to buy anything get dresses. Pants look the worst after weight loss, tops, dress skirts, are more forgiving. A saggy ass is not.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

don't buy anything, you don't know what size you will need

[Read2016 658]

I would only suggest some waist less dresses, they are already big and flowy they could only look better as you drop the weight... Depending on their color use could use them into fall with leggings, tall boots and a sweater... If you must buy something. Otherwise just holding on til you shrink out of your current clothes would probably be more fun. If you need to shop get a new lip gloss it will still fit later on lol.

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