DaisyAmy 561 Posted August 13, 2016 So I just went through my closet and purged EVERYTHING pre-sleeve. (Except one reminder outfit and a couple sentimental things) I literally have nothing from my past that I can wear. I am about a size 14 right now, down about 100 pounds and still in process. I haven't been a size 14 since school - and that was more than 25 years ago! I have donated about 20 bags of clothes! But I did keep my old HS jacket!! It feels so freeing to be rid of all that old baggage!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcjmom 20 Posted August 13, 2016 About once a week or every other week, I just try on everything...make a pile to donate and then pull out my bin of "not there yet" clothes and see what new things I can move in to my closet. Then I go shopping on thredup and get some new "not there yet" clothes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IveGotThePower 395 Posted August 13, 2016 Congratulations DaisyAmy! Great Job on your weight loss and your purging of old clothes that are now too big to wear. So many benefits and so many fun experiences as a result of your commitment and hard work! You go girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted August 13, 2016 I am a big believer in dumping everything ASAP. It puts you in a mental place where you can't go back. I dumped all my heavy clothes gave the good stuff away, trashed the rest. I go through and purge my clothes every 5-10 pounds. I feel like the best way to move forward is to never look back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Succinctity 4 Posted August 13, 2016 That sounds like a fantastic feeling! I love the image of shedding all those layers of old clothes along with the excess weight. You're kicking butt and it's an inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydersmama 804 Posted August 14, 2016 Good for you. My closet is basically empty right now. I just got rid of another bag of clothes the other day. There was a pair of jeans I bought and never even wore...which kinda ticked me off that I wasted the money. So now I'm in clothes limbo...I can finally shop in whatever clothes store I want, but because I'm still losing weight, I don't want to bother spending money on clothes. The funny thing is, I would've killed for this problem 7 months ago, now I'm kinda annoyed by it!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyAmy 561 Posted August 14, 2016 I know!! I literally have zero long pairs of pants. I'll have to get something to wear to work when the weather changes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missdeeAus 69 Posted August 15, 2016 I wonder how I will part with some of my favourite things. Has anyone made new clothes out of old? I wish I could sew. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camry2016 78 Posted August 15, 2016 It's such a great feeling to get rid of clothes that are TOO BIG! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetItGo 73 Posted August 16, 2016 Took 9 garbage bags of clothes to Goodwill today!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
londa320 4 Posted August 16, 2016 Congratulations boo Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigboris 1 Posted August 16, 2016 Feels good to get rid of all those big clothes and actually buy clothes that fit not just what ever you can fit. Im in the process of buying new clothes I just have a couple of shirts and three jeans that fits!! Sent from my SM-A500M using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olliesoda 174 Posted August 16, 2016 Well done all. Must feel great. I'm due for my op 9/13 Clothes down sizing is one part I am looking forward to! I have a wardrobe of clothes that don't fit many new designer pieces. My first goal is to use them. Then bin them and buy some more. I like wearing suits and can't wait to wear a special one I bought but have never been able to wear. Big motivator! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smartchicknc 0 Posted August 16, 2016 Congratulations to you all. I am still pre-op but losing enough to start purging out clothes that do not fit. It is an amazing feeling to know I won't be going back this time. Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdelicia 10 Posted August 16, 2016 I told my husband this morning that I can't wait to have a Spanx fire! Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites