Saying Goodbye to Old Friends...

[kiz 1]

Fall weather is almost here, at least where I live, and it got me to thinking about my summer clothes. I've been wearing the same size for two years, and I was bound and determined to not go up to next size, regardless of how uncomfortable my clothes had become. I was also having trouble buying new clothes in that size because, well, mine had most probably stretched at the seams a little, so finding replacements was becoming increasingly difficult.

So, farewell, old faithful clothes. I'll not be seeing you next summer!!

[lapbandliz 0]

Kiz,

you better be saying good bye "Forever" to those clothes, because this time next year, you will be a skinny lady!! Wooohoooo!!!

[kiz 1]

LOL...Liz, they're outa here!! Well, not quite yet. I can't believe I've lost 20 lbs, and they still fit pretty well. EEK, I must have really been pouring myself into them.

[srknepler 0]

I've got an enormous pile of "too big" clothes in my bedroom right now...It's hard to say goodbye to some of my faves. I have some stuff in my closet that I bought last winter that I'll never get to wear

Oh well....shopping here I come!

[kiz 1]

Yes, Sherri, it is a little bittersweet. There are a few things I really loved, but I can't wait to be too small for them. I was at the mall today, and I was so excited at the prospect of actually finding clothes that fit, without all the hassle and gnashing of teeth.

[chocolate_snaps 3]

It is a little bitter sweet at first, then when you slip on something you never thought you'd ever wear that all goes away. I mourned my old "fabulous fatgirl" wardrobe just until I realized how easy it is to shop now. The best part is, I havent shopped at LB for a year!

BTW: I sold all of my old ensembles on Craigslist.

Good luck to all of you Sept bandsters!

[terilynn112 1]

I've already boxed up the size 22s and 20's I've been wearing. I'm firmly in a size 18W now, and can get into a 16w pretty well. My stomach still aches in them, so I stay baggy yet. I'm only 2 weeks post op.

Teri

[ANKPTA 0]

I have thought about the very same thing. Actually, a couple of my girlfriends told me on the day after my surgery that they both have first chance at my old clothes!! I thought that was funny, yet very encouraging.

[kiz 1]

Thanks chocolate snaps for the good wishes!! I've had so much inspiration from reading the Sep 07 forum, and daydreaming about where I'll be a year from now.

terilynn, you are doing so well! I can't believe you're down so many sizes. I just can't wait to get down one size! haha My clothes are feeling a little baggy, but not enough to get into something smaller.

It sounds like you have supportive friends, ANKPTA, and/or they LOVE your wardrobe!! How encouraging though, that your friends are rooting for you.

[terilynn112 1]

I did an incredible amount of step aerobics pre op. That really helped... am having trouble getting back into it.... my stomach muscles are weak again.

teri

[Minxz 0]

I have a friend that is an excellent seamstress I am going to get some of my clothes taken in when I lose weight. Not all of them just the ones I spent a lot of money on and still really like. I will ask myself weather its cheaper to replace the item or cheaper to get it altered.

I also have a box of clothes in my shed that should fit as I hit my half way point. I bought them once when I lost weight on Atkins and didnt have the heart to get rid of them when I gained it all back (plus some). I even have the box marked with what I need to weigh to wear them lol

[ANKPTA 0]

I am officially down a size! I was originally busting out of my 22's and 3x's weren't any to big. I have my 10yr high school reunion next weekend and wanted something new to wear, so I ordered 2x and size 20 (plus) from Old Navy and they fit and I actually have room!!! I am well on my way to 18's and 1x!! Yeah, I am excited. Just wish my thighs would shrink some more though...that was the only place they were snug.

[terilynn112 1]

WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm with you... I started out in 22W, lost enough to get in to 20's and some 18W's pre op. Now I'm firmly in 18 with room to spare, and 16wWs I can wear, but my pulled muscle gets angry in them. It feels so good!

Teri