DON?T WAIT TO BUY NEW CLOTHES, Too Funny

[CarmenPonce 0]

Well like most of you post op I am losing weight. Not to fast but still losing. I have lost a total of 34lbs so far and still losing. It's weird thought I can't see it myself yet, and even though I’m losing I haven’t purchased new clothing. My clothes are (so I thought) just baggy and I didn’t want to spend the money to purchase a whole new wardrobe just yet. You see I started out a size 26-28 and now am probably a size 20-22 (not sure but maybe less). Now to get to the funny part…

Yesterday, I had a sales rep come by the office to see me. This sales rep knows about my WLS but hasn’t seen me since before my surgery. So, I go out to greet him in the lobby (now mind you the receptionist is there as well as another co-worker) and guess what happened (LOL,:w00t: ROFL) as I’m reaching out to shake hands MY PANTS FELL OFF:w00t::blushing::w00t:. I mean all the way to my ankles:blushing:. It happened soooooo, fast I didn’t know what happened at first. Well the sales rep says “Well I can see you’ve really lost some weight”. Man, we all started laughing. I don’t think I’ll live this down any time soon.

I hope this brightens your day.

Oh ya BTW I will be going shopping for draw string pants this weekend.

Now tell me your funny weight loss story!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited June 17, 2009 by CarmenPonce

[Who'sThere 331]

What a great story! :blushing:

Luckily, I won't have to worry about buying smaller clothes. Through the years I have kept Rubbermaid containers of basics in various sizes. I'll get to pull those out. Since I haven't seen them in so long, they'll feel like new clothes. Many of them that had been purchased after weight loss didn't fit for very long before the dreaded regain anyway...

[tyhelms 0]

Lmao!!!! That is to funny.

[Brandy~ 2]

WOW I am glad you could laugh that one off.

Since the second I had surgery I have purchased clothing non stop and it's my treat to myself. I shop like I used to eat and I love every minute of it. I am fortunate to work in the fashion industry so I get designer jeans for $1-$5 a pair 4 times a year at work. I bought 28 pairs last month with 1/2 at my current size 11 and then the rest at size 9-10 so I am covered for the next few months. I just donate them when I am done to the homeless shelter here in town.

[Dana36 0]

:blushing:

WOW I am glad you could laugh that one off.

Since the second I had surgery I have purchased clothing non stop and it's my treat to myself. I shop like I used to eat and I love every minute of it. I am fortunate to work in the fashion industry so I get designer jeans for $1-$5 a pair 4 times a year at work. I bought 28 pairs last month with 1/2 at my current size 11 and then the rest at size 9-10 so I am covered for the next few months. I just donate them when I am done to the homeless shelter here in town.

OMG, I'm so jealous of you!!! I would love to be able to get great deals like that!

OP, that story is so funny!!!

[Minxz 0]

I am set for clothes for the most part for the next 50 or 60lbs. Most the clothes I buy can be worn with a 30 lb variation and I have a big bin of clothes that I didn't have the heart to throw marked for 220lbs. Cant wait to wear some of it again.

Great story made me laugh!

[Sarah.R 2]

Lol embarassing but great for you! I've noticed my underwear are slowly slipping down as I walk so I think I need to invest in new ones lol.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

I've been changing sizes pretty quickly. I bought a couple of pairs of nice slacks about 1 month ago. I call them my "big girl pants" because they don't have elastic waists but have buttons and zippers. Well, when I went to the surgeon's office on Tuesday for a fill, I ran into the bathroom first and without thinking, just pushed my pants down. Looks like I'll have to get a new pair of black slacks SOON. White capris, same thing.

I have bought some stuff on Ebay. Got a cute pair of capris for $.99. Shipping brought them up to a whopping $4.50. They aren't brand new but they are gently worn and will work for me until they are too big. Check Goodwill. I've seen some cute clothes at excellent prices ($4 per item). Watch garage sales, too. You aren't going to be wearing this stuff long enough to pay much for it and take joy in the bargains!!!!

[sistasassy 6]

I had to buy some new clothes too. My skirt flat fell to the ground during altar service at church! I thought I would die on the spot. Luckily, my top was fairly long so that helped.

[Jachut 487]

Yep, I lost my pants in the supermarket one day. I caught them about half way down, but I did drop Eliza, lol.

I was lucky I wasnt working, I've been at uni for the past few years. All I needed to get by was a couple of pairs of jeans at each size, tops could last longer. And DH pointed out, I spend $40 getting my nails done without blinking so why was I being so stingy about jeans that fit. I wasnt going to wear them long, they didnt have to be the best jeans, just ones from Jeans West would do. So evertime they had a 2 for $99 sale (which is often) I'd go out and buy the next size down!