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For those of you who have had the surgery, how quickly was a change in clothing necessary size-wise? I'm just thinking ahead about what I am going to need given the seasons changing and such. Winter coat, for example? I'm not jumping the gun, but am being realistic. I have my surgery in a month and a half and I live where it gets cold in winter.

Obviously I know that it varies by person, but any experiences are helpful.

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It is hard to answer because everyone is different, clothes fit differently depending on your build, and it depends on you start size.

I have always like my clothes fitted, so I started swapping clothes out soon and often. I will not wear something that is too large.

My suggestion is to only shop when you need a size, and plan on wearing it immediately. Do not shop for the future. You can skip sizes or move through a size very quickly.

Just shop on demand.

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Wait to buy any winter clothing. You'll likely begin to go down sizes soon, but you can always buy at the time for the right fit that will last.

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It is hard to say. I would say buy leggings and things with some stretch that you can wear while your losing. I'm almost a year out and I started at a size 24 and now I'm wearing a 5/6. The lower your weight goes the faster you'll see your size change. If that makes sense.

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I started at a 24 at 292 sw on Oct 3rd was 251at a 20-22 so not a big change. Now 239 and fit into an 18w yesterday

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Thanks, all. I know it really depends on body size. I have wide hips now and will regardless of weight loss. I'm just about 300 lbs and wear an 18/20 bottoms and a 16 tops. Definite PEAR shape. I tend to lose size faster than pounds, so I'm thinking ahead.

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@@HRHMKB I am in a 24, 26/28, 3X, some 22's (pants) - and was 289 when I started this journey. You're in smaller sizes than your weight would suggest already - so you may not lose as many sizes as some others. I wouldn't by anything until you need it - then shop at consignment shops, thrift stores ( I got a really nice pair of 7even jeans at Salvation Army), eBay, or ThredUp until you're more settled in a size.

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Thanks. Yes, the size thing is strange, but true. I've been told I "carry it well," But numbers don't lie.

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Thanks. Yes, the size thing is strange, but true. I've been told I "carry it well," But numbers don't lie.

I've also been told that (think it's how tall I am maybe). Still so odd to be the same size with 43 pounds gone. I didn't set goals so doesn't upset me. Perplexes me more than anything.

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Were you a tight 20?

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Not really - I'm judging off of Old Navy denim sizes (same cut) because women's clothes are so off in sizing. Comparing like to like, I'm in the same size 20 jeans - I could wear them comfortably out of the dryer before, and while they're a bit looser I can't get on an old navy 18.

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It is weird. Last week I was trying a few different sizes of jeans that I have had and they are all so different shaped while being the same size. Even the same brand. Then I tried different sizes, can fit into Avenue size 26 jeans comfortable, but lane bryant jeans are an absolute no go in a 28.

Then I tried a woman within jean and 30 is swimming on me. So I guess I will be living in one pair of jeans for 2 months lol.

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