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Fear Of Shopping

By Kime-lou

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I don't know if any of you have had this, but I just realized I am scared to go out shopping for new clothes.

 

I had surgery in June and have lost 41 lbs, I feel good and many of my clothes are way to big, but some fit really great now. I have gotten to the point I only have 1 pair of jean that don't fall off and I need to go shopping, but I am scared. I have never had a problem going out in public or shopping before- I love to go out and about.

 

What scares me is trying on clothes. I know some of my clothes I have had to take to good will, but others still fit well. I am scared I will go pick up a pair of jeans and go try them on and they won't fit. I haven't purchased jeans in 2 years. I am scared the ones I had stretched and I will find I am not down as many sizes as I would like to be and that it will discourage me. When I had surgery I had gotten to the point that all the clothes in my closet were getting snug and I refused to go up a size. It's such a mental thing. I want some new things, but I HATE trying on clothes.

 

I know I am smaller, my husband tells me everyday that I am doing great and he is loving my new hour glass shape minus the bumps and lumps. But I still have a long ways to go. 41 lbs down, but 60 plus to go to be at goal. It's not that I am afraid I'm not going to get there, it's just that I don't want to shop yet and see myself in those 360 mirrors. I know I have to, it's getting cold and I must get some long pants that don't sag.

 

Hopefully, I will get the courage this weekend to make the trek.

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    kll724

    LAP-BAND Patients

    You go, what you need is a great NSV!!!Start big and work down. Go to a shop that has woman that can help by judging your size. Best wishes and great shopping! ;-), Karen

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    CHEZNOEL

    Pre Op

    Start at least one or two sizes down from whatever fits you best now. I did it hard way, one size at a time, and had to make multiple trips. Don't be afraid to show the new form, and wear clothes that feel snug. That does not last long! Go for it girl, you deserve it! Oh.. and by the way... you may need a new bra by now too, go somewhere and get fitted. What other people think is their problem no yours!

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    cheryl2586

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I dont look at sizes anymore. I have shopped at ross and an x large fit then another shirt was a 2x and the same size. I put what fits and dont worry about size. We all look at sizes but I can fit anywhere from a size 15 pants up to an 18 depending on how they are cut. I use to get upset when I had to buy a size bigger then I thought I was but now realize clothes are cut so differently. Just shop til ya drop.

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    dylanmiles23

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Shopping for new clothes is great! I am in a misses jeans but women's. My bra size did go down. I bought a fall/rain jacket size xl misses. I have a 3x winter jacket to give away. It makes me proud to go shopping.My nephew's wedding is on the 11th and I bought from the misses department. You will love the new you to clothe.

    Good luck.

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