MorningGlory

I have had dressing room anxiety for years. I have left crying or left and cried all the way home. I was in need of course of new capris today so I had to go shop. I grabbed some 12s I always grab bigger sizes and go down bad habit. Way big. I grabbed 9/10 which I am now in. Kinda big. I put on a pair of 7/8's. Fit perfect!!!!! I cried in the dressing room once more. Not meltdown tears but this time tears of joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been a little discouraged because I had a few rough weeks of cheating and being hurried. I think I am able to get back in track now.
Don't give up!!!!!!
Sleeved Nov 5th 226lbs
April 21 160.0 lbs!!!!

There are a lot of reasons you could have gained weight, and even though it sounds crazy, you could be gaining because you're not eating enough calories. Are you following the rules? Protein first? Not drinking for 30 minutes before or after eating? Are you eating regularly? I have a hard time getting started eating in the mornings, so I still do a shake every morning. I hate it though. BUT if I don't have a shake in the morning, my entire day is thrown off, my metabolism doesn't get the kick it needs, and then I over eat at my 11 meal, and it's down hill from there. By eating small amounts all day and following the rules, I'm able to stay full all day and still lose weight. I did find myself at a point where I was basically in starvation mode because I wasn't eating enough, then I would binge (for what we CAN binge with these tiny stomachs) and I'd see the scale not doing what I needed. If you're still in the liquid phase immediately after surgery, then yes, you will probably not feel full, you'll probably feel hungry, and it can be depressing, but once you move to solids, WOW! My best piece of advice is to follow the rules you've been given by your surgeon for the stage you're in, and talk to your NUT about your gain. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the right balance and get back to losing soon! My motto is slow but steady wins the race, I'm almost a year and a half out and I'm still losing

I had a similar experience last week. I'm 202 and 5'8. I have pretty much moved down to misses sizes, size 16, or so I thought. Slacks for work just weren't fitting me right - size 16 (misses) was fitting everywhere but gapping in the waist. Out of desperation I went back to the women's department and tried on a 14W. They fit much better but it was kind of a bummer that I'm still in women's sizes! I'm in an XL top depending on how it is made. Size 16 dress (misses).

You may not shop the "regular sizes" yet but you no longer shop in your closet. The clothes you have fit you BIG! I can't wait to have that experience. Women body types are all different. I can't wait to shop for new clothes in a few months be it a 1x at a regular store instead of a 1x at a plus-size store. BIG difference! My best to you all.

I know exactly what u mean. After going from 250 to 150, my bra size has only gone from 44DD to 40D. Not much of a change (seeing as my jeans have gone from 22 to an 8). I still wear an XL on top. Dresses fit me so awkwardly. I luv them and always try them on but don't have very many that are actually flattering. It looks so stupid being top heavy. I look like a marshmallow being held up by 2 toothpicks.
Not sure (besides major cosmetic surgery) how to balance my body out. Guess it's my Swedish genes (thanks gramma Olga!)
Hubby seems to enjoy me being top heavy tho! So glad someone enjoys it cuz I dont. Still can't buy the cute little bras. Victoria Secret doesn't usually carry sizes larger than a 38 in the stores. Still gotta buy the old lady "over the shoulder boulder holders"
Oh well. Guess we can't have everything...

Did you try different brands? Some things I wear a 1x top and others, large or extra large. I know it's hard to look at that size tag. That is something we ALL need to toss aside and just wear what looks good on us. Same thing with number on the scale. Lose until you feel good!

100 pounds in 7 months!! you will get there you are doing so good. I have lost 115 LB and I totally understand. I am 5"7 and am at 160. I keep thinking I should be out of a large and size 12. I see people that are in the 150 and 160 and are in a 8-10. figured it is just my frame and I try to keep positive. 100 lb's in 7 months is crazy good!!
Glad that you have a positive attitude today! keep it up we can do this.

I was sleeved almost 7 months ago. I am thankful to have had no complications, and I have lost over 100 pounds. I have avoided going shopping for new clothes, with the exception of scrubs (I'm a nurse) and a couple pairs of jeans, because shopping has always been such a depressing and traumatic experience. Last week, I finally gave in and went shopping because the clothes I was wearing were beginning to look ridiculous from being too big. I currently weigh 192 pounds, am 5'8" tall, take after my father with wide shoulders and big feet (thanks dad! LOL!). I still have about 25 pounds I'd like to lose. As I faced the dreaded dressing room, I had hopes this experience would be better than those I've had in the past. I was so disappointed to find that, even with this huge weight lose, I still wear a 1X-2X shirt. I have no illusions that I'm a tiny person, or ever will be, I was just so hopeful of being able to shop in the "regular" side of the store for once in my life. I know this may sound trivial to some, but it really threw me off track for an entire week. I had been absolutely abiding by my nutrition plan since the second I came out of surgery . . . and then, after this shopping experience, I kind of "lost my mind" for a few days. I've been very depressed and upset, and worst of all, I've eaten junk for 3 days! What the heck happened to me? I am disappointed that I let myself get derailed so easily! I got up this morning, determined to get myself straightened out, exercised, and am eating appropriately. I am struggling to keep my perspective and know that no matter what size the tag in the shirt says, I am healthier and happier than I was 7 months ago. Truthfully, it is hard, especially as a woman I think, to let go of stereotypes and accept and embrace yourself (all of yourself) fully. Do I still want to be able to shop in the "normal" size clothes? Yes, I do. Will I ever be able to? I don't know, maybe, maybe not. I have to be able to accept that if I don't ever wear a "L" instead of 1X, then that is okay. I have decided to replace the negative thoughts I've had with positive ones and move on. I struggle every day, as I know many of your do. Just wanted to share what I've been experiencing. Thanks!

Surgery Date: October 25, 2013
HW: 308
SW: 292
CW: 255
On my way!

Yes! You are not alone in your exhaustion! I was sleeved on 10/25 and I haven't gotten my energy back yet either. In fact, I still am having frequent episodes of being a little light headed, which is really annoying. From what everyone here has said, you do get some of your energy back eventually, so I'm hoping it's sooner than later! Good luck!