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Ok, OK, I know everyone is different,everything depends on one's individual commitment, etc, etc, BUT one of the things I want to do for motivation is to get a couple "dream outfits". I've window shopped a bit and that's fun but I want one hanging on the closet door to keep me motivated...maybe more than one so I can swap them out. Now...what size do I pick? I was banded in April and have lost about 2 lbs a week...so on track for a nice sane weight loss. I'm looking for average size differences from those who have gone before me on this journey. I'm starting at the dreaded 2X; what was your dress size change at 3, 6, 12 months...or whenever you noticed it? I have found it hard to even visualize the way my body will look in the future, which I never expected.

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You are right- everybody is different. Sounds like you are doing great. Not sure what to tell you about what size to buy. Maybe make small misestones by buying only a couple size smaller then you are now. It will feel great to fit into the clothes and it won't take forever.

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I'll have to buy regular clothes all along but I wabted to have a few special outfits for milestones. Not rolling in money these days so I'm looking at seasons...don't want to buy a really nice summer outfit that will fit me around November...or a holiday outfit I can wear next June (in Texas). So just asking for some experiences so I can make a more educated guess.

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