I am wearing dress pants today that I bought a couple of years ago, but never felt comfortable in (always too tight) -- and right now they are loose! My biggest size pre-band was a 20/22, and right now I'm probably a 16 fitted and 18 comfortable.

My question to you fellow bandsters -- are you buying new clothes as you lose? I haven't yet (trying to be economical)...plus, and this might sound crazy, a part of me is always worried that I'll gain again.

I got excited one day needed a new bra ended up getting 2 bras 2 pair of dress pants 2 jeans, shirts... Too soon, one month later the pants don't fit! It's great cause I'm losing inches but sucks that I wasted money. So I say wait till your more stable or your forced to.

Good luck & great job!!

Get rid of the big clothes and buy yourself a few new items that fit or are a bit snug and you will get into in a few weeks. There are tons of great sales right now...

I am down almost 4 sizes and jusr bought myself a few new things...yeah!

You deserve it...congrats! :D :D

Ally

My friend a work had bypass and has been buying clothes at Ross, Marshalls, and TjMaxx while she's on the way down. I plan to do the same! What a good idea.

Thanks for all of the tips! I'm trying to make do with some of the clothes I have in my closet (I never thought it before, but now I think I might be a minimal hoarder -- I kept a few "skinnier me" outfits that I liked from college). LoL.

I never thought of going to Marshall's or TJ Maxx -- it has been a long time since I shopped for clothes that I like versus clothes that fit and didn't make me feel too fat (LOTS and LOTS of black and vertically striped outfits here). Kwim? :yikes:

Have a wonderful Easter, and thanks again!

I have bought a few items. I wear scrubs to work daily and the ones I had prior to surgery are waaaaay to big. I had to buy some new ones and they are starting to get a little big as well. I will be holding off as long as possible. I did buy some new shirts as I tend to lose weight faster on the top. My sister gave me some of her clothes that she wore as she was trying to lose the "baby weight" she gained. I like to reward myself with a new shirt or outfit once a month. Keeps me motivated and gives me something to look forward to. I have noticed since I have lost some weight, I put a little more effort into getting dressed.

15 lbs from goal and plateau city! Working out hard and feeling good! Close to the finish line! NSV just got into a size 10 this week! Rewind to 15 yrs ago yipee!

20 bags of clothes out the door over the last year. Down 7 sizes! Until goal weight i shop at Ross or Macy's for what i call throw away clothes! We also have a good clothing swap for my friends. 1/2 my wardrobe is on loan from my BFF who gained weight and is now losing. I have her smaller clothes for now and she is 4 sizes bigger so getting my old clothes.bi find it very important to wear clothes that fit and feel good!

I was wearing size 26 & occasionally 28(ugghhhh). Now am in a 16......whoop whoop! I have a ways to go but it's great being able to shop out of plus sizes......I too love tjmaxx and Marshall's....

Another bag of clothes gone & in a new size for my new skinny jeans! Loving it all! 12 lbs from goal too!

we have 2-3 good 2nd hand shops nearby ,so i shop there for my clothes . ive gone from a size 18-1x to a size 16, down 32 lbs and im really loosing around the tummy and hip area, so im glad i shop 2nd hand. i like to look to look nice and stylish , and i hate looking sloppy, so when something becomes too loose its nice not to have spent alot. i get nice compliments on my outfits too ! I also pass my too big clothes onto a girl in my support group.She's happy !