This may be off topic, but I don't know which area to ask this question.

My pants are a waist size 46. For about two weeks, they have been so loose that they fall off and I don't unbotton them anymore. My belt, which had always been on the loosest hole got too big and I had to buy a new belt. The last hole on the old belt was too loose.

So anyway, I just measured my waist for the first time, and it was 46. So what gives? I KNOW I've lost inches!

It is impossible to lose almost 40 pounds and expect to not have your pants become loose. Perhaps your waist size was geared toward the loosest hole and now you need that other belt...besides...its about the loose pants, the scales and how you feel and what you see...come on now...you know what gives...your pants...try on another size like a size 42 and see how that is....lol...you know you are getting smaller...

I feels pretty good doesn't it ??

I was a 40 and I recently had to get some 32 inch waist pants as my 34's kept falling down. I haven't been a 32 for over 18 years.

For so many years I used to go the the dresser or closet and find the loosest pants (pleats, expanding waists etc) as they were the only ones that would button as I was in denial of my growing size.

I now have to search for the smaller pants as the big ones keep falling down.

My 7 year old daughter thought it was necessary to run through the house to tell my wife that "Dad was wearing Jeans !!" I could never find a pair of jeans that fit right. They either were so tight I couldn't move or the crotch of my pants hung to my knees.

I was just saying last night that its time to go through the closet again and cull out the 2nd round of big clothes.

Keep it up. It won't be long until you need all new clothes

My work trousers were too loose and I could take them down without undoing the button/zip and hook. I went to buy a smaller pair but they didnt fit so had to buy the same sized trousers again. When I measured the waistband on my old trousers tho, I had stretched it 3" as my stomach grew!! It could just be that you've done the same Simon. We tend to wear the same 'comfy' clothes day in and day out and the regular washing/wearing will mean the fibres loosen

Good for you!

People!! Omidog! I just tried on my partner's size 40s, and they fit! Granted, they may be stretched out and I may be a 42, but still, how awesome! I can't buy new pants until I have some money. I think I should wait until I'm a 38 so we don't get our clothes mixed up.

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I'm just still shocked that I am actually losing weight. It's such a novelty. I haven't been at this weight for 20 years. I tried and tried and nothing worked. It's hard to believe that this is really working.

Hurray for you all! Nice NSV's. They are the best! My son started at tight 46 and triple x shirts, he is now in L shirts and 36/38 pants. He is very proud and looking good in Spain where he took his wife this week. Best wishes to all you guys and gals having to shop!!! Karen

way to go simon ! Is'nt this fun ?? You should be patting yourself on the back for doing so well !! it kind of shocks you in a good way, doesnt it ??? Im a size 16 , but the jeans are starting to get a little loose, so the other day i was doing laundry and looked at my daughters stretched out size 14 jeans , and thought "i wonder how much longer before ill be able to wear those ?" Well, just for fun i tried them on (I'm evil that way) and Holy Smokes ! they fit !!!!!! and they looked good too ! Woo hoo !!

I found with the lapband I lost inches VERY fast.

I started with a a 54" waist and am now a 32" waist.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss; 156 lbs

I feels pretty good doesn't it ??

I was a 40 and I recently had to get some 32 inch waist pants as my 34's kept falling down. I haven't been a 32 for over 18 years.

For so many years I used to go the the dresser or closet and find the loosest pants (pleats, expanding waists etc) as they were the only ones that would button as I was in denial of my growing size.

I now have to search for the smaller pants as the big ones keep falling down.

My 7 year old daughter thought it was necessary to run through the house to tell my wife that "Dad was wearing Jeans !!" I could never find a pair of jeans that fit right. They either were so tight I couldn't move or the crotch of my pants hung to my knees.

I was just saying last night that its time to go through the closet again and cull out the 2nd round of big clothes.

Keep it up. It won't be long until you need all new clothes

Sounds like my journey will be like yours. I'm wearing 40" waisted pants. I weight 265 and i hope to get down to around 155-165. I can't wait until I'm a waist 32.

Thanks for being an inspiration!

Good Luck difa. I am looking forward to following your progress. Be sure to keep us all updated.

Awesome !! Very inspiring !!