As I'm mentally and physically prepping for my surgery I have a question for those that have had theirs. After your surgery- how long before you could tell you had lost weight and where was the first place you really noticed it?

It took me a long time to notice it on myself, but others saw it in my face first. I think it shows up fairly quickly, because you lose a lot of weight usually right away.

I noticed it in my belly and my feet first. It was so nice to have my shoes fit me better and not struggle so much to get them on.

Honestly, I didn't notice anything till I lost 40 lbs

BUT, everyone else saw it!

It was nice getting compliments

I really started noticing when I would shop and not have to buy sized 20-22, but rather 14-16

My biggest regret is not taking pictures of myself before surgery for comparison

Honestly' date=' I didn't notice anything till I lost 40 lbs

BUT, everyone else saw it!

It was nice getting compliments

I really started noticing when I would shop and not have to buy sized 20-22, but rather 14-16

My biggest regret is not taking pictures of myself before surgery for comparison[/quote']

I neve thought of that until recently but have decided I want to take pictures monthly. I have spent so many years avoiding photos at all cost!

My face and boobs (unfortunately). It is a nice feeling when none of your clothes fit though!

I noticed it in my waist line and back first -- I have also gone from a 42ddd to a 38ddd so get ready for some changes!!

I also was a size 18/20 presurg and I bought a size 12 last weekend!!

I started really noticing when my friends were saying, "OMG, look at that waist!" After the first 20lbs. Today, i cleaned out my closet and have no shirts that have an X in them. AWESOME!!! Now lets work on that butt. Takin a bit longer!

I didn't notice it until considerably after others did. But when I did, the first place I really saw it was in my face. I also saw it in my feet and hands early on, too. In fact, my feet shrank from a 10W to an 8 1/2M.

I've lost about 25 lbs and people are starting to notice, mostly in my waist. Also, my wedding ring is getting really loose!

How long to notice the change in shoe sizes?

I want smaller clothes for sure but I'm also super excited to buy smaller shoes...

Definately in my face. I am now buying size 14, never thought that would happen again. My daughter got me a gift card for the GAP and OLD NAVY for Mothers Day not Lane Bryant lol.

Yep My Dr. told me your face is the first to show weightloss. I can tell along with other people my glasses dont "dig" in to sides of my head like before.

Definately in my face. I am now buying size 14' date=' never thought that would happen again. My daughter got me a gift card for the GAP and OLD NAVY for Mothers Day not Lane Bryant lol.[/quote']

I look forward to this. I'm in an 18/20-- I despise trying to find something to wear. I look forward to being able to go into a regular store and not one that requires xx in front of it.