Unexpected Surprise During Clothes Shopping!

[Infernored 5]

I originally posted this under the wrong forum so sorry if you see this posted twice. I went shopping for a new pair of jeans yesterday since mine needed to to washed after every wear to keep it shrinked down. I was still wearing the 22-24s since preop. I went to Lane Bryant and put on a 20 and it was loose! So I freaked out and grabbed an 18 and it went on perfectly! I'm still doing a happy dance. I get that Lane Bryant's 18 is probably way bigger than any other brand's 18, but it still feels really good!

[misspatrice 5]

I know that feeling. Feels SOOOOOOOOO good. Congrats! You'll be dropping sizes faster than you can even imagine. Good for you. . . . also consider thrift stores, salvation army, etc. I NEVER went to thrift stores prior to surgery but now I go practically EVERY week. You find good deals on jeans/pants/etc. Not so bad to spend 10 bucks on 2 pairs of jeans that you'll only wear for a month or two. Save your money for your shopping spree once the weight stops.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Congrats!!! Whoohoooo!!! You're rocking your sleeve girl! Only suggestion from me would be that just live it and love it! Don't find reasons on why it shouldn't be thought of in a positive light. You fitted in 18's... nuff said.

Also, I agree 100% with Patrice. I LOVE the thrift stores. It quite literally has saved me hundreds of dollars in the past year. I even find clothes with the tags still attached. Can't beat that!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

CONGRATS GIRLIE! THAT IS WONDERFUL!

[Infernored 5]

Thanks everyone! The clothes with tags on them are probably from me. Lol!

[kellyw74 258]

LOL!! that is funny about the clothes being from you!!

Great!! I agree that you will will be flying thru the sizes faster than you can keep up!! I just bought new jeans $8 at Kohls clearance rack 2 weeks ago. I have them on today and have to pull them up everytime I walk!! SO annoying, but so gratifying at the same time!!

CONGRATS!!

Kelly

Thanks everyone! The clothes with tags on them are probably from me. Lol!

[Candace2314 117]

That's awesome!!!! Congrats!

[sunnyd 32]

Woo Hoo! That is such a great feeling and the wonderful thing is it will happen again and again as we work this wonderful tool!

[Disney 20]

Congrats on dropping those sizes! You are doing really well.

[Infernored 5]

I'm wearing the jeans right now and they are kinda loose! Not since I was a teenager have I worn a 16. Can't wait!!!

[k8bwalsh 1]

CONGRATS!! You've inspired me. I'm going shopping tomorrow. My pants, size 22, are so baggie on me - I'm constantly pulling them up!! I'm not sure I'll have the same luck you did, but I'll be happy if the 20s fit. (I'll come back and post it if I actually get into an 18, but I'm not banking on it. But man, what a good feeling for you!!!! Won't be long for me

[Infernored 5]

You may be really surprised! Can't wait to hear how you did!

[cdavis 2]

Congrat!!!

I originally posted this under the wrong forum so sorry if you see this posted twice. I went shopping for a new pair of jeans yesterday since mine needed to to washed after every wear to keep it shrinked down. I was still wearing the 22-24s since preop. I went to Lane Bryant and put on a 20 and it was loose! So I freaked out and grabbed an 18 and it went on perfectly! I'm still doing a happy dance. I get that Lane Bryant's 18 is probably way bigger than any other brand's 18, but it still feels really good!