My surgery is in July, but I see a few cute items to wear now. I figured I won't fit it the way I want to and it's a winter item (cardigan.) When did you stop buying clothes at your pre-op weight? When did you buy clothes post? I see myself shopping at the thrift shop post. It's cheaper and I will be between sizes. I am excited not having to pay 40 for a decent top at the plus size stores!

I pretty much bought clothes the whole way through, Shopping is something I have always Loved and it was something I allowed myself to do for myself instead of eating i guess?... Like someone else said LEGGINGS were and still are (cuz they look great on,are super comfortable and their cheap!) my go to peice of clothing. I shopped alot when I was losing alot and because of that I have many things I didnt get much use of, some I never even got to wear! Its hard to go into a store, find a size that at one time u never thought u could fit into, being able to fit into it, and then NOT buying it. I think shoping is a good healthy way to reward yourself for looking so good. The weight loss process is a good year or more for some so you gatta allow yourself to have a little joy and get a few things fun (even if your not at your goal weight) For me buying my size 10 jeans then 8 then 6 then 4's (hopefully 2's soon) is kinda fun even if i only got to wear the 10's once it dosnt matter its motivating! =)

I definitely stopped buying clothes when I was close to surgery. I have gotten by with just replacing pants when I've dropped about 2 to 3 sizes and it becomes really really loose. I've bought 2 pairs of jeans in the past 7 months. I still wear some of my shirts and blouses. they're just really big on me! Shopping is getting a lot more fun now though!