Ok Ladies I need some help. I love love love love to shop! On a recent shopping trip for some necessities for my 2 boys I decided that I will pick up some items for my post-surgery weight loss. I was looking to buy some clothes from a size 24 down to a 16. Just a few items nothing serious. As I was skimming through the smaller sizes I could not wrap my mind around that I may possibly be in those size 20, 18, or 16 pants and found myself so stressed out that I said forget it and just purchased some summer items in my now size 24. Once I arrived home I was down in the dumps about not being able to wrap my mind around purchasing smaller clothing. Have any of you ladies ever had this happen? If so, how can I get past this?

Please inform me if I am jumping the gun on shopping as I will not be sleeved until Sept. 23.

Thanks for the advice,

Rashaun

Savings I am excited about that!

I can't wait to shop at Macy's and use their coupons. That will be fun!

Savings I am excited about that!

I scared of what do I buy.. I been plus sizes for so long..

I scared of what do I buy.. I been plus sizes for so long..

I get a bit worked up also looking through smaller sizes. So far I have just been looking. I have opted not to purchase until after my sleeve.

Uhm' date=' when I started I was a 24/26 pants and 2x top. After surgery the the sizes kinda just flew downward.. but let me tell ya it's great not to have to pay 50 bucks for a pair of pants in Lane Bryant!

I can shop anywhere! Clearance racks here I come!

I am currently a 12 pants m/L top and I have 30lbs to go![/quote']

How long had it taken you to go down so many sizes?

I love this thread I'm was in 24 now in 12 and L tops with 15 pounds to my goal I'm excited for you all who haven't been sleeved just to see they progress will amaze you I happy every opt not to buy clothes because you prolly skip that size or maybe you take the fun out if the process of shopping for small clothes don't rush the progress when it happen enjoy it .. The sleeve was the best thing I've done and thank god every day for that chance at a new me

I love this thread I'm was in 24 now in 12 and L tops with 15 pounds to my goal I'm excited for you all who haven't been sleeved just to see they progress will amaze you I happy every opt not to buy clothes because you prolly skip that size or maybe you take the fun out if the process of shopping for small clothes don't rush the progress when it happen enjoy it .. The sleeve was the best thing I've done and thank god every day for that chance at a new me

Love that. Thanks for motivating us future Sleevers.

I love this thread I'm was in 24 now in 12 and L tops with 15 pounds to my goal I'm excited for you all who haven't been sleeved just to see they progress will amaze you I happy every opt not to buy clothes because you prolly skip that size or maybe you take the fun out if the process of shopping for small clothes don't rush the progress when it happen enjoy it .. The sleeve was the best thing I've done and thank god every day for that chance at a new me

Love that. Thanks for motivating us future Sleevers.

I'm almost 8 months out- I've gone from a 22 and 2x to a 10 and a medium. The smaller you get- the more quickly you drop sizes. It's hard for me to step back and realize how small I have gotten. I'm realizing that I my large frame I've always said I've had is really more medium. I'm 4'11" but I'm far from petite- I have wide hips and a LARGE bust. My measurements are 44(around the fullest part of my bust- im a 36 band)-32-44.

I hit send too soon!

I got talked down to a few months ago when I went into torrid. It was my fav store and no one recognized me! And they all asked if I was sure I knew what sizes they carried. That was the day I realized it was over. I shop at a few local boutiques (on clearance of course!) and then get my staples from basic stores. Jeans are hard for me- but I've had good luck with old navy's sweetheart fit. It's trial and error. You have to go in and say- ok- I know not every brand fits the same. I may need a 12 or I may squeeze in an 8- who knows. I was able to fit in a size small dress the other day at kohls- just because of the way it was cut.

I don't want to be some tiny stick- I'd be perfectly happy to look like Kelly brook though! Or any of the super awesome British models!

I'm almost 8 months out- I've gone from a 22 and 2x to a 10 and a medium. The smaller you get- the more quickly you drop sizes. It's hard for me to step back and realize how small I have gotten. I'm realizing that I my large frame I've always said I've had is really more medium. I'm 4'11" but I'm far from petite- I have wide hips and a LARGE bust. My measurements are 44(around the fullest part of my bust- im a 36 band)-32-44.

I hit send too soon!

I got talked down to a few months ago when I went into torrid. It was my fav store and no one recognized me! And they all asked if I was sure I knew what sizes they carried. That was the day I realized it was over. I shop at a few local boutiques (on clearance of course!) and then get my staples from basic stores. Jeans are hard for me- but I've had good luck with old navy's sweetheart fit. It's trial and error. You have to go in and say- ok- I know not every brand fits the same. I may need a 12 or I may squeeze in an 8- who knows. I was able to fit in a size small dress the other day at kohls- just because of the way it was cut.

I don't want to be some tiny stick- I'd be perfectly happy to look like Kelly brook though! Or any of the super awesome British models!

I am down from a 28 to a 12 and I still go to the plus size clothes out if habit. I spent my whole life going there and it's hard to re-train your brain. Lol.

Oh my gosh i'm doing the same thing! I'm buying smallest sizes on clearance at LB and Avenue, and kind of panicky that i wont be able to shop there anymore. It's so bizarre and kooky! I've always shopped for plus sizes, my ENTIRE life. I remember being a little kid and my mom looking for "6x" sizes.

Vsg 10/25/12....SW 300

CW... 225

F/51...5'10"

From size 22/24 to 16/L

How long had it taken you to go down so many sizes?

I was sleeved 10/10/12 and I started buying 12's in May 2013-- I am now closer to a 10

Yippee!!!

Oh my gosh i'm doing the same thing! I'm buying smallest sizes on clearance at LB and Avenue' date=' and kind of panicky that i wont be able to shop there anymore. It's so bizarre and kooky! I've always shopped for plus sizes, my ENTIRE life. I remember being a little kid and my mom looking for "6x" sizes.

Vsg 10/25/12....SW 300

CW... 225

F/51...5'10"

From size 22/24 to 16/L

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You sound like me! I was so depressed as a child when my Mom would have to buy me 6x clothing.

I am down from a 28 to a 12 and I still go to the plus size clothes out if habit. I spent my whole life going there and it's hard to re-train your brain. Lol.

I have my mind turned OFF! Lol. I too can't wait to hit the smaller size shops. For now second hand shops will be my friend until I stabilize.

I love the phrase as well " chubby girl mind"!! This could be the name of a really trendy blog. Moving on I have the reverse " Smaller girl mind". I have not always been big. I have a closet filled with beautiful clothes that I cannot fit. I purchase sizes I cannot wear yet...Go figure . On a recent shopping trip to Marshall I purchased a beautiful red dress and a black sheer dress with a pink smaller dress underneath the black shear. The sizes are medium. My daughter thought it dumb to make purchases, and I have not had surgery yet. I find dresses tend to fit depending on the cut nicely (if I am wrong and she is right , I will post pictures to the gallery) I digress. Do not over buy....I would never buy pants or shirts, just maxi dresses and such until you reach that desired goal. Your mind will adjust when your size adjust...give it time.