I really have no idea what size I wore pre-surgery. Yep, I was in denial! I literally shoved myself in my size 22 pants. Of course there was only one style that I could wear in size 22. Shirts...not sure of that size either. I was adamant that I would not outgrow a size 2X, but I did allow a few 3X in my wardrobe. Now that I have lost over 80 pounds, I still don't know my true size since I am wearing clothes that are too big (for a change). I recently purchased a pair of new pants..in size 16 (but they are stretchy) and my t-shirts fit appropriately with an XL.

How refreshing it is to wear clothes that actually fit, as well as many other perks. Although my weight loss has slowed down and I have given in to some holiday goodies, I am thankful that my sleeve is helping me along the way. As a mother of 5 and a teacher, I usually "do" for others...so glad that I did this for ME!

It is so nice to wear normal sizes. I started at. 26 and am down to a solid 18, 16s will be coming. Many of my tops were 4x.. Now an Xl fits a bit snug but not too bad.

I started at a 26/28 and 3X/4X back in June. I have just gotten into a size 16 jeans (but 18 is still OK, too) & an XL in tops is very comfortable. One of my issues has been not knowing how stuff is supposed to fit. In size 26/28 you dress more for camouflage than for a close fit, so the fit of some XL tops seems strange to me. I've had to ask friends, "Is it supposed to look like this?" and they think I'm crazy.

Save a pair of the biggest pants you have. You will want to take a pic stuffed into ONE leg for the Big Pants thread here after you lose all your excess weight!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266039-big-pants/

Save a pair of the biggest pants you have. You will want to take a pic stuffed into ONE leg for the Big Pants thread here after you lose all your excess weight!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266039-big-pants/

I agree. I wish I had saved a pair of my size 22 jeans and a 3x top. I'm now in a 7/8 jeans and an xl top (bigger on top, always have been) and wish I had kept a pair to compare my progress.

WTG! Ur getting there...

I put my biggest size on my bedroom wall. Pinned in front of it is the next size down I'm going to get to next.

I agree. I wish I had saved a pair of my size 22 jeans and a 3x top. I'm now in a 7/8 jeans and an xl top (bigger on top, always have been) and wish I had kept a pair to compare my progress.

Save a pair of the biggest pants you have. You will want to take a pic stuffed into ONE leg for the Big Pants thread here after you lose all your excess weight!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266039-big-pants/

WTG! Ur getting there...

...theres always the thrift store to set up that photo with the right gear!

I put my biggest size on my bedroom wall. Pinned in front of it is the next size down I'm going to get to next.

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I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing!!