Has anyone on here ever went out and bought some new clothes before they've had their surgery, just anticipating what size they think they might be? I bought several items today on clearance for next year!

My surgery is the 25th of this month. I've been really tempted to buy some new clothes, but I'm too nervous. haha.

I'm nervous too about it, but have to admit it was so unreal shopping in the junior's department today

My mom did this and has multiple clothing items she never got to wear because the weight came off faster than anticipated. I suggest buying one or two goal items (achievable goal!) to motivate your weight loss journey

Yes, I've done a lot of window shopping. Haha. Good luck! Im sure you'll get into them!!

Well I didn't buy anything too small I don't think.. My cw is 254. I bought size 14. Does that sound reasonable? I'm 5'6.

Not at all! I meant my mother lost weight very fast so her small clothes she bought became too big before the season for the clothes she bought came up.

You get into those 14's girl

I have so many sizes already in my closet. I'm looking forward to fitting into those again and then while I continue to lose, I'll shop at Goodwill and sew for a while till I'm in maintenance.

Has anyone on here ever went out and bought some new clothes before they've had their surgery, just anticipating what size they think they might be? I bought several items today on clearance for next year!

Like many, I had a few sizes in my closet. I'm just now at a point where I'm down to the lowest size in my closet. I've bought a few things but not much. I've not bought a goal outfit yet, but I do buy one size smaller. I store it in my closet with the date it was bought and weight I was when I bought it and compare to when I can fit it.

Yep. I did it but I started with just buying a couple sizes smaller (only a few pairs of pants) and then completely blew through one size before I went back to work and really had a chance to wear it. Now I am buying smaller fall clothes but buying 14/16 in sweaters which I feel will fit for quite some time since those will take a while to look too big. (I was previously wearing 22/24 tops. The 14/16 are a bit too small but will be fine soon.)

By the way, if you haven't heard of poshmark.com, you have to look it up. Sort of like ebay but just women's clothes and accessories. Careful, it is addictive! I have enjoyed finding smaller versions of clothing I previously loved (silly I know) and then have started my own "closet" and selling some of my less worn larger sizes (including some with tags still on). Works for me because I know which size I wear at Lane Bryant, but if/when I have to shop other brands, not sure how successful I will be at finding stuff. It can be a little overwhelming! Anyway, I recommend checking it out to buy cheaper clothing for your transition.

I am currently wearing 22/24

I was thinking about this as well. For me I may buy just a few pair of sweatpants sweatshirts and tee shirts because the winter will be here in no time. As far as for work , I'm not sure what size my new scrubs should be.

I bought leggings and some loos fitting tops. Good thing is that they will fit for a while.

I bought one item, a skirt that I fell in love with and just knew one day I would be able to wear it......I never got to wear it.....i am just over a year out and am starting to buy "new" clothes as I am very close to my goal weight. Up till now I have been shopping at Thrift stores...i couldn't afford to spend money on new clothes I may only have worn for a month or two.....I can pretty much shop any wear now.....and ooh the bargainsI find..... ....before I was limited to the plus size stores....which even on sale were expensive.....

Hi don't buy to much because your sizes will be changing so rapidly I would only shop at concession stores because you will be wasting money otherwise like I did. I went from a size 32 to a size 12 so be careful and I am still loosing and I am 18 months post opt . Good luck .

Wow! You surely did lose some weight! Great job!