So my surgery is in 2 weeks.

When I started the process I was 257. I am now about 240ish. So my clothes are already getting big.

How long after surgery did people wait to stop shopping? Money is super tight for me right now and I don't want to buy things just to have them not fit shortly after.

I'm thinking I will be living in sweat pants for awhile.

I bought some black scrub pants at Walmart for 5 bucks. Drawstring I can pull it tighter and I can wear them to work. We have polos we have to wear so I can exchange them as I get smaller.

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I went and found a couple of places that offer store credit or cash for my gently used clothes. They had a great selection on the type of work clothes I needed AND every day wear. They pay a higher premium for plus sized clothes because there are fewer people looking to donate bigger sizes.

I also plan to make a couple of trips to Goodwill (or stores similar) for the first year. I can donate what I don't wear and buy as I need without spending a lot of money. Plus, a lot of my work pants can be taken in as I need; I have a close family friend who also happens to be a seamstress.

I'm around the same weight with same problem! I was off work for four weeks, so I lived in sweats until this past weekend when I finally went out to get new clothes for work. I'm depending on leggings and tunic tops or short dresses for a while. Old Navy has crazy cheap clothes (definitely sign up for their email list). At 243 and I'm pear-shaped, their size 18 khakis for me pretty good right now.

But yeah ... Leggings outfits will be my go-to for a while. Invest in a waisted belt, too. I got a nice elastic one from Torrid. It's nice because even if your long shirts get bigger, you can still pull in your waist. Attaching a pic of my standard outfit for the next few months:

I have a really similar shape as you!

I wish I could wear cute clothes to work. I'm stuck in these stupid golf polos made for men that are the least flattering thing ever.

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And style haha! Aren't waisted belts a GODSEND?! You look great!! I also got some stuff from Forever 21 yesterday, two flannel shirt dresses that were $20 each. I consider that expensive but I'll get a few months out of them. Right now I'm wearing them loose, but I'll belt them down the road.

Tss: sorry about the polos! I always hated polos because I have big boobs. They are so shapeless and blah. I always liked button downs, it's too bad that isn't an option!

Tell me about it lol

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Waisted belts? As in belts? I have a few I've gotten from torrid I think they are waisted belts : )

Thanks!... I'll check out Forever 21 tomorrow! I have a few shirts from there but I haven't been in awhile!

Waisted belts? As in belts? I have a few I've gotten from torrid I think they are waisted belts : )

I guess I say "waisted" because I mean the ones you wear under your boobs as opposed to on your hips ... Or ... Waist. Shut up!! Lol. Midriff belts? Lol

Hold on... they make different type belts for that?

My hospital is St Lukes and they have a wonderful "clothing exchange" program once a month for all stages of weight loss. Just show up and have fun. So look for something similar or Google a support group offering the same.

I waited as long as possible to get new clothes. I bought a few pairs of plus size jeans on the way down). When I had gone from size 22 to size 12 (moving out of plus sizes) it became easier to shop. I would get jeans at Costco for $15. Also, "starfish" knits at LandsEnd. now I'm into size 10s. my legs are very skinny, and I wear leggings a lot. I have been given a lot of clothes by friends, and this has been really helpful. It doesn't make sense to buy clothes to only wear them for a short while.