I'm sure this has been asked time and time again but at what point post op did you begin to get rid of old clothes? I want to buy new pieces but I also realize I'm nowhere near my goal weight. Also ladies, when did you all start replacing bras ? Any input is welcomed and appreciated

I agree on pants first. I was a 44" waist and didn't buy new pants until I was down 50 lbs. I bought 40's, 38's, and now 36's.

I was a discount store shopper and never spent more than $25 on pants.

I did TOTAL PURGES at goal. Gave away eight 55 gallon trash bags full of clothes.

Looking back at my pre-wls weight gains, I never averaged more than 2-3 lbs a year, so I figure I'm 5+ years away from 38's worst case!

I'm in preop phase, but a friend of mine goes to second hand or consignment shops on her lunch hour at work. She says she loves it.

Edited July 20, 201610 yr by saramcm

I wear them until they are too big then I sell them on the app poshmark. I have made $400 lol

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After a 70 lb loss from my highest weight, I'm about to do a major closet purge for a consignment sale. I'll probably use my profits to buy items I need for heading back to work in the fall. I plan to be thrifty (Goodwills and the like) until I get to goal.

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Oh, I forgot to mention, keep at least one thing that you were wearing at your heaviest. It is very affirming every now and then to put it on to remind yourself, where you were and where you are.

Isn't there some sort of a clothes swap site? Where you keep rotating close sizes with others so you don't have to keep spending money on new clothes?

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http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/990-clothing-and-goods-exchange/

Thank you but it's not a link to that site. It's an old thread from 2003

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Yes, the thread of discussion started some time ago, but you will notice that there are postings from this month and as recent as a couple of days ago. You could start a thread on what you need or are willing to sell. Just a thought.

I'M 2 months outand have just replaced my bra. I have already started purging clothes. Thankfully my closet ranged in sizes so I haven't had to buy much. I have clothes I can give to a local woman in mostly size 16w.

Edited December 2, 20169 yr by Meontheinside

I'll have a few items to donate soon, which I hope to do before the end of December for tax reasons.

I have a number of shirts in my next smallest size, and a couple rachet belts to get me through a while. But my next size is 22" dress shirts and 3xlt shirts/polos, and no pants under my current size. I'm asking for clothing gift certificates from everyone for Christmas and probably will again for my birthday. My plan is to visit thrift and consignment stores first and then move onto major retailers. Unfortunately, they're usually slim pickings for men until you're in 2xl/17.5" shirts and pants in the lower 40s.

I'll keep my wardrobe sparse until I reach goal--6 or 7 dress/button-up shirts, 3 or 4 polos, 4 or 5 pairs of dress pants/khakis, and 2 or 3 pairs of jeans.

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