Hi everyone,

Did any of you prep by grabbing a few things for the next size down so you had them on hand? I've been thinking of buying a few pairs of pants in the next 3 lower sizes just to have them on hand while I go through the rapid loss. There are not a ton of plus size stores around me, so I always have to order from Lane Bryant online. Did any of you prep a bit with a few outfits?

I ask mainly because I work in a professional setting and worry about looking all schlumpy during post-op... lol! Thoughts and advice?

Anyone close to Vermont? Clothes swaps ? [emoji16]

I'm still a few days pre op, but am down 9 kilos (about 20lb) from my 121kg at the start of this year, 124kg mid last year.

So far I've retired two of my three pairs of pyjama pants (they were size 24 and got so loose they were creeping up my legs overnight). The last pair is a 20-22 and that will do me until I shrink into the two size 18-20 pairs I bought last week at Kmart ($4 and $7), though as my legs get thinner the material of the current pants is hanging lower and I have to be careful not to trip now while walking!

I've also retired some size 24 khaki pants now their waist is too loose to be safe wearing in public.

My comfy elastic waisted jeans I'm just pulling in at the back with a safety pin for now, and will make do with them and some yoga pants until I can try some new stuff on a week or so post op.

I’m a teacher so I’ll be home for the summer. Probably a lot of yoga capris and athletic shorts. Not spending a lot since I’ll be chasing after my two boys

Since the weather has finally warmed up enough that I won't be wearing long sleeves now, I just went through my dresser and closet and culled a full 55-gallon trash bag of clothes that either are already too big or will be by the time cool weather rolls around again. It'll be off to Goodwill soon. I did save my biggest pair of jeans (34s) and the outfit I take my progress pics in.

I hate trick clothing. I put an outfit on in the morning after spending 30 minutes finding a combo that fits, and 30 mins into wearing it (when it’s no longer dryer-tight) I realize it does NOT fit. Who knew clothing with 5% lycra would be so unforgiving?

Edited May 2, 20188 yr by sideeye