I am wondering what is up with clothing sizes and weight loss. I have lost 30 pounds (yeah!) and a lot of inches. When I was banded I wore a size 18W. I can barely fit into size 16 pants now. What's up with this? I would have thought after losing 30 pounds I'd need all new clothes by now but I am still wearing stuff in my closet. Some of my clothes have gotten too big, but I can still wear some 18W's. I went shopping yesterday and was all excited because I thought I'd be able to fit into smaller sizes and I tried on a pair of 16W jeans and they were still a little tight. I don't get it.:thumbup:

I started at size 26/28. I'm down 44 pounds and haven't bought any new clothes except a couple of bras. I have retired a couple of pairs of pants because they are riddiculously baggy. But when I go to Wal-mart (the only store in town) I still need 22/24. I'm going to Denver tomorrow and will try Lane Bryant and Fashion Bug for some variety. Maybe I'll make the plunge and buy a few new things.

I'm glad the OP started this thread. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one in the same situation.