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mhazelrigg

By mhazelrigg, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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mhazelrigg    1

mhazelrigg
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Hello, I have to share this with someone who "gets" it.......

I had an interview this morning and yesterday I was trying on my clothes. Nothing fit. I looked like a 6 year old trying on her mom's dresses. So I went to my favorite store, CJ Banks to buy something new. Nothing there fit. So I had to go to the store's regular size counterpart, Christopher Banks, to buy clothes. I was SO surprised to find that most of the XLs were too big. The larges fit nicely and a couple of mediums worked too. I am really small from my waist up, so it was a pleasant surprise, but not overwhelming. I tried some pants on. Turns out that a 18W is too big, but a 16 reg is a tiny bit too tight! I am right in between sizes. I hated that I couldn't find any pants, but I was able to buy new tops. Then tonight I went to the store to get some socks for my vacation that starts tomorrow. I saw a really cute pair of capris on sale, and they were in the regular clothing section. I tried them on.......and they fit!! If I only had a job, I could really go crazy, but alas, my children want to eat this summer.

Tomorrow is the first time I will see my family since the surgery. I am nervous to see what they say. They will be nice, of course, but still........

I have to learn the sizes of clothes all over again. It is a nice problem to have.:redface:

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JaimeSTL    4

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That's a great problem to have, Michelle! I really hate being between sizes. I am constantly hiking my pants up because I am not going to wear the too tight ones. I'm getting to that point with my current size very quickly. It seems like just last week this size was snug and this week, they are falling down. I tried on a smaller size and they will button but are way too tight to be comfortable.

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marathinner    1

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Hey Michelle...

I feel your pain!! I'm totally in between sizes!! My 14W jeans are too big so I went shopping for another pair. The good news is I tried on size 16 regular and they were too big too!! Unfortunately, 14 regs are still too tight. I know....it's a good problem to have but frustating nonetheless. I'm going to hold out until I hit Onderland which HOPEFULLY will be in the next couple of weeks. Crossing my fingers that those 14 regs fit soon. Good luck with finding your right fit too!!:redface:

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taismommy    0

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The between size thing is a pain in the butt! Thats were I sit now. I cant fit the clothes in lane bryant and the like but New York and co I have to by a 16 instead the 12 I am wearing in Ashley stewart?!? I cant keep up with all the stores and sizes I wear in them? ERGHH!

Great problem to have though :ohmy:

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chocolate_snaps    3

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My go to place for cheap work apparel and casual basics is Old Navy. Always look on the sale racks. Its how Im staying fabulous while Im still losing.

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Tomasa    0

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I have been able to shop in "regular" stores for the past few months, but you are right, it was kinda hard at first:rolleyes:. I dont remember the non plus size pants/jeans being so long the last time I could wear them....about 15 years ago! I LOVE IT~~~~~

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