I know that this is a crazy question because every BODY is different, but I am thinking towards the future and buying something to fit into by Christmas.

So, how much did you weigh when you were wearing an 18? Or a 16, 14 etc....

I am being banded on Sept 21 at Central DuPage Hospital by Dr Vallina and am so excited over what is to come!

The mere thought of being able to shop in a store without a plus sized section is exciting and incredibly daunting at the same time. I literally do not ever remember shopping for myself at a place that didnt carry plus sizes, or weighing under 200lbs.

On another note, I have gotten the impression that your feet shrink as well?

That sucks, cuz I have close to 90 pair of shoes!

I'm 5'7 and currently @ 264.0 lbs and im in a size 20 pants and 18/20 shirt

Started off at 365.5 in a size 28 pants and 26/28 shirts

Edited September 1, 200916 yr by nicolerose

I'm 5'5" and currently 165. I don't remember all the way through but this should give you a rough idea

230 - 16/18 - 1X tops

195 - 14 - Large tops

165 - 10 (mostly) - Large tops

I can wear any size 12 pants now at 182 and 5'6"

I wore a 14 when I hit one-derland

I starter in a 22/24 at 285

My "goal size" is a 7/8 -what weight do you guys think that would be? When I was MUCH much younger I was in a 5 at 138 lbs., I'm not ever planning to be that small again

Wow, this really helped me because I'm having such issues with my weight loss and visualizing sizes.

I just dipped below 250 (it's not thin but is nice to say I'm 247!) and I'm in an 18. I have already bought a size 16 and I'm hoping to get into that by Christmas. My tops are either an XL or 1X. The weight loss has slowed and I don't wear anything too tight, but I think every 20lbs or so for me is another size.

I am now at 206 and 16's are getting big. Another 4-5 pounds and I will be in a 14.

I actually had no idea there was a difference between 16W and 16. My husband purchased a pair of 16 and they barely fit. I guess it's the hips. BTW I'm about 223 now (no scale in house)

current is some where between 175 and 180, size 12 -14 very comfortable. Medium top.

Was XL pants and XXL top size 8 shoe

shoe, 8 before surgery. 7 1/2 wide now just 7 1/2 I was a 6 and a half before gaining weight so I can't to see where this leaves me.

I started at 250 - size 22-24

Now 133 size 8

Funny how we can weigh the same but take different sizes.

The mere thought of being able to shop in a store without a plus sized section is exciting and incredibly daunting at the same time. I literally do not ever remember shopping for myself at a place that didnt carry plus sizes, or weighing under 200lbs.

On another note, I have gotten the impression that your feet shrink as well?

That sucks, cuz I have close to 90 pair of shoes!

I do not have one pair of shoes that fit properly! I have no idea what my real shoe size is! I actually think I might have a narrow width... It is hard to find them in a store to try on. But shopping in the "normal" section is a wonderful experience!

At 160 - 165 I wear a size 10/12 - Large in tops

Yes, it's true, your feet will shrink! Mine did anyway!

I actually had no idea there was a difference between 16W and 16. My husband purchased a pair of 16 and they barely fit. I guess it's the hips. BTW I'm about 223 now (no scale in house)

Love the avatar--I got it for the husband last year for Christmas as a plush toy (had to get it from eBay UK)

Back on subject--my 5'2" sisters, I think we are screwed!!! We have to get much smaller to get much smaller pants

I say we revolt!:thumbup: