How Cathartic and how long between sizes?

happyteacher
on 12/18/11 1:18 am

So I am a person who does not throw out clothes that I hope to lose enough weight one day to get back into. I am not proud of this, but for one it is really going to help! I just went through and nixed all of the clothes I wore up until school got out Friday. The next size down is snug, but doable in case I don't lose much or swelling is an issue over the next two weeks. But I LOVE that I am getting rid of so many clothes!

Can anyone give me a rough idea of what to expect as far as dropping sizes? I have enough for two size drops, but not sure it that will hold me over until Spring?

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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2muchfluff
on 12/18/11 1:27 am

VSG on 11/29/10

Hard to say in your case, but in mine, I maintain a size for a month or two and then it is on to the next smaller size. I was in a 16 at the end of May, 14 at the first of August or so, and I am in a 12 now, but they are getting baggy, so probably in a couple of weeks I will be ready for 10.

happyteacher
on 12/18/11 1:42 am

VSG on 12/19/11

Thank you, that helps! I was estimating I would be ok through March and that seems to match up with what you are saying. I am hoping I can hold off until the season changes :)

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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kimbethin
on 12/18/11 1:48 am - CA

VSG on 06/20/11

You just can't predict size changes. Try on the smaller clothes frequently so you don't buzz right by them. Before surgery I was wearing 30/32 tops and six months later I'm in 14-16 or XL. I was in the same boat with stored clothing. I am at the end of that road so soon I'll need to start shopping. I keep empty trash bags in my closet to put items in when I put them on and realize they are too big. Every few weeks I try on smaller sizes. I would not recommend shopping too far ahead in anticipation of what size you'll be then. If you need more clothing before spring, I'd suggest just a few mix and match type items from the clearance rack or resale shop.

putting one foot in front of the other...

2muchfluff
on 12/18/11 2:00 am

VSG on 11/29/10

I too have skipped right by some things hanging in my closet, thinking I was not small enough to fit them yet. Or bought in the wrong season.

vacationlover
on 12/18/11 4:18 am

VSG on 04/29/11

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Mutha24Boyz
on 12/18/11 6:13 am - NY

VSG on 11/29/11

have been dropping sizes SUPER fast, it's scary! I started at a 22 before surgery(Im just about 3 weeks out) and now im in a 16 dress and 18(loose fitting) jeans.

I am 29 years old. 5' tall HW 247 SW 241 Pre-Op 226 Tentative Goal 130
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happyteacher
on 12/18/11 7:46 am

VSG on 12/19/11

All of the advice is much appreciated, thank you!

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost

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Krazydoglady
on 12/18/11 9:25 am - FL

VSG on 01/28/11

It takes a lot longer to drop through the bigger sizes than it does the smaller ones, but I would figure 6-8 weeks per size at the bigger sizes , 4 weeks as you get smaller. Once you get into the 'teens' (not W), it's about 10lbs per dress size.

Carolyn (32 lbs lost Pre-op) HW: 291, SW: 259, GW: 129.5, CW: 126.4

Age: 45, Height: 5'2 1/4" , Stretch Goal: 122

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