Clothes-------->Overload.....
For years (the fat years) I only had a limited amount of clothes that actually fit.......
Now 4 years post-op and 3 years the same size...... I'm in clothes overload......
I've lost track of more than half of it......I think I have enough to open a small store..... as most is new with tags or sealed.
Just for Xmas after doing some exchanges and redeeming some gift cards I've added:
- 4 pairs shoes
- 2 belts
- 6 Jackets
- 1 Sport coat
- 5 sweatshirts
- 20 shirts
- 10 Tee's
- 6 pants
- 3 sweatpants
- Many socks and undies
Most of it is sitting here in bags........
This is very new for me and un anticipated.......
Overload...... obscene......
Clothes was easier when I was fat...... not as fun....but easier to manage....
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
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The first time I went shopping after hitting goal was like being a kid in a candy store....my adrenaline kicked in and I couldn't believe that pretty clothes fit me. I also had a very limited wardrobe before and most things were black ... I went a little overboard on clothes a couple of times but had to stop due to budgetary constraints and I was concerned I had a new problem!!!
But it is so much fun and it feels so very very good when clothes fit. I am almost 18 months out and maintaining within a 2 pound swing; size 6-8 still cannot believe this.
take care have fun with this.....cool clothes for a cool guy!!
Barb
This is something I was recently thinking about and cannot wait for. I'm only recently kind of grew out of the first pair of jeans (they were the only pair that truly fit me correctly), and the two pair that I'd squeeze into for some variety of outfits every once in awhile now actually fit. I have a decent selection of clothing the next size down, which I can't wait to wear (I am getting bored with those two and my handy yoga pants being worn all the time).
Anyway, I can't wait to be able to go into my closet and have so many outfits to choose from!
Not sure if you'd be interested in such a service, but I am sure there are AI****rtified folks in California.
Laurie
Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!
That really is a good suggestion, I know a few and they can do wonders.....
I really don't have that problem......
I have numerous wardrobe stylists that work under my direction and I've been dressing men, women and children for 30 years......
Yes, establishing my own "image" at my current size has had it's challenges, but pretty easy really.
As an artist the possibilities are much greater..... less "corporate" and more personal expression.
The only thing (for me) that I'm not into is the alligator shirt/Dockers/sweater around the neck/brown deck shoes look...... that ain't me....not that it's bad for someone else...... just not me.....
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
VSG Maintenance Group Forum
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
CAFE FRISCO at LapSF.com
Dr. Paul Cirangle