Clothes at week 5

Gwen M.
on 2/24/14 6:53 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I know you can't predict what my body will do, but I'd like to know what your experience was like.

I have a dress I love that fits great right now, pre-op. At 5 weeks post-op, I'm going to see Avenue Q in NYC. Will this dress look ghastly on me at that point or what? I feel so clueless about clothes for my future body :/

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

FindingMyWeigh
on 2/24/14 6:59 am

VSG on 10/30/13

As you said, everyone is different, but it seems that around 30 lbs weight loss is somewhat typical by 5 weeks out. I can only speak for myself, but I lost 10 lbs pre-op and another 21 by 4 weeks post op.

I'm thinking you need to have a Plan B for your NYC night out

Gwen M.
on 2/25/14 8:31 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thanks! This is one of those answers where both options are awesome and sucky at the same time. But... I'd rather lose the weight!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

AutumnAlways
on 2/24/14 7:02 am

I would bet you will need a smaller dress by then. I am about 5 weeks post-op and I gave away my favorite dress bc it was too loose on me. In fact, I gave away a bag of other clothes, too: jeans, sweaters, etc.

Enjoy clothes shopping and enjoy Avenue Q! I heard it's fantastic.

Autumn

Gwen M.
on 2/25/14 8:31 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I will plan on another option then, thanks!

I'm excited to see the show, I haven't yet!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

weese
on 2/24/14 9:48 am

VSG on 02/26/14

it seems like every 20-25 pounds is a size, especially in dresses. maybe hit a high end second hand shop and buy a backup???

Lisa

Surgery 2/26/14 with Dr. Stephen Marshall in Peoria, Il

Gwen M.
on 2/25/14 8:32 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Thanks! Backup plan it is. Maybe Gwynnie Bee can help me!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

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