How has your body changed since WLS?

My body is kinda strange. I notice weight loss from the chest up: face is smaller, arms and shoulders smaller, down from a 48 DD to a 44D bra. But, from the waist down, I'm as large as ever. I'm a pear shape, so I carry a ton of weight on my hips, thighs, and buttocks. Right now, my lower body is getting extremely "jiggly", but not necessarily "smaller". Before WLS, my thighs and butt were huge and rock solid. Well, they're still huge, but now they're like jello. I guess that's progress? How has your body changed?

I'm pretty much the same as you. I've lost a lot in my face (see the pics on my profile) and my wrists and feet. I'm starting to see it in my arms and shoulders and I know I've lost some inches in my waist and hips, but not as much, proportionately as other areas.

Yes, I see a definite difference in your face. You have beautiful eyes.

Thanks! You have a great smile!

I never really noticed any significant changes until the past few days. I took my measurements last week and I've lost a total of 27.5 inches. The skin under my arms is really hanging and my bust is drooping more than usual (I've lost 3 inches there so far and my bras aren't fitting right). My legs are really thinning out and my butt and thighs are jiggly. I'm starting to feel like a deflated balloon! But I still haven't broken down and bought any new clothes or underwear. Have you? Has anyone else bought smaller clothes yet??? I think my first purchase will have to be new bras. Diane

I've noticed a little extra space in my bras... but no, I haven't purchased anything new. It's kind of like I'm waiting for my body to say "just kidding" I'm going to keep the fat after all. I remember the last time I rapidly lost 30lbs, and the store clerk tried to hand me a smaller size pants, and I said "no, that's not my size"... and couldn't buy the smaller ones... just because I BELONGED in the bigger size... I hope I can wrap my mind around this before stuff starts falling off in public.. ha! Shannon

I did buy a couple of new bras, but nothing else. While I was taking my measurements, I looked up a site for correct bra measuring and realized I'd been wearing the wrong size from the beginning... So, I went and bought 2 new bras and they fit SO much better. Other than that, I bought a pair of denim capris I thought I'd be able to wear on vacation and they don't quite fit yet. I could zip them IF I laid down on the bed and used a pair of pliers, but those days are over! I'll wait until I can zip them comfortably!

Hey Diane, I have bought new clothes in a smaller size, and just last nite I had to purchase 2 new bras, cuz the other ones were horrible!

Well girl we must all be on track because I have the exam same report as you with the exception of my thighs still being solid. Ive lost close to 40 pounds but my clothes still fit. What the heck is up with that? I think that angers me more than anything the fact that after losing almost 40 pounds the 26's and 24's still fit. It's crazy. Morgan 295/259/160

Morgan, I'm so glad you said that because I feel the same way. I'm so that I'm not wearing smaller clothes after losing this much weight I could scream! I know it's stupid! I know I'm being irrational! I know I'm acting like a spoiled child *stomps foot* but I WANNA WEAR SMALLER CLOTHES!!!! I was really starting to feel like I was the only one who hadn't dropped 3-4 sizes already... Becky 287/240/140ish