Does size matter?

Malibu C
on 5/7/06 6:23 pm - Somewhere in, AZ

I was out shopping again this weekend (act surprised). The smaller I get, the tougher it is to know what size I am. I can wear anything from a 10 to a 14!!! I always take a M, L, and XL into the fitting room b/c I can not tell by looking at it whether it will fit or not. I am sooo confused! Pre-op, I could slide around 20 lbs either way and not go up/down a size, but now every few pounds affects how my clothes fit. Strangely the last three lbs drastically changed my waist line. Yea!!!!!!!! There does seem to be less of a difference now between my shirt and pant size than there was pre-op. So what's your story? Battling the sizes? Are you as confused as I am? C I just took a bubble bath and I'm all slippery, smooth and sweet smelling!

MicheleG
on 5/7/06 10:49 pm - SF Bay area, CA

RNY on 07/18/05

Yes, it's very weird! I have just recently been able to fit into a size 6 pants. Never in my life have I worn that size! But I didn't really lose any weight to speak of to be able to do this. So, I can't figure it out either! You were in the bathtub late Missy! Or early!

AndreaA
on 5/7/06 10:54 pm

RNY on 07/18/05

I am totally with you on this-- How can I take a size 10 jeans, XL shirt and medium underwear from the same store? WTF? Smell that sweetness from here babe!

nannygoat
on 5/8/06 12:31 am - Worthington, KY

It's bizarre with a capital B. I am running the gamut of sizes from 12 (in stretch) to 14/16 and medium to small shirts to panties (size 6 or 7), bra - lost a couple sizes and now fit into a 38C. And Michelle G is right! Crazy considering I have not lost more than 2 pounds since January of this year! 2 freakin pounds but my inches are melting - so maybe I am not really in a plateau - totally weird. I also find myself moseying over to the plus sizes all the time because I still cannot believe in my head that this itty bitty pair of jeans from the Missy section will EVER fit MOI! I have given away 6 huge lawn bags full of clothing and have become a serious shopaholic.

frenchhorn
on 5/8/06 1:31 am - Hugo, MN

RNY on 07/01/05

I thought I was just losing my marbles on that too.. one day i can be a 12- but heaven forbid i retain water or something- and gain 5 pounds- then 14's are my choice... even this morning wearing my medium cargo pants and an old 1x top (boobs only went down in band size 44's to now 36's.. still DDD (just not falling out...anymore- nice solid DDD's) but my waist and lower tummy is FINALLY i mean FINALLY melting but yet i've only lost 5-6 pounds since feb... i do feel it in my clothes.. and i'm all over the place- in sizes..... it's amazing- someone will give me something to wear- and i put them in my closet thinking- ok maybe i'll wear these in 6 months- but then a few days later i try it on- and i'm amazed they fit now... i never thought i would be a medium or large in pants...and now that i got to my goal of 12's i think i could probably get to 8's.. if i keep working at it... (maybe even 6's??) jennifer

maureen A.
on 5/8/06 6:16 am - Tamarac, FL

RNY on 07/18/05

This is what I'm noticing: My tummy (belly fat) is finally shrinking.. So are my ankles, my fingers, my toes.. My waist.. And my face is going through a ahrinkage again too. Much like in the beginning of the the weight loss... I can wear 12's, 14's & 16's.. I have great looking Vanderbuilt size 12 denim capri's.. 14 levi's, and today I'm wearing bermuda short length Kakhi's ( Bill Blass) size 16!.. WTF! is right! I dunno ladies.. I just bought ( last week) a grovvvvvey little silk top with paisleys and beads on it (very bohemian) and black dress pants - size 14 both. same size top as bottom.. weird. My panties are a 6 thru 8.. with some granny pant leftover's that must be a 9. .. My feet are smaller. from a size 10 back to a nine or sometimes a 8 & 1/2... My engagement ring and wedding band only stay on because I use my Mothers wedding band as a guard.. her ring must be a size 5 or smaller... I have coller bones that I can push out and gross out my husband with! I have hip bones that feel good.. but hurt like a ***** to lay on too long! .. I have nice knees!!..ANd My boobs!!! The back has shrunk and the cup. But still a D. probably a 36 D in a good bra. .. I was up to a 40DD at my highest weight. All I know is I look good, I feel good.. And I visualize all the time! i visualize myself smaller and smaller. I stand straighter, feel lighter, can walk and stand for dayssss.. My bad knee is better. My nails and hair have never been healthier. My skin looks good... had enough already?