how will i throw them away??

has anyone else thought about it,,,,when we lose our weight how hard will it be to get hid of the clothes we held on to for so long knowing all we did was lose and gain,,,,i know just last yr alone i ware 16s 18s 20s and 22s,,,,i lose and gain it right back like so many times,, (((i need to be on the show what not to ware,,,my clothes are so old,,,,lol,,))),,,so is this really going to be the end,,,hard to understand,,,,but by faith im going to keep on keeping on,,,,,,and beleive that this is truly the end,,,me and my little pouch buddy will live forever together,,,,, friends with a pouch sandy

Throw them out and don't look back. I'm 7 weeks out and I cleaned out my closet a few weeks ago . Just held on to a few items that still fit . But got rid of all my winter clothes knowing that I will not be using them again. It felt wonderful. I have an aunt who had surgery 3 months before me so she's been passing me the clothes that are to big for her so luckliy I haven't bought anything yet. I don't want to shop at the fat lady store ever again. So I'm tying to hold out for a while longer. Belive me you will feel somuch better getting rid of those clothes and just remember you willnever need them again. Good Luck. Kathi

I've been giving a lot of stuff to my mom and the goodwill. I was looking at some of my old clothes that now fit and a lot of them are out of style so I thought.....I need to get rid of the big stuff regardless because hopefully I will never see this size again and if I do the stuff will be out of style anyway......I'm not trying to think negatively, but I also have a problem letting go of clothes since I have went up and down so much so that is how I justified it to myself! Monique

I hear ya, Sandy. I've been doing it slowly but surely. I actually just brought some skinny clothes out and they are working out, which is great. But I'm still scared to get rid of the old ones, but I am going to do it. This weekend I'll be going through and trying on stuff, making three piles: Selling, Donating, and Trashing. I'll finally be rid of my excess baggage for good! Amber

I haven't thrown anything away, my big clothes went either back in my closet after I took them in (if possible) or to friends/co-workers/family. I hate throwing away clothes b/c they aren't cheap--especially if you shot the plus size stores. It's like throwing away money. Now shoes I had to throw out--lost the first 5lbs in my feet I think....lol. No one I know where's the size that I wore so I did throw those out.

can you beleave it our feet lose too,,,,lol, sandy

Hi Sandy, I haven't been able to get rid of any clothes yet. My husband is excited about the chance for me to get rid of a couple worn out things that are torn or wore through - I think they're fine for around the house or in the back yard. Someone told me today that I needed to wear some smaller clothes so that the weight I've lost would be more noticeable, naaaa - I like my baggy clothes. Just a suggestion...there are a lot of pre-ops on the Md board that might appreciate your bigger clothes. Last year I answered a post for clothes that were being given away and I was just tickled to get them. Take care, Sue

I'm still afraid to try on my smaller clothes! I just pulled out some pants this past weekend and had to have a "moment" before I tried them on...they fit! Of course, I wore a "big" pair to work Monday...comfort. I'm sure eventually I'll pass them to someone or donate them to Goodwill/Salv. Army....good cause I suppose. Can we get a tax right off for that!? Christina

Hi I can wait to get rid of all my 20s &18s . I have'nt had the surgery yet. Just wanted to let you know that I'm really happy for you. Tarkesha

thank you and good luck with yours,,, sandy