question of the day!

Have you had trouble with picking out the new size you are today since they look so small?

My answer is YES, I went to Sams Club today to just look at the summer clothes since they have started to mark them down and I do not want to spend much because I don't plan on needing them long I want the next size smaller, anyway I picked up a pair of Bermuda shorts in a size 12, ($4.81) I looked them over and over and kept thinking I better get the 14 or maybe the 16's, my mind can not except the fact I am in the 10's to 12's. Same thing with the top($2.81) I got a large and I almost put it back 3 times thinking I need a larger one but they did not have anything but small and large in it.
My mind still thinks I am a larger person but the mirror tells me different!  Its a mind game for sure!!!! 
Have you experienced this?

I have not yet, hopefully if I get surgery I will, but I work at a clothing store and have spoken to a few women (post wls) that have this problem, they just can't believe that they really are what they are, they've been so ingrained to be large for so long. It's a sad thing to note that your mind has been so trapped for so long, but a GREAT thing to be able to release it finally!!
p.s.-
the way they said they deal with it is always having a fried clothing shop with them that will tell the the truth about what is their right size and what fits correctly!
congrats,hope that helps!

Hi Karen -
I did this with my work shirts for Outback.  In orientation, my manager gave me a large.  I did not look at the size until I got out in the car and then immediatly went into panick mode.  I called Calvin and asked him what I should do.  I kept telling him I needed at least an XL maybe a 2X.  He told me I would be fine, to come on home and try it on.  Well guess what.......... the L fit.  LOL
All that stressin for nothin.  I do it all the time.

You have done an amazing job girl!
Christina

Me too Karen. I have to try on everything. I have worn a  L is some tops, a 1x in most, and a 2x in a few others. Then, when you do find something that fits, ya better wear it, since it will be 2 big in a matter of weeks.

You are not alone! Back in May I tried on and bought an outfit to wear to a wedding. The wedding was two weeks after I bought the outfit. The day of the wedding I get the outfit  (that I already knew fit, cause I already tried it on) out of the closet and looked at the top and said to my husband, "this isn't going to fit. It looks too small" Duh how stupid, but even now I still look at clothes, tops especially and think they won't fit. I hope my mind eventually will catch up with what really is and not what I think I see.

You are not alone in this problem I too still see that size 4X person and can't believe that I am now a size 16,  I think it does take some time for our heads to catch up with our body's,
when I look in the mirror I still see that fat person too,