I am in mourning and happy at the same time?

I finally had the courage to "clean out" my closets today and OMG I ended up with so many clothes that are too big. I mean I literally swim in them and I am looking at the favorite tops and comfty dungarees and saying to myself wow if only I could find these in my current size. Sounds crazy doesn't it?  And I know I am not the only one who goes thru this. And then on the other side a big part of me (no pun intended) feels like a WOW moment and I know that whatever I no longer wear there are other places to go things to do and more to buy. But what a weird feeling this is. Hi ho the dairy ho a shopping we will go.

I'm having the same issue right now Linda. I put on a pair of capris this afternoon and nearly tripped over them because they were down to my feet.  They are supposed to be capris, not long pants. WTF!! Needless to say, they went in the yard sale bag.  I then proceeded to look at all my other old capris and they are so freakin big..so I didn't even try them on, I just threw them in the bag.  I'm trying to buy a few things so I have something decent to wear, but I hate spending the money just yet.  

Enjoy your WOW moment and do some shopping.. there are some great sales out there right now! 

hi lisa im a patient of doc s. also. i saw you at the support groip. you look great my date is june 23.  keep up the great work.

Abigail... come up to me next time and introduce yourself.. AND get a pic up ASAP!! Good luck on your date. Feel free to call me with any questions. 610-504-3867.  Are you having the surgery at Westfield or in Palmerton?

wow Lisa I am so glad to see you are doing wonderful! Yay!  Keep up the good work.

I feel your pain/elation!!!  I am only a month out and have had to cut my wardrobe to a third of its former glory.  The bonus was that my mom has some stuff that she could give me to hold me over for a little while but very soon i will need to buy at least a couple things.  I think though that I will be hitting up the salvation army and the like...maybe gabriel brothers and ross too.  Congrats to you both on your losses though!!!

I had the same 'problem' yesterday.  I was trying to figure out what to wear to my son's HS band concert.  Parents usually dress nicer than just jeans.  I tried on a short sleeved cardigan-styled sweater from Christopher & Banks that I love.  It has such pretty colors in it and I have many options to wear with it.  Well, sad happy to say-its too big now-hangs off of me all over the place.  Love the feeling but mourning the loss of that sweater. I too have a growing pile of clothes to take to Sal-Val.  Very glad to have some smaller clothing that I kept for the 'some day maybe' when I can wear it again. That day is here !!

in 8 months I have cleaned out my closet 2-3 times. I am a total shopaholic and was not able to take the advice of not buying clothes. (i LOVE clothes) I've gone from a size 24 to a size 12 in 8 months and HOPE that atleast for a little while I can get away with the clothes I have. And while I hate to throw the $$ away, I'm tickled to get rid of the clothes.

congrats on the cleaning out.