plus size or not??

hi all, i had my adominalplasty 2 months ago. i am now 165 pounds. anyways i went to salvation army yesterday and bought a pair of pants. mine fall off me now. anyways i bought a size 16 average. i thought i would be smaller. they do zip up and button. am i still plus size or not? maybe its just a mind thing. i dont know. anyone have thought on this? also how does this look so far today? is it too little amount or so much . any help would be great. i am 2 years out also. thanks for all your help. Anita B-1 large egg fried 6 pro. 1- 6 oz. light strawberry cheecake yogurt 6 pro. 2 1/2 T. flax seed meal 3 pro.

L-1/2 c. cottage cheese 12 pro. 2 slices light bologna 6 pro. 1 string cheese 6 pro.

D- 1 chicken parmagiana 9 pro. 1/4 c. spaghetti 7 pro. i am on my 4th bottle of water so that makes it 80 ozs so far since the bottle is 20 oz. 

I would say you are normal sized.  Quick question though...are these pants to the new sizing system or the old one?  Going to the Thrift store can be an excercise in torture!  Depending on when the pants were made or who is the maker there could be a considerable difference in size.  Right now I am in a 14 but some 18s and some 12s--but it does a mind thing to me.  I still get most of my clothes from the thrift stores but now I really look at the clearance racks in the regular stores..They make me feel better about myself.

 oh i dont know if i am normal size or not. yes i do think its a mind thing but i do like my flat belly now that all this skin and fat was cut off in jan. oh i dont know if they are the new size or old sizes... i never shopped for clothes much. the brand is  faded glory. i think its a walmart brand. it does say 16 average. i need to find a woman that can help me shop. my hubby tried to help  me that day and we found these pants. i do need more clothes..... anita

Hi..I am Jamie. I just started my journey. I am currently 280 lbs and a size 28. I would give ANYTHING to see a size 16 again. I used to be a 16 in highschool. At the time, I saw it as plus sized, but now, I cant wait until I can fit into it. Just be greatful you have lost the weight. The way I figure, it is not really plus sized..just b/c a sign in the store says it. If you feel good, and look good..that is all that matters. Just look in the mirror and be greatful. My mom had the surgery in 2005 and she still feels fat, but she doenst know how thin and beautiful she really is. I can't wait to be in your shoes.

I would consider this.  a 16 W is plus sized in Faded Glory jeans and is equvilent to a ladies (normal) 18 and a juniors 19 or XX. .  a 16 is actually a normal woman's size.  Go You The only reason I know, is b/c I am in the same boat.;)