Reminder for new WLS guys...

A quick reminder for men who have just had WLS.  You really will drop the weight fast most likely.  You will also blow through pant and shirt sizes.  Don't do what I have done (unless you have the big bucks), go out and buy new clothes.  I went out and bought over $200.  of new shirts and pants.  Within 10 days to 2 weeks I was out of them and I couldn't use them again.  Try and go back into your closet and find the smaller sizes.  Also ask friends and family for old clothes you'll go through in a few weeks (inbetween sizes).  My last thought...Salvation Army or Good Will thrift stores.  Again you'll think your done at a size so you start to buy clothes for that size...then realize it was just a stall for awhile.  Enjoy the ride...Brian

Brian, thanks for the info.  I'm not one to throw away 200+ dollars Troy

Should have left the tags on and taken them back after the 2 weeks

Too late.   I didn't get to the $200 mark but wanted some nice things to wear.  Some I bought the right size and some just a bit smaller than I needed that now fit.  Thanks for the advice.  No more clothes till I get down to where I need to be.

That's what I did, too.  And not just Dockers, but Men's Wearhouse. I'm glad I lost weight already, but if I could do it again! UGH!

Hey nothing wrong with thrift store shopping...just a tip ..thrift store shop in the "nicer" areas....you get better stuff.  I was in manhattan ...and found this thrift store in the upper east side...they had a Barney's leather coat for 20 dollars.......talk about bargins!!!! Scott

I'll second what Scott said.   Thrift Stores got me through the first 8 months.   Cheap clothes and a lot of the time you can find some nice name brands if you dig a little.  

ABSOPLUTELY 100% CORRECT!! I made it a weekly venture to visit every good will that  I could as I went throught my daily travels. Not only did I get some nice things. I met nice people. I was helping people with jobs in their communuity.   And I saved money!!! Really guys, I picked up a Joseph A Banks Blazer with tags still in plase for $5.99. Not the $199.00 that it had been,  Shirts too.  My favorites now that I am slimmer are sweaters.  Back me up guys. Aren't we always cold. Or at least chillier now that some of our insulation is gone.  I swear that my fingers and feet are gonna crack off some days. I teach and the heat is set at 66 which feels like about 50 somedays in our building. Anyway. enjoy the shopping....I did.

"Back me up guys. Aren't we always cold. Or at least chillier now that some of our insulation is gone. " Oh yea, big time. I used to always be the guy in shorts and a t-shirt when everyone was wearing a sweater and long pants and I they were amazed I was never cold. But these days, I need to wear a jacket outside now. But it's a small price to pay!