Do you have an outfit/piece of clothing for your "after"???

What's your "after" outfit?


I totaly dig 2nd hand stores because truth be told, I love to clothes shop.  I did before WLS and it's even worse now that I have more than just a "section" from which to choose. I love the hunt for an $80 pair of jeans being re-sold for $4.  I love being able to afford clothes I'd never afford retail. LOL

That being said....

Right before plastic surgery, I found this little beach/summery dress that I knew would be perfect for post-plastics, to really show the results and give reason to why I was doing it.   Green, clingy material, braless (as it's backless), empire waist, etc. 

When I tried it on beforehand, oh my gosh is clung to my saggy, baggy panni. LOL   And my tatas, bah!  Nipples peeked out way under the empire waist. 

I cannot wait to try it on in a couple weeks, after some more swelling has gone away.

I want to see your picture in that dress!  I can't wait!

I wish I would've taken a "before" in the dress.
Hindsight, eh?

Oh gosh, now I feel the need for a disclaimer! LOL
I'm almost 40... I shouldn't be wearing dresses like these.

BUT.... I'm no longer 249 pounds so I need not care what I "should" or "shouldn't" wear, right??
LOL

I'll probably end up on What Not To Wear someday for trying to dress younger than I ought.

You just go on with your bad self and rock that dress...who cares how old you are...age is just a number!!!  You deserve it.

I too can not wait to get into a dress for a wedding in a few weeks with my new body!!! 

I bought - six - count em - six bathing suits (first time in 25 years I even wanted to think about a bathing suit.  Also stocked up on lots of pretty bras for the new boobs...and I've gotta admit they are so much fun!   Enjoy.....Susan

Susan - you got them before  you knew the end results? I guess I won't change that much but am nervous to 'stock up" this soon. LOL

I must admit - it's already so amazing to not have to tuck my skin/tummy into my underwear.  And to not have it peek out under the leg openings is just amazing already.

 And to not have it peek out under the leg openings is just amazing already.

Had to smile when I read this, Wow, so identify!!  Also, not to have to pick up my pannus to wash under it, still can't get over that and it's been almost 4 months!!

I got them post LBL but before brachioplasty and boobs (which made the biggest difference) and medial thigh..........so yes - I was optimistic - but I'm very big on visualization as a motivator and it helped to have those cute sexy suits to get me through each stage of surgery.   Susan

I bought (2) dresses before my LBL that I wouldn't have worn because of the lumpy bumpies.  One is a "form-fitting" leopard print dress , and the other is a fitted "little black dress".  They fit wonderful now !!!

I love shopping at Thrift Stores too!  Never thought I would, but like you, I've found some AMAZING buys for under $10.    I've found name brand jeans, dresses, suits, coats - it helps to appease my shopping "addiction".  Even better, my daughter and I can wear some of the clothes - which almost doubles her wardrobe!!  We wear the same sizes in most things, but she has a more defined waist and a little wider hips, and I have a longer torson and am broader across the back.

Oh yea, I bought bathing suits beforehand too.

Your little green dress sounds adorable!!!  I'm sure you'll look fantastic!

~  BJ

I was too chicken (and cheap) to purchase beforehand.  I now LOVE those snug, stretch, clingy materials.  Heck, I even pay full price sometimes although it's a real treat to buy on sale.  Everything that I try on looks good!

Appropriate?  It is if I say so & I'm 60!  While everyone else is now going through menopausal spread which I had years ago, I'm looking fine! 

You go, girl!  Bathing suits, shorts, tops, skirts- they all look super now & it's wonderful not to have to try to hide (cover) something.  Who knew that spandex could be my friend?  Yeah for all of us!  I just wish more could experience this.