Question:
What dress size do you think I will be????

I am getting married on October 25, 2003, and am having a hard time trying to figure out what size I will be in at that time. I had surgery (rny) on December 16, 2002, so I will be 10 months post-op when I get married... I started out at 5'4 and 296 lbs size 28-30ish... Anyone know around where I will be by then? I am really wanting to get out there and shop for my wedding gown but this size issue is really buggin me... Any input is appriciated!!! Thanks!!!    — Crissy P. (posted on January 29, 2003)

January 28, 2003
Chrissy, everyone is different. PLEASE try to remember we all lose at different weights, with that being said...I will tell you about me since I started at almost the same size! I am 32, 5'5 and was 304.5 day of surgery! I am 5 1/2 mos out now and down 90lbs...I was a 26/28 day or surgery (some 24's)...I am now a Large (14) top and a 18 bottoms. So, If you are diligent and this goes the way it should , you can expect to be down at least 100lbs maybe more, I would say 120 by 10 mos if you exercise. I would guess a size 12/14?
   — heathercross

January 28, 2003
Hi there, I started at 303 5'4" I'm 9 months out now and weigh 166 going into a size 10. Just remember everyone is different but hopefully this will give you some idea.
   — sarah C.

January 29, 2003
Crissy, Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I am 9 months post-op and I started at 5'2" and 289 pounds and was wearing a size 28/30. I've lost 120 pounds and now wear a size 12 or 14 depending on the store. However, all plus-size 14's are way to big...pretty strange how clothing sizes run. Best of luck and congrats again!!
   — pam29922

January 29, 2003
Hi Crissy! I'm 5'4" and started at 316lbs, and by the time I was 10 months out, I was wearing between a 14 and a 12, but in regular clothes, plus sizes were too big. I now weigh 148lbs, and I wear a size 10 dress (8 would fit if my boobs were smaller, lol) and I wear size 8 pants, M/L shirts. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! I wish you both the best!
   — lily1968