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Try not to buy much. For at least a year. Trust me $$ Learn from my mistakes...
I went from size 28 (tight) to 14/16 and I thought OMG I will never be smaller than this I was so jazzed I bought a 6 outfits... I didn't even get the tags off of them within a month they swam on me. I did the same at Size 10. Around 2 years out I was at size 4 and maintaining since (I'm 4 years 2 months out)
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-weight-loss-surgery-journey-in-denim.html
Pants 28 to 4
Tops 30/32 to small/medium
Undies Lane Bryant 26/28 to Victoria Secret small
Bra 46DDD to 36DD with a little help from the plastic surgeon ;)
Rings 10 to 6 1/2
Bracelets 8" to 6"
Shoes 9-9 1/2W to a 8-8 1/2M
~Michelle "Shelly"
But it took a while before I needed new shoes. I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's more of a gradual change then clothing sizes.
Lin
yes your foot changes sizes and shape. But once you lose your body fat you'll be able to buy a pair that will last a long time. Plus you'll be so skinny you'll never wear them out.
Good luck
love Lu
I am with Shelly, try not to buy too much new. I did the exact same stuff she did thinking I wouldn't get any smaller. I am now a size 6! I started out in a size 24-26 and am doing a good job at maintaining in a size 6. Could probably go to a 4 if I went to a plastic surgeon and got the excess skin removed!
I had surgery Feb 26, 2009. I weighed 264 lbs. preop. My weight stabilized about 11 months out and I have been at 135-140 lbs since about Jan of 2010.
I was a 44 big C small D bra and am now a 34 barely B. Victoria's secret miracle Bra is my new favorite!
I had my rings made smaller too soon as well. I was a size 8 1/2 ring. Now my 5 1/4 needs to be cut down again.
Good Luck!
Laura
Here in the northwest you can get away with wearing sandals (with socks too) all year around. I can always punch another hole in the strap. So, that is my plan.