Living with Diabetes

In a difficult place

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I have a problem.  My clothing doesn’t fit.  Yeah, one week before I report to school.

Here the deal. 

I can wear my shirts.

I have a few dresses I can wear.

I can’t wear any of my skirts.  Okay, a few.  One set of skirts is too big.  Within thirty minutes of wearing them, they are hanging off of me and I’m constantly adjusting them.  And showing belly skin which is none too pretty between the lap band scars and healing insertation set wounds.

The majority of the rest of my skirts are too tight. 

Both are no fun.

I can’t wear pants either — I tried on Saturday at Lane Bryant and I have the same issue, I am just between sizes.

I like my skirts as they hide a lot and I can put my pump in my pocket.  My new Ping is really too big for a bra, especially with a dress as it pulls the fabric up, and makes them too short.

And yeah, I know I’ll go through this periodically.

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4 responses to “In a difficult place”

  1. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Though it might not help your immediate need, you might ask your LAP-BAND doctor’s office if they have, can recommend or begin a clothing exchange. I work for a medical group that specializes in LAP-BAND care, and a couple of our clinics have clothing exchanges where you can bring in clothes that are too big for you and pick up some new stuff in smaller sizes without breaking the bank.

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  2. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Though it might not help your immediate need, you might ask your LAP-BAND doctor’s office if they have, can recommend or begin a clothing exchange. I work for a medical group that specializes in LAP-BAND care, and a couple of our clinics have clothing exchanges where you can bring in clothes that are too big for you and pick up some new stuff in smaller sizes without breaking the bank.

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  3. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    Actually we’re doing that next Tuesday. Unfortunately it won’t help with skirts and pants not fitting since i’m between sizes, but I might be able to find some more dresses — which is what I am wearing today.
    Sadly there is no place to put my phone, and I have to keep my insulin pump in my bra, and it’s a bit bulky for that.

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  4. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    Actually we’re doing that next Tuesday. Unfortunately it won’t help with skirts and pants not fitting since i’m between sizes, but I might be able to find some more dresses — which is what I am wearing today.
    Sadly there is no place to put my phone, and I have to keep my insulin pump in my bra, and it’s a bit bulky for that.

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