I am not the best person in the world to answer this question - but didnt want to leave it unanswered.

It is a difficult question to answer for me. I havent worn jeans in over twenty years and I dont think that I will until I feel that it is a size that I would want to wear.....

I wear UK clothes too so the sizes are totally different as well.

When I was young I was perfectly happy wearing UK size 12 jeans and would probably feel ok in UK size 14.

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On top of that - losing weight has revealed a rather large bulge at the centre front of my waist that is currently being investigated by the doctors. This totally destroys my waist - in much the same way as happens to pregnant ladies. I suspect that it is a hernia - but am awaiting word from the doctors.

If I wear clothes with a waistband - I need UK size 16 and it is a bit tight. I am currently wearing UK size 14 trousers with an elasticated waist which are a bit loose - and have just bought some UK size 12 tracksuit bottoms which naturally have an elasticated waist and fit just fine.

The bulge has a bigger impact on my waist than my remaining fat.

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