Congrats on the 20lbs! Soon you will be able to get a new pair of pants.
Sizes are funny though. I think it's because the pants are mass produced. You can buy the same size and the same style of jeans and both pairs will be two different sizes. I remember reading on another post that large retailers are infamous for this. When they are cutting the material they cut so many at the same time that the ones one the top of the pile and the ones on the bottom are different sizes but still labeled the same. I think Karmuz is right, you should go and try on some clothes. If you are one of those people like me who don't like trying on clothes in stores buy and return.