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Lets try this again, @Beta98 welcome to the group.

@beta98 welcome to the group!

Incredible! You are my inspiration for sure!

Good to know! I think I still have a lot fat, but probably not as much as I think I have. I've lost over a 100lbs and I've only gone down 2 pant sizes. My stomach is a real problem area. I have to wait 2 years post op before insurance will pay for my pani, so I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Amen! This is priceless.

The last picture ^^^ was this right before your tummy tuck? the reason I ask is, I wonder sometimes if my stomach is a lot of skin, or if it's still a lot of fat. I don't know how to tell. When I think of loose skin, I think that it wouldn't be firm like fat is. Your opinion is appreciated.

Nice! Btw on the app, you just have to hold down on the post you want to quote. It takes a sec or two.

I feel like I’m in the same boat as you! I hope I’m a 12 though when I get down to 200lbs! That would be amazing. My stomach is also huge still and my boobs are gone. I’m thinking 180lb would be an amazing first goal. I’ll probably sob uncontrollably when I hit Onderland tho. Congrats on the huge success!

Wow! That is incredible for only a few weeks! Did you lose a lot on the preop diet or before?

That’s a HUGE improvement! Congrats!

That’s all I wear anymore, is dresses. They last a lot longer. That and leggings!

It’s crazy how our bodies decide where to lose from! I also lost 3 cup sizes. But I stared out at a DDD. So I was happy to get rid of them.

I have similar regrets. I should have done this when I reached 250. Even 275. But I’m glad I finally did it. That’s all we can do.

I’m in the same boat! To be at ideal weight I need to loose 200lbs. My first goal is 150lbs though.

I was working out 5 days a week. Cardio for 30 mins and weight lifting for nearly an hour. It’s been a few weeks though because I’ve been swamped since summer commenced. But I’m getting back at it ASAP.

Ladies who are post op or who have lost a lot pre op thus far....HELP! My stomach is holding on to dear life! I'm so frustrated. I'm disappointed. I carry a lot of weight in my stomach, so it's natural that I still am struggling to loose there. But I'm 91lbs down and.... have went from a 24/26 to a 18/20. I have a couple pairs of stretchy work pants that are 16/18's. But I've only virtually went down 2 sizes. What gives people?!?

I can def see a difference in your waste! Glad you joined the group.

I bet if you did a "mock" pre op diet that 6lbs would melt off. I lost around 25lbs doing the pre op diet.

Glad you joined the thread! Congrats on your loss!

@istytehcrawk join the party!

Wow! I'm not DS, but I couldn't help but pop in and comment. This is A LOT. do you feel restriction anymore, I noticed your surgery was 2005. Do you exercise a lot to warrant all the calories? Have you noticed any gain?

We should keep this thread going! I like the idea of being able to support each other and see if there are any trends, ect. Thanks Frust for putting it together!

I was 332 when I started the preop diet. I’m 4 mons post op, and I’ve lost over 90lbs. The challenges are that it takes awhile for you to really see a difference. I was nearly 80lbs before I started getting compliments. My stomach is holding on for dear life. My legs, arms, and chest went right away.