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Is anyone willing to post pictures in a bathing suit or something that shows some skin? I'm paranoid that my skin is going to be saggy and ugly when I lose a lot of weight. I'm 267 and 19 and I'm wanting to get down to 125...does anyone have any thoughts or pictures? I know working out will help so I'm planning on doing a lot of that.

Will my skin be yucky or will I be able to wear 2 pieces?

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You will very likely not be able to wear a 2 piece if you lose 140 pounds. Perhaps after extensive plastics, but in all honesty you are losing half of yourself plus some!

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My starting weight was 265, my highest ever was 275. I'm 140 now and I could wear a 2-pc, but my belly area is not that attractive. It's not terrible, but when I am in plank position (imagine sunbathing on your belly and you raise up like doing a pushup) it all sags and hangs down. I look fine in clothes and a 1-pc. My butt/back of thigh is also a little loose. I might post pics, if I ever have time.

I'm 36 so keep in mind your skin is much younger. I was only obese for about 6 years of my adult life. And I notice it does get better ech month, it does tighten up and exercise helps.

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I have lost 80 pounds and gave birth to 4 kids. My belly is decent enough that I could wear a bikini. My belly is flat and doesn't hang over, but it is wrinkly. The wrinkles only show up just above my pubic hair line.

frontbelly

lowerbelly

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thank you linda i was also curious...i was much heavier than you but its good to get an idea...your looking pretty good to me :)

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I should add that I had surgery 10 days before my 40th birthday, and I am 5'7.5" tall.

And thanks for your sweet comment, Kristi. :) I do a lot of Zumba, and I really think it is paying off.

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Hi Linda, I love Zumba too! How soon after your operation did you start Zumba. I've heard 6 weeks and up to 3 months. Would love to hear your input.

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i bought the zumba cd's! i will get on that !

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Linda, you look amazing...thank you for sharing :) I really appreciate all the honest responses. Zumba is fun but learning the moves can be a bit of a challenge! I have a personal trainer and she's a sweet heart so she is going to help put exercise routines together for me at each step of the way.

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I was around 273 lbs pre-op, and I currently weigh 158 lbs. I'm 30 yo. I have LOTS of loose skin for which I'm getting the plastics done in Feb - arm lift, thigh lift, breast lift and Tummy Tuck. From my research I gathered that very few are lucky in the loose skin department. Losing almost half your weight will surely leave its mark on the body. But as you are young, I hope your skin tightens up fast. Good luck! :)

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Search YouTube for

weightloss skin

Rny skin

Sleeve skin

Excess skin

Stuff like that. I've seen a lot of videos on YouTube. And I think the younger you are the more it should bounce back. :)

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I should add that I had surgery 10 days before my 40th birthday' date=' and I am 5'7.5" tall.

And thanks for your sweet comment, Kristi. :) I do a lot of Zumba, and I really think it is paying off.[/quote']

You look great! I have had four kids also (C-sections I might add) so the belly area is def a concern of mine. I too am worried about extremely sagging skin. In my mind I imagine my belly hanging to my knees, lol :). Your pic gives me hope though! I'm 5'1 & 232#. Surgery date 02/21/2013.

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Sweet tea I am same height n weight as u..hv curves n worried ant skin..hopefully it turns out OK..I don't hv surgery date but I'm praying for Feb too

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Heres my bathing suit photo

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