Is this usual. I've lost 85 lbs. my remaining weight is my stomach or belly. It's still very firm only some loose skin along the sides. Is this fat still or something else will it ever get to where it's just loose skin and not how hard it is now? I'm going for follow up Monday to the surgeon. But was just curious

I have lost 75 pounds so far and have the same thing. I would be curious to know what your surgeon says. I also have the flab on the top of my legs and knees, but I know more exercise will help that. Congratulations on losing 85 lbs!

I also lost weight in legs first and in butt. The last to go is my stomach. I thought it was because I am diabetic. Are you both diabetic?

No I'm not a diabetic. Thanks and congrats to you too.

I have about 60lbs to get to goal and it seems like 90% of that weight is in my stomach and love handles. Its so frustrating because my arms, chest, shoulders and legs look great (been lifting weights since week 3) but my stomach is still pretty big and sticks out slightly more then my chest.

I also lost weight in legs first and in butt. The last to go is my stomach. I thought it was because I am diabetic. Are you both diabetic?

Apples, like me, are typical diabetic bodies! I've only lost 30 so fat, but I've noticed that rock hard tire around my upper belly is softer and more pliable! My bird legs are a lot birdier and have sagging skin in my upper inner thighs and a little over my knees! Wish I'd done this 20 years ago!

I have about 60lbs to get to goal and it seems like 90% of that weight is in my stomach and love handles. Its so frustrating because my arms' date=' chest, shoulders and legs look great (been lifting weights since week 3) but my stomach is still pretty big and sticks out slightly more then my chest.[/quote']

I am 60lbs from goal too, but my boobs finally stick out further than my stomach! I only measured the biggest part of my stomach pre surgery, but even at 30 lbs down I've lost 5 1/2 inches.. Amazes me how large it was before!!!!!

I also lost weight in legs first and in butt. The last to go is my stomach. I thought it was because I am diabetic. Are you both diabetic?

No, I am not diabetic, but my doctor told me I was borderline diabetic before surgery. Another reason for having it.