Hello! When I started out I tried to research what my body and scars might end up looking like after surgery and there wasn't much out there. I promised myself I would post pics for other people researching these things...no matter how embarrassing lol I took pics from all angles (front, side, back) to give a full account. These pics are in no way flattering but... hey, I look pretty good with clothes on, so I'd take all this over being my former obese self any day lol

Heres my stats for reference: 5'2", 34 yrs old,current weight 152, starting weight 217, starting BMI 39, 8 months out from surgery, surgeon Dr Kelly, 5 scars total. I still have about 20-25 lbs to lose. My loose skin is the worst on my tummy and thighs. I had to take my bra off to show my 5th scar (but I tried to cover up the girls the best I could), so there are bra marks under my breasts and around my torso. Those are not scars. I know those familiar with the surgery would know that, but those just starting out might not.

Did you use anything on your scars to help diminish them? I have an old tummy tuck scar that is ugly and 2 of my incision sites for this surgery look really bad. Not sure if they will heal as nice as yours. They used my old lap scar from when I had my hysterectomy years ago and stretched out my belly button :0 ! But I am hoping mine will heal as nicely as yours. I have a few years of age on me compared to you....but what it shakes out to look like. ....i will be happy!

Wow.... You look fantastic!

You look amazing. I know you see imperfections, but most people would only see how great you look.

Did you use anything on your scars to help diminish them? I have an old tummy tuck scar that is ugly and 2 of my incision sites for this surgery look really bad. Not sure if they will heal as nice as yours. They used my old lap scar from when I had my hysterectomy years ago and stretched out my belly button :0 ! But I am hoping mine will heal as nicely as yours. I have a few years of age on me compared to you....but what it shakes out to look like. ....i will be happy!

I did not use anything on my scars. I rarely put anything on my skin, not even lotion, so these scars are au natural

You look great! I'm also 5'2 and I orginally started at 218 when I got the lapband and I'm revising to the sleeve in 13 days and hope to look as good as you do!! Thanks for sharing!

You look great! I'm also 5'2 and I orginally started at 218 when I got the lapband and I'm revising to the sleeve in 13 days and hope to look as good as you do!! Thanks for sharing!

Oh wow! Our stats are so similar! Good luck with your revision and Im sure your results will be fantastic!

whaaaaat. Girl, you look FABULOUS. I'm 20 years old and 5'3" and weigh more than you did at the start, but if I look ANYWHERE near as good as you when I hit my goal, I think I'll be jumping for joy. I can't tell that you ever even had a weight problem. ROCK ON!!!

whaaaaat. Girl' date=' you look FABULOUS. I'm 20 years old and 5'3" and weigh more than you did at the start, but if I look ANYWHERE near as good as you when I hit my goal, I think I'll be jumping for joy. I can't tell that you ever even had a weight problem. ROCK ON!!![/quote']

I totally agree!

Wow you look amazing I don't see any extra skin at all...I hope and pray that I look this good!!! And I agree your butt is on point!! lol Did you work out often?

Thanks so much for sharing! I have been googling scars heaps!! My stats are very similar in just a little taller. I have been dousing myself in lotions hoping it will help the skin bounce back. Can I ask, do you exercise a lot?

Umm... It would be my dream fantasy to look that good after all of this is said and done !

I second this!! Your body is beautiful.. Mine on the other hand!!

Amazing job. You look great.

Ok this is weird coming from another woman, but nice butt!!! You look amazing! lluucckkeeee!!

my butt is a granny ass but that is partly from hosp.x 7 weeks. someday surgery to lift and tuck! great pics btw!!!!!

You look great thanks for sharing.