Question about the "After" body...

[devine.adon 49]

I'm 35 and I have had three kids, I have been considered severely overweight for the past 11 years, before that I always maintained at about 160-170 lbs, I'm 5' 8" tall, however I went from that to above 200 lbs then gradually over these past 11 years up to now 340 lbs!!! I'm only a fatty from above my breast to basically the tops of my thighs. I'm not a big butt and legs gal, I am a chicken, I have chicken legs and a big ole body... Sad but true.. So anyway (long winded) I am wondering if I'm going to be really depressed with my horrible amount of hanging skin or is it possible a lot of it will still have some bounce back? I really don't think it will as my lower belly hangs now.. I barely have the money to "self pay" for the sleeve but I am having it in July, already scheduled!! I'm just wondering if I'm going to be maybe just a tad disappointed with the "after"body... Thanks!!!!

[Rox 200]

I too have that fear because I am 53 and have been obese for about 15 years -- I also am 5'7" and am built just as you described yourself. All Belly and Boob.

From what I have read on this forum - just like the question, how much weight will I lose? It's different for everyone, but I too have not been fat all my life, I could weigh 175 and still wear a sz 14. Also from reading this forum the sizes of normal sized clothing has changed in the last 10 years. I didn't know that because i've been shopping the Fat Lady sites online. I have my surgery July 30th - keep in touch

[920amy 409]

I am an 'all around' round person. Also, not heavy all of my life, but I am surprised at how my body has lost the weight so far. My arms are FAR more hangy, swingy than I thought they would be, my thighs are much less so than I had thought they would be, my belly...sad, and I had no idea my pubis mons was SO fatty and seems to be staying that way. My chin is not popping back into shape the way I had hoped, and we won't even TALK about the girls BUT I honestly don't regret it one bit. I think my 'before' body, all swollen and rolly was FAR worse looking than my 'current' and soon to be 'after' body. They say that it can take up to 2 years after extreme weight loss for everything to end up where it will be, that is why many plastics forums suggest waiting until you're stable for a long period before having any skin removal done. I am 31, and didn't personally do this surgery to be able to wear a bikini, or daisy dukes, I did this for my future health, and if I have some extra jiggle to my step, I'm okay with it

[devine.adon 49]

Sizes have changed??? Oh no lol when I was at 170 I was wearing size 12 in slim cut Wrangler Jeans (I was a cowgirl) I say was bc there's no such thing as a fat cowgirl!! Lol I'll claim that title again someday I guess I've been shopping in big momma clothing for these past 11 years and well lost track of the real world. I hope I can get some feedback from some people with my body shape and the fact that I've had 3 kids, well it is looking grim... However as soon as I can get some of this weight off I plan to start some weight training and my new habit in life is going to be working out, lifting weights and getting some muscle back!! I have pictures on my fridge, cabinets and even in my truck of my future self lol I am in all seriousness still concerned about that ole "after" body... I may be toting my boobies in a couple of slings and my belly hang in a wheelbarrow until I can scrap and scrounge enough to get some chop chop to the ole belly and some new firm boobie bags lol

[devine.adon 49]

You know I haven't even thought about my double chin... I was just assuming my face would pop back into place... So odds are I'm gonna hang everywhere... I don't plan on wearing a bikini but I do want to be able to feel comfortable around my husband, which I do not now! I also hate the mirror! I need to do some research on skin firming lotions and such... I know there's some out there... I am more than ready for this and I do realize I'm not going to be a instant flat belly but I'd like to get to a semi-normal body. I hope to reach a goal of 150-155 lbs but I'd like to hit 200 or less in less than a year!

[mirrim58 33]

I've only lost about 30 lbs so far, but I'm assuming it will all be saggy when I get to goal. I'm 54 and have been around 270-300 for the last 20 years. I'll at least have a 'skirt' and 'wings'. Starting to save now for an arm and belly tuck. If I can't save it up, at least there's Spanx :-)

I know the health is more important than the looks, but I would like the looks to be the best possible.