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Update 3 weeks post-op: arms

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nanabanana    19

nanabanana
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So i had posted a few weeks ago that i was wondering if my arms would go down or if i would have these bat wings hanging well i was looking thru old pics and i was comparing the pics and amazingly hey have been going down. I couldnt notice with just looking but once i saw the difference i was amazed!!!! I havent weighed myswlf just yet this third week. The second week i was in somewhat of a stall and i think its broken now since my pants are fitting much looser than even yesterday! :) Im feeling great. I can sleep either way i want with no pain. Ummm idk what else to say im just waiting it out doing what im supposed to do. Good luck everyone. Just keep positive and be patient and you shall reap the benefits soon enough :-)

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And this picture was taken today and the differences are only 10days apart

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TwinsMama    483

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Oh, good for you! I have fat arms (even when I was thin) so I'm looking forward to the smaller arms and wearing cute shirts that actually fit my body AND my arms. Enjoy your success!

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nanabanana    19

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Oh' date=' good for you! I have fat arms (even when I was thin) so I'm looking forward to the smaller arms and wearing cute shirts that actually fit my body AND my arms. Enjoy your success![/quote']

Thank you so much i hope it works out the same for you i was the same as well even when i was at my thinnest i still had big arms. so i guess now this is targettig my whole body its all coming down together!! :) i cant wait to wear clothes that fit my body and arms the same lol i always had to buy bigger shirts for my arms . But im sure you know that! good luck!

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moonchild1968    102

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Good for you!! My arms have always been very large (HUGE actually) and with over 25 years of yo-yo dieting, my arms are worse for the wear. So far, so good since surgery, but I'm trying to avoid more sagging skin, so I'm tightening up a little with exericise and light hand weights.

I'm not looking for perfection, just trying to avoid plastic surgery and gain some definition while losing some jiggle.

Continued success to you.

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qnz234    102

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lookin good, doin well! keep it up!

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nanabanana    19

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Thanks everyone. Yep ive added 4lb weights and i try,to do then as often as possible. I know that me bein young the elasticity in my skin is a little better but i also try to incorporate collagen in my diet with aloe juices and stuff like that. Every littpe bit helps!!

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Gojogo    55

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Lookin good! Well done :-)

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nanabanana    19

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Lookin good! Well done :-)

Thank you!

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TARPHR    29

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Big difference in your arms and you lost your chin already!! Go job!

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nanabanana    19

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Big difference in your arms and you lost your chin already!! Go job!

Yessss my chin was one of the first things to start disappearing ! i def was happyyy

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Cindeez    22

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You look great!!!! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for the encouragement????

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nanabanana    19

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You look great!!!! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for the encouragement

no problem! you all encourage me!

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nonadona    3

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Wow, I can see a difference in your arms and really see it in your face! I hate my arms & cottage cheese inner thighs!!

I'm 2wks post op today, and am going to take measurements so I can track it along with weekly photos, weight & BMI. I wish I'd thought of it prior to surgery.

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nanabanana    19

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Wow' date=' I can see a difference in your arms and really see it in your face! I hate my arms & cottage cheese inner thighs!!

I'm 2wks post op today, and am going to take measurements so I can track it along with weekly photos, weight & BMI. I wish I'd thought of it prior to surgery.[/quote']

Me too i still haveny even measured a thing. In a way my clothes do it for me but i definitely wanna start. Especially with my arms. I also got jiggle in my inner thighs i know theyll still be big but i just want the jiggle gone

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Sassygirl06    962

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My arms were pretty big and have done very well compared to what I expected. I will even wear sleeveless shirts and tank tops. I have an after photo on my profile with my arms showing. You can see I still have a little wing, but nothing that I am embarrassed over.

Btw, your face looks sooooo much thinner already! Good job!

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