Has anyone ever been told they were big boned and would never be skinny? I've been told this my whole life and I do have broad shoulders so I'm a little afraid that when I do lose it won't look like it or ill still look big. I'd just like to be able to wear bracelets or a watch. And maybe be able to pull off a halter top or strapless once in my life.

This is an interesting topic as my husband and I were just talking about this the other day. Even though I have always thought of my self as a big boned girl I look so small now. Mind you I wear a 6 or 8 now with a med top but the veins pop on my arms and I have one vein I noticed on my forehead. So ya I think you can have a larger frame but will appear petite after losing weight

date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

We have the same starting weight and when I think of where you are now, and the fact that I too could get that small, it is mind boggling to me!! I could be as small as my youngest daughter who I think is skinny and is a size 6! I just cant even imagine!!!!

You are truly my inspiration!

Oh you can do it. I've seen your posts on the boards and you are one determined lady. It is mind boggling... Even now!!! But get ready it seems like it takes forever to lose the weight but when I look back it happened so fast the mind just doesn't have time to catch up

date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs