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Two years two months ago I started my journey

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twinsmama05    166

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I'm 42 and I am so happy about my choice two years ago. Two years have passed and I'm still a work in progress which actually keeps me motivated to continue. I'm down 125 lbs and want so badly to get what I thought was going to be a Tummy Tuck has turned into a body lift. Oh well it's all worth it. Lose skin is not fun. I need it gone I am a size 8-10 depending on the brand ms I was told with a body lift I would be a 6. Not that clothes size matters in this journey but I don't ever remember being a 6. Lol !! post-167614-1420311851516_thumb.jpg post-167614-14203118894608_thumb.jpg post-167614-1420311924629_thumb.jpg

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Babbs    14,680

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You look amazing! Good luck with your body lift! Can't wait to be where you are!

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Elode    8,093

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Beautiful work! Congrats!

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Kindle    8,667

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You look fabulous. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted on your progress!

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Jordan861    124

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I figured my tummy would be the problem, but my arms (wings) and my face are bearing the brunt of the damage. I figure a face lift will be my required surgery... I am looking tired, old and sad but on the inside I feel so young and full of energy.

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BeautifullyCreated1982    168

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I'm 42 and I am so happy about my choice two years ago. Two years have passed and I'm still a work in progress which actually keeps me motivated to continue. I'm down 125 lbs and want so badly to get what I thought was going to be a Tummy Tuck has turned into a body lift. Oh well it's all worth it. Lose skin is not fun. I need it gone I am a size 8-10 depending on the brand ms I was told with a body lift I would be a 6. Not that clothes size matters in this journey but I don't ever remember being a 6. Lol !! attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1420311849.953664.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1420311888.149400.jpgattachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1420311922.402692.jpg

You look awesome. You look very young, like you're in your 20's.!! Congratulations! ![emoji3] I'm wondering if you had trouble with loose skin??

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Kym Preslar    21

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I figured my tummy would be the problem, but my arms (wings) and my face are bearing the brunt of the damage. I figure a face lift will be my required surgery... I am looking tired, old and sad but on the inside I feel so young and full of energy.

Do you mind if I ask how old you are? I am worried about my face. I've seen people that have had the gastric bypass and the two people I know look a lot older in the face now. I plan on getting the sleeve in a few months but don't want to end up looking older than I am. I'm 45 but everyone thinks I'm 35.

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Jordan861    124

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Kym .... I am 50 years old

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Scorpion11    99

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Outstanding job on your WLS!

You look fabulous!!!!

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