I understand that WLS is different for everyone, and no matter HOW it really ends up- you're way happier and way healthier. But is it unrealistic to hope to be in a bikini at the end of this? I'm not saying without hard work, eating healthy and working out-- and i'm not saying immediately... but is it totally unreasonable to hope for it?

Following the diet and exercising yes you end up.in a bikini, know of many that a bikini was only a fantasy and now they own 1, its hard work but well deserved

With plastics I'm finally rocking a bikini at 49 yrs old. I would only wear a tankini before plastic surgery.

Oh I hope to simply look good in a bathing suit period. I think it will require a lot of plastics for me. I have a lot of extra skin and right now can only dream of a bathing suit longer term.

The good news is I am actually dreaming about one, previously I was only focused on improved health. I already have that after only a short time so why not dream of seeing myself in a bathing suit or even a bikini!

Or better yet, I am looking forward to buying my undies and bras at Vicortorias secret! That is one of my goals!

Good for you, and treat yourself to something looking good in, love now the pool in the summer no need to cover up

@@Djmohr

Buy yourself a bra and panties now from Victoria Secret and let that be your motivation that yes you will fit in to them

@@MiaStacey, that is a fantastic idea. I am headed to Hawaii on a cruise 2 weeks from today. I have to go shopping anyway, so I think I will do just that!

I actually think I can fit in their sizes now so we will see what happens.

And for the guys you can treat yourself to high brands underwear too

I've seen some b4 and after pics and a couple of ladies were in bikinis. I've had 5 kids so it would never be me. Lol

@@Djmohr

Have fun in your trip!

I've shopped at Mens Big & Tall and Destination XL for over 10 years. I'm 3 weeks post op and can't wait to shop at a " regular" clothing store. I like the idea of purchasing something nice in advance. Can't wait to be able to fly in a plane w 1 seat.

@@CowgirlJane should chime in here... she has some bikini pics and has been wildly successful.

Personally, I'll never end up in a bikini. I have LOTS of stretch marks and scarring on the belly after the kids and now lots of sag. But, I'll be rocking a really cute one piece this summer! Just have to have lots of padding on top. I wasn't well-endowed to start with or when I was overweight but I have NOTHING left there now! lol

Okay, I lost 160+ due to sleeve and honestly considerably more than that from my lifetime high and I had kids and old stretch marks so I don't run around in a bikini as a matter of course..haha.. i burn too easily. Post plastics though I have been seen seen in a bikini a few times. I would look alot better if I had the "long" thigh lift since I still have skin on my thighs.

My advice though is to not get too hung up on goals like that. Many many women look wonderful and yet feel too low confidence to wear a bikini. Plenty who have never been obese don't even have it as a goal - so don't be too hard on yourself.

I am in the black and white top with black bottoms

on the collage - mistake on date, the before picture was from 2011.

I've shopped at Mens Big & Tall and Destination XL for over 10 years. I'm 3 weeks post op and can't wait to shop at a " regular" clothing store. I like the idea of purchasing something nice in advance. Can't wait to be able to fly in a plane w 1 seat.

I know how you feel. It's awesome to know I can go into any store and buy something now. I still shop at the big and tall stores, because I need Tall shirts, but they usually have tons of stuff on clearance if you need XLT like I do. I just bought 5 polos for $8 each!

I'd rock a bikini, but I just can't decide on the right style.