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?

Hi. Yes. Most my family think I lost too much but I go by weight /bmi ratio and I can say I am thin again. As long as you follow diet n dr orders. You r good to go. Good luck.

This bikini thread needs........MORE BIKINI pics.

Great thread topic, too. Pretty amazing development: Women going from being pre-op to reaching the point where they want to rock their bodies in bikinis. Tremendous accomplishment. Speaks volumes about not only the obvious weight loss but also speaks to the healthy state of mind that's been reached. Huge respect, ladies. Huge respect.

I promise to never show off pics of me in a Speedo suit......because, well......I'll never own one.

Maybe I'll throw up some shirtless kayaking pics or such when I get there. Threads like this are huge inspiration. I know that when my 47th birthday arrives.....I'll be 9 months post-op and feeling much, much better. By the 48th birthday I'll feel better than I did on my 28th.

This is going to be a fun ride............

I haven't had any plastics so yes it could be better, but I'm happy enough with how I look to wear it. yes people do end up in bikinis!

My surgery in in 3 days.

I already bought myself 2 beautiful bathing suits, 1 piece though, for my holiday to Florida at the end of September.

2 sizes smaller.....

I WILL fit in them!!!

They are gorgeous and are hanging in my closet right now!

I also bought a FITBIT that will arrive 2 days after surgery. It will be nice motivation.

Wore one to the beach last night for my kids back to school family beach night and one to the watersides earlier this summer!

I didn't take any pictures sadly but will try and take one soon! Hoping to go to Cabo in a few weeks for our anniversary so maybe then!

Well unfortunately at 132.6lbs still not me that's for sure!!

After I lose most of my weight (my surgery is in two weeks) I'm wearing a bikini no matter what I look like honestly.

Im wearing a bikini now 2yrs post op w/ tummy tuck not feeling to bad.if yall eould loke to see my pics froend me on fb @ sherri landers scheffler. .

I'm thrilled to be able to wear a bikini. I've lost 115 lbs and feel pretty confident. I do have some wrinkles (sagging skin) but I'm loving how I look these days. Surgery was the best decision I've ever made:)

Not me, I'm to conservative for that but I will wear a bathing suit with a sarong. I've seen folk in bikinis and they great.

As a guy I don't think a bikini is in my future soooo. But you ladies I would guess it would depend on your skin looseness. If that's what your goal is then go for it and best of luck

I'm deffinetly not bikini body ready but I don't have loose skin (at least not yet!) So I'm hopeful that maybe I'm another 6 months I can pull off a bikini

Not a chance of a bikini for me. I don't care so much about the tummy, but the saggy boobs would look ridonkulous.

Oh you just haven't found the right bikini if you're worried about saggy boobs. Plenty of they are very structured and will lift those babies right up where they belong!

I haven't gotten to a bikini body yet, but I did wear a one piece for the first time in 15 years.