I had my pre op visit today and my surgeon point out that I carry a lot out weight in my hips, he called it "hippie". He then made the comment that people who carry their weight in their hips tend to lose weight more slowly and stressed that I must strictly adhere to the plan in order to lose the weight. I totally trust him and his expertise, but I would like to hear from you all as well. So....to the "hippie" WLS ppl, what has been your experience?

Nah, I'm losing at a fairly average rate. Not particularly fast, but not extremely slow. I am pretty good about keeping calories low, protein high, drinking water and exercise though.

Edited March 27, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

Thanks BLERDgirl! My surgery is 3/31 and that statement had my a little worried. I appreciate your response!

I might be "Hippie" not sure. I have hips. My waist has always been smaller. Anywho I'm losing a lot in those areas.

Awesome @ Elode! Do you have any suggestions on keeping hips and thighs firm?

I'm a hippie. I lost 140 pounds in about 14 months. I also lost 20 inches, yes, almost 2 feet, off my hips! My body did redistribute some, too. And, now, after plastics, I'm perfectly proportioned for the first time in my life.

MichiganChic congrats on your success and thanks for sharing!

I'm a hippie, had my rny done on 12\17\14, and I've already lost 65 lbs since then.

Sounds like your doing GREAT brightlife0305! Thanks for the info!

@@1SlimmerMe Well no not really they just do their own thing I know not helpful.