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I am having surgery on July 5th and I am very excited yet nervous at the same time. I have always been a bit over weight but after 2 kids the weight has just piled on. I carry the majority of my weight in my legs, a true pear shape. I am just wanting to know if there are any others out there that are in the same place or have lost the weight starting out with such excess weight in the legs. I get a little worried that the weight will never leave me no matter what I do. I am sure that is vey silly! thanks everyone!

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my weight was more in my belly - apple shape when heavy, hourglass at normal weight.

but I will say almost everyone thinks they will be the exception and it won't work. we hardly dare to hope! but when you follow the program after surgery it does work. it's a wild ride. Do you see my ticker that my weight is now 199? I haven't seen that number in 16 years. crazy. once you get through the first month - because recovering from surgery is always rough - it is a beautiful thing!

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Wohoo!!! @@Christinamo7

Under 200!!! Onederland!!!! So happy for you!!!

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thanks, @@LisaMergs this was a big goal met. next is 180, that was the weight I was when I married my husband. guessing 3 months or so from now will maybe reach that goal? not really putting a time frame on it, just guessing. I know it slows down as you go along.

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Remind me when you started???

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my surgery was February 17. my high weight was the spring before.

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@@amandaelder4

I have lost the majority of my weight in my lower body.

To the point it has changed my body composition, so yes you can lose a lot of weight off your legs.

The weight I have left is in my arms, stomach and I have a little back fat left.

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@@amandaelder4

I have lost the majority of my weight in my lower body.

To the point it has changed my body composition, so yes you can lose a lot of weight off your legs.

The weight I have left is in my arms, stomach and I have a little back fat left.

That is wonderful to hear! Thank you.

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I am having surgery on July 5th and I am very excited yet nervous at the same time. I have always been a bit over weight but after 2 kids the weight has just piled on. I carry the majority of my weight in my legs, a true pear shape. I am just wanting to know if there are any others out there that are in the same place or have lost the weight starting out with such excess weight in the legs. I get a little worried that the weight will never leave me no matter what I do. I am sure that is vey silly! thanks everyone!

I carry most of my weight in my lower body and have severe lymph edema/lipoedema in my legs.

I was surprised to see that I did start losing fat in my legs right away. I figured it would be the last to go. I have lost over 200 pounds and I definitely look like a melting snowman but I do continue to see changes in my butt, hips, thighs/legs.

I also started physical therapy for my lymphedema after surgery which makes a big difference.

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I am having surgery on July 5th and I am very excited yet nervous at the same time. I have always been a bit over weight but after 2 kids the weight has just piled on. I carry the majority of my weight in my legs, a true pear shape. I am just wanting to know if there are any others out there that are in the same place or have lost the weight starting out with such excess weight in the legs. I get a little worried that the weight will never leave me no matter what I do. I am sure that is vey silly! thanks everyone!

I carry most of my weight in my lower body and have severe lymph edema/lipoedema in my legs.

I was surprised to see that I did start losing fat in my legs right away. I figured it would be the last to go. I have lost over 200 pounds and I definitely look like a melting snowman but I do continue to see changes in my butt, hips, thighs/legs.

I also started physical therapy for my lymphedema after surgery which makes a big difference.

@innersurfergirl thank you so much for your response. I had just recently read an article about lipodemea and wondered if I may have had this for some time and was just never diagnosed. I wonder if I may be able to send you a message to pick your brain about some things, I would love to get your direct input since it sounds like you know exactly where I am coming from. Thank you again!

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I am having surgery on July 5th and I am very excited yet nervous at the same time. I have always been a bit over weight but after 2 kids the weight has just piled on. I carry the majority of my weight in my legs, a true pear shape. I am just wanting to know if there are any others out there that are in the same place or have lost the weight starting out with such excess weight in the legs. I get a little worried that the weight will never leave me no matter what I do. I am sure that is vey silly! thanks everyone!

I carry most of my weight in my lower body and have severe lymph edema/lipoedema in my legs.

I was surprised to see that I did start losing fat in my legs right away. I figured it would be the last to go. I have lost over 200 pounds and I definitely look like a melting snowman but I do continue to see changes in my butt, hips, thighs/legs.

I also started physical therapy for my lymphedema after surgery which makes a big difference.

@innersurfergirl thank you so much for your response. I had just recently read an article about lipodemea and wondered if I may have had this for some time and was just never diagnosed. I wonder if I may be able to send you a message to pick your brain about some things, I would love to get your direct input since it sounds like you know exactly where I am coming from. Thank you again!

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Sure. I'd be glad to help. PM me anytime.

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I too had lipodema in legs and i would say that immediately post-op my legs lost a LOT of fluid! i was very happy to welcome back my ankles w/in first week!

I know there is a lot more to go and they are by no means skinny, but it was a comfort and visible change that was immediate!

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Excellent. I am 2 days post op and I do feel like my legs are a bit squishier than before. I look forward to seeing the progress.

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Excellent. I am 2 days post op and I do feel like my legs are a bit squishier than before. I look forward to seeing the progress.

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Please consider to share your progress. For me, I feel good about losing so far but also feel impatient for it to go down with so much more to lose for goal!

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Excellent. I am 2 days post op and I do feel like my legs are a bit squishier than before. I look forward to seeing the progress.

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Please consider to share your progress. For me, I feel good about losing so far but also feel impatient for it to go down with so much more to lose for goal!
I would love to share my progress. How far along are you on your journey?

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