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Two years post opp! Happiest I've ever been (before/after pictures)



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I wanted to share my story and pictures. For those, that are considering surgery or going through the process, hang in there and just DO it!!!! the benefits are ultimately worth it :)

Anyway, here are my stats:

I'm 5'3 and 30 years old:

HW: 263 lbs

SW: 257 lbs

CW: 139-142 lbs fluctuate around this weight

GW: 130-135

I don't know if anyone wants to read my lenghty experience, but if you do, I posted it on RealSelf under my same user name. Oh yeah and people.com got a wind of my story, and posted it on their page. I really hope whoever is struggling doesn't give up and know that is hope and always light at the end of the tunnel!!!

You are beautiful pre and post!!!

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Can i ask you about excess skin. I weigh the same as you on did post op. I worry about excess or baggy skin. You look gorgeous! What did you do to limit any excess skin. Anyone sugestions and experiences would be appreciated.

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Thank you!

My arms were really big, I just knew I would have saggy skin. I don't have the best elasticity and I'm prone to stretch marks and keloids. I just started saving for surgery instead of preventing it. LOL

It's like pregnancy, your skin stretches and there will be some saggy skin. People that don't have lose skin after WLS are completely blessed!!! I don't think any amount of cream would've helped me :(

I'm posting some of my pictures of what my arms looked with the excess skin.

Thank you everyone, you guys are the best!!!!

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I wanted to share my story and pictures. For those, that are considering surgery or going through the process, hang in there and just DO it!!!! the benefits are ultimately worth it :)

Anyway, here are my stats:

I'm 5'3 and 30 years old:

HW: 263 lbs

SW: 257 lbs

CW: 139-142 lbs fluctuate around this weight

GW: 130-135

I don't know if anyone wants to read my lenghty experience, but if you do, I posted it on RealSelf under my same user name. Oh yeah and people.com got a wind of my story, and posted it on their page. I really hope whoever is struggling doesn't give up and know that is hope and always light at the end of the tunnel!!!

Wow!!!! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! You look great!

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For those interested in my excess skin on my arms, here are some pictures of what they looked after WLS.

My arms were big in my opinion and I had a lot of excess skin.

It wasn't as noticeable when I had my arms on my side, but if I raised my arms, then you could see. I would always wear blazers or long sleeve shirts.

I'm so glad I chopped them off. It did wonders for my psyche.

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Thank you everyone for the lovely comments <3

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You are a true inspiration :).

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You really are an inspiration to me. I have done my Dec 28 4 days ago and I need to see what I can expect in my future. My Heath is the most important part I need to fix and them look fabulous as you are.

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Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year ahead with great success, new heights and good health :).

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You look great. Definitely an inspiration!

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