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Waist Size Expectations? Close to surgery

Finally got word from the doctor that I am about 5 weeks out. I am so tired of losing and gaining the same 30 pounds for years.

Question, I am about 271 pounds, 5-10 and a 42+ inch waist. What kind of waist size can i realistically expect? I avoid wearing pants at all right now because they are so uncomfortable.

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On 3/16/2018 at 2:30 PM, Lucky Dog said:

no definitive size,,, although,,, 4 yrs post op,,, im at my college,,, HS size,,, 32 32 !! youll be amazed,,, good luck,,, remember see and use your nutritionist !! food is FUEL.. my relationship with food has changed dramatically !!

My ultimate goal is to have my relationship with food change! I hope it happens to me in the same or similar fashion that it has happened to you.

  • 3 weeks later...

yup,,,, it will GOOD luck

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