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03-02-2008, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
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Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
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175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have been so pleased with how I look and the changes I have been making, but lets face it, it was winter with long sleeves and jeans. So, I am now seeing these cute spring and summer things and wondering how they're gonna look...... So, can I move to South America and just live in winter all the time????? I keep telling myself that I look a heck of a lot better than this time last year; and I know I can't turn back time; there's always plastic surgery, right? Before I didn't even care about my appearance but now I sortof do and I'm not too excited about what I'm seeing. Plus, I don't really have a sense of style, so I have a lot of learning to do. It's like I need Extreme Makeover or What Not to Wear to take me on as their next challenge. Is this vanity or just another phase in the process? Why can't I just be content with where I am....... Your thoughts, as always, are appreciated. Have a great week 
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03-02-2008, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
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Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
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322 lb Start Weight:
239 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
74 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.7763975155 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index50.4268211183 BMI Start:
37.4286032524 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
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I am having the very same thought that you are having!!!! That is kinda funny that I was just thinking the same thing. What am I gonna wear in the hotter months? I have all sorts of "skin" on me that is well hidden at the moment.
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03-02-2008, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
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Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
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175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
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35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
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I've been swimsuit shopping - dont know why, I dont need a swimsuit right now - LOL. I found a cute one at Sears that has a tanktop style top with decent support and a cute pair of bottoms that look like short safari shorts. very distracting from our flaws and I could probably wear it anywhere, beach, parks, even amusment parks. It helps with the leg issue I have. Also, I found a really cute top at Target tonite that would look great with those same bottoms at Sears. Havent had much luck with a tank style, and I def need to cover up the girls really well as "they aint what they used to be!!!" Also, I tried on some shorts - bravery or crazy?? - I actually think a 4" midseam looked better than the knee length. Capri's are a great choice too, although I gets so hot here in the summer I just gotta have shorts!!
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03-02-2008, 09:03 PM
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152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
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24.36357908 BMI Goal:
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you are not alone. i cannot offer any advice as i spent most of the past 30 years covered up lol. we'll see what warm weather will bring. i hope not to offend others. the combination of excess skin and gravity has a funny way of doing that...  if i could just soak in a vat of skin firming lotion til say...spetember, i think i'd be ok 
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03-02-2008, 09:22 PM
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Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
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175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
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35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yeah, I've had those same thoughts. I'm still trying to decide what is excess skin vs. actual fat. For example, at my waistline in the back, not smooth but not like my belly either. Same goes for the legs; if I could just find waterproof duct tape LOL
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03-02-2008, 10:07 PM
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192 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index49.3305858766 BMI Start:
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I have been wondering this same thing, it is getting warmer here and I dont want my droopy skin showing, I dont think I will be wearing shorts, but capris I will, my thighs are very gross, there is still fat there, but I have lost some so it all moves in one giant chunk, back and forth, back and forth, left and right, too much for anyone to see! And my upper arm "wings" will be hanging out of Tshirts for sure, I wear them around the house already, but NOT out in public, the upper arms just "deflated" and now it hangs down over my elbows, dont know how I will get thru the summer without Tshirts though. It is hot as hell here in the summer.
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03-03-2008, 06:40 AM
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363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
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37.741046832 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
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Im right there with yall.
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03-03-2008, 09:14 AM
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280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
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I never covered up when I was larger...and I felt COMPLETELY comfortable with myself. Now that I have this skin all over the place, I am dreading summer. I look HORRENDOUS in a bathing suit...legs & arms sagging, no bra so no support in a suit...I never had a confidence issue until now...isn't that weird?
Pick up some cute things in the store that you NEVER thought you'd wear and try them on....you'll be surprised! There are so many styles out there now...70's/80's styles making a comeback...and some of the new stuff is really great! I wish I was closer to you...we'd go shopping!
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03-03-2008, 09:55 AM
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162 lb Weight Loss:
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i was wondering what to do about summer clothes too, i have always covered up unless i was staying at home for the day, but i think i look better now then then so...we shall see...
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03-04-2008, 07:42 PM
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That's just it, Looking at last years pix -eeeek! I guess I just did the best I could with what I had, but now it's sorta like I care more so maybe I notice more? I really didnt think I would consider plastic surgery, or I thought maybe a breast lift and tummy tuck, but, ironically, that's not where I really need surgery, at least right now, it seems worse on my arms and legs. I suppose I will just have to continue my previous mindset of "do the best you can with what you've got".
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