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05-23-2008, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics 20 May 2008 Start Date:
16 July 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 0"
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291 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Weight Loss:
100 % % Lost:
December 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index56.8258333333 BMI Start:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi all
I am brand new to this and love to read everyone's questions and responses. I am learning a lot.. Congratulations to you all. you have accomplished what I am only dreaming of right now. You guys are such an inspiration to me.
I have 2 questions.
1) How long after having bypass surgery is it safe/realistic to fall pregnant?
2) I have seen horrific pictures of people who lost all the weight and has such ugly loose skin hanging every where... I am 33 years, had one baby(big hanging tummy after) and wants to know to what extent I can expect loose hanging skin at my age. I am not unrealistic. I know I will have some loose skin...but how severe will it really be ? ? 
Keep up the good work!
shakinah
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05-23-2008, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
Posts: 961
Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
296 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
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Body Mass Index49.2515976331 BMI Start:
26.6224852071 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi and Welcome Shakinah! I believe they want you to be at least a year out before any plans of pregnancy. And with the loose skin? Well, it's just really hard to say. It depends on soooo many things. Every individual is different. I've lost 128 pounds, a little over a year out, and I would say "my" stomach looks like I just had a baby. Sure there is some loose and hanging stomach, but not accessive. But then again, it's totally different with everyone. But believe me.....it's sooo worth it!!!! Good luck on your beginning journey!
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05-23-2008, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
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5' 9"
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260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hi. welcome. i too have seen pics and dont know anyone "in real life" who looked like that after losing their weight. thank god.
i have seen different opinions regarding pregnancy. some say it is safest outside of rapid weightliss which i think is anywhere from 18 months to 24 months post op. there are a few who have become pregnant before that time period passed and have been successful etc. i guess you should ask your dr.
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05-23-2008, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
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everyone's elasticity is different...and some of the skin will tighten up over time....they usually say get to goal and maintain for 6 months before considering plastics...as you want the skin settled in and the same weight before you have someone cutting things off....I've got 10 years on ya....and I can redefine sagging skin  | |
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05-23-2008, 06:46 PM
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I need to run, so just a quick reply.
Most surgeons will ask you not to get pregnant untill a full 2 years out.
However, some *accidents* do happen, and in those cases, it seems the surgeons are supportive about it, will do everything they can to make both your journey and your pregnancy safe.
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05-24-2008, 06:17 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics 20 May 2008 Start Date:
16 July 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 0"
Height:
291 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Weight Loss:
100 % % Lost:
December 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index56.8258333333 BMI Start:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  Friends across the globe
Thank you for your replies and thank you for caring enough to take the time to respond. It is great to talk to people who's been there, done that.. and to think you are on the other side of the world... I feel blessed and honored.
Love you all !
From South Africa, Johannesburg
Shakinah
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05-26-2008, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Royalton, Ohio
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198 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
16 lb Weight Loss:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.47663551402 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index40.4305294276 BMI Start:
37.4076861059 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
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I've also heard and read that most doctors would prefer you wait two years before becoming pregnant. My surgeon actually refuses to perform the surgery unless you're on the pill afterwards.
As for hanging skin, it's hard to guess without knowing how much you have to lose, etc. I think it also depends on how quickly you lose the weight. Your skin will firm up...but it all depends on whether it can keep up with your weightloss. People who lose weight through diet and exercise don't tend to have much hanging skin because they lose the weight at a slower pace so their skin can keep up. Good luck!
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05-26-2008, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,427
Weight Statistics On and off my whole life...Highest weight was 326 Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
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287 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
77 lb Weight Loss:
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26.8292682927 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.3778617937 BMI Start:
31.0081915564 BMI Current:
25.1018693552 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the site, as for the skin like Kath said everyone elasticisty is different, it hard to say. Good luck in your journey hope to hear more from you thru out.
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05-30-2008, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
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339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
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47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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welcome!! everyone has some sort of amount of loose skin after losing that much weight, but in my opinion the key to keeing this at a minimum would be lots of exercize i know it has helped me alot of ppl i am around are surprised that i do not have more than i do...also keep in mind it takes skin longer to readjust when u lose that fast some will tighten up gotta have patience, dang thats right i have none...lol
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