Waist Measurement Matters!!
I did not lose any inches after my lower body lift. I had 2 square feet of skin removed and it weighed around 3 pounds.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
This is such an important point to make Laura. I think body shape plays a huge part as well as age.
I am 5'4 and weigh 123 lbs. I always carried my weight evenly. Big arms, belly, butt, thighs and calves. Of course not in the boobs though :)
I remember you posting about taking your measurements and how important that was as a measuring stick of success as much as the scale. I took monthly measurements during my first 18 months and was always so glad to see that proof of health in Black and White.
Thank you for that wonderful advice from 6 years ago! It has served me well. I have a 25" waist today and I've thought of your encouragement more than once when I pull on the Levi's that proclaim it loud and proud!