Anyone else unsure where/how to take your measurements b/c of your fat folds?

I am 7 months post-op, and prior to now, have not taken my measurements because of the uncertainty of exactly <b>where</b> to measure. For instance, my waist - where do i measure? Is it the smallest area between the bottom of my breasts and the top of my belly button? I am a short person (5'1"), and the smallest place in that area is about 2-3 inches below the bottom of my bra line - not necessarily where i would say someone's waist is. <br> <br> Another example is my hip measurement: I have a large pannus fold, and really don't know whether to put the tape measure around the largest part of my pannus fold? See what i mean? I have so many folds, i'm just not sure WHERE my waist and hips are to measure!?! Thighs and arms are a little easier to figure out, but my waist and hips - no clue. Anyone have any tips? (Open PROXIMAL Rny, 7/7/03 227/155/127)

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