Question:
Any post-ops out there same body type and success?

I am 5'10 and 365 lbs, also 22 years old. I was wondering if there are any post ops who were about the same starting point and what thier success has been. Also, did you require plastic surgery once you had lost the weight? Thank you so much for responses!    — Kylie E. (posted on January 27, 2003)

January 26, 2003
I AM 5'9" STARTING WEIGHT OF 345. I AM NOW DOWN TO 290 2 MONTHS OUT! I AM HOPE I WON'T NEED PLASTIC SURGERY..I AM GETTING ALL THE WATER, PROTEIN AND EXCERCISE POSSIBLE, I KNOW IT REALLY DEPENDS ON YOUR SKIN TYPE AND IT'S ELASTICITY... AGE IS ALSO A BIG FACTOR...I'M 25 WE SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH SAGGING SKIN... BUT YOU NEVER KNOW! GOOD LUCK!!!!
   — Ivonne C.

January 26, 2003
I had WLS 2/28/01 starting at 409/ 5'10" at 34 yrs old size 30/32. I now weigh 195 and am in a size 12 and still losing @ 3-4 per month, I just keep increasing the water and exercise each month. Everything toned perfect except the lower abdomin and I had a tummytuck 11/02. I am more than pleased with the outcome of the entire experience, it is a different life.
   — lisa M.

January 27, 2003
Hi, I am 5'10.5" tall and started at 326#. I had surgery 04-26-01 and lost 181# in 10 months. I am currently in a size 6. I am 41 years old and my skin is pretty good, no real excess. I have a bit of a pouch which my PS calls a "mild" deformity. Since I am somewhat vain I have decided to have the abdominoplasty.
   — Margaret M.

January 27, 2003
Hey! You are almost my twin! I am 5'10"-5'11" and my starting weight was 365. I am 21. I had surgery 8/7/02 and I have lost 104 pounds. I have a weight loss chart on my profile.
   — fropunka