Question:
UMMM...... EXCUSE ME? DO YOU KNOW start 5'8 WEIGHING 350ish
I WAS WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY WOMEN OUT THERE THAT STARTED AT 5'8 WEIGHING 350ish (354). I SEE A LOT THAT STARTED OUT AROUND THAT WEIGHT BUT NOT THAT HEIGHT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW..... 1. DID YOU MAKE IT TO GOAL? WHAT WAS YOUR GOAL? 2. HOW MUCH WAS YOU TOTAL LOSS? 3. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO LOSE THE WEIGHT? 4. FOR THOSE THAT ARE PEAR SHAPE, HOW BAD IS THE HANGING SKIN? 5. WHAT IS YOUR CLOTHING SIZE NOW? THANKS FOR ALL RESPONSES — CAPETRA J. (posted on April 5, 2004)
April 5, 2004
I am 5'9", before surgery (October 2003) I was 350.4, now six months
later I am down 86.2 pounds. My personal goal is to get under 200. I
would love to lose 200 pounds total but I don't think that will happen
— Becky W.
April 5, 2004
I am 5'8 but started a little less at 314. I now weigh 174.5 only 4.5 to
goal. I will be 11 months out in 4 days and have lost 139.5. I am a size
12 and able to fit some 10s. I do have hanging skin but not as bad as I
thought. I am scheduled for a tummy tuck on 5/5/04 which I am excited
about but I still would like my arms done and my boobs lifted. I hope this
helps and good luck. 5/9/03 314/174.5/170
— Ronika D.
April 5, 2004
I'm between 5'6" and 5'7" (shrinking as I get older!)and I
started out at 360. I'm not at my goal yet - I weigh 178 pounds and I have
LOTS of hanging skin. I wear 12's and 14's depending on the cut. I had my
surgery on Oct 3, 2002 so I'm at a year and a half. At this point I'm
having to work really hard to lose weight. But I'm very active and I feel
good - hopefully a lower body lift will get me down to my ideal size. Good
luck!
— Etta M.
April 5, 2004
I am 5'9 started out at 319. I am currently below my doctors goal, which
was 180-190 and only 14lbs from my personal goal. I am just one year out. I
work out at least 3-5 times a week. And I have excess skin, as I had been
overweight my entire life. I am planning to have a thigh lift, total upper
and lower tummy tuck and arm tuck. I was somewhat pear shaped but now it is
more hourglass. I wore a size 24 at my highest, I am now in a size juniors
7-9 on the top and a misses size 10 on the bottom.
— keishax
April 5, 2004
I am 5'10 or a shade under, and weighed in at 326 the day of surgery. I'm
currently 12 and a half months out of open RNY, and am down to 200 pounds.
My surgeon's goal weight for me is 146, but I don't ever see me getting
there (not being negative, but I look normal now, so 50+ pounds would be
too slender). I joined weight watchers, and the goal weight for my height
is 165-170, so that is what I'm aiming for. I carried slightly more weight
in the stomach/hips/butt/thighs area, but overall carried my weight well
(thank you for being tall!). I have lots of leftover skin, enough that I
feel more uncomfortable in a swim suit now than I did before surgery. I do
not plan on plastic surgery, however, as I have no $$, and it's not causing
medical problems and would not be covered by insurance. I wouldn't mind a
tummy tuck, thigh lift, and some under arm skin removed, but it's not such
a major deal that I'm obssessing about it. I wear a size 14 or 14w pant,
depending on maker, and a L top, XL for my broad shoulders occasionally.
I'd like to lose another 35 pounds and then wait a couple of years to see
wear the skin settles. It can take a long time for your skin to snap back,
and I do notice during plateaus that my skin seems to firm up during that
time. Good luck! Open RNY 03/20/03 326-200-165
— vittycat
April 5, 2004
I am 5' 7" at my highest weight I was 336, day of surgery, 301. I am
2 yrs out open RNY and currently weigh 152. My doctor said he'd just like
to see me under 200lbs and left it at that (without a real "goal
weight". I had alot of hanging skin, I mean A LOT. I'm 2 weeks post
op TT and brachioplasty (arms). I wore size 12/14 jeans because I had to
literally tuck my skin in my jeans (gross, I know), but they were baggie in
the butt and thigh area. Skirts, since they are cut differently, I wore an
8. I'm much to swollen to try anything on right now other than sweats, and
I'm curious to see how things fit me in the next few weeks. Best of luck.
— missesrita
April 5, 2004
Hi, I had WLS on 9-30-03, I am 5'7, my highest weight was 335, day of
surgery I was 314. Less than 6 1/2 months ago, I am down 117 lb, to 197.
and feeling great. I have always been big, but carry all mine in front,
lots of tummy, hoping for a future TT. I did wear a size 30, now in jeans
size 16/18 and xl shirts. Docs goal is 200, my goal is 185/190, and almost
there!!! But I know the real work comes with maintaining once I get there.
Best of luck, HUGS Patricia
— pateblkbrn
April 5, 2004
I am 5'8" and weighed 326lbs before surgery. Now 17 mos later, I have
lost 136lbs. I am 11 lbs below my doctors goal but 30 lbs from my personal
goal. If I don't make my personal goal then thats okay because I feel
great. I, too, am a pear shape. I am having abdominoplasty, thigh lift,
mastopexy and brachioplasty on May 5th and I'm hoping that will take off
another 15 to 20 lbs. Am I going to worry about the last 10-15 lbs?
NOT!!! Life is too short and I am 50 yrs old and don't need to get to thin
as I will look sick.
Right now I wear a 14 to 16 pants and 12 or med to lg tops. I should be
more proportioned after surgery.
Good luck to you and God Bless.
— Kathy C.
April 6, 2004
I was 5'9" and started out at 325. My profile documents most of your
questions. Good luck!
— raye
April 6, 2004
I fit your criteria. I was 359 and believed myself to be 5'8"1/2 - at
a recent physical they told me I was 5'7" 3/4 but I'm still skeptical!
Anyway...
1.) I didn't really set a numerical goal, figured I'd know it when I saw
it. I feel like I'm pretty much there now - I'm wavering between 175 and
178 at 18 1/2 months out. I would like to get under 170 but I'd also be
happy if I stayed where I am and didn't gain; no one thinks I look as much
as I weigh, anyway.
2.) About 182 pounds to date - I'm still losing a bit, but VERY slowly now,
maybe 1-3 lbs a month.
3.) I lost 101 lbs in the first 6 months, and I think I lost 62 lbs in the
second six months. In my third six months, I've lost around 20 lbs, give
or take a couple.
4) Don't really think I was a pear shape. Although I dearly want to lose
the extra skin, I know mine probably isn't nearly as bad as I deserve, or
as bad as lots of other people have to deal with. I won't have the money
for plastic surgery for a while but I think I'm starting to come to terms
with it and realize it's not as bad as I think.
5.) Mostly in 12s now. I just bought some size 10 jeans, just cuz I could
get into them, LOL - but a 10 is still a tight squeeze though it's becoming
closer to reality. On the other hand, in some clothes, I need a 14. Also,
I have broad shoulders that necessitate me getting large shirts a lot of
the time.
Good luck!
— sandsonik
April 7, 2004
Hi there, I am 5'10" and started out at 346#. I had open RNY on
08-11-03, 8 mos ago. So far I have gone from 346 to 212. I was a size
28/30 and 4x, now I am a size 16 pants and 18/20 or XL shirt. My fat rolls
have really not been a problem, they have shrunk back quite a bit, and when
I'm wearing button/zip pants, you really can't tell I have much of a roll
at all. My worst flab is on my arms and thighs, and I'm about to join
curves to work on that. My ultimate goal would be to get to 175. My
personal goal is to get to 199, I want to be under 200!
— beeda
April 7, 2004
Hi, I started at 358, and I am 5'8.5". I had surgery 11-9-02, and I am
down to 182lbs. I am currently in a med-lg shirt, lg pants, and size 12-14.
The most loose skin I have is on my upper arms and thighs. I have the loose
tummy skin, but I've always been big so I expected it. I am just happy to
be alive. Good luck to all. Everyday provides the chance to start over.
Remember life is worth it, You are worth it.
— Rosie W.
April 9, 2004
hi. i started at 5'8 at 332. had open rny in july 2002. i have lost 174.
i am now at 158. my goal was 175. i can usually wear a size 8. i lost
140 lbs of that in one year. i was around 190 and thought i was done
losing. i looked very good and was happy. i was going to have a tummy
tuck. then in the following 5 months, i lost another 30 pounds. so, now i
have stayed at 158 for about three months. i am totally happy and am
waiting til i finish school for my tummy tuck.
— christina K.
April 15, 2004
Hi there! I'm 5'8, started at 349.7 ... I had LAP RNY on June 18, 2003, and
have lost 110 (so far). I was really hoping to avoid plastic surgery, but
as I go on, I think I'll at least need a tummy tuck and my upper arms done.
Good luck to you!
— Karyn B
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