Question:
Just from carryin' my weight, my calves are massive muscles...

What happens to your calves when you lose weight? Do your calves stay the same size??    — Michelle J. (posted on September 25, 2003)

September 24, 2003
I've always had big calves since I was a kid. Muscular, but big. Unfortunately, they have not gotten much smaller since I lost weight. I still can't wear boots that zip up the side. I know I need liposuction on them and then I think they would be normal.
   — Patty H.

September 24, 2003
I have always had huge calves and thighs. I've lost 112 lbs and they are much thiner but still strong and muscular. I work out 4 -5 times per week. I can see the bone in my legs --the fat is disappearing. I have terrible veins though.
   — debmi

September 24, 2003
I have always had "popeye" calves but since losing the weight they are in proportion with everything else and are fortunately still muscular and have good shape. That was a worry of mine too but has worked out well.
   — Carol S.

September 25, 2003
I have always had muscular calves too (even when I was thin). I am 2 1/2 mos out and have lost close an inch in diameter at the largest part of each calf. That is at a much slower rate than my other body parts but better than nothing. And would you believe that on many occasions when I was thin, I was actually complimented by men for my shapely calves? So I guess I would much rather have some shape to them than to have stick legs. :)
   — Michelle_S

September 25, 2003
I have always had very muscular calves too (even when I was thin). I am 2 1/2 mos out and have lost close to an inch in diameter at the largest part of each calf. That is at a much slower rate than my other body parts but better than nothing. Growing up, I was self-conscience of my 'big' calves but would you believe that on many occasions when I was thin, I was actually complimented by men for my shapely calves? So I guess I would much rather have some shape to them than to have stick legs. :) (I also can't wear zip up boots but maybe when I've lost more weight I will be able to.)
   — Michelle_S

September 25, 2003
My calves were the exact same way. I never really noticed it, but dh did. One of the first things that he said changed dramatically after surgery was the shape of my calves. They're still muscular, but not nearly as "stocky" as they once were. I never thought anything about my calves pre-op, but dh says that they are totally smaller than they were.
   — Laurie A.