Question:
Has Anybody Lost 100 Pounds and NOT had to Have a TT?

   — Sandra S. (posted on April 7, 2003)

April 7, 2003
Sandra, I have lost 115lbs. in over 10 months. I'm 23, 135lbs. and 5'2" and don't need to get a TT. Granted, I do have SOME loose skin, but in clothes I look like I have a flat stomach, and my stomach itself actually is flat. It's my mons pubis area that has the sag, but it's really fine. Also, within a year or so after losing weight is when your elasticity is supposed to take full effect- so it takes some time to stretch back to what it can. It's hard to tell who will and won't need one. Some desperately need one b/c of rashes, etc., some get it to feel more comfortable with their bodies. Goodluck to you.
   — Lezlie Y.

April 7, 2003
I have lost 138 pounds in 11 months. I carried most of my weight upfront and thought I would have skin hanging to my knees. I only have about a handful. I don't think I am going to have a TT. Still not sure, over the next 6 months and if I lose another 15-20 pounds it may change, but for now, I am ok.
   — Sharon H.

April 9, 2003
I had my DS 2 yrs. ago tmo. In Nov. 2002 I had a double hernia repair. I don't and didn't need a TT. I've lost 110 lbs. For me I think it's a combo of things. Taking my vitamis faithfull, walking faithfully. I think it helped with the elastisity of my skin. I went from a 26-28 to a 12! My arms need some work so I'm doing some Kayaking this spring! I don't have an apron and for that I'm greatful!
   — Linda M.