Question:
Do you see the weight loss in you arms and legs?

I am wondering if I will lose a lot of weight in my arms and legs as well. They aren't really huge right now, but I am still hoping they will get smaller. Does everyone see that?    — emilyfink (posted on March 17, 2002)

March 17, 2002
Hi Emily, I did see a huge difference in my arms and thighs. I am 14 months post op and have lost 10 inches off each thigh. I didn't measure my arms before surgery- darn! I know that everyone is different and will lose weight in different areas and at a different pace.
   — Cindy K.

March 17, 2002
Hi Emily, One of the best things I did before surgery was take my measurements. When I feel like I'm not loosing fast enough (you know that I wanted to wake up skinny!) I put the measuring tape at the measurement that I was pre-surgery and then place it around my arm, thigh or abdomen. It lifts my spirit to see visibly how my inches have changed. I have lost inches all over, but my head hasn't caught up with my body yet and sometimes I can't see it. This really helps me. I have lost 3" in each arm and 7" in each thigh. I have even lost 1" off my wrist. Take those measurements! You will be encouraged and amazed in just a few short months after surgery. Till later...Alejandra GR/DS June 22, 2001 Dr. Keshishian 307/190
   — rkndna

March 17, 2002
I'm a slow loser and only 2 months postop. My measurements show I have lost 4" of my waist and 1.5" of my arms, thighs and neck.
   — Candace F.

March 17, 2002
I noticed in the first month after surgery that my arms were MUCH smaller. I've also noticed that my calves and upper legs were smaller in the 2nd month.
   — Patty H.

March 17, 2002
My legs and arms were the first place I lost weight. I could see it in my legs way before my waist. I am 2.5 months out and down 35ish pounds.
   — Angela B.

March 18, 2002
My arms especially still seem big to me, but when I look at my measurements charts, it's undeniable: I've lost a lot of inches from my arms and legs. Have a look at my profile, and make sure you check out my swimsuit photos too for an honest look at what's happened to me. Of course, YMMV, as always. :-)
   — Julia M.