Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

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Relax, size is based on waist size (for fitted clothes) most of time. So, I

a person carries more weight in their arms and legs, their waist size will be

smaller and therefore their size. I carry all my excess or rather, my main

figure flaw is my waist. Therefore the perfect fit often eludes me. I

bought a pair of Old Navy low rise jeans (size 8) and that took care of my

waist problem pretty much. In some clothes I am tight in a 12, but they are

too big everywhere but the waist. I am short waisted and hip huggers go to

right below my belly button . . . but they fit much better as my hips are

small. So, we all have different shapes and they do effect size!

) Vicki

In a message dated 11/19/2001 8:34:30 AM Pacific Standard Time, halo@...

writes:

> With the tummy tuck I also expect to lose inches and pants sizes. This did

> not happen at all. I am

> the same size I was acept my stomach is flat. I am a size 10 jeans. My

hips

> are 38 " and my waist is

> 31 " . It's hard because even though I know I thin the fact the I'm still a

> size 10 really bothers me.

> I always though a size 10 was still a little heavy. I know others with

the

> same hieght and wieght

> that are size 4's. It makes no sense to me.

>

> Angel Lee

> MGB July 2000

> TT, Arm lift Oct 2001

> Start weight 255

> Weight now 128

> Height 5'4, large frame

[Guest guest]

Funny how different we all are?! I could use a bit more shape in my

hips,legs and butt . . .BUT I have learned to love me as is. Finally found

that place called satisfaction and that is good enough. I would like a tummy

tuck some day, the upside down T for sure. I want to see what its like to

have a waist! I know said her TT opened up a whole new wardrobe

for her, and jeans that weren't stretch and shirts tucked in!

Clothes are definetly made for average figures Vs the extremes!

) Vicki

In a message dated 11/19/2001 9:06:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,

ldybostons@... writes:

> I hate that I carry most of my weight in my thighs, butt, and hips. Always

> have, prolly always will. I have a small waist and if the waist fits I

can't

> even begin to get them over my hips and butt. Forget STRAIGHT skirts.....

> lol there isn't anything straight about my figure.

>

> Debbie in Gig Harbor

[Guest guest]

I hate that I carry most of my weight in my thighs, butt, and hips. Always

have, prolly always will. I have a small waist and if the waist fits I can't

even begin to get them over my hips and butt. Forget STRAIGHT skirts.....

lol there isn't anything straight about my figure.

Debbie in Gig Harbor

Dr. Weber for Original RNY (1/22/1999)

and Revision (2/16/2001)transected stomach

starting weight 320

lowest weight 200

current weight 213 (down from 267before revision)

original by-pass 70cm

revision to 170cm

[Guest guest]

Oh yeah. You 'n me apple bodies. I thought it was the most amazing thing

to be able to zip jeans and not have my eyes bug out of my head. Wow. Good

deal. I'll never be an hourglass, but at least I can pass for normal in a

crowd. YIPPEE!!!!!!

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Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

> Funny how different we all are?! I could use a bit more shape in my

> hips,legs and butt . . .BUT I have learned to love me as is. Finally

found

> that place called satisfaction and that is good enough. I would like a

tummy

> tuck some day, the upside down T for sure. I want to see what its like to

> have a waist! I know said her TT opened up a whole new wardrobe

> for her, and jeans that weren't stretch and shirts tucked in!

> Clothes are definetly made for average figures Vs the extremes!

> ) Vicki

>

> In a message dated 11/19/2001 9:06:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> ldybostons@... writes:

>

> > I hate that I carry most of my weight in my thighs, butt, and hips.

Always

> > have, prolly always will. I have a small waist and if the waist fits I

> can't

> > even begin to get them over my hips and butt. Forget STRAIGHT

skirts.....

> > lol there isn't anything straight about my figure.

> >

> > Debbie in Gig Harbor

>

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Oh yeah. You 'n me apple bodies. I thought it was the most amazing thing

to be able to zip jeans and not have my eyes bug out of my head. Wow. Good

deal. I'll never be an hourglass, but at least I can pass for normal in a

crowd. YIPPEE!!!!!!

Thanks,

www.vitalady.com

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Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

> Funny how different we all are?! I could use a bit more shape in my

> hips,legs and butt . . .BUT I have learned to love me as is. Finally

found

> that place called satisfaction and that is good enough. I would like a

tummy

> tuck some day, the upside down T for sure. I want to see what its like to

> have a waist! I know said her TT opened up a whole new wardrobe

> for her, and jeans that weren't stretch and shirts tucked in!

> Clothes are definetly made for average figures Vs the extremes!

> ) Vicki

>

> In a message dated 11/19/2001 9:06:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> ldybostons@... writes:

>

> > I hate that I carry most of my weight in my thighs, butt, and hips.

Always

> > have, prolly always will. I have a small waist and if the waist fits I

> can't

> > even begin to get them over my hips and butt. Forget STRAIGHT

skirts.....

> > lol there isn't anything straight about my figure.

> >

> > Debbie in Gig Harbor

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

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>

>

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Oh yeah. You 'n me apple bodies. I thought it was the most amazing thing

to be able to zip jeans and not have my eyes bug out of my head. Wow. Good

deal. I'll never be an hourglass, but at least I can pass for normal in a

crowd. YIPPEE!!!!!!

Thanks,

www.vitalady.com

For info on PayPal, click this link:

https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com

Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

> Funny how different we all are?! I could use a bit more shape in my

> hips,legs and butt . . .BUT I have learned to love me as is. Finally

found

> that place called satisfaction and that is good enough. I would like a

tummy

> tuck some day, the upside down T for sure. I want to see what its like to

> have a waist! I know said her TT opened up a whole new wardrobe

> for her, and jeans that weren't stretch and shirts tucked in!

> Clothes are definetly made for average figures Vs the extremes!

> ) Vicki

>

> In a message dated 11/19/2001 9:06:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> ldybostons@... writes:

>

> > I hate that I carry most of my weight in my thighs, butt, and hips.

Always

> > have, prolly always will. I have a small waist and if the waist fits I

> can't

> > even begin to get them over my hips and butt. Forget STRAIGHT

skirts.....

> > lol there isn't anything straight about my figure.

> >

> > Debbie in Gig Harbor

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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Angel,

Your signature says " large frame " . If this is so, you probably will never be a

size 8. But 10 is not a

big size. Think of where you came from! It's interesting to me that you lost so

much weight after your

TT, because I didn't. (The few pounds from skin were put right back on as soon

as I started to eat).

It's as if my body is insisting that I am not going lower than 155. Are you

happy with the restuls?

You're still a bit swollen, so you probably won't get the full picture for a

couple of months.

Helene

RNY 12/22/99

350/155

Angel wrote:

> Hi

>

> I had a tummy tuck and brachiplasty / lateral chest done about 5 weeks ago. I

was very concered

> about gaining weight based on what other said. I tried to lose a bit before

the surgery

> (unsuccessfuly) because I was terrified of it. I was 140lbs right before

surgery. Though when I came

> home I was 5 pounds heavier due to swelling. However the pain drugs (generic

percoset) they game me

> made it almost impossible for me to eat much for several weeks. In 4 weeks I

was down to 125lbs and

> getting too thin. I am now desperatley trying to gain wieght back, going back

to 140lbs becaue I

> plan to have more sugery in a few months and I am afriad this will happen

again.

>

> With the tummy tuck I also expect to lose inches and pants sizes. This did not

happen at all. I am

> the same size I was acept my stomach is flat. I am a size 10 jeans. My hips

are 38 " and my waist is

> 31 " . It's hard because even though I know I thin the fact the I'm still a size

10 really bothers me.

> I always though a size 10 was still a little heavy. I know others with the

same hieght and wieght

> that are size 4's. It makes no sense to me.

>

> Angel Lee

> MGB July 2000

> TT, Arm lift Oct 2001

> Start weight 255

> Weight now 128

> Height 5'4, large frame

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

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<<It's hard because even though I know I thin the fact the I'm still

a size 10 really bothers me. I always though a size 10 was still a little

heavy. I know others with the same hieght and wieght that are size 4's. It

makes no sense to me. >>

Someone must have forgotten to tell me that a size 10 is a " little heavy " !

lol Goodness, that's my dream size!!! I don't even want to be any smaller

than that. I'm still cramming my excess skin into a 14 and hoping that a TT

will at least get me down one size so that my top and bottom will match.

:-)

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

Dr. Huse

Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

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Crap I'm 5'9 " tall and a size 14 AFTER the TT. My

body came to a screeching halt at this size almost two

years ago. AND I'M THRILLED WITH IT. I started at a

whopping 375 lbs. Somewhere along the line we lose

sight of where we've come from, remember being MO and

very unhealthy? Personally, I don't want to look like

a super model. I have curves and that works for me!!!

LOL, judy in austin

--- " A. " wrote:

> <<It's hard because even though I know I thin the

> fact the I'm still

> a size 10 really bothers me. I always though a size

> 10 was still a little

> heavy. I know others with the same hieght and wieght

> that are size 4's. It

> makes no sense to me. >>

>

> Someone must have forgotten to tell me that a size

> 10 is a " little heavy " !

> lol Goodness, that's my dream size!!! I don't even

> want to be any smaller

> than that. I'm still cramming my excess skin into a

> 14 and hoping that a TT

> will at least get me down one size so that my top

> and bottom will match.

> :-)

>

> A. in Indy

> SRVG on 4-11-00

> Dr. Huse

> Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

> As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152!

> Current BMI 25.5

>

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In a message dated 11/20/01 7:50:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,

auntyb123@... writes:

> I'm still cramming my excess skin into a 14 and hoping that a TT will at

> least get me down one size so that my top and bottom will match. :-)

Heck, I neither lost weight nor size(s) after my TT. And I NEVER was one size

top and bottom: not when I maintained a " normal " weight, not when I was

obese. Why should things change now!?!?! LOL

In Charlottesville, VA

Roux-en-Y with Gall Bladder Removal: March 31, 1999, 318 lb.

July 26, 2001 -- 194

5'6.5 "

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/20/01 7:50:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,

auntyb123@... writes:

> I'm still cramming my excess skin into a 14 and hoping that a TT will at

> least get me down one size so that my top and bottom will match. :-)

Heck, I neither lost weight nor size(s) after my TT. And I NEVER was one size

top and bottom: not when I maintained a " normal " weight, not when I was

obese. Why should things change now!?!?! LOL

In Charlottesville, VA

Roux-en-Y with Gall Bladder Removal: March 31, 1999, 318 lb.

July 26, 2001 -- 194

5'6.5 "

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/20/01 9:23:50 PM US Eastern Standard Time,

auntyb123@... writes:

> I don't really have any expectations of losing weight with a TT but you all

>

,

It really depends on how you are built and what will be removed. I did not

change sizes with my TT, but my clothes fit much better now. I do know of

people who went down a couple of sizes, though. The difference is in what

gets removed and from where. We are all so different as we lose; I imagine we

are just as different with plastic surgery.

Don't worry, OK?

hugs,

Ann

[Guest guest]

my body just did not really change after the TT. my weight did not change

after the TT. my clothing size did not change after the TT. the only thing

that changed is that the pubic mound is higher and the belly button is gone.

yes the stomach is flat but when clothed you wouldn't know the difference

before or after - its only naked that you know.

sue

[swVA]

[Guest guest]

<<Heck, I neither lost weight nor size(s) after my TT. And I NEVER was one

size top and bottom: not when I maintained a " normal " weight, not when I was

obese. Why should things change now!?!?! LOL>>

I don't really have any expectations of losing weight with a TT but you all

are scaring me to DEATH with this talk of not changing sizes at all! My legs

are floating in my pants because I have to get them big enough to hold my

gut. And even then, there is flesh smooshing it's way out the top of my

pants, so I have to wear one of those spandex things that goes up over the

entire waistline part to keep things smooth. How can they possibly remove

that humongous hunk of loose skin and it not affect your clothes??? I am

baffled....

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

Dr. Huse

Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

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I know at some point I will have to have a tummy tuck. My reason isn't so

much that my clothes look bad (I have a flap, but not horrible) but because

of the darned skin infections that happen under this FLAP! Naturally all my

clothes push this down and so when I sweat it stays wet. It is misery. I do

doubt that a TT will change my size, because most of the skin and weight is

in my thighs and butt. LOL Even with out the tummy flap I still have to get

the thunder thighs into pants and there isn't enough suction and surgery in

the WORLD to change these thighs. Not to mention... I dont' want any more

scars on my legs. I have two 12 inch scars running down the front of my

knees from my knee replacements and they are ugly, I can't IMAGINE adding

scars down the insides of my thighs. The thought of it makes me physically

ill. As it is... I will never wear shorts or short skirts again. And I have

tried that make up that is supposed to help hide scars. These are just too

big to cover up.

Debbie in Gig Harbor

Dr. Weber for Original RNY (1/22/1999)

and Revision (2/16/2001)transected stomach

starting weight 320

lowest weight 200

current weight 213 (down from 267before revision)

original by-pass 70cm

revision to 170cm

[Guest guest]

> How can they possibly remove that humongous hunk of

loose skin and it not affect your clothes??? I am

> baffled....

>

, it really does have a lot to do with how you

are built. Before TT, I was pretty bony everywhere

except the tummy and according to two PS, it wasn't

going to go anywhere either. I had slim arms and long

slim legs and a big gut. The TT has made a huge

difference in how I look and what clothes I can wear.

I can wear some things in a smaller size, depending on

the style. But, because of the body sculpting my PS

did with lipo, I look like a different person, with or

without clothes. The extensive lipo was harder to

recover from than just a TT, but it was worth every

painful swollen minute and I would do it again in a

heartbeat. I have a great figure for the first time

in my life. It's not about what clothes size you can

wear, it's about your shape and maximizing on the

shape God gave you. I'm 5'9 " and wear a size 14, but

it's a sexy svelte 14 and I'm extremely happy with the

way I look. I don't compare myself with others

wearing a smaller size, I look at where I was and

where I am now and thank God I was able to have the

plastic surgery. It's made a huge difference in my

mental attitude about maintaining my weight loss and

has helped me feel like I really reached my goal.

judy in austin

=====

judy in austin

VBG 5/99 375

TT 5/01 165

I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings

have trouble remembering how to fly.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

> How can they possibly remove that humongous hunk of

loose skin and it not affect your clothes??? I am

> baffled....

>

, it really does have a lot to do with how you

are built. Before TT, I was pretty bony everywhere

except the tummy and according to two PS, it wasn't

going to go anywhere either. I had slim arms and long

slim legs and a big gut. The TT has made a huge

difference in how I look and what clothes I can wear.

I can wear some things in a smaller size, depending on

the style. But, because of the body sculpting my PS

did with lipo, I look like a different person, with or

without clothes. The extensive lipo was harder to

recover from than just a TT, but it was worth every

painful swollen minute and I would do it again in a

heartbeat. I have a great figure for the first time

in my life. It's not about what clothes size you can

wear, it's about your shape and maximizing on the

shape God gave you. I'm 5'9 " and wear a size 14, but

it's a sexy svelte 14 and I'm extremely happy with the

way I look. I don't compare myself with others

wearing a smaller size, I look at where I was and

where I am now and thank God I was able to have the

plastic surgery. It's made a huge difference in my

mental attitude about maintaining my weight loss and

has helped me feel like I really reached my goal.

judy in austin

=====

judy in austin

VBG 5/99 375

TT 5/01 165

I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings

have trouble remembering how to fly.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

If you are apple body, it makes a HUGE difference. Or did me. My hips were

33, waist was 31 (sucked in) before my TT. Waist is only down to 26

(relaxed), but at least am I not a BLOCK, any more. LOL! With pants that

can be zipped, the non-waist portions fit MUCH better.

Thanks,

www.vitalady.com

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Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

> <<Heck, I neither lost weight nor size(s) after my TT. And I NEVER was one

> size top and bottom: not when I maintained a " normal " weight, not when I

was

> obese. Why should things change now!?!?! LOL>>

>

> I don't really have any expectations of losing weight with a TT but you

all

> are scaring me to DEATH with this talk of not changing sizes at all! My

legs

> are floating in my pants because I have to get them big enough to hold my

> gut. And even then, there is flesh smooshing it's way out the top of my

> pants, so I have to wear one of those spandex things that goes up over the

> entire waistline part to keep things smooth. How can they possibly remove

> that humongous hunk of loose skin and it not affect your clothes??? I am

> baffled....

>

> A. in Indy

> SRVG on 4-11-00

> Dr. Huse

> Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

> As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

> ~http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Auch952842167~

>

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If you are apple body, it makes a HUGE difference. Or did me. My hips were

33, waist was 31 (sucked in) before my TT. Waist is only down to 26

(relaxed), but at least am I not a BLOCK, any more. LOL! With pants that

can be zipped, the non-waist portions fit MUCH better.

Thanks,

www.vitalady.com

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Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

> <<Heck, I neither lost weight nor size(s) after my TT. And I NEVER was one

> size top and bottom: not when I maintained a " normal " weight, not when I

was

> obese. Why should things change now!?!?! LOL>>

>

> I don't really have any expectations of losing weight with a TT but you

all

> are scaring me to DEATH with this talk of not changing sizes at all! My

legs

> are floating in my pants because I have to get them big enough to hold my

> gut. And even then, there is flesh smooshing it's way out the top of my

> pants, so I have to wear one of those spandex things that goes up over the

> entire waistline part to keep things smooth. How can they possibly remove

> that humongous hunk of loose skin and it not affect your clothes??? I am

> baffled....

>

> A. in Indy

> SRVG on 4-11-00

> Dr. Huse

> Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

> As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

> ~http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Auch952842167~

>

>

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<<If you are apple body, it makes a HUGE difference. Or did me. My hips

were 33, waist was 31 (sucked in) before my TT. Waist is only down to

26(relaxed), but at least am I not a BLOCK, any more. >>

I am VERY much the apple body. Never carried hardly any extra weight in my

legs or arms...ALL on the torso! From the responses I've been getting I am

hopeful that I will see the changes that I want from a TT.

Thanks!

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

Dr. Huse

Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

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<<If you are apple body, it makes a HUGE difference. Or did me. My hips

were 33, waist was 31 (sucked in) before my TT. Waist is only down to

26(relaxed), but at least am I not a BLOCK, any more. >>

I am VERY much the apple body. Never carried hardly any extra weight in my

legs or arms...ALL on the torso! From the responses I've been getting I am

hopeful that I will see the changes that I want from a TT.

Thanks!

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

Dr. Huse

Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

~http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Auch952842167~

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<<I have a great figure for the first time in my life. It's not about what

clothes size you can wear, it's about your shape and maximizing on the shape

God gave you. I'm 5'9 " and wear a size 14, but it's a sexy svelte 14 and

I'm extremely happy with the way I look.>>

Judy- That sounds about right. In all honesty, if I can just get the

shaping reworked some I wouldn't turn up my nose at a size 14 either! I

don't have a problem with having a little meat on my bones...I just don't

want to have to wear all these control undergarments to fit SMOOTHLY into my

clothes! LOL

Thanks for the great thoughts... :-)

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

Dr. Huse

Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

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<<I have a great figure for the first time in my life. It's not about what

clothes size you can wear, it's about your shape and maximizing on the shape

God gave you. I'm 5'9 " and wear a size 14, but it's a sexy svelte 14 and

I'm extremely happy with the way I look.>>

Judy- That sounds about right. In all honesty, if I can just get the

shaping reworked some I wouldn't turn up my nose at a size 14 either! I

don't have a problem with having a little meat on my bones...I just don't

want to have to wear all these control undergarments to fit SMOOTHLY into my

clothes! LOL

Thanks for the great thoughts... :-)

A. in Indy

SRVG on 4-11-00

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Pre-op BMI 47, Pre-op Weight 278 lbs.

As of 10-28-01, -126 lbs. and weighing in at 152! Current BMI 25.5

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Re: Plastic Sugery- Lose or Gain Wieght?

> <<If you are apple body, it makes a HUGE difference. Or did me. My hips

> were 33, waist was 31 (sucked in) before my TT. Waist is only down to

> 26(relaxed), but at least am I not a BLOCK, any more. >>

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> I am VERY much the apple body. Never carried hardly any extra weight in my

> legs or arms...ALL on the torso! From the responses I've been getting I am

> hopeful that I will see the changes that I want from a TT.

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and others,

Several have already stated that how you are after the TT has a lot to do with

your build. Speaking from my own experience, I have to agree. I am 56 years

old, a pear shape and never did carry the majority of my weight in the middle.

I had a hernia, so went after the TT as an extra and was granted approval by my

insurance co. I probably never would have considered it had it not been for the

hernia. I am now 4 1/2 months post op, and for the first time in 30 years, I am

wearing things tucked in and with a belt! That is something I could NEVER do

before the TT. My size didn't really change at all, but the way things fit, did

change. My weight loss was a mere 6 pounds, but the results are just

phenomenal. I have this flat stomach which allows me to see parts of my body I

never saw before, without looking in a mirror! Since my weight is in my

backside and legs, the size is the same. Since you state that your legs are

thinner, I am sure you will see the most dramatic changes in your body after the

TT. I could achieve the same results with wearing a girdle, but don't need to

do that now! Just remember, we are all different in our builds and that is what

makes us unique!

Donna

Open RNY w/Gallbladder removal 10-1-99

St. Charity Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Dr. Schreiber with a fantastic support program in place.

Hernia repair and abdominoplasty 7/12/01