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I'm 10 weeks post op (down 45 lbs) and have started to notice that my breasts have relocated to a new position (you can assume that they haven't moved up my chest). I have also noticed that I have a little sagging in my arms and my belly looks like it did just after giving birth (deflated balloon). How soon after having surgery did you notice loose skin?

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I noticed it a lot more within 10lbs of my goal. Overall its not too bad though and I do believe its gradually firming up a bit more now. Strength training has helped a lot.

*10 months out & at goal. 110lbs lost.

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I noticed it a lot more within 10lbs of my goal. Overall its not too bad though and I do believe its gradually firming up a bit more now. Strength training has helped a lot.

*10 months out & at goal. 110lbs lost.

WOW! congratulations on the weight loss. You must feel amazing.

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Mine isn't as bad as I thought it would be.

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my Skin SUX! 9months out and 1 lb from goal. I feel GREAT in Clothes, but naked is another story. I hope it firms up a bit.

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I'm 6lbs from surgeons goal and 16 from mine. My skin isn't perfect, but it's a hell of a lot better than what I expected. I still want a Tummy Tuck (but I've had 2 kids and would probably need it just from them).

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my Skin SUX! 9months out and 1 lb from goal. I feel GREAT in Clothes, but naked is another story. I hope it firms up a bit.

That's wonderful that you reached your goal in just nine months. Were you doing anything special or different, to keep loosing at a steady pace

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I'm 6lbs from surgeons goal and 16 from mine. My skin isn't perfect, but it's a hell of a lot better than what I expected. I still want a Tummy Tuck (but I've had 2 kids and would probably need it just from them).

Did you work out a lot to avoid having so much skin.

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Did you work out a lot to avoid having so much skin.

I could lie and say yes of course, but in all honesty no. I walk a lot and I'm a stay at home mom of 3 kids- so I'm running around a lot just with that. I just joined a gym last week :).

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I'm also a stay at home mom with three kids so I know how busy they can keep you lol. Wonderful job!! I can't wait to get there.

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I'm also a stay at home mom with three kids so I know how busy they can keep you lol. Wonderful job!! I can't wait to get there.

Yay! Someone else that knows my insanity :). I wish you all the luck in the world on your journey going forward!!!!

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That's wonderful that you reached your goal in just nine months. Were you doing anything special or different, to keep loosing at a steady pace

just doing the Protein Shakes and low carb, and Lots of Exercise...I feel lucky and still not even hungry 9months out.

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Pictures please how can we tell? LOL

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Here are a couple pictures to demonstrate the skin. My thighs are pretty awesome all things considering.

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Here's mine after 110lbs lost and post baby. Pretty minimal on stomach - wee bit on arms and thighs but still tightening up. Boobs whole other story! But I think thats from breastfeeding more than anything.

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