Two questions for the ladies in the forum!

[HRHMKB 76]

First, how many started with the belly pooch and had a great deal of skin leftover from the weight loss? My doctor thinks I will have some to deal with. Did you get surgery to get rid of it? If yes, was that difficult/expensive?

Second, I have D cup breasts and actually kinda like them - how much breast fat did you lose post surgery? I am not letting that worry me or anything, but I have had these my whole adult life and It would be strange to not - you know? Thank you!

[LouLou22 15]

Hi! I had a belly pooch (great word) before starting. So when I lost my weight, I had no choice but to have surgery to remove it. As for my breasts, I think I was about an f cup. When I lost all my weight, I was left flat as a pancake! So I had a Tummy Tuck and boob uplift/implants done at the same time.

I won't lie, it did hurt. But it wasn't unbearable. Would I do it again? Hell yes! It completely changed my figure and confidence, it was the final chapter you know?

Happy to answer any other questions

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[Healthy_life2 8,322]

@@HRHMKB

I had a belly and boobs before surgery.

I can't afford plastics. I have to find good bra's and shape wear to hide the loose skin. Weight lifting has helped me tone up a. But, It does not make the lose skin go away. I'm still overjoyed with my results. The skin issue I can deal with.

[dede0314 356]

I had pooch and was left over with skin. I am getting a Tummy Tuck in December. My breast disappeared lol they look sad.

[Babbs 14,680]

I have a tummy pooch! I started a 44DD, and ended up a 36D. I actually had a couple consults for plastics and even had a loan ready for a panniculectomy and a lift with implants, but ultimately decided I would rather spend the money on a vacation or remodeling my house. I may change my mind down the road, but we'll see.

[nannare 38]

I know I will eventually have to have a Tummy Tuck and probably my breast done. I'm a DDD and have always had big breast. I've already told my husband if I go smaller than a D, he has to buy me some more. I would be lost without them.

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[rolosmom7 740]

I'm not sure with surgery - I think it REALLY varies based on the woman. I haven't seen cup size change gaininh weight or losing weight. Band size changes for me. Breast cancer runs rampant in my family, I'm debating getting mine chopped and replaced anyway.