excess skin pic..and clothing comparison pic

Dawnie 88
on 9/26/11 3:58 am

Ok, so I have alot of people ask me about what the excess skin is like. Let's just say i can hide it well under my clothing..but naked..ughh...not pretty.

Everyone will be different, depends on age, genetics..etc..etc..etc..but I had been 354 lbs for at least 15 yrs or so..and i am 41 yrs old...so here is what bothers me most...my batwings..they are horrible..and will be the first thing I have done by a plastic surgeon..

I have lost 154 lbs so far..hoping they don't get even worse with the 20-30 more pounds i want to lose.

On a good note...check out the pic below...look at all the room i have around the steering wheel. My stomach used to touch this steering wheel...

and I thought I'd share these pics comparing my before clothing to current...

I did NOT keep a pair of 32 jeans..but i took this pic of these size 28 jeans..and my current jeans. I wear a size 14 now..but these are my jeans from the juniors section..size 17

here is one with my before shirt, size 4XL..and current size large

and just a pic with a few before shots..and current shots..

Thank god cooler weather is here...and i can cover up them arms!!

Paige V.
on 9/26/11 4:02 am - Gainesville, FL

VSG on 09/14/11

you look great!

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start weight-288 pre-op -5lbs month 1-23lbs month2-14lbs month 3-minus 13lbs month4-minus 12lbs month5-13lbs month 6-8lbs GOAL-21months out after having a post-WLS baby!

faylavi
on 9/26/11 4:03 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 02/17/11

OMG! I would have NEVER guessed that it was you in the before picture. That person looks like she is old enogh to be your mom! Simply put, you look FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

                 46yrs old 5'4'' HW 306  AW 288  SW 276 CW 192  205 Next goal <199

Jennchap
on 9/26/11 4:05 am - CA

VSG on 01/27/11

You go Dawnie!!!! Looking amazing as always. You have do so well love it

HW 275

SW 229

CW 136

tristak
on 9/26/11 4:08 am

VSG on 10/04/10

You've done amazing things! I love the clothing comparison pics....I did that with my bathing suit tops and I was just stunned...it's amazing. Congratulations.

5'2"
HW - 310/SW 300/Day of Surgery 293.2/CW - 182.2 (2/26/19), fleur de lys abdominoplasty 2/12/19 - removed 8lbs of skin from abdomen.

Eleanor_M
on 9/26/11 4:15 am - Overland Park, KS

VSG on 09/14/11

Holy Cr*p! That is amazing! You look fantastic!

I never would have guessed that was you in the before pictures.

I really liked seeing your post, as I am only 10-days out from my sleeve. You inspire me. And I will definately keep some of my big clothes for comparison.

Keep up the good work and the healthy life.

onemoretry
on 9/26/11 4:32 am - GA

VSG on 03/21/12

WOW! You look great!! Just call me speechless...

percheron
on 9/26/11 4:49 am

VSG on 08/30/11

You look GREAT. It helps me see your progress and changes. I started at 352 and am 45. I know we are all different, but you have been a true role model on this journey for me. You and others, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing.