How do you calculate how much your excess skin weighs?
The skin of an average adult weighs 8-10 lbs and averages an area of about 22 sq ft. That being said, we aren't normal yet now are we? I am quite interested in this sort of thing right now because I am having a panniculectomy November 19th. I am quite anxious and it seems to be getting worse the closer it gets.
My surgeon said on average we lose 60% of out total excess weight loss the first year, 80% at 18 months and then it trickles off after that.
Going off your numbers, -74lbs, you have lost 69% and you are only 7 months out. You are doing great! I know it doesn't seem like it but may I say, "You look fabulous!"
I empathize with you, I just cannot seem to lose the last 30 lbs and it is driving me nuts.
Good luck with everything and I believe you are right on goal but like me, you set stringent goals for yourself. My goal was goal weight by 1 yr anniversary and I missed it by 30 lbs.
-Jaime
My surgeon said on average we lose 60% of out total excess weight loss the first year, 80% at 18 months and then it trickles off after that.
Going off your numbers, -74lbs, you have lost 69% and you are only 7 months out. You are doing great! I know it doesn't seem like it but may I say, "You look fabulous!"
I empathize with you, I just cannot seem to lose the last 30 lbs and it is driving me nuts.
Good luck with everything and I believe you are right on goal but like me, you set stringent goals for yourself. My goal was goal weight by 1 yr anniversary and I missed it by 30 lbs.
-Jaime
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