Question:
I weigh 320lbs., I have very large legs--how bad will they look after alot of weight

loss? I also have double knees--has anyone been thru the surgery with overly-large legs? If so how bad did they sag after your weight loss?    — Michelle S. (posted on July 5, 2002)

July 5, 2002
I never thought about that! My legs have always been large. I'd like to know what will happen too. :) Sandi
   — goodgal

July 5, 2002
Depends how old you are. I am 23. I have lost a total of 125lbs in 8 months, which my doctor says is alot of weight in a short period, even at my age, the skin on my inner thighs puckers, you can pull it and it kinda stays there. The main thing is exercise. My doctor says once I get closer to my goal weight the elesticity in my skin will kick in and bounce back and hopefully look good. You willsag, so plan on it. One thing though, the boobs are the worst. I went from having two 46DD cantaloupes on my chest now they are two 40D hollowed oput watermelons, hanging there, HaHa. Don't worry, just focus on exercising as much as you can. We all sag, but you will firm up.
   — Angie B.

July 5, 2002
I was 319 for many years. My legs hung down in back and I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how bad it looks. I had my RNY last year when I was 43. Anyway, I am amazed at how good my legs look. I am now 173 and 44 pounds from goal. My lower legs, which where really heavy, are much better. (My left leg is still much bigger than the other). The only thing is my "inner thighs" are hideous.... loose skin and celulite. But all in all, my legs look so much better. Better than I thought they would.
   — Danmark

July 7, 2002
I started out at 360 lbs and was (am) the typical pear shape. At 6 1/2 months I am down 113 lbs. The upper-most part of my thighs are starting to wrinkle and droop. The knees and calves thinned down fine. Your age should help determine how much elasticity you will have as you loose weight. At 58, I guess I'll camoflauge.
   — grammie5

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