Veteran TT's... about how many sizes did you go down after TT?

Olney7351 27 Jun 2011

Sounds pretty normal... and in a couple of weeks you'll be on here encouraging others to "go for it!" :)

Anmarie...6th july 27 Jun 2011

thank you for your positive words ladies, that's great news Onley that you're down 17lbs, hope that happens to me. Well i've been for my bloodworks today and paid in full so I suppose there's no backing out now for me either. My thoughts swing from excited to nervous in a millisecond.

Olney7351 27 Jun 2011

I am almost 8 weeks post op... I'm down about 17 pounds... but still swelling... still wear the same clothes I had, just look better in them. My pants are a bit loose around the waist, but that's ok with the swelling and incision for now. I was typically in an XL top just to hide the problem areas, now I can wear M very comfortably. I'm 5'4" and weight varies between 143-147 depending on the day. :) Don't back out... it is normal to feel nervous. Just don't over-think things... you are taking a risk every day driving in your car... if you've gotten to this point, you owe it to yourself to get it done! I think you'll be very happy you did... best wishes! I'll be sending you positive energy!

Anmarie...6th july 26 Jun 2011

wowza Lori, just had a look at the calendar, yippee we're having surgery on the same day. we MUST stay in touch. I'm from the UK and going to Spain on vacation on Tuesday, I'm actually getting home the same day as my surgery. Are you feeling nervous. I'm actually bricking it at the moment. Got my pre op tomorrow and i'm so nervous. I'm actually nearly backing out, I hope they can reassure me that i'm doing the right thing

LoriWV 27 Jun 2011

I have had LOTS of " backing out" moments!!! At least once a day!! But... I'm paid in full so I guess I'm going thru with it, lol

Washington3289 27 Jun 2011

Lori, I had backing out moments that even including when I laid on the operating table!! I so felt like jumping up and running out...and well then...the meds took effect and I was out! LOL!

Anmarie...6th july 26 Jun 2011

Lori what date is your surgery

LoriWV 26 Jun 2011

New too, vacation started today!!!

Anmarie...6th july 26 Jun 2011

oooo these comments are so lovely to hear and so refreshing to know that most peeps go down a size or maybe 2. I am currently a size 10-12 and would so love to be able to wear a smaller size. My belly seems to be lower than a lot of pics I've seen on here, I've not really had a problem with a muffin top but further down nearer my lala region. i wear a size too big pants though so maybe this is why i don't have the dreaded muffin top. i am hoping and praying that when this is over with I'll be able to wear pants and not look 5 or 6 months pregnant. 9 days and counting (got a vacation in between too which helps with the anxiety)

Linda50 6 Jun 2011

I was way heavier than I thought prior to my TT. I didn't weigh myself for the 3 years prior to it, just went by how I felt. Anywhohow, I am down 12 lbs and was a size 8 or 6 before and now find size 4 is a bit big.

ltrain 5 Jun 2011

I went down almost 10lbs initially and was a size 14 now down to a size 10 and am 6 months post-op. I was wearing larger waists but had baggy legs but no more! I just recently donated 21 pairs of pants but hanging on to some because it's trickier now to find the right fit since I still have some swelling.

I held out as long as I could before I couldn't take the oversized underwear and pants that were falling down or required a tight belt just to stay up. The bunching crotch is the best, especially when you're sitting or at work...well, anywhere...endured a few odd looks.

Good luck!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Jun 2011

I was a size 10 pre op and now in a size 4/6 petite depending on the clothes. Each person is different though.

mixter 2 Jun 2011

I'm 6 weeks post op today and I too had to wear a size 12 because of my muffin top. I am now down to a size 8 and loving it!

teachfish70 2 Jun 2011

Holy cow, that's awesome!!! I am a size 14 and just praying to be down to a 10 after this. Thanks for your response. Much more hopeful now :)

DublinMommie 3 Jun 2011

I'm a 14 too and would love a size 10.. I'm scheduled for 6/9 and just bought a ton of yoga clothes to wear during my recovery.. Are you getting lipo too ? I'm getting my inner thighs, chunky arms & chin done. Nervous about missing so much work but so excited.. Good luck to you!

teachfish70 3 Jun 2011

I was originally scheduled for arms and neck, too, but then decided that it would be too much for me at one time. I am getting lipo on my hip rolls (flanks). I am planning on getting my neck and arms done about a year from now after I save up some more $$$. I am scheduled 6/21. Got any pics to share?

DublinMommie 26 Jun 2011

Never took pics of my arms & neck but my PS did. Double chin is totally gone but for me was extremely painful!!?PS said that is more uncommon, that most have little to no neck pain. As for arms, took fat from behind, I wanted the fat from the front .. But he knows best.. How are you feeling? I know you are on wk #1

Washington3289 1 Jun 2011

I'm 5'4" and 130 lbs - that's pre and post op. Stayed a size 4. Just don't have to tuck my skin into my pants anymore!

Cypress3244 3 Jun 2011

I am only 3 months post-op, but I immediately lost 20 lbs within two weeks of the surgery. Wasn't trying, just happened, so I went down at least two sizes. Haven't gained any weight back and still feel a little swollen, so hoping I may go down even one more size.

Barbie892 1 Jun 2011

I'm 5'7" and before my TT, I weighed 135lbs and wore a size 6; sometimes a size 4.

Now I'm 125lbs and wear a wear a size 2 and it's roomy.

teachfish70 1 Jun 2011

Awesome!!! Good for you. I hope you feel as great as you probably look. Thanks for your response :)

teachfish70 1 Jun 2011

Thank you all so much for your input! It looks to me like most of you were pretty small to begin with and wanted mainly to get rid of flabby skin. I am happy that all of you are so pleased with your 2 month results so far. Best of luck to all of you!

forest park 1 Jun 2011

We seem to be telling you the same thing teachfish70...we only lose a maximim of 5 pounds each and are wearing the same size but just look better doing it because instead of a flabby fatty loose skin size -whatever, we are all a firmer, smoother size whatever at the 2 month mark.

Chicago6853 1 Jun 2011

I am also 2 months post op, I lost 5 pounds, but no sizes. I went in at a 4 and am wearing the same clothes as before. It looks great and I feel great, went to the waterpark and actually wore a bikini for the first time in years

forest park 1 Jun 2011

I'm 2 months post op too. Probably not a vetran either but my current shape seems natural for my size 8 body and looks right with the rest of me versus size 8 looking 5 months pregnant. I'm 5'8" and 144...I'm not expecting much more.
My husband thinks I look great ;P