I have now had no signs of diabetes in almost three years. Just amazing that simply losing 115 lbs could eliminate that disease. I have lost 115 lbs., and I now weigh between 140 and 145 lbs. I wear about a size 10 on the top and 12 on the bottom. I still have a lot of loose skin around my abdomen and some on my upper arms and upper thighs.
Many people have reconstructive surgery after such a large weight loss.
I'm not at all vain about my appearance, and so far have no real health reasons to have it done. I'm also not excited about more surgery, so I'm not seriously considering that yet. I do still have symptoms of osteoarthritis. Although I can move around so much better and have much more energy, the weight over 20 years took its toll on my joints. I still have knee and hip pain, especially if I walk a lot.