Everything going South

I was looking in the mirror last night and everything is starting to head south....is it happening to you too? I have read posts where people are excited about getting the tummy tuck, and everything else tucked. I can understand now. But don't mistake me...I am not complaining. I feel so much better and able to do so much more.....the list just goes on and on.

Oh, yeah! I remember reading somewhere on the forums someone describe her breasts as "tube socks" now. I have to agree, but it's okay.... I feel great with the weight loss! Hugs! Jacqui

The girls are going south and the arms are lookin' a little like bat wings, BUT don't we look great with all of our clothes on!!!

Not only going south...but hellbent apparently..... I am sure that if I got a TT right now..I would lose 10 to 15 more pounds in skin and fat from my stomach.....my boobs have collapsed and lost what little perk they had...I have gone from a tight 46 C to a 40...and hoist the straps so the girls are in the right place and filling out the darts in my shirts correctly. Naked now is not a pretty site...not that it was before either..but stuff was filled out at least. Plastic surgery is definitely in my future and I dread the pain and stitches....not to mention the $$$$. I am grateful for my weight loss and the resolution of all of my comorbs...I am appalled at seeing the reality of how maiming and disfiguring....the results of long term morbid obesity can be. I fully intend to trade loose sking for scars as soon as possible. Sher' 272/214/???

Hi Sher, Amen!! I couldn't have said it any better, I fully agree. I do not expect my body to look like a 20yr old, but this horrifying drooping look is very depressing. Take care, Syndi

Hey Syndi, Maybe we should look into going to Brazil or Mexico together when it is time....LOL...I have quite a few RN friends that might nurse us through recovery for a free trip to Rio....I can dream...! I knew I was past the age where stuff was gonna "spring back"....I AM happy with my weight loss...especially now that I check it with the calculator and see I am in line with expectations....I THINK my plateau finally broke...got up this morning and weighed 213!!! I thought I was stuck at 218 FOREVER....I owe it ALL to turkey and chicken and low carb oat bran/whole wheat pita pockets...(Joseph Brand)...(has fiber AND 7 g of protein)...SF popsicles...gallons of SF tea and my dawg motivating me to get off my arse. I have not tried to pretend that either I OR this experience..has all been "sweetness and light"....and heck yeah...I can eat more than 2 oz's......and am GLAD OF IT!!! I don't heave every five minutes and I am GLAD OF IT! I am not lactose intolerant...or ANYTHING intolerant..but I know longer crave fattening food...that's a MIRACLE. Just wanted to throw all this in to offset my negative crabbing. Folks who have this surgery while young are fortunate in a way....their "stuff" can bounce back. More power to 'em. I don't know why I am getting so shallow with myself at this late age...maybe having a mid life crisis........but I'll seriously evaluate the PS optiion when I stabilize the maintenance part....anyhow..great to hear from you and nice to know that I am not alone in some of my 'alternative viewpoints'....heehee. Best Wishes! Sher' 272/213/???

Hey Sher, Rio sounds wonderful!!!! Let me know when we can go????? Take care, Syndi PS Congrats on the weight loss, your doing awesome!!!!!!!!!

Oh Girl! My "girls" went south 40 pounds ago! My tummy is hanging.... my arms are bat wings, my thighs can be pulled up like a pair of panty hose.... everythng is hanging... I just keep telling myself, make it to goal and then you can give yourself PS for Christmas! I am gonna love Christmas this year! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/176/146 BMI- 44.1/30.2/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -81 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney My Live Journal is at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom/