Hi Guys!

Thanks Jen!!!! Big Hugs back! and a little hug for Faith and a bigger one for Gracie too lol.

Give it a chance Sweetie. You've been through alot and your body needs time to heal. I'm sure it will be just wonderful. Hang in there, Ronna

Thanks Ronna. It looks better today and will only get better right!

I feel your pain. My surgeon said I would need atleast 5 more surgeries to make my body look normal. I am dissapointed too on the sides and my front. The surgeon said as I lose more weight I would need to have another panniculectomy. I am not looking forward to that one. Just hang in there. You will be fine. Atleast we don't have the hanging pannis anymore. I feel ungrateful too but, like you said the docs do the best they can. I can't wait to see your photos. Good luckwith Tommy, you guys are so cute together. Norma

Oh Norma, I'm so sorry. Our docs have done great... its just sad that I ate myself to this, ya know? But... I'm getting better. I wore semi normal clothes today and got lots of compliments. So its improving my mood some Everything is better with Tommy... its great again lol

You are so right. I get compliments all the time it is just hard cause I ate myself to this too and feel like I don't deserve them. Then you have those people who say "Gee you are half the person you used to be" Then I say Hmm, was that a compliment? I tell ya though, I made a promise to myself and my family that I will never be 436 lbs again. I will do all I can to make sure I keep that promise. Hang in there sweetie and be sure to post some pics, I am sure you look fab. Yay! things are great with your sweetie again. I am happy for you. ~Norma~

I have the same thoughts at points too regarding compliments. I know they mean well... but then my head spins it around to negative. Where are your gorgeous photos, missy!?

You know to begin with I am camera shy. I will get around to it though.

Hey Jaci! Couple of points for you to remember -- First, like Karla said above, once you are at your personal goal, you can always go back and get the back and sides taken care of. Most importantly, just taking the tummy has already helped with your rashes. Secondly -- some depression after plastics is pretty common, whether it's just a mild case of not being totally happy with the results to the ultimate, "OMG! What did I do??". Thirdly, you are only 3 weeks aout and I would hazard to guess that with your healing issues, the fresh scars, etc, that it is all looking pretty ooky right now (I speak from very recent experience, remember - LOL). Once you are farther along in your healing, it will all look a little better. You are such a strong, young woman and I would hate to see this little thing get you down. Feel free to holler at me anytime you need to! Lisa

I know you're right... it was just easier to complain lol. I feel better now... but at that point I was pretty down. How are you doing Skinny?