Don't kick me out! I'm here!!!!!

I am sorry I've not been around to be more supportive you guys! I just feel like time has run away with me and I don't get a chance to even read so much anymore. Used to be I would at least lur****assionally but I'm not even getting that in as much anymore!!! Connie - you slay me. That's all I have to say - you just freaking slay me. I know I haven't caught up on all your posts yet, but there is never a dull moment when you are around! If we ever get to meet in person, remind me to NEVER wear white because either I'm going to be soiling my drawers or spitting up coffee. I have decided I now look like that one really nasty picture circling the internet where it looks like a fat person fell out of a window and splatted all over the sidewalk. It's a nasty picture and I rather hate it, but there is a slight bit of irony there. This person is nekkid (if you haven't seen it) and laying face down. There is skin everywhere splayed out like someone laying out their clothing for work the next day. When I sit down, my legs "go wide" and the skin flops down next to what would be some fairly decent gams were it not for the skin issue. When I stand up, I look like I have tied back draperies on the inside of my thighs. Without my girdle panties, I look like I have a life preserver on and I'm about to go swimming. Then there is the lump. Although my incision line is quite straight and my scar has healed nicely, I have some fat that was sewn together not quite right or something. I have a lump of fat that pooches out farther on one side. No, it's not a lot, but looking down I notice it quite a bit. Who would have thunk that I would spend this much time almost a year later darned near as critical about my body as I was before surgery? Yeesh! I guess at least I clean up well and can at least move. Just don't let me run down the hall at home without a bra on. Between the slapping noise and the bruises, it ain't pretty! Dina

Dina, if you were in arms reach I'd give you a big, sloppy wet one right on the end of your nose! I missed you!!! Reenie

Us? Kick you out? Not happenin' Sweetie! Not in a million years! We did kinda miss you though and glad you're back, even if it's only to pop in. L&H Gayle

Sooooo glad to see you! We missed you. Hey, are you sure that the lump of fat isn't a hernia? I hear you when it comes to the skin being everywhere. Someone said it before me, but I feel like a size 10 woman wearing a size 26 skin suit. Don't be such a stranger. Hugs, Connie

Dear God---all these beautiful women are their worst enemies!!! I've looked at all your pictures and you're all great looking women. So we have a little extra skin. That'll be gone after the plastic surgery....but each one of you is gorgeous....so look out world!

Hiya Dinka!!! Hows my twin (whos hopefully doing MUCH better than I am!) Ive been bad! I hear ya about all that skin! oy!!! its terrible! I am constantly grabbing the extra skin in the mirror and every time I do I am amazed that I have turned into the incredible rubber woman! Plastic girl! whichever! It just stretches and feels so weird!!! My boobs... oh dont even want to go there. I prop them up with my cushioney push up and there is that wrinkly skin... I take the time to try to smooth out. UGH. sheesh. I dream of plastics every night! How are things going for you? Ive been struggling as usual... but not stressing over it. Just keeping the attitude of "I WILL get there" I wont accept anything otherwise. Glad to see you! Keep peeking around so we know you are doing well! Elizabeth M

I was wondering what that knot was on my scar!!! And do you know that I will not even wear a short sleeve now isnt that ashame. And I dont think I'll be wearing shorts this summer at least. I am trying very hard killing myself hoping some of this skin will lift???? Anyway I did finally break a long plateau and lost another 6 lbs so I am glad about that. Good luck with the skin. Rhen

Hi Dina......So good to see Ya!!!! Yes, the extra skin sucks a lot, but as for me, I still prefer the "empty sack" to the full one!!!! If I don't get a tummy tuck eventually, maybe I'll just have a slit put in and do the kangaroo thing!! That would make for a great tote bag and a wonderful conversation piece at the beach! Yeah.... I better shut up and go now.... those guys with the big butterfly nets are back again! CHEERS Mike