I'd love to get rid of the tummy flap and the thigh/arm flaps, but with two new knees, I am done with surgery.  I hate the thought of surgery and really cannot afford it, but I sure do wish I could wear "skinny" clothes.  I initially lost 150 lbs, but gained back 30 lbs.  I feel great - and am never sorry I got the surgery.  I am so happy for you.  Congratulations. 

 

Good to see you post!
Congratulations on your 6 year anniversary!

~Michelle "Shelly"

I've also gained back some weight, 30 pounds. This June it will be 6 years since surgery and sometimes the weight gains scares me! My knees are pretty bad, so a lot of walking and certain exercises are out of the question...but I can ride my bike! It's hard and the longer out I notice it become much easier to eat more food!

I have to remember to keep telling myself, I had surgery in the first place because being overweight was such a challenge for me and my struggles now does not mean I've failed!! We need to be encouraged, we've come a long way!

So back to some basics...water, vitamins and water, did I mention water? I do notice that when I'm busy, I don't eat so much and a lot of my weight gain is in front of the television. So I also need to make some changes in my daily life. We can do this, be encouraged. I remember when I had 130 pounds to lose, not just 30! I can do this and so can you!! Go girl!!

Three weeks ago Monday I had an extended tummy tuck (no muscle repair) lipo and fat injections into my buttox. Everything has been going much better than I could have ever imagined. They removed almost 5lbs of skin... at 3 weeks post-op I still have swelling but the scale has gone down around 2-3lbs so far... but amazingly enough my inches are the same (Dr said it will take 2-3 months for most swelling to go down). I had to go buy bigger panties (lol) and I cannot wear my pre-op pants... stuck wearing yoga pants for now... am close to being able to fit so I am hoping by the holiday time I can wear 'normal' pants. I havent gotten back to any form of exercise but am hoping to start walking some this weekend, I have to keep it low key for at least 6 weeks.
Its strange to look down and see everything so flat... its also strange to have a butt... I am looking forward to going shopping and wearing some different styles I would *never* wear before. Im also already thinking about having some more procedures... now that my stomach looks good other areas that I thought wernt so bad before look wrose... am hoping to have another procedure next year, well see. I have to pay for everything out of pocket and as anybody knows who has looking into PS it isnt cheap!

Absolutely no regrets.... 55kgs gone forever.... and stable for four years..... running road races, swimming, riding horses, skydiving, scuba diving........LIVING!

Sharyn