something my mother said......

We were talking about the extra skin, how I look etc.. She said something that got me thinking. I was looking at those horrible BMI charts and by what I weigh now I still need to lose like 9 pounds to be considered "normal" weight. So then she told me I look so skinny, sometimes anorexic (no freaking way)..... So then she was like, "How much do you think that skin that's left weigh's"? So it got me thinking. I figure probably 20-25 pounds. Who know's maybe more. Then she said, "Well if that is true then technically you really weigh 20-25 pounds less. So that means I am actually 144-149 depending on if it is 20-25 pounds. So technically, if I got the skin removed i'd be under weight. LOL, that actually made me feel good. So even though I look at the weight on the scale I realize that if I didn't have the skin I would weigh a lot less. I am not sure if it helps anyone here, but it makes me feel better. Shannon

Shannon- Those thought have crossed my mind also. Teri

oh totally, i know i have like 5-10 pounds in loose skin. do you think you will be able to have yours removed? I am thinking no right now for me b/c my insurance totally won't pay for it. -Katie

oh totally, i know i have like 5-10 pounds in loose skin. do you think you will be able to have yours removed? I am thinking no right now for me b/c my insurance totally won't pay for it. -Katie

Ya know I would love to have it removed but right now that isn't possible cause I can't afford it. One day I will but until then I will still be happy cause I am better then I ever was. Shannon

Shannon, I am so proud of you!!!!! I made my goal and surpassed it. I am at 230 now... Your mom is right..I find myself looking at myself..my wrists are so small a normal womans watch is too big..and before I could hardly wear a mans watch...I have a neck too...it makes me so excited. The only bad thing is all this damn skin...there is so much..my doctor thinks the panni I have left is all skin...he figures I will be about a size 12 or 14 after plastics...I hope so..this is so cool...I have never been that size...and can't wait... You look so good...Wish we lived closer..I love talking to you. I wish life wouldn't get in the way....Glad to see you are doing so well!!!! love ya sis, April

Mothers can be such wise people, can't they?? I am one who has decided PS is NOT in my future. SO, I have made peace with my flappy flaps and realize I'd weigh less if it was removed. I'll always be curious..... Best Wishes!! Beth 280/138