Hi Kim,
What are Tape Measure tank tops? Are didn't know Spanx made bras either?

I understand about spenind the money on plastics. (I'd have to pay out of pocket too and don't even have that kind of money. I was only about to get my band because i had changed jobs and got my 401K to pay for it. If not i would've still been spending out money back and for to doctors visits and meds that were not helping.)

I'm going to start running since i can run a short distance (some feet..lol) without panting like a puppy. Just have to get that breathing to where i'm doing it right.

I have no muscle tone at all, that's my problem. I've got to work on building muscle. I know i won't be getting plastics done so I've put that on a far back burner (i wanted to see what it would cost to get them done). I don't care about the dimples but if my thighs were just muscular then i would be way okay...LOL and if i didn't have a lot of hanging skin in the tricep area. My boobs get help from  the bras and camis but by themselves is another story. (And then i think about when i get older how would i look with implants and everything else don't really match and then trying to get them out?)

And thank you for the swimsuit encouragement! Since I didn't make it to the beach this year, I hope to go next year!

Thanks Kim!

Well-it seems I've jacked my left knee up in boot camp last night.  Today I'll go running-I know, sounds crazy, but I really feel like it is just my arthritis, and running makes it better.  More to come...........

Eats today:
B1-Jimmy Dean Delights breakfast sandwich
B2-grilled chicken breast
L-WW meal
S-Chobani
S-Banana
S-crackers/cheese (before I run)
D-salmon and asparagus

Dessert-s/f pudding

I've worked out for 4 years now, and I've been at a stable weight for about 2 years. I am having a lower body lift November 9th and possibly a breast lift too if he can do it all at one time.  I have to pay for it-insurance wont cover mine.

Building muscle will help the skin look better, but it can only do so much.

I got fitted at Victoria's Secret and I wear their full coverage bras.  I'm also a big fan of Spanx (the Spanx are better than the cheaper version at Target...I've tried both) and I also have Tape Measure tank tops.

It took me a long time to decide on plastics.  I didn't want to spend the money.  But, I'm a runner, and I'm tired of the flapping skin and infections in my navel from the skin.

I will not ever have my arms or thighs done.  I will not trade skin for scars...for me, it is not worth it, and I like the way my arms look.....I do have loose skin, but I also have really good muscle tone.  My thighs are hopeless, very muscular but very dimpled.

On the subject of a swimsuit.......DO NOT let your insecurities keep you from doing ANYTHING!  You can rock a swimsuit!  People will view you as you view yourself.  I act like I'm a supermodel when I'm on the beach and I don't care what the world thinks!

Best wishes to you.

I am 9 years out and have a lot of loose skin.   I guess we are some of the lucky ones who insurance want cover.   I have not been able to get mine to cover.  Your best friend will be some support underwear.   As for the bra's  I highly recommend  The Fitting Touch at the Summit in Birmingham.   Her bras are pricey but well worth the money.  She will measure you and have you try on several different styles to get the one that best suits you and your body.  

I also used Dr. Freeman and just spoke with him a few days ago.    As for me I sure miss him and the office girls and Tim.   No one can ever take his place.

Building muscle will help with some of the loose skin but will not fill it all out.    Keep up the good work.  As for as going to the beach go ahead and go.   I promise you that you can always see some one that should not have on a swim suit.   We were there a couple weeks ago and I promise you there was a lady who was probaly close to 300# in a bikini.  It  was funny watching her trying to keep that skimpy top on and keep those skimpy bottoms up. 

I have thank you