Wow, I really depressed myself today !!

I thought since I have lost 44lbs and my size 22 pants now need suspenders and my size 26/18 tops are falling off my shoulders I just MIGHT be able to go to CATO's at lunch and try on a few skirts and see if I could find a good deal. Maybe buy a few next sizes. The prices are good. But I need to loose about SIX more inches in my waist and hips to fit into a size 18/20. AND I got a good look at what all is sagging in that lovely full length mirror with the overhead flourescent lighting. Tomorrow afternoon I am suppose to have an appt with the lady at Wyatt's Gym. Hubby knows her and set up the appt for me. Oh, well. I guess I will need to save for plastic surgery after all. BUMMER. Go ahead and laugh !! Cheryl

Cheryl Cheryl Cheryl... Don't be soooo bummed out about it. Be grateful that you're losing and not gaining. Just remember when you start working out some of that skin will tighten up and not be so flabby. I know, probably not a word you like right now. Some exercising and stuff and alot of hard work will help that loose skin tighten or disappear. I'm going to be in the same situation you are once I lose a good bit more weight. When I get the okay to exercise and lift weights, I'm going to get a personal trainer that hopefully help with all my loose skin. Smile and think of the positives! You're loosing... and thats enough to make anyone's day. Karine

I'd like to add something here--only because I depress myself periodically, too, and later realize it isn't as bad as i thought.... I had surgery Feb. 28th and have lost 96 pounds to date. (don't flame the next part) I don't exercise regularly. My five 10 to 12 hour work days leave me too exhausted to do a scheduled workout. (I'm still trying to work on that....but understand that I don't sit on the couch, don't really eat snacks/junk, etc. I still abide by the rules of watching what I eat without obsessing). I say that to say this: periodically in the loss of this much weight in the past 6 months there would be days where my butt was so saggy that I swear I felt it touching the back of my thighs (was that graphic enough for you??). But after a week or two, that skin would adjust and i'd be firmer for a few days, then suddenly i'd be saggy again. I started at a very tight 26/28. Now I'm comfortably in a 16W or slightly self-conscious in a non-plus size 18. (My husband swears I look fine in the clothes, but I prefer something baggier--still too self-conscious). I have lots of stretch marks, and know that someday I'll need some plastics...but from someone with very dry skin and a history of stretch marks for years (i.e. not very elastic skin)---my skin is firming up remarkably well.... so my advise to you: be patient. drink lots of water. and keep watching the mirror. you may be pleasantly surprised sooner than you think. don't get depressed--get determined! mary

You will be melting soon. Don't get down. Take my advice don't buy too many clothes or expensive clothes cause you won't wear them long. Always keep the receipts if you buy them smaller than today's fit. Check out your friends closets. Borrow something to wear out from them. Sizes of clothes are deceiving too!! More expensive brands are cut larger. glenda

Hi - I havent been on board a whole lot lately and dont remember what your weight was pre-op... I was in a 22/24 pants preop. I am big hipped too and had hoped I wouldnt need plastic surgery but I do. I dont know when I will ever be able to afford it but as more time goes by the more I can look at the skin and be okay with it. Get those tight stretchy undergarments. The suck it all in and when I wear them I dont feel so unattractive. Regular panties make me feel yucky! Its kind of like those under armour drawers but you can get them cheaper at walmart. Trust me. http://www.underarmour.com/images/dept_images/us/product_large/1001968_BLK000000SLV.jpg Its skin - we all have it. Its the worst part of this journey (aside from getting approval from insurance) --- but its worth it. I wouldnt trade it for anything. Good luck and dont be bummed!