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Jhens7
on 6/13/21 10:23 pm - Hamilton, OH
Topic: RE: Feeling Defeated and Not Motivated

Hello friend my name is Jessica and like yourself i am in a funk. Sometimes its easier to stay in bed for days and not face the world head on (even just the mere thought alone is extremely overwhelming and intimidating! Believe me, I know) but what ive learned is that if I try to do anything in life on my own, by my own terms, then thats exactly where I stay. In the bed, in my own sad world, feeling helpless. Ive also learned that having anyone in your life no matter who it is, to hold u accountable is so very helpful! Having someone there to motivate and encourage you and just to remind you from an outside-of-your-mind perspective of what we cant see in ourselves at the time can be more helpful and healing than you know. If your anything like me, than being left in your own thoughts is super self destructive and only digs the hole that much deeper when we are already having a tough enough time seeing the light. I hope things get better for you. Im here if you want to talk

(deactivated member)
on 6/13/21 4:54 pm
RNY on 01/01/14
Topic: RE: What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees

The great thing is - once those fat cells are gone - no more extra estrogen hormones to make you crazy with excess food cravings ... and also the hot slim body you absolutely deserve

a million times worth the munny

(deactivated member)
on 6/13/21 4:49 pm, edited 6/13/21 9:50 am
RNY on 01/01/14
Topic: RE: What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees

I have an incredible , wonderful artist plastic surgeon to recommend to you in Mexico .... so a lot less expensive but so much better in the results .

If I can recommend something as a patient - show him your ? fatty ? pics so he knows where the bad areas are and then work out like a demon to get those areas to their smallest before your actual surgery.

The maximum safe amount to get liposucked is 15 lbs but no conservative safe and caring surgeon in my experience will do more than 8 or ten - and that?s TOTALLY effective if you?ve slimmed down and the fat cells are empty . (((()))

Jmm4321
on 6/12/21 12:39 pm
Topic: RE: What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees

Congratulations on losing so much weight your skin sags. It's a great accomplishment! Now comes part 2 whi*****ludes maintenance, loose skin and working in simple daily exercise.

Many people doing plastics go outside the US for about 50% less cost. You can also do the stomach now and other things later. Anything after a year should be ok.

Good luck on what we've all learned is a long evolving journey.

White Dove
on 6/12/21 8:07 am - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: Feeling Defeated and Not Motivated

I am 73 years old and have never been depressed. I have had setbacks, sadness, and more health issues than most people would ever guess. For me, the glass has always been half full.

Depression is a disorder that a person needs to own. Owning it means that you take the steps necessary to deal with it and to get better. An alcoholic who admits to being an alcoholic, but refuses to stop drinking is admitting the problem, but not owning it.

You need to see a doctor and get help. It might be medicine, therapy or both. You need to follow through with the treatment and work on getting better. If you cannot get to a doctor today, then go to an emergency room or urgent care. Start getting help immediately and then get more help as needed. There is no reason to live in depression.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

White Dove
on 6/12/21 7:41 am - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees

One of my friends had tummy tuck, lower body lift, breast augmentation, and her arms fixed. The cost was $35,000 and her husband said he enjoys it a lot more than the car he was going to buy. You need to talk to plastic surgeons, discuss fees, have a plan to save or borrow the money. Most people will spend $40,000 on a car, but not invest in themselves.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

catwoman7
on 6/12/21 5:16 am
RNY on 06/03/15
Topic: RE: What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees

not to mention the fact it'd likely cost a lot more than a couple thousand dollars for more complete body contouring. I spent around $40K for everything. Even if insurance had covered the panniculectomy part of it, I still would have had to pay quite a bit out of pocket, even if I'd have only had a lower body lift (that $40K also included a breast lift and arm lift). They do a lot more with that than just remove the "apron" when they do a lower body lift - and I doubt insurance would have covered the extra work they do.

Cathy H.
on 6/11/21 9:24 pm
VSG on 10/31/16
Topic: RE: What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees

Really, Eva..."only" a couple thousand dollars? Do you have any concept how unreachable that is for most people? Her focus should be on her HEALTH, not her looks. Smdh...

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

(deactivated member)
on 6/11/21 12:44 pm
RNY on 01/01/14
Topic: RE: 5 year weight proof history

Yes I lost a baby also and It was devastating .

That said I think the only comfort is to get yourself together. B tuff

understand so many pregnancies happened and don't fini****'s ok we can try again :)

(deactivated member)
on 6/11/21 12:30 pm
RNY on 01/01/14
Topic: RE: Feeling Defeated and Not Motivated

Yes yes I get it TOTALLY.

I think I've been depressed and medicating w excess food pretty much all my life .

At least I'm still alive and trying to do better.....

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