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chellelynn3
on 11/12/12 6:45 am - san bernardino, CA
Topic: RE: Your stories!

Thanks for the tip! I am pretty close to goal, my goal is not concrete though, and I fluctuate in my weight by 4 or 5 lb's up and down, the last 20 something pounds have been the hardest and slowest to come off, however I continue to lose size. I always carried most of my weight in my hips thighs and butt, at my largest I was wearing a sz 28 in pants today I am wearing a sz 14 in pants, in Shirts I was in a 3xl and today most of my shirts are M or L in dresses before I was in like a 24 and now I am in a 12.... How do your thighs feel? that is where I really need the most work done, however that is where I am dreading recover the most!     

Michelle Hendrickson Holistic Health Coach http://www.gracioushealth.net

Supergirl7877
on 11/12/12 5:22 am
Topic: RE: Your stories!
. I actually live in a rural area of Wyoming. My surgery was done in Salt Lake City, UT. Are you close to goal? The surgeon I went to works with a bariatric office. There are several down there that do. If I may, get in the best shape of your life....I have no idea how anyone who isn't in top notch shape can make a recovery from this!
chellelynn3
on 11/12/12 5:13 am - san bernardino, CA
Topic: RE: Your stories!

Total body lift, arms, legs, lbl, breast lift without implants (but with reshaping)..... I am glad you are doing well in your recovery! What area do you live in? I am in So. CA and I know surgeons in this area can be pretty pricey!

Michelle Hendrickson Holistic Health Coach http://www.gracioushealth.net

DebColCam
on 11/11/12 1:33 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Hello All....new here :)
Hi Stacie I just wanted to say welcome to the forum. I too thought about having WLS but I decided against it. I have read a few success stories and a few tragic stories re WLS. I also realized it wouldn't help the head hunger, emotional eating, cravings or addiction to certain foods. I am 49 lbs done from my highest weight just a few short years ago, and trying to lose more. I have had some health probs and the #s on the scale keep fluctuating by about 4lbs in up and down. Been moving more recently and overall feeling a little better. Anyway again welcome! Deb
Supergirl7877
on 11/11/12 11:10 am
Topic: RE: Your stories!
Recovery is going well. I am in a good place today but emotionally I have been all over the place! I had a tummy tuck, medial thigh lift, and a breast lift/augmentation. I was also a cash pay. Both my husband and I were surprised at the cost and had expected it to be more. I don't know if it is correct or not but I paid 15k (including one night in a surgical center). My ps has more than 30 years experience and so far I am delighted in the work (well after I had my husband take pictures of me today so I could go before/after/before/after when times got rough today.). I will also warn there are other things....meds...dressings....I bought a lift chair for $200.....

What are you hoping to have done?
STACE518
on 11/11/12 9:40 am
Topic: RE: Hello All....new here :)

And I see what you both have accomplished and it is amazing !! Truly an inspiration to keep going and stick with it!

STACE518
on 11/11/12 9:38 am
Topic: RE: Hello All....new here :)

Thank you both so much for your replies! And to know Im not the only one in that situation! Sometimes thinking about it makes me feel so guilty, but I do feel very happy for her. Im so glad I decided to join this board :)

chellelynn3
on 11/11/12 9:33 am - san bernardino, CA
Topic: RE: Hello All....new here :)

Welcome! I can relate to how you feel about your friend having WLS, that was a huge catalyst for me in my own weight loss journey, I had two friends that had it done right around the same time and for a short time I thought I was going to have it myself, I ended up going with out (so glad I did) and took a much different path, slower of course, but it was the right choice for me! Good luck to you as you continue on this journey! 

Michelle Hendrickson Holistic Health Coach http://www.gracioushealth.net

chellelynn3
on 11/11/12 9:27 am - san bernardino, CA
Topic: RE: Your stories!

I would love to post my story! I will get back to it when I have a chance to sit and type for a bit! Thanks for sharing yours! How is your recovery going? what (ps) procedures have you had done? I had 2 ps consults this last week but had to cancel due to some other health issues and a over crowded schedule, but I plan to reschedule them soon, did  your insureance pay for any of the procedures or were they out of pocket? mine will be out of pocket....   

Michelle Hendrickson Holistic Health Coach http://www.gracioushealth.net

Supergirl7877
on 11/11/12 9:25 am
Topic: RE: Hello All....new here :)
Welcome Stacie! I am about to zonk out but I wanted to say Hi!! I am new here as well and I am so happy to have you here.

With regard to your friend....be happy for her and know she will leave you in the dust. Just remember the tortoise and the hare story and get on the track with her!!

Back after this catnap!
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