9 Weeks Postop LBL (pics)

I know what you mean about it not the same!  I dunno why either. I guess other things in life become more important? I'm trying to get on and look more now.  If my insurance won't pay I can't have anything done.  I'm a single mom and there is just no extra money around and I can't take out a loan. I've come so far from where I was that I will take anything that insurance will pay for and be happy. Although I will fight tooth and nail if they dont' approve my arms. I have so much skin that its dangerous to cook ...i took a picture of me in a sleeveless shirt cooking and how the skin touches if I reach to the back.  I don't know if that will help! :)  I'm enjoying all my energy from my weightloss and have NO regrets!  Looks like you are doing well!  I hope that is the case!

I am doing fantastic thanks Sally.  Well I will keep you in my prayers, please keep me posted, I will be curious to know and hopefully you get approved with not hesitation!!!!

I see you are starting the adoption process!  How wonderful!  Some adopted kids turn out to be really great adults! really well!  LOL  I'm proof!   Good luck with the whole process and I hope it goes quickly and smoothly!

Yes you are terrific! gives me hope! :-)  Thanks for the well wishes!

Melissa!  Wowzer!!  Wow, wow, wow!  You look terrific - and definitely LOVE the suit!

I'm with you on the boobage and batwings!  Although, for most things I wear, good padded bras help a lot!  And I guess at my age, batwings are pretty normal so I guess I'll live with them and try to keep them tucked in so they don't flap in the breeze.

You're definitely a GREAT poster girl for RNY and LBL!!

It's just so darned fun!

Hugs -

~ BJ

BJ - You seriously made my day - ya know that???  Thanks for that compliment!!!

Yes, padded bras.. THANK GOD, I am with you, absolutely NO money and we wanna adopt now.. so saving for that and starting classes in august and getting a homestudy done so PS will not be my focus right now.. maybe later on in the future!

Where do u live in MN? You may not be that far from me. I would love to meet up with u sometime if you are up to it!!!!

Melissa, you look fantastic! Holy cow on the biceps. I'll make sure I never make you mad...LOL You could kick some serious butt! I love seeing your pictures, thanks for sharing them.

Thanks Renee!  You are so funny. I don't get mad easily ;-)  I lost a lot of muscle after PS, I am working on rebuilding it actually - crazy, I build like a man, most women would hate it. I see it as a blessing as I love to eat and it keeps my metabolism high :-) 

OMG Melissa, you are so skinny!( in a good way). I think its time to change your avatar!! keep up the good work!!

Thanks Jessie.  My mom constantly says I look anorexic.. I have a fear of that too now.  Trust me, I eat more than most, well over 2k in calories a day, no lie!  Thanks, I decided to put a pic up from March... when hubby and I went to Vegas. :)  The other pic was also from vegas.  I just feel weird putting an avatar of me in a swimsuit... all other are naked LOL.. Nope.  I will need to do a head shot soon.