I remember when...

Jody ***
on 3/27/11 1:30 am - Brighton, MI

Stacey - I had you in gthe back of my mind when I wrote this because I know you're having issues with this. But I also know it applies to everyone else....

You've got the right attitude about loving yourself.

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
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loverofcats
on 3/27/11 1:47 am

VSG on 08/30/10

Aside from having issues with wrinkly and saggy skin, I would rather have this problem, than have it all filled in with fat again. I am so much healthier and energetic, that I never want to go back to where I came from. No more pre-diabetes, no more sleep apnea, no more joint issues, etc. I'll take the skin issue. At least some of it, may be able to be improved. Not all of it, but some.

Jody ***
on 3/27/11 6:09 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

I agree with you - totally! Its hard to see how your body changes, and people tend to think of it as negative - but think of all we've gained from this!

Some saggy skin is just a reminder of the battle we've fought.

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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loverofcats
on 3/27/11 7:58 am

VSG on 08/30/10

The saggy skin and wrinkly skin are definitely battle scars. Good way to reframe it.

southernlady5464
on 3/27/11 2:10 am

DS on 01/24/11

Jody, you must have read my mind over my wrinkly knees...I knew I would have wrinkles elsewhere but my KNEES????? My pcp will help me get a TT after I have been at goal for a year, he knows I will need one, as I have issues pre-op already and wls was just going to add to those issues.

But my KNEES????

Thank you for writing this. Liz

Jody ***
on 3/27/11 2:35 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Liz - my knees also had wrinkles at one time... but they're not there (or as prominent now).

You may find in a year or so that it smooths out... I know everyone isn't the same, but we can hope, right?

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Pink-alicious 1
on 3/27/11 2:24 am - WI

RNY on 12/17/09

I better re-distribute some to my boobs!! LOL!!

The insides of the thighs right by my crotch are horrid... Yucky!!
My arms right by my arm pits are.. well you guessed it... Yucky!!

The one place that will never go away without medical intervention is.... my Tummy. I know that because when I was at a normal BMI in my early 20's, I had a pouch - I had a pouch the day I was born!
Tuesday is my TT. I will post my before, marked up and after pics for everyone to see.

HW233/SW233/CW124/GW120

Jody ***
on 3/27/11 2:36 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Oh - congrats on your upcoming TT - how exciting!!!

Remember to keep your pain meds going into you every 4 hours... relentlessly - 24 hrs a day for the first 4-5 days. I had a timer by my bed and woke myself up to take them - it makes SUCH a difference for sleeping and when you do wake up - you can move without thinking you're going to die.

If there's anything I can do to help - just let me know!

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Pink-alicious 1
on 3/27/11 4:13 am - WI

RNY on 12/17/09

Oh trust me, you've already helped!!
I have mt wife beaters ready to go. I have my pre-op appt tommorow and I just need to get the hook and eye gurdle for stage 2 and some mushy foods!

HW233/SW233/CW124/GW120