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sally125
on 2/25/10 10:15 pm
OK, I have to make a remark on my body !  I had my TT and Brachio 3 weeks ago yesterday.  I am not a vain person (well I don't think so).  I am only 5'2" tall and my mother has always looked petite to me (she is 5'1 and never heavy), I was always fat until I had my RNY 7 years ago.  Even though I have loved my weight loss and was happy at my weight (not as low as the charts say I should be but after years of obesity, I am thrilled with it)  I would look in the mirror and was not really satisfied.  Now everytime I go into my bathroom I have to look sideways in the mirror as I go out and am amazed at the person in the mirror !   It is this petite person with a small waist and small arms, my upper body looks so different, and GOOD ! ! !  I can't believe the difference it is making.  My clothes hang so much better, I still wear large tops to be comfortable, I don't like tightness and with the big arms they were always feeling snug, now the arms fit great, room to spare which also means it fits across my shoulders better (and now I can go down to medium)!   I am just amazed !  

I went to the bowling alley with my DH last night and my friend that is subbing for me hadn't seen me since my surgery.  She was amazed also, she didn't think it would make as big of a difference as it has either !  

I am a blessed person, I am thankful for my DH and his willingness to spend the money on this, yes it is our money but it is a big investment !  I am thankful for my RNY Dr, and especially for my PS DR, what a wonderful person he is, so skilled and wonderful!   It was worth every penny !

I am grateful for all the information I get from all of the OH sites, the PS site is full of so much knowledge and great people.  The BOTT site, helps keep me accountable and safe, the Michigan site has so many great caring people, always there to assist,  the WLS-Success through Positive Powerful Attitudes - just as it name says, a positive site !  I have so many friends on OH that it overwhelms me!   Why did I stay away for 4 years !  I will not dwell on that because I have been back now for 4 months and intend to never leave again !  I need all these friends and this support !
Sally  (Back On Track Today Together ! ! !   RNY 1/6/2003)
  RS  2/4/2010  



 
  
happylapbander
on 2/25/10 11:43 pm - Fort Walton Beach, FL
Oh Sally, how dear you are and I hope you never ever leave us

I feel the same as you describe since my thigh surgery.  They were grotesque - at least ot me (dr PS removed 6 pounds of fat & skin.).  Earlier this week I put on a pants suit I had been putting off trying on because before my surgery the pant legs were skin tight.  To my total amazement, when I put them on the pant legs were quite loose - I was just sure I had the wrong pants, but realized I own no other dark green corduroy pants so they had to be the same ones.  What a thrill!!!!!

March 8 I will have PS on my "middle",  I don't anticipate there will be 6 pounds of fat and skin removed from my whole middle because I don't think I have as much fat left there - I describe it as being "squishy".  It's mostly skin (I think) and anything even remotely fitting approapriately makes a roll of skin show.  I can hardly wait!  - just barely over a week to go now.  To make it even better, I've been told the recovery from thigh surgery is the most painful (one does have to sit and walk) and takes the longest - so I'm counting on an easier quicker recovery.  To not have bulges is only a dream at this point - but am counting on it being a reality after March 8.

So what if we are vain - BIG FAT HAIRY DEAL   I say GOOD FOR US for going for it.

Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!  
sally125
on 2/25/10 11:50 pm
Good Luck on your surgery !  I hope you will be as happy with it as I am.  They took off 5.4 lbs off of my tummy, I had the anchor cut with the muscle tightning.  It looks awesome, actually unbelievable, I don't think I have had a flat tummy since I had my first baby (and not sure it was even then since I was always heavy and up and down even in teen years ).  That baby is 37 years old so it is hard to remember !
Sally  (Back On Track Today Together ! ! !   RNY 1/6/2003)
  RS  2/4/2010  



 
  
Melva
on 2/26/10 12:08 am - Gilbert, AZ
Thate is awesome you truly are blessed. I have some more weith of to go before sonsidering the surgery
sally125
on 2/26/10 12:10 am
Keep up the good work !
Sally  (Back On Track Today Together ! ! !   RNY 1/6/2003)
  RS  2/4/2010  



 
  
happylapbander
on 2/26/10 1:13 am - Fort Walton Beach, FL
Melva - Keep the possibility as your incentive!!!
Melva
on 2/28/10 12:23 am - Gilbert, AZ
Thanx Happy

I will keep the possibility in fact I have set my goals for 2010

Melva
    
deb.s
on 2/26/10 4:15 am - Park Ridge, IL
Hi Sally,
It's amazing how something can change your life so dramatically.  It's so hard when all you see are the "problem" areas.  I'm happy that you are loving the new you!
Deb
sally125
on 2/26/10 4:50 am
Thank you !  I am also happy for you and your new eyebrows !  That is Awesome!
Sally  (Back On Track Today Together ! ! !   RNY 1/6/2003)
  RS  2/4/2010  



 
  
Cathy W.
on 2/26/10 9:38 am
Hi Sally,

Congratulations on your surgery and amazing success.  You deserve to enjoy that success. 

I am very glad that you are back.  You add so much to our BOTT group.  I hope you never go away again.  We need you too! 

Cathy

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