ShayLeigh

Positive thoughts to all!!

I was too for a long time and then I thought of the risks I would have (I.e. heart attack, stroke, etc.) if I didn't have the surgery. To me, the risks of surgery are a lot less significant! You are going to do great!

I would totally do lipo!

Lol...thanks for the responses. I finally broke down and told my hubby about my concern. His response "you let me worry about your vagina, I know what it needs". Lmao...so glad to have such a a great man. Still worried about her though....have it on my list to buy a hand held mirror!! Will monitor closely and keep everyone updated! Lol

Getting excited! Where are you located?

Thanks for the replies! I am so excited and getting my house in order. I have been on the pre diet and have only lost a few pound, but very happy with that! Is everyone ready? How much time are you taking off of work?

We will rock it!! Where are you having surgery and your current stats?

My date is July 18th and I am so excited! I believe the devil is in planning, so I am putting together an after surgery survival box! Contain, everything I MAY need, so I don't have to send hubby to store...including a calendar of when I can eat what types of foods. In addition, I am putting in some of my "fat" pictures and some pictures of when I was skinny? Also including a list of why I chose the surgery and a list of what I look forward to most after surgery....I may need some emotional reminders!! Many of the items I will include are ideas I got from this forum (gas x, colace, etc). I think this is helping my hubby too...as he is gaining confidence of how to help me post-op! Good luck to all!

I am pre-op, but have already starting speaking to my esthetician about great facials and skin tightening products. I use GlyMed Plus at home and they have amazing products for dark circles and I anticipate my home regimen may need to change post-op. anyway...I would encourage you to visit with a credible esthetician and treat yourself to a great facial!

Hi Everyone, I am new to the group and Have recently started my journey to a new healthy, fabulous life. I met with a nutritionist last week and hope to be approved within the next few months. Here are my stats: 34 yrs old 5'3" 266 pounds BMI 46.7 Live in Utah Suffer from sleep Apnea, Asthma, chronic muscle aches, chronic joint pain (knees and hips), constant headaches (due to size of breasts), extreme fatigue Even if I don't receive approval, I have started taking the steps to achieve weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. just recently, I started envisioning life being healthy and thin...something I have never really done. Here are the things (besides all the health benefits that are priority to me) I think about to keep me motivated: -Having a family portrait taken for the first time in a decade -Going on an exotic vacay with my husband -taking my daughter to a local amusement park and riding ALL the rides -Visiting old' friends that I have been too embarrassed to see -working in my garden -Going to a Water park for the first time ever -Wearing a swim suit -hiking to a cave -Buying and wearing cute bra and panty set -Painting my toe nails...not having husband do it for me -not being afraid to squeeze into a booth at a restaurant -cutting my Lane Bryant card in half and throwing away -not sleeping with a pillow under my gut when I lay on my side -wading through mtn stream without fear of falling And of course..... -enjoying sexuall intimacy again!! What are the things you look forward to??

Lmao......amen!!!

Excellent post!! Great job....others' stories are so motivating! How much have you lost?

Awesome list!! I hate being the fat friend!

Great list! I can't wait to shed my fat prison and live again!