I'm at my goal size!

[Snow 86]

Why don't you all just let the thread die?

[kacy100plus 4]

Well' date=' why not just give the surgery to everyone, then the whole world can be slim. This surgery isn't Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig! It's for extremely obese people. Not people who are just a little overweight. That's not judgmental, it's fact![/quote']

This surgery is permanent and hard for anyone. It's for more than just "extremely overweight" people. I paid out of pocket for my surgery and struggle everyday. This is one of the hardest things I've ever done. When I walked in to my drs office at 262 5'9'' and said I wanted to lose 100plus he said great! Hopefully it would help with my other medical problems as well. (Pcos, chest pain, sob, depression, high cholesterol ect)

I had my surgery march 18. Not quite two months and I'm down 42lbs. It's been a struggle. The people on this site/page have been a great help and inspiration to me. We should not judge another's journey to make themselves a better person (skinny or not). Please leave the judgmental comments to yourself. No one here needs that negative attitude.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

My doc ok'd me for the sleeve when my BMI was 18. Unfortunately, I had to wait due to band damage. By the time I was revised my BMI was 33 something. Everyone has a reason or story. Regardless of why we decide to do what we do is certainly open for discussion, but let's keep it cordial.

Congrats to the OP for jmaking goal.. It's a mission we're all on and can relate

Aussie.. We're here for you and I hope your doc is helping you like he/she should be. What have they dx as being the problem? ... This far out is a scary thought for many of us, too! Take care and keep us posted on how you're doing and being treated

[cinward2001 141]

To the OP: Try getting into some weightlifting. It'll do wonders to firm and tone up. It doesn't necessarily "fix" the loose skin, but loose skin still looks better over toned muscles than no muscle.

To AussieLady: I have 30-35 lbs to get back to my original goal weight. I was sleeved yesterday. Does that mean I'm a spoiled brat? I've worked my entire life (well, started at 14), never asked for a single handout, don't even excessively use our healthcare system *because* I've paid for this out of pocket. If anything, I think I'm being MORE responsible doing this now versus waiting until I'm 260+ lbs again.

What I hear in your posts in this thread is a LOT of anger and unhappiness. I tend to think that that's not all due to your sleeve surgery but something you've brought "with" you. Maybe you thought the sleeve would fix everything for you...it doesn't. In fact, even losing ALL excess weight usually doesn't fix our problems...oftentimes, we've been using our weight to cover up those problems and when the weight comes off, you find that you have a new set of issues to deal with.

My advice to you would be to take a long hard look at YOURSELF. Find what you want to change about yourself and your life and work toward those goals. Even if that starts with trying to have a more positive and proactive attitude.

I'm sitting in the hospital, 1 day post-op. Just had a 2nd IV after the first one failed. Had my leak test earlier, almost passed out while standing there. Last night, I had pain severe enough to have me in tears...the nurse could have given me something stronger for pain (I found out from the doc today), but she didn't. I have a choice right now in how I view those things. Yes, they're relatively minor, so I can say "This will get better!" Or, I could be irritated and pissed off that I'm not feeling all that great..which really won't make me feel any better, you know? So instead, I try to stay relaxed and positive...knowing my attitude will impact my health, too.

[*susan* 1,709]

AussieLady, while you may be experiencing problems of your own, that does not give you the right to attack other members of this forum. Please remember, while you are allowed to disagree, it is expected to be done in a respectful manner. Please remember that in your future posts.

To the OP, I commend you. I am not sure of your reasons behind having the surgery, but I can tell you this, by the time I was 18 I knew I had a problem with food and I knew it was just going to escalate. If the sleeve had been available to me way back then, even though I was only 20 pounds overweight at that time, I darn sure would have had it done.

The best way to reshape your body is by lifting weights. Cardio is fabulous for burning calories and weight loss, but lifting is best for building muscle and reshaping your body.

[ramirelek 59]

Gym' date=' Water, and Palmer's firming lotion...congrats on your weight loss![/quote']

Palmer firming lotion do that really work? Because if it does I am buying it

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Palmer firming lotion do that really work? Because if it does I am buying it

I'd only get some if it's sold in vats.. I'd need a few for my sorry looking' self;)

[ramirelek 59]

I search for the lotion reviews and most of them are good besides their complaining about the smell, but I would not care about the smell if it work. I am going to try it.

[spoiledbratt97 18]

33 lbs.?? You had surgery and all you needed to lose was 33 lbs.?? I can just about lose that going to toilet. You obviously didn't qualify for insurance so you must really be a spoilt brat! Maybe you should have spent your money on a gym membership.

I had the lapband for a yr lost 30lbs with that and a sleeve revision done (35lbs) due to complications. So don't be so quick to judge people without knowing the whole story

[spoiledbratt97 18]

If that's the case' date=' I'd do the same thing! Lord knows I'd gain the weight back no doubt! Congrats OP!!!![/quote']

Lol..I didn't know had all these responses. I'm not worried about negative people. They encourage me. Thanks for explaining my circumstances, yes I'm a revision.

[spoiledbratt97 18]

Exercise' date=' time and after a year if all else fails plastic surgery [/quote']

I'm flabbiness is not that bad for plastic surgery..lol.

[spoiledbratt97 18]

AussieLady' date=' while you may be experiencing problems of your own, that does not give you the right to attack other members of this forum. Please remember, while you are allowed to disagree, it is expected to be done in a respectful manner. Please remember that in your future posts.

To the OP, I commend you. I am not sure of your reasons behind having the surgery, but I can tell you this, by the time I was 18 I knew I had a problem with food and I knew it was just going to escalate. If the sleeve had been available to me way back then, even though I was only 20 pounds overweight at that time, I darn sure would have had it done.

The best way to reshape your body is by lifting weights. Cardio is fabulous for burning calories and weight loss, but lifting is best for building muscle and reshaping your body.[/quote']

Thanks, I'm trying to do something I can do at home. Can't afford a gym membership right now. I guess I better get the looking for alternatives.

[spoiledbratt97 18]

I search for the lotion reviews and most of them are good besides their complaining about the smell' date=' but I would not care about the smell if it work. I am going to try it.[/quote']

I might have to try it. I think Nivea has one also. I'm about to research it.

[riss523 26]

There's lots of toning exercises you can do at home with out a lot of gym equipment. You can always grab a workout DVD as well. I love Jillian Michaels and Shaun T!! Google some different exercises!! There's tons!!! Good luck!!! :-)

[spoiledbratt97 18]

There's lots of toning exercises you can do at home with out a lot of gym equipment. You can always grab a workout DVD as well. I love Jillian Michaels and Shaun T!! Google some different exercises!! There's tons!!! Good luck!!! :-)

Thank u, that's what I'm going to do.