Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

April 2013 Post-Op Group



Recommended Posts

So here it goes

post-190351-0-08777400-1392315821_thumb.png

[ATTACH]41405[/ATTACH]

post-190351-0-49538200-1392315846_thumb.png

[ATTACH]41406[/ATTACH]

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So here it goes

You look great! How did you get such tight skin?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok, one more freak out, and it's a body issue. I have always been a let it all hang out girl, never cared what people thought of my body. But, girls, I am ashamed of my body for the first time ever. From the chicken neck, to batwing arms, to gut, to horrible folds in the thighs. And my butt, none...just wrinkles of skin. Do I just say screw it and dress in cool clothes anyway, or am I destined to wear capris and three quarter length sleeves in 100 degree heat?

# bodyissues

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok, one more freak out, and it's a body issue. I have always been a let it all hang out girl, never cared what people thought of my body. But, girls, I am ashamed of my body for the first time ever. From the chicken neck, to batwing arms, to gut, to horrible folds in the thighs. And my butt, none...just wrinkles of skin. Do I just say screw it and dress in cool clothes anyway, or am I destined to wear capris and three quarter length sleeves in 100 degree heat?

# bodyissues

I have a lot of loose skin I have bat wings and horrible thighs and my butt is just a curtain of skin but if people don't like how I look they can look the other way oh and my tummy is crap but after 7 kids what do you expect

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Snowed in again! I'm making a pot of chili. Did oven fried chicken last night, but only ate a little with some steamed broccoli. Cannot stay in, I'm gonna go crazy! I'm used to being out and about, running around. Last nite, my body shut down and I slept for almost 10 hours! Up today, decided to clean out the kitchen cabinets. Round 2 of the snowstorm just started, so looks like we're in for a couple more days! I guess I'll prepare my tax stuff.

Enjoy the down time my friend!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So here it goes

So pretty! You look like a teenager!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok, one more freak out, and it's a body issue. I have always been a let it all hang out girl, never cared what people thought of my body. But, girls, I am ashamed of my body for the first time ever. From the chicken neck, to batwing arms, to gut, to horrible folds in the thighs. And my butt, none...just wrinkles of skin. Do I just say screw it and dress in cool clothes anyway, or am I destined to wear capris and three quarter length sleeves in 100 degree heat?

# bodyissues

I say do what makes you comfortable! That's what it's all about if you ask me. I never wore shorts so the capris sound good to me! Don't worry so much and just have fun!!♥

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Saw the spine surgeon today for a follow up and mri. They didn't like something in the mri; looks like the bone is fusing possibly on the nerve which is causing my continued leg pain. Have to go next Thursday for a ct mylegram and follow up again. May have another surgery in the near future if this test shows what they think is going on. UGH! It is never ending with me I swear!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Saw the spine surgeon today for a follow up and mri. They didn't like something in the mri; looks like the bone is fusing possibly on the nerve which is causing my continued leg pain. Have to go next Thursday for a ct mylegram and follow up again. May have another surgery in the near future if this test shows what they think is going on. UGH! It is never ending with me I swear!

I'm so sorry to here this, Dori. I understand chronic pain and health issues, and don't you just feel like saying, " enough already"...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Saw the spine surgeon today for a follow up and mri. They didn't like something in the mri; looks like the bone is fusing possibly on the nerve which is causing my continued leg pain. Have to go next Thursday for a ct mylegram and follow up again. May have another surgery in the near future if this test shows what they think is going on. UGH! It is never ending with me I swear!

I hope they fix you fast

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so sorry to here this, Dori. I understand chronic pain and health issues, and don't you just feel like saying, " enough already"...

Felt like saying enough already ALONG TIME AGO! But I will do what it takes to feel better! Thanks for the thoughts!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am thinking of you, Dorigirl xx

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok, one more freak out, and it's a body issue. I have always been a let it all hang out girl, never cared what people thought of my body. But, girls, I am ashamed of my body for the first time ever. From the chicken neck, to batwing arms, to gut, to horrible folds in the thighs. And my butt, none...just wrinkles of skin. Do I just say screw it and dress in cool clothes anyway, or am I destined to wear capris and three quarter length sleeves in 100 degree heat?

# bodyissues

I say screw it! Be comfortable. My boobs are deflated, my arms are wrinkly and sagging, my legs are loose and wrinkly, and my butt is also sagging. I don't care! I feel better and I look better than I did as a person twice my size (literally). I'm hoping warm weather and a return to my walking routine will tone my legs somewhat but it's not a requirement for me to wear comfortable clothes in the summer heat. :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Saw the spine surgeon today for a follow up and mri. They didn't like something in the mri; looks like the bone is fusing possibly on the nerve which is causing my continued leg pain. Have to go next Thursday for a ct mylegram and follow up again. May have another surgery in the near future if this test shows what they think is going on. UGH! It is never ending with me I swear!

Hang in there Dorian! You have come so far! I hope they can fix your problem somehow and you can get some relief from pain...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hang in there Dorian! You have come so far! I hope they can fix your problem somehow and you can get some relief from pain...

Thanks! Don't know what I'd do without the support and kind words from my friends here!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×