NJ February 2008 Chat

[SherryW 4]

Woooohoooooo look at you! Fantastic Pat....oh I'm definately looking forward to when I can get that done. Scarey surgery but, well worth the results! You look awesome!

[DonHoll1 0]

Hi! Does anyone know how to size a photo so you can post it???? Donna

[Kat817 19]

OMG Pat---you brought tears to my eyes!! You look amazing! The thought that I might actually look "normal" again, has always just been a dream. As was the weight loss to be honest. Now the majority of the weight is gone, but I am left with this skin, and yes some fat under the skin, and it just hangs, and leaves this huge bubble bulge under all my clothes. I am tall, so finding shirts long enough to cover it is a challenge----I just feel deformed. In a way it was less deformed feeling when I was fat, it blended in. Now I have no hips left, my legs are pretty thin---I would be ok with me, if I did not have this belly issue---and it is NOT a minor issue. It is deflated enough that if I try wearing snug jeans, it bulges around the seams, and makes me look like I have an ass on my front! Now how is that for a visual???

Yep your pics solidify it---I am seeing a Dr. THIS week! TY for sharing with us....

HUGS~~

Kat

[HarleyNana 10]

ok here is my front butt, thank goodness that thing is GONE!

[Kat817 19]

Pat, I only wish mine was no worse than that--hell I would be happy with that as an after!! Mine hangs----I can pick it up and manipulate it--roll it up, squish it----it is truly indescribably FUGLY!

You did get beautiful results though---I am so happy for you!

Kat

[HarleyNana 10]

Thank you Kat, but it was horrible to me, I just wish the TT had lifted my inner thighs just a tad, just enough to pull the skin a little tighter ,

So glad it's behind me and looking forward to getting out of these compression garments and to stop itching, LOL.

[HarleyNana 10]

OK, where is everyone this morning? I've been a bucket mouth today, bored I'm telling you, I'll bet I've done 15 posts today, LOL.

Gotta get started with the "fake" chili, hope you all have a "super" day.

Hugs

[NJChick 3]

Good Morning,

Pat you look incredible, really incrediable...my stars woman..CONGRATUALTIONS. I'm still saying ouch to myself though LOL. Your so sexy :biggrin:

Kat you go girl !!!!!

Well nothing new today... no stupid bowl party lol, I mean GO GIANTS !!! lol.

You all have a wonderful week and behave :biggrin:

TTYS Eileen

[SherryW 4]

Gooooo PATS hahaha Sorry Eileen....we're from NE so we're NE fans. It's certainly going to be a good game though. I just can't stand all the yelling the guys do...what the heck for? Not like anyone really cares or will it change something but, they yell all the same. I guess I'm just not an excitable person for football games anyway hahaha *wink*

I typed a few things but, decided not to post it.....the guys made me upset last night...trying to get over it but, when I type it I get more bothered by it so I'm trying to just let it go. You ever have those days where you're completely thrown off by something? Lets just say...if I could afford it, I'd be paying attention to ME and pamper myself with a nice, relaxing massage. Yeap I need to be practicing my Reiki today....only I can make my day a good one....my day is what I reflect. (Oh yea even the Reiki Master has to practice this stuff and it's not always easy!)

Anyway Pat you really do look great. I can't wait to see pictures when you're all healed up. I had heard it takes a few months for the swelling to go completely down in the tummy area. What did your doc tell you? Just curious.

Gotta hit the shower.....read a book for an appointment I have tomorrow with a "Life coach". It's a project I'm helping my Reiki Master/Chiropractor (yeap she's both lol) with. She's taught some coaches who now need students/clients to learn with. Yeap I'm a guinea pig but, I'll be learning more on how to help others too in the meantime Also have a little running around to do today too before the game.

Have a great day everyone. Love you!

[jetti 2]

pat you look awesome!!!!! HOT MAMA!

[piercedqt78 658]

i too look much worse than you did Pat. I'm looking into surgery, but it will be a long way off. $$$ is my big issue. I don't think insurance will pay for it, and I don't have the money for it right now. ~Mandy

[SherryW 4]

Mandy, Insurance will usually pay for at least the apron removal if you have issues with skin rashes and irritations in the folds. I believe for most insurances there has to be documented occurances of it and then they will at least pay for the removal. People then opt to pay the extra for the TT part. Not sure sure on the breast lift...don't think that would be covered but, I can tell ya the same thing happens with the skin there too so it might be possible. When it comes time for me I'll certainly ask about that lol. Might as well get the whole thing done if I'm going to go under anyway :eek: We'll see though because I'm going to want to wait until I can pay for the TT portion too.

[HarleyNana 10]

Mandy, I'm surprised, for some reason, I thought you had already had a TT, maybe it's because you look so good .

Well ladies, drum roll please, I finally weigh below...nobody's listening are they...150, 149 to be exact. Maybe I'm not giving my ps enough credit, maybe he took off alot more lbs than I realized..big smile here.

Still have Fluid, so I hopefully will be down a little more, if not, it's just a number, the way I feel is more important. Thanks to a little pep talk from someone dear to me last night, not mentioning any names SW, but I do feel great.

Taking mom to lunch, TTYL

[HarleyNana 10]

Jetti, lmao, I do feel like a hot mama, an old one, but hot , oh maybe it was just a flash.

Thanks.

[jetti 2]

haha I cant wait to look like all of you slim ladies here!!