Ok...I really need to get something off my chest...(other than my bra!)
Many people have asked me why I am on this site if I haven't had surgery (and I don't want it.) This site is ObesityHELP.com. It is for help dealing with obesity in every way, not just for those wanting or have had surgery.
True, surgery is primarily the main topic, but there are other boards on this site that deal with obesity in non-surgical ways too. You do not HAVE to have surgery to be a member of this site.
Just felt the need to clarify things. Thank you for listening.
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
That being said....
Miss_Kitty, congrats on your weight loss even though you were sick. I am sorry if people are questioning why you are here. To me any weight loss input is valuable. After your amazing loss how did you tighten your skin? Since you lost the weight due to illness how was your health after the weight loss? I hope you are feeling better now and keep posting here.
I still have hanging skin on my arms, legs, and bra area. I still have a bit of a tummy even after the panni was removed because just the lower part was removed. I am still dealing with the top part of it
I am recovering from a bout with Sepsis and blood clots in the lungs. (neither are weight related.) My blood pressure is fine as well as my cholesteral, salt, sugar, etc.
Due to the Sepsis and blood clots, I have recently lost allot of my hair. I wear wigs to compensate for the loss.
Other than trying to recover , I am ok, I guess. Thank you.
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
If you google extreme panniculectomy pics, you can see basicly what it is. (you have to say "extreme" or you will get these skinny girls getting only a couple of inches removed.}
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
And for what it's worth, seamless bras are the way to go! But I am pretty chest-less so I can get away with the bandeau.
Long-term post-ops with regain struggles, click here to see some steps for getting back on track (without the 5-day pouch fad or liquid diet): http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/bananafish711/blog/2013/04/05/don-t-panic--believe-and-you-will-succeed-/
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I am so sorry to hear that your weight loss was related to your being sick ... however congratulations on taking that loss and working towards getting better health-wise and running with it.... CONGRATS ON NOT GIVING UP!!! Keep on keeping on and taking care of yourself ... one.day.at.a.time .... you have been through a lot ... Do not be disturbed by hearsay ... YOU KNOW YOUR TRUTH!
on 8/14/12 8:57 am
On the topic of weight loss due to illness: it is not fun! My doctor added two new medicines to my routine. I was horribly ill until it got resolved. I lost 35 pounds and it did something to my ability to walk. It scared me ****less. Once I quit the medicine that was causing all the trouble, it took a while to return what passed for normal at the time. However, in the end it turned out to be to my ultimate benefit. My insurance has one of those clauses that required me to lose 10% of my weight. With the few I managed by "dieting" and this disaster, I was able to qualify for WLS. I repeat: going through it was horrifying.
Thank you for reminding all of us that we are all on our own journeys with improved health as the goal.
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