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It depends on your doctor. Mine said pads, but I'm a few days out and so I switched back to my cup. Listen to your body.
Write down all the doctors you visited so you contact them for info on your weight at that visit. It's not 5 years of trying to lose weight usually. The insurance wants to make sure this is a long-time problem. Some insurances require a 6 month weight loss program that you usually do after you start. A good hospital will make you go thru a 6 month program - nutritionists visits, medical testing, psych eval. and 2 support group visits. With Covid a lot of places allowed you to use online support groups. That way you're well educated before surgery. It seems like a lot of time but it's not and you really need all that prep work. I've known self-pay people that had no waiting time and a lot of them failed over the years! Good luck!
I feel your pain! I could easily stay in bed for days but my husband would get me up. You need to see a psych and a therapist to get you started. The first step is the hardest. If you can't afford docs, drugs and therapists you could try exercise. Even just walking will help release endorphins to ease depression. You've admitted the problem - now you need to take the next step! We're here for you. I've been depressed for years and been on meds for it. Feel free to message me - I will be your personal cheerleader! Linda
I know I felt like a melted wax person for awhile. ;(
Hello friend my name is Jessica and like yourself i am in a funk. Sometimes its easier to stay in bed for days and not face the world head on (even just the mere thought alone is extremely overwhelming and intimidating! Believe me, I know) but what ive learned is that if I try to do anything in life on my own, by my own terms, then thats exactly where I stay. In the bed, in my own sad world, feeling helpless. Ive also learned that having anyone in your life no matter who it is, to hold u accountable is so very helpful! Having someone there to motivate and encourage you and just to remind you from an outside-of-your-mind perspective of what we cant see in ourselves at the time can be more helpful and healing than you know. If your anything like me, than being left in your own thoughts is super self destructive and only digs the hole that much deeper when we are already having a tough enough time seeing the light. I hope things get better for you. Im here if you want to talk
on 6/13/21 4:54 pm
The great thing is - once those fat cells are gone - no more extra estrogen hormones to make you crazy with excess food cravings ... and also the hot slim body you absolutely deserve
a million times worth the munny
on 6/13/21 4:49 pm, edited 6/13/21 9:50 am
I have an incredible , wonderful artist plastic surgeon to recommend to you in Mexico .... so a lot less expensive but so much better in the results .
If I can recommend something as a patient - show him your ? fatty ? pics so he knows where the bad areas are and then work out like a demon to get those areas to their smallest before your actual surgery.
The maximum safe amount to get liposucked is 15 lbs but no conservative safe and caring surgeon in my experience will do more than 8 or ten - and that?s TOTALLY effective if you?ve slimmed down and the fat cells are empty . (((()))
Congratulations on losing so much weight your skin sags. It's a great accomplishment! Now comes part 2 whi*****ludes maintenance, loose skin and working in simple daily exercise.
Many people doing plastics go outside the US for about 50% less cost. You can also do the stomach now and other things later. Anything after a year should be ok.
Good luck on what we've all learned is a long evolving journey.
I am 73 years old and have never been depressed. I have had setbacks, sadness, and more health issues than most people would ever guess. For me, the glass has always been half full.
Depression is a disorder that a person needs to own. Owning it means that you take the steps necessary to deal with it and to get better. An alcoholic who admits to being an alcoholic, but refuses to stop drinking is admitting the problem, but not owning it.
You need to see a doctor and get help. It might be medicine, therapy or both. You need to follow through with the treatment and work on getting better. If you cannot get to a doctor today, then go to an emergency room or urgent care. Start getting help immediately and then get more help as needed. There is no reason to live in depression.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
One of my friends had tummy tuck, lower body lift, breast augmentation, and her arms fixed. The cost was $35,000 and her husband said he enjoys it a lot more than the car he was going to buy. You need to talk to plastic surgeons, discuss fees, have a plan to save or borrow the money. Most people will spend $40,000 on a car, but not invest in themselves.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends