just gotta ask....

Hi Julie, I know for me post operatively I have not had too much of a problem with hanging. My stomach has been my biggest problem so far. My arms have not been too bad althoughthey too could use some work. aAs far as my thighs,I would love to have the inner thigh done. I do use a support garment for my lower half, especiallly when Iam working out. I would not worry too much about the skin unless you start to develop problems from it. There are alot of different things that can be presrcibed to youif there is chaffing and such forth. Emotionally, I feel great. Especially to look back and to see where I caome from in such a short time. My joints do not hurt any more. I have free movement and I have also enjoyed alot of things that I would not been able to do a year ago. I am working on running now. I could not even imagine that before. I do not remember having any problems with my ng tube. For me the surgey was the easiest part of all. Wishing you all of the best on your journey. Kwheen

Hey Julie, Good questions there.... First off if I had a ng tube, I dont remember it... It was gone before I woke up if so... Just remember wanting to drink eight gallons of water when woke up. And second about the skin...Hmmm where do I start..... I have such saggin skin till I look like between a melting candle and a doe boy thats been out in the rain lol... Its like a search and rescue mission wondering where the belly button will land today. But....... Its a two fold effect because you see.... Even though my boobs have to all but be tucked into my shoes now, at least I can see and touch my shoes lol... Even though my stomach can get to the floor before me I can actually wear jeans now and just tuck that sucker in here and there instead of my whole wardrobe consisting of jogging pants.... Even though my arm skin will fly out the door before I do thats ok to because now I can wear anything that aint always gotta be stretchy and I mean s t r e t c h y..... Even though im not the most attractive with all the skin hanging and sagging I can say I can live now. You see, if insurance doesnt help pay for a lil plastic surgery well... It aint gonna happen. I might have had WLS but aint won the lottery.. So... But you have to understand that being what I was before... I will take the skin ..... It is just a reminder of what I was and how big I was so you see skin is something I can live with... At least now im living.... Hugs Marge