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 Hi Lisa,

Sorry I didn't see this till now.   I know for myself I wear shapewear.   There are all different types to tackle your "problem areas".   Sometimes even after you have had plastic surgery due to massive weight loss you still have lots of excess skin.   I know Kohls, Sears and many other department stores have some really great shapewear.   You can also shop at Ross and find some there too.   My advice to you is go out and try different shapewears on.    Lisa as far as the arms go...not everyone ( even thin people ) have perfect bodies.    They do make swim suits with built in panels that hold some of the excess skin in.   I know before I had my LBL I had to have a swim suit with shorts attached.  My stomach hung almost to my knees.   UGH....so glad that is gone but I still have major issues.   Make sure when you decide on a PS to do your body lift that you chose one that is VERY experienced with PS on WLS patients.    I know myself I am NOT pleased with my PS that I chose work.   He was much too conservative in his skin removal.    Good luck to you and I hope that my remarks on the subject help you.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

My husband got in the car and said "are you getting shorter" because the seat was pulled up further.  I had to laugh...no honey I am getting smaller. 

Dwanny - Is Springtown over my mesquite /garland area?

If so - you could drive to Irving and meet me and then we could go together -  Ive been there a couple of times.....  469-417-0154 - here is my number.

 Congratulation's Sue !!!!  That is awesome news !!!!  You are so welcome about the phone call.   Springtown is quite a way from Keller.   To get to Keller you would go down 1-820 E. and take the Denton Hwy ( 377 exit ) North.    It is about maybe 4 to 5 miles to Keller from there.   If you can come please send me a personal PM through OH or call me and I will give you directions.    It is not hard to find at all.   We would love to have you join us.    November's meeting will be Nov. 14th due to the OH Conference ending on the 7th.    I will be coming home that day and probably wouldn't make it back in time to have the meeting that day.  Just let me know when you decide if you can come.  I enjoyed talking to you the other night too.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

 Hello,

I am SO SORRY that I just now am seeing this.   My support group meeting last month was canceled due to the fact that i had intestional hernia surgery the week before my meeting.   Hon.....i am sure you were told the drill....no drinking carbonated drinks....no drinking 30 minutes before and after your meals.    You also are probably aware of what you should and should not be eating.   I am NOT going to lecture you.   Trust me....we are all human and food addicts or we would NOT have had WLS in the first place.    It is not too late to get back on track and start over.   I am going to tell you to go to the 5daypouchtest.com and try that for 5 days to decarb your diet.   Also if you can get all the "target red light foods" out of your house.    Measure your protions and make sure you are not eating too much.    Also remember protein first....then the veggies and fruit.   Stay away from chips, crackers, bread, any snacky type foods and soft drinks.   Now not knowing you nor what you are doing wrong it is very hard to help you out.   If you don't attend a support group for WLS patients.   PLEASE find one and get active in one.    That has  helped me ( and trust me I am NOT perfect either ),   If I can help you further please PM me here on OH.    I wish you well and never give up !!!


Hugs and blessings ~~~~ Vivian