Monday, April 19, 2010
The hardest thing I've ever shared...
So, with all the back and forth about whether to have surgery or to not have corrective surgery for loose skin... all I have to say is that if you NEED it, you won't be wondering if it's right for you. It won't even be a decision. It's a necessity. My fat has been holding me back for too long, and it's sad that this is the reminder I'm left with. It keeps me from feeling completely healthy. It's still a hinderance to my daily activities. It gets worse with each ounce I lose. I can't bring myself to post the side view, this is sadly the least embarrassing of the bunch. I know I can tone my arms and legs, but that abdominal skin? Well, I don't think many will disagree that this needs to be surgically remedied. Thanks for all the well wishes. I wish health and happiness to every woman, especially you my friends. Cheers to us. Love you all.
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Thank you for sharing it. This touched me deeply because mine is almost identical. (I'd be happy to share a photo with you.) I can not wait to see the results from your surgery. You are going to look great! You are doing the right thing.. I agree, that is not something you can tone up. Best wishes for a smooth surgery tomorrow,
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Best wishes indeed....I know Jenny appreciated this post and I do as well especially knowing how you are feeling. It's not a want at all...it desperately feels like a need, the culmination of a journey. I love you dear!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so brave and sharing this experience. I am so happy that you are getting rid of your hinderance. You have done so well with your weight loss and deserve the utmost happiness.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the surgery...I believe that if you can battle the bulge you got finish the journey and that is cut that flap out!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome! I know that I'll NEED a body lift to complete my journey...just don't know if I do it before babies or after...maybe some before and some after. Who knows.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a personal picture. I know it takes courage. I recently posted my arm pictures, which was really hard for me.
I am so glad that I found your blog, and I can't wait to learn more about this part of your journey!
Babes,
ReplyDeleteI think you are brave.. nothing else for it. The thing is - most of us have the same thing going on. I applaud you for following through and finishing what you started - that is to a new, healthier you. I only wish you the best. x
Thank you for sharing. I am absolutely terrified of plastic surgery, but I have a feeling I will need a tummy tuck in the end. I hope all goes well for you. Please let us know how you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. You will be fine today. Mine looks almost identical. You are not alone. Here's to a flat tummy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I admire your courage! I wish you good luck with the surgery - you have made the right choice!
ReplyDeleteI know I'll need it, too. Mine's already awful.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you. And HAPPY BANDIVERSARY!
You are so brave!! It's something I am desparate to do when I'm to goal. My stomach and arms literally look like they belong to an 85 year old. I'm 37. I'm sending you so many good thoughts and will be following you closely. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWell all be damned. I think you are amazing. And who knew that was under your clothes! I was picturing something different! I think you are beautiful and by posting your picture, people will love you even more.
ReplyDeleteI will be thinking about you and hoping for a quick and easy recovery. I was actually thinking about you last night in bed (they werent dirty thoughts...unless you want them to be...)
Hope all goes well with the surgery. Looking forward to your update on how it went.
ReplyDeleteAnything that makes you feel good is worth it. You have worked so hard to get the weight off you deserve to be happy!!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally jealous!!!
I am sure that this next step in your journey is the right one. It really seems like you have done everything right. I'm wondering how tall you are? Because I have a feeling I'm going to be facing something similar in the next year or two...
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well for you in surgery and after!
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow, I will be thinking of you!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I hope you have a smooth recovery, you know in your heart it's the right thing, and that's why you arent' afraid to do it. You are brave, I can't wait to meet you and your bikini body in Chicago! Sending healing vibes your way.
ReplyDeleteyou're a good friend to all of us for sharing. i still say "congrats" for having to have to have so much skin removed! i will share what i look like right now. i have this big caving in thing going on...ugh...and probably 90 more pounds to lose. i am so scared of what it will look like then! can't wait to hear from you about the surgery.
ReplyDeletexoxo.
Just reading back through your blog and want to thank you for sharing those pics. I never would have guessed that under your clothes you had so much skin. Good for you....did you have just the skin removed or did you get the muscles tightened too???
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero for posting the pics. We all want to know what it is like, the entire before and after, because most of us are in a similar boat.
ReplyDeleteYou rock, thanks so much.