KristieAtkinson

Thank you! Yes I am still healing. If I had to guess I'm holding 3-4 pounds of swelling still.

I had a corset trunkplasty which is all of the skin from below the breasts down to the hips. It also includes tummy tuck muscle tightening. I had a lot of skin (12 pounds on my belly alone!) Since I've been big for over 15 years. At my highest weight I was 358 pounds.

I use the phone app too. I'm 5'7.

Thanks so much! I'm starting to feel even better about my progress.

Woohoo! Gastric sleeve surgery 5-18-12. From a size 30 jeans and size 30/32 top to a size 8 jeans & size MD top. From 338 to 181. When I put the 8's on, and they fastened , I seriously sat in the fitting room floor and cried! The sleeve is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I would beg anyone who is struggling with their weight, do not wait, do it for YOU! Kristie [ATTACH]14092[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]14089[/ATTACH]

Uhm.....yes, please!! http://slimpalate.com/cauliflower-tortillas-paleo-grain-free-gluten-free/

I came home with liquid lortab after my surgery. I took it for one day & weaned myself off. I had two c sections so the pain from the sleeve was minimal compared to those. I think this is a personal decision based on your personal pain tolerance. But don't be a hero. If you need it, ask for it. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you! It was rough but I am starting to get better.

I had a corset trunkplasty 2 weeks ago because I lost over 150 pounds & needed skin removed from the upper, middle & lower stomach. Its a more extensive scar than the tummy tuck scar. (It goes under both breasts, straight down my belly & hip to hip) However the super tiny scars from my sleeve and 1/2 my stretch marks are now gone. Lol.

Mine lasted from about month 4 to between 9 and 10. I was getting all of my Protein, taking all my Vitamins, and was taking Biotin from my pre op diet on. I tried nioxin, fight fall shampoo & everything else that has been suggested. Nothing worked. And my hair was thin to start with. It just stopped on it's own. I now have tons of little baby hairs at the roots. I wish I had better advice. I can tell you the 155 pounds I've lost is well worth the hair loss.

Not that I'm aware of & I'm quite sure Under Armour would have mentioned that to me. I trained their product for 13 years. But I love it & I'm so glad I can wear it now.

I used to sell Under Armour. Its purpose is to wick moisture and compression. The benefit of compression is that it compresses the muscles & restricts blood flow to the muscle covered by the garment. This helps reduce muscle fatigue. I don't know that compression garments help with excess skin other than it holds it all in.

Thank you! I am getting a little bit better every day. Since I had the surgery I'm down 15 pounds (he removed 12 pounds of skin). I had my surgery in Lexington Ky. I'm just not comfortable going to Mexico for something so major. Kristie

Congratulations on making this decision. What would you like to know?

Thank you so much! I'm finally starting to like what I see.

Thank you!

Thank you! Im 5'7. I'm still 40+ pounds from a normal bmi for my height. I would definitely say that my tough exercises 5-6 days a week with the high protein diet that has led to where I am. The surgeon estimates me to be a 6/8 now that the skin is gone so my BMI & weight doesn't make much sense to him.

Here's my updated before/after: (Please ignore my oh so stylish bodysuit, I had the excess skin removed off of my stomach on 5-28-13)

Here's my updated before/after: (Please ignore my oh so stylish bodysuit, I had the excess skin removed off of my stomach on 5-28-13)

Here's my updated before/after: (Please ignore my oh so stylish bodysuit, I had the excess skin removed off of my stomach on 5-28-13) [ATTACH]13690[/ATTACH]