Sherrischeffler

Shave & keep minimal crotch hair & i use powder alaways, Vagisil makes a excellent powder,i also go commando because panties hold odors..some may find yhis TMI but its true.

I just Bought jergens skin tightening lotion, I read it really helps with skin elasticity. I will try anything once, lol. Good luck.

Got approval today surgrry is next Tuesday May 12th

First of all, congratulations on the weight loss!!! When I first met the bariatric doctor she advised and took note on all problems with my skin, chaffing, burning, infections....if anything problematic happened after the surgery it would be documented so I can get a higher chance of being cover for plastic surgery.
I would suggest going to the medical doctor and see if she/he could write a letter of recommendation to submit to the insurance to get it covered. Be sure to state to the doctor all the problems you are having with your skin, it could possibly lead to infection, which is why it would be medically necessary.

Ha! I love that image. The recovery house I stayed in provided walkers, so I spent the first two weeks doing my little walks around the recovery house and back yard with a walker, all hunched over. By the time I was flying back home. I was walking upright like a human again.

i looked 3 months overdue in belly area & my kids are grown,best thing is swimming when able it hrlps the skin stay hydrated &elasticity to bounce skin back while losing continues.

Congrats Sherri, well done. I can tell you one thing, insurance has changed incredibly since I began my weight loss journey. I had a reduction and lift 10 mos. ago for breasts. Process was to find a plastic surgeon in my network, make an appt. go see, I know your problems are the same that most all of us have had. My surgeon had a form to check off everything, and it really was just about everything we have going on which I call 'the issue with the extra tissue'. Next step was my primary sent one page from two years ago that showed I had gone to see him and in that visit had X problem and he had noted 'plastic surgeon?' Sent that to the plastic surgeon who submitted photos, my form I filled out. They were so confident it was covered, they booked the surgery date my first visit. So they submitted the paperwork, images and surgery date for authorization, approved in I want to say less than 2 weeks. I have Humana.

I recently resigned from my job of 13yrs it was making me miserably negative &i didn't want that again! ! I have no Regret. .

Welcome to the losers bench

Ask for a gallbladder ultrasound

I can post public the pic without box ... Everyone would see my Cochie.... Lol. Even though she is soooo cute and pretty now. Hehe. No more fat cat

Started 390 ,240 today
Well was sleeved Feb 3 2014, Dr office called and asked if I was interested in a Tummy Tuck. What the hell went in and had my surgery yesterday with Dr Dinick in Michigan. Lost 140 total ,he took 7 lbs of skin, thought it would hurt more but surprisingly it doesn't. I do have a high pain tolerance. Now to relax and get ready for vacation in may!

Staying hydrated helps the skin bounce back.

Welcome to the other side. You're in for a roller coaster of emotions and adjustments, but it is definitely worth it. Good luck with your recovery.

Husband says if he knew surgery would make me do much nicer hr would have told me yrs ago to have surgery.

I didn't hide it from anyone so ppl wouldn't offer me stuff i couldnt have & if they dare judge me then God will be their judge in due time.plus they dont F***me,feed me or financially support me ..most ppl understand &are my support system some are new hires & dont know me so i all good with my decisions.

Husband says if he knew surgery would make me do much nicer hr would have told me yrs ago to have surgery.

Its totally normal for 6-9 months,mine did it for 1yr but continue getting Protein in that helps alot. I use flatiron 1 or 2 times per month otherwise mine is extremely kinky curly but its a natural curl so a lil mousse helps mine.

Husband says if he knew surgery would make me do much nicer hr would have told me yrs ago to have surgery.

@@Happyfrog4u, thank you for taking the time to answer my post. I totally agree with you and deep down I know that I'll change. Partly because I'm going to be losing a whole lot of weight, a whole person. And I believe that she will not accept the new me, but it's definitely not going to stop me from having this surgery to become a better, healthier me.

Ojon reconstructive thickening Shampoo and conditioner!! I discovered this after doing a lot of research. It's AMAZING and thickens your hair after the very first use!! I was losing handfuls of hair every day and this has been such a blessing. I buy it at Ulta and is about $25 per bottle, but soooo with it!!!

Have no regrets or uou may regret that thought. It will be fine & all good i couldn't wait for my 90 days to be over.

Husband says if he knew surgery would make me do much nicer hr would have told me yrs ago to have surgery.

Hmmm... I took nine months of pre op visits with various people such as psych, surgeon, physicians, nurses, nutritionist, and exercise therapist. I would not have been ready in 30 days. Even after nine months the morning of surgery I remember saying I wish I had one more week. However the good thing is you can jump right in and move forward quickly! You will do great!!! ????

Every morning for Breakfast I have a Granny Smith Apple, and PB2 chocolate. My husband has been telling me I should put some cinnamon on my apple. (He does this everyday on his) everyday I tell him I have to have Protein when I have fruit. So he put some cinnamon in my pb2 and OMG it was delicious. It is a staple now. And cinnamon is supposed to be good for blood pressure and other things, so it pains me to say but he was right. LOL
Try it and let me know what ya'll think. It is really good. I am 19 months out, lost 115 lbs. and loving life.