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is anybody doing the ultrasound skin therapy for sagging skin? Considering it

I had my kids close together and never had a weight problem. After my twins were born I never gained control of my weight again. I never felt full or had any energy. I would workout in the morning and then sleep a couple of hrs. I had to stop workouts because I would wake up and my kids would be up unsupervised. The drs could never tell me why. I fought my weight for the last 22 yrs and then had the sleeve. No abuse, great husband, great childhood, great family and friends. I can only think my body never readjusted after giving birth the last time. I was to told my hormones were not right and took replacements but never felt just right. Hoping that will change after more weight loss.

Eating to numb myself from Stress, or hurt, or anxiety ..food was my best friend that helped me cope with life. I was sexually abused as a young girl..I don't know how it effected me with food,, but I know it effected my body image.
For a long tine , I felt it was my fault that this old man who was a family member seeked me out to abuse me and no one would believe me. I had to deal with guilt that was not warranted. Of course, I was too young to realize that I was a victim..I worked this issue out with a psychologist.
I am now very aware of my eating triggers .. I now check with my stomach and determine is this head hunger or real hunger. If it is head hunger,I get away from the situation that I am in.. And I prevail.

Hi Tiny One, I agree people just don't get it.. I will be doing the same. A few people know and I will leave it that way. Thanks!

Some folks just don't get it. That's exactly why I didn't tell no more than 5 people. Those 5 people understand I was borderline diabetic- cholesterol - HBP, had sleep apnea, back & joint pain. So they knew I needed the sleeve to get & stay healthy. I didn't want to hear or deal with the folks telling me I didn't need it because I went "big" enough to need WLS. It's been almost a year & 1/2 post op and it still haven't told anyone else. Me limiting folks that I told has made this journey a good & positive experience.

Hi swimbikerun, thank you. I think you got it right.. People believe you have to be severely overweight in order to justify WLS. I know the qualifications changed to a lower BMI a few years ago because obviously someone knew the benefits of it if you have health problems. Most people don't know that, all they see is my 600 lb life on tv and overweight celebrities getting the surgery. I am at the point now where I'm just not going to tell anyone.

I am a low BMI gastric sleeve patient. My BMI was a little over 35 when I got sleeved. I was approved by my insurance because I have kidney disease and getting HBP or diabetes would be detrimental to my health. I'm getting very frustrated with people not knowing my history and saying I didn't need the surgery. Although a 35 was the highest my BMI has ever been, it's more about the constant struggle with loosing weight and trying to stay healthy.

I FINALLY get to be the veteran (by comparison) and offer some insight. My biggest complaint bar none was Water nausea and issues with trying to drink Water. It could take me hourse to drink 8oz of plain water, but for some reason I could tolerate tea or G2, or crystal light better (I have never drank any of that before... well except hot tea). I don't like sweetened drinks and really didn't want to drink artificially flavored anythings for the indefinite future.
I also posted probably around week 3 out of depression because I couldn't tolerate plain water.
I am now about 10 weeks out and have just this week realized to my delight, water isn't bothering me any more! I can even take like 3 careful gulps and get that satisfied "chug" feeling ... carefully
But I think this bridge has made me feel so "normal" like my old pre surgery self. My Dr. told me it would go away around 12 weeks typically, but it is different for everyone. I am soooooooooooooooo glad and loving my water again.
Do what you have to do to get your fluids in, but realize, it's a temporary thing and once your stomach really heals, you should find that water doesn't feel any different than anything else. Hang in there, the time will fly by and you'll be where I am before you know it!