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My surgeon said I'd be in hospital 2 or 3 days. :-/
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My consult is next week and I've already started cutting out things like carbs and Caffeine and sugar. I'm drinking two Protein shakes a day for Breakfast and lunch.
God I miss coffee. And marble loaf. And Oreos.
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My consult is next week and I've already started cutting out things like carbs and Caffeine and sugar. I'm drinking two Protein shakes a day for Breakfast and lunch.
God I miss coffee. And marble loaf. And Oreos.
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Oh jeeze March. I'm so sorry. Our bed broke once too because both and my husband are overweight. So we fixed and reinforced the crap out of it.
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This kind of how it happens.

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Sorry for the dirty word.
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On the topic at hand... It worries me too. I've been told that there isn't a fix all but to make sure we are increasing the Water intake and adding Gelatin in our diet. It's said to help with the elasticity in the skin. I'm going to try it, it won't hurt anything

Visit bariatric pal through your safari browser, sign in as usual and choose "full version" at the bottom of the page. Up at the top select the settings wheel and go to your profile and edit your info. ????

First of all, channel that obsession towards your weight and its corresponding negative effects on your health, both physical and emotional, whether those effects are in the present or will make themselves known to you in the future.
Next, excess skin doesn't really feel like anything unless you have vigorous movement with impact and you can feel it slapping around. Some of the vets will tell you, you'll get rid of the chub rub but you'll get flap slap. So, I wear compression shirts and capris when I work out and that takes care of that problem.
Does it get in the way of adult things? No more than rolls of fat do, in fact less so. Depending on how much weight you have to lose, you'll probably find sex more acrobatic, adventurous, and satisfying than before.
For some people the rashes do get worse.* If that turns out to be you, document it religiously and visit your doctor. For one thing, your doctor can help you. For another, doctor visits and documentation may prove helpful in getting your insurance company to approve plastic surgery, since your (theoretical) excess skin is (theoretically) causing medical issues.
And finally, if you believe it is really going to bother you, get serious about a hardcore savings plan so that you will be able to afford plastic surgery in the event that your insurance won't cover it, or won't cover everything you need.
Although it is hardly a good thing, excess skin is, for the most part, a cosmetic problem that you can find solutions for. Obesity, not so much. From someone on the other side -- the excess skin is worth it, at least for me.
*note -- this is true for some people, not all. I have a fair amount of excess skin and my rashes are much better, verging on non-existent, than they were when I weighed 180 lbs more than I do now.

I'm pre op just starting the process. I told my husband, my mom, a good guy friend, my supervisor at work and a co worker. Other than that I don't plan on telling anyone else. If they read my blog then they will know. It will be interesting to see who reads it.
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Walmart has nice single serve infused Water bottles for like 6 bucks. It's where I got mine. I might go get another one.
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Mmm watermelon kiwi.
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Staples in stomach = not so bad. The ones that were used for my incisions are healing nicely, and they didn't hurt coming out.
Constipation - now that's another story...

I just put in some cucumber Water in the fridge.
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This kind of how it happens.

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Sorry for the dirty word.
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Along these lines I guess I will wear whatever covers my excess skin. :-/
I can't wait to be able to shop at Old Navy again!!
Lane Bryant is expensive.
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This kind of how it happens.

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Sorry for the dirty word.
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Walmart has nice single serve infused Water bottles for like 6 bucks. It's where I got mine. I might go get another one.
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Mmm watermelon kiwi.
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I just put in some cucumber Water in the fridge.
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I love peach infused water!!
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Thank you so much peters.
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LOL! Yep, that about sums it up! When 10:00 rolls around, drink a bottle of Water and GO TO BED! The longer you stay up, the more temptation will sneak up on you.

I love peach infused water!!
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Just take a deep breath and start over!!!!

Along these lines I guess I will wear whatever covers my excess skin. :-/
I can't wait to be able to shop at Old Navy again!!
Lane Bryant is expensive.
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I didn't have staples so I can't relate to that. But my physical recovery was a breeze compared to the mental recovery. Still a struggle almost a year out!
Don't be worried about messing the process up and be denied. You will be more upset with yourself not trying if you gave up.
Constipation can sometimes be an issue for me but only when I take ibuprofen. I was approved and instructed to take it while on my cycle because mine got worse with loosing the weight. So I take them very limited but when i do take them... Constipation strikes. But its usually fairly easy to take something and get it moving again.
And as far as the easy way out.... You tell whomever to go to hell who says that! Sorry to be blunt but seriously.... This is not easy! I work so hard daily at this. Harder than I ever have!! I don't tolerate anyone telling me that because I know the dedication and time I put into this. I contemplate everything I eat, get up at 4:45am to work out before work, count my Water all day long, gave up alcohol. Its not easy but still the best decision I ever made!
I can't ease all your fears but I'm always here to try and talk and be honest about the process.

Get rid of all the junk in your house. Keep good options with you at all times, high quality Protein bars, nut packets, etc.
And don't let it get you down, just start fresh.