Ima Fox

Godspeed to you. Your new life starts now.

Katie you did a very brave thing by ending your relationship with that unkind man.
That took a lot of courage and I think that that will take you far in life.
Congratulations on making the decision to have surgery and to improve your health.
You're doing a wonderful thing for yourself.
The people here will be with you through your whole journey and will help you when you need it.
Take care and come often.

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Hey I just wanted to say cool to the birthday present. I am giving myself surgery, too. Hoping for the last week of August and my 52 birthday will be September 2.

Hi Katie, you'll find lots of support here ! ! Sorry you are having such a crappy time, but better that you found out about him now, and not after ! Being happy and healthy for yourself is the most important thing, after that,you'll find someone who is better for you and is attracted to the new you !!! Good luck !!!!

Girl, you don't need advice, you had the strength to get out of a relationship that would have been very miserable for you. That may be the toughest thing you will ever do! Good on you! You go girl!

Congratulations on a fronts!
I am very happy for you.
Would recommend you take it one day at a time and know that you will come out on the other end a stronger happier healthier you

This is my first time posting, however I have been following since right before my surgery. I had a NSV that brought me to tears this 4th of July weekend and thought I would share. To some it may sound silly. I have 3 children 14, 4 and 2. I have been over weight all my life. When my 14 yr old was younger I was never able to take her on rides at carnvials or things like that as I was to big. In fact one time I tried but, had to get off because the lap thing wouldn't go down. Thankfully, she was to young to understand or remember. I of course was embarrassed beyond belief and remember it well.
This weekend we took our kids to the 4th of July carnival and I was able to take my youngest on rides. I was able to sitwith them on the ride and I was able to get in a Trauma one helicopter without being told I was too big.
I still have a ways to go but finally feel like a good mom to all my kids. Thanks for letting me share!

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If you are really bored.. do a search on this forums for my posts. My surgery was Oct 2013 and it was a great outcome. ..but I about went insane during the healing. I was permitted to drive at 3 weeks. Resume active (slowly) at 6 weeks with all restrictions lifted at 8 weeks. Let's be honest it was more like 10 to 12 weeks before I felt good and energetic. I still had some swelling with activity as I returned to horseback riding, took ski lessons and returned to the gym.
I had a lower body lift arms breasts and small thigh lift. Alot to recover from BUT so worth it. I am very glad I took it easy in the early weeks as I managed to avoid any complications but I thought I would go nuts. Haha. Netflix was my friend.

he would likely need workup to see if he could tolerate anesthesia. diabetes can be managed through the surgical process, but each of his doctors will be able to tell him, based on his pre op testing, what his risk factor is so together they can make the best decision. best of luck!

Is there a way to post pictures on this group? I posted some on my profile, but not a lot of before's since they are nude shots...They are posted on realself. I have the same name over there so if you do a lower body lift search, my review with the pictures will come up. I didn't say but the first set of surgeries were also in Mexico at the cosmed or Vida Clinic, and although the clinic was beautiful my results were not. So like I stated I learned a very expensive lesson, that one must do their own homework...And Tiss, there really isn't the need to travel so far and spend so much in air travel and hotels when there are some really good options close to home. I paid about 1/3 of what the surgery would have cost in the states and not only that, I had a surgeon which rivals most of the work I have seen my others in every state here...

I haven't posted anything in a while I am 17 weeks out from surgery I went from a SW -230 To a CW - 175 I am very happy . When I tell people what I weigh they say I look a lot smaller than 175. That's cool. I know the trick is to excersise I take 25 min every other day an do a walk / run an it helps with inches,excess skin an my mental stAte lol . I encourage anyone who is thinking bout the sleeve surgery to do it .

Hello Friend,
It seems to me like you aren't ready to have the procedure. I think you should wait until you're ready. You might want to cancel or postpone your surgery. You might also want to interview other Drs. if you don't feel comfortable asking him/her medical questions or think s/he is too aggressive. Many questions you asked are medical and should be addressed to a medical professional regarding thyroid, anemia, etc.
I'm a teacher too and will have 3 wks recovery before I have to return to the trenches. My surgery will be July 24th and I'm going for it. I'm sure I want it but am also really scared because I've never had surgery. My mom has had quite a few and shes still around to tell it. I'm ready for a change.
Trust your intuition & be true to yourself. The surgery is voluntary. You don't have to do it right now or ever. If your heart is telling you to wait, then wait.
Good luck to you.

Hello Friend,
It seems to me like you aren't ready to have the procedure. I think you should wait until you're ready. You might want to cancel or postpone your surgery. You might also want to interview other Drs. if you don't feel comfortable asking him/her medical questions or think s/he is too aggressive. Many questions you asked are medical and should be addressed to a medical professional regarding thyroid, anemia, etc.
I'm a teacher too and will have 3 wks recovery before I have to return to the trenches. My surgery will be July 24th and I'm going for it. I'm sure I want it but am also really scared because I've never had surgery. My mom has had quite a few and shes still around to tell it. I'm ready for a change.
Trust your intuition & be true to yourself. The surgery is voluntary. You don't have to do it right now or ever. If your heart is telling you to wait, then wait.
Good luck to you.

Okay, so it's really real now! I am 43 and a single mom and my surgery is set for July 7th at 8:00 AM. I am so nervous, and preoccupied, 4th of July, what's that?! All I can think about is what will it all look like. What will I eat? Really? A liquid diet for a month? Will I really feel full? Am I going to be able to do this? What about feeding my kids, there is just so much running through my head, I can't seem to wrap it all up.
There are a lot of reasons for the surgery. I am a single mom of two little girls, 4 and 5 and I am their sole source of support. Right now, at close to 260, I can't run with them, I can't go for long hikes, I can't put on a bathing suit without feeling horrible about myself. On another note, I have crappy genes. My Mom has diabetes and hypertension and has battled her weight all her life. My great grandmother had diabetes and hypertension. My Dad has congestive heart failure and has multiple heart attacks, hypertension and coronary artery disease. I have hypertension and am pre-diabetic. I also have scoliosis and severe edema. Needless to say, the health benefits look to be promissing.
I cannot take the risk that something will happen to me because I wouldn't do anything about my weight. My girls deserve every chance they can get at a long, healthy life with their Mom. I want to see graduations, grand children and marriages (not necessarily in that order!) Then there's always the I would like to feel pretty, sexy, see my own toes! You know, not have the thighs rubbing, not have snaps popping, be able to buy cute bras and underwear; I can't even dress myself the way I want, because none of the clothes I like fit me.
The being knocked out doesn't scare me too much, it's the waking up that I hate. I am scared to death of throwing up, which sounds like it might make for a great deterrent! I have started taking the supplements, B12, C, D and Calcium....I need a good chewable multi, then I should be set. I am having the VSG and am very comfortable with my surgeon and his staff. I am looking forward to the time off, even if it does come with the removal of 2/3 of my stomach!
More to come in the next few days.
Me!
So, for the record, here we go....
Biceps 16.25
Neck 18.5
Chest at nipple line, no bra 50
Chest at bra line 44
Hips butt and belly flap 52
Waist 50
Thigh 25.5
Calf 19
Tops, size 3 - 4 x
Bottoms 22

Glad everything is going smoothly for you and hoping it stays that way. My date is July 24th & I'm scared off and on.

I had surgery this morning and all went well. I was there 3.5 hours and home by noon. I have been really tired, but the pain is minimum. I don't know if I will feel it tomorrow but so far I haven't needed any pain meds. It just might kick me tomorrow, you know how you do yard work and feel sore the next day? No gas pain yet? I am not comfortable lying down though. I sleep better sitting up. I walked for 15 minutes and feel just fine. Not hungry, just been trying to drink Water and sf drinks. Now I am off to feed some feral cats I care for (tnr). Have a nice evening everyone! Oh, and I lost 20 pounds on pre-op diet! Yeah!!

I think you should have/eat what you want in moderation. If you want cake, have a bite or 2, but don't go hog wild because that defeats the purpose of the surgery. Maybe have a cakepop (75 cents at Starbucks) instead of a slice. Quality of life matters. We all might have financial goals but that doesn't mean we want to work only to pay bills & have no fun whatsoever for any reason. There is one diet guru that advocates having a "cheat" day. I would call it a "treat" day. You won't blow up if you treat yourself once or twice a month. Conversely, you'll also have to be content to lose weight more slowly. Eating cake does not help the cause of weight loss. If you are suffering you need to change something. You need to feel like you are having a full, abundant life & not a miserable, deprived existence. Good luck to you. Keep looking for the balance and you will find it.

You look fantastic! This is my 1st time seeing a photo of you. I can't imagine how you would look with too much weight. You don't look anything like an over-weight person. Congrats!

You look fantastic! This is my 1st time seeing a photo of you. I can't imagine how you would look with too much weight. You don't look anything like an over-weight person. Congrats!

Congrats on losing 67 lbs ! WOW !! Maybe your clothes are having trouble fitting you because you're size "amazing!!!!" Wait until you hit size "fabulous" , then you'll really be wondering what to put on your new body ! Shopping is sooooo much more fun now, and easier too ! Lots of cute stuff ! Congrats !!

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Just stick with it, every day. Not everyone has to be a crazy calorie counting exerciser like me. The key is to find your plan and stick with it. Go out, eat, have fun, but always get back to the business at hand. Becoming healthy!

btw unrelated to this ladys question, I was in NC last month and had the privilege of eating a hot krispy kreme donut.... it was amazing. yes i did a bad thing... still alive and on track

Please contact your Drs. before the 4th. Good luck, Ladies. I hope you feel better soon.