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Embarrassing tummy picture 8 months post-op!

Elode

By Elode, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Elode    8,093

Elode
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@@Julie norton Ha! Well thank you! I know people like to see things like that. I know I wanted to see it and still do love looking at people's progress pictures, it keeps me motivated when the kids are surrounding me with junk food daily!

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jane13    2,256

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@@Elode - I think your Mommy/Sleeved tummy looks great. You should be proud :D

Mine looks nothing like that, unfortunately, but I do like to get some sun on it and get a little color so it doesn't look quite as icky :)

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lfry925    38

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Odd thing is the stretch marks show up more now....well I guess it not too odd the skin is deflated it just never crossed my mind that that would happen.

very true!

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Elode    8,093

Elode
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@@jane13 Thank you! It is what it is :)

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lealor    127

lealor
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You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

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ausmith    374

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Well I say embarrassing but not really. I'm pretty proud of the 90 yr old woman looking belly!! I've been asked a lot about how the stomach looks after losing so much weight....well here's mine. It's not perfect, I never expected it to be so I guess that's why it doesn't bother me to show it. I'm 34, I've had 3 c-sections and 5 wonderful VSG stabbings so to say my body/stomach has been through some trauma is an understatement. It's ok though, when the time comes if I feel I want it fixed then so be it but until then I'm not hiding her from the world anymore. Set goals, strive for excellence but remain realistic and you won't be disappointed. Be proud of what you have/are accomplishing. We can be our own worst critics! PS: There is a C-section roll hiding under those pants, don't be fooled!! :) My pup pup in the background is not impressed but I put him on a diet so...... ;)

Nothing better than the war wounds that come with the knowledge that you have finally lost the weight. Well done

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lmm300missouri    95

lmm300missouri
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You look normal for a mom, what more can we expect!

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mduffield    252

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Looks like my tummy...80lbs gone and its a sad situation. Been running a ton the last three months and its toning up, underneath the loose skin. :D Thanks for sharing!

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Elode    8,093

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Thanks everyone :)

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robga999    129

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yep looks like mine!minus the incisions.i had single incision thru my belly button,no scar at all just loose skin and stretch marks!

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lmm300missouri    95

lmm300missouri
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Has anyone tried stomach wraps, cinching, stomach supports similar to pregnancy ones.?.?

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robga999    129

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im doing the wraps.my boyfriend did one and what an amazing difference!i have 3 months on order for myself!!im using itworks.my friend sells them!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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