momaniamh

Hello all! I'm almost ten years out and have been through having babies and all that jazz...yep, stabilized (however gained back about 50# through it all) and looking in the mirror thinking, "EWWWW"

So now what? I was married at the time of surgery and had Tri-Care Prime. Those records are probably stashed somewhere out of sight and I'm wanting to get either mid-body lift or TT...something better than nothing. Obviously my worst area is the lower tummy skin. My arms are floppy but I can deal with them MUCH better than this sagging spare tire.

Do I have issues? Well, besides having chronic aching back, slight slipped disk in my neck and some light arthritis...nope. Ok so yes, I still have dumping syndrome if I overdo anything and some residual pains that come and go to the left upper quadrant of my surgery scar. *it was RNY* And the gas...geez, I put my fiance at odds sometimes!

Anyhow, anyone have suggestions, ideas or thoughts of what now? I'm currently out of work with no insurance (I'm a keeper I tell ya!) and not sure where to go for help.

Thanks!!
Niamh

Corrine

Niamh,

What about doing the 5 day pouch test: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

I know that some have found it beneficial on getting back on track.

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- - 24 September 2007 - Lap RNY
Dr. Sebesta. Madigan Medical Army Center (MAMC)

259.5/224.7/130
highest/day of surgery/current
5'5"
129.5lb gone as of 9/30/2008 ~~~ BMI 21.6 ~~~

Godsblessedme

you mean idea's for plastics?

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Deborah

Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Onderland Reached 7/21/08 63 Pounds left to goal

Gym Rat #98 / Scale W #2
Goals Reached:
Starting to enjoy excersizing
32 minutes on the Eliptical (aka death machine) I did it!
My kids cant keep up with ME
Up to 6 miles on the stationary bike