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Debbie G.

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I know I will have some. Is surgery the only way to get rid of it? If I wait enough years will it shrink? I am old and have wrinkles anyway, so I am figuring shapewear is going to be my friend. Thinking about the future is helping me get through hell week :) surgery is 1 week away!!
 
You are almost there. Think of the positives of the future. Not the negatives. ;) I have seen a man who had good control of the loose skin on his stomach, but he said he did 1,000 sit ups a day. Not sure I can do that. My arms are what bother me the most. I have done NO weight lifting though, so it is to be expected. I have heard that you can do some firming with weights. I just don't belong to a gym.
 
Christine Seese said:
You are almost there. Think of the positives of the future. Not the negatives. ;) I have seen a man who had good control of the loose skin on his stomach, but he said he did 1,000 sit ups a day. Not sure I can do that. My arms are what bother me the most. I have done NO weight lifting though, so it is to be expected. I have heard that you can do some firming with weights. I just don't belong to a gym.
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Thank you for the support. I am nervous AND excited ;)
 
Christine Seese said:
How ya doing Debbie?
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I am doing great! Thanks for asking. The pain is less than I thought it would be. I am on clear liquids, going home tomorrow, passed all of the "milestones" :) I know each day will be better and better. Some how I thought I would feel different because I have just had some radical things done to my insides. But I don't feel very different ......... yet:) :) :) but my new lease on life is exciting to think about. Next year I will be svelte;) in the meantime it's nap time;)
 
Debbie G. said:
I am doing great! Thanks for asking. The pain is less than I thought it would be. I am on clear liquids, going home tomorrow, passed all of the "milestones" :) I know each day will be better and better. Some how I thought I would feel different because I have just had some radical things done to my insides. But I don't feel very different ......... yet:) :) :) but my new lease on life is exciting to think about. Next year I will be svelte;) in the meantime it's nap time;)
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Glad to hear it. You are going to be buying skinny clothes in no time!
 
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