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I didn't have bariatric surgery, but my insurance paid for the reconstructive surgery to remove the pannus. The requirements were a certain size or "grade" of the pannus, redundant skin and recurring skin irritations that were not responding to prescription medication, or a hernia. The treatment from a medical doctor with…
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Awesome advice! I agree wholly.
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It's hard and some of us are wired in such a way that we feel guilty for doing something that is solely for our benefit. I was one of those for years and it ended when I realized that I had to take care of myself. It is great and honorable to be the goto person for everyone, it is no less honorable to keep yourself strong…
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Truddy, my daughter and hubby are very allergic to PI and it does seem that exposure to heat does make it worse. I think the yoga idea sounds great until you get better, You could just try different things and see how you do. The bottom line is everyone is different and we all react differently. The good news is this is…
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I didn't really have sores, but it would get sweaty and have an odor. I did have the surgery and it has improved my quality of life greatly. I can move better when I exercise and it also added to my confidence level. The scar is fading and was tiny and neat when it began healing. I just hated not only the way I looked, but…
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Here's the deal about sagging skin, there are so many variables. Genetics, age, how long you have been morbidly obese and the condition of the skin all play a part. I started at over 400 pounds and have lost right at 125 pounds over a period of almost three years, most before finding MFP. My tummy was horrible and I did…
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This is my first post too, I usually lurk. Anyway, I have lost a bit here and there for the last 3 years and decided to get serious so I found MFP. I really like it because it puts things in perspective for me as far as caloric intake. Now about the food network, I don't watch it. I have always been an emotional eater. I…
