My Body changes 8 months after wls (stomach area)

[friedgreentomatogrl]

U look great.

[BLIQUEMIST26]

DID U DO STOMACH EXCERCISE DURING WEIGHT LOSS

[gotdizzle]

You are amazing! you were beautiful both ways. Keep smiling and inspiring others. As far as the stretched skin and stretch marks, I was looking it up and found a link that said MSM helps diminish and prevent both. Check organic/whole food stores for creams, suppliments etc with MSM.

[Ericah81]

You Look awesome and I cant wait till I get mine!!!!

[JiveGirl24]

After your surgery how soon were u able to get to doing sit ups and lower leg lifts? No worries girl you look fabulous!

[OhYeahTheNightNurse]

Looking beautiful.

[yumyum1217]

i am gettin the lapband in 5 months and at first my thoughts were kinda doubtful about the sirgery bt after seeing ur videos i feel much more confident in my decision

[Changing4thebetter]

omg....u look so great, keep it up im planning on getting the band in 3 to 4 months, ur so inspiring, thanks

[S67906]

I had a port under above my left breast due to breast cancer. My doctor said I was able to work out. I was afraid to use weights for my arms, or do push ups. My surgical and chemo doctor(s) assured me it was ok. Keep us posted on your tummy tuck and I will keep you posted on my weight loss journey. I am 5'3" weighing 132.5. I lost 7 pounds within one week. Will loose 110 pounds. My goal weight 120lbs.

[hermagan]

I think the tummy is the that 20 pounds left for you to loose.. don't give up k! I am so proud of you.

[MrPcmaker]

yeah i am fat i am a guy i am big boned though in all my family i cant break my bones thier way to thick i WEIGHT 250 i didn't eat for 2 weeks and just sit on computer all day i wieght my self i lost 10 pounds i was like wtf

[jeefermac]

oo yeah, and did you use anything to help lessen your stretch marks?

[skymoon1982]

Yes I did use a stretchmark creame but I got lazy and discontinued using it. I will pick up on it again very soon. I will give you the name once Im home.

[jeefermac]

Thanks for answering all of my comments :D I look forward to my own journey after being banded and appreciate your willingness to inform!

[jeefermac]

You look amazing, even after losing so much weight so fast. Was there any special thing you did to keep your body from having large amounts of loose skin during your weight loss? I'm SO worried about having big pouches of loose skin once I reach my goal :(

[skymoon1982]

Yes, what I did was excercised a lot. I did a lot of cardio work. Burned fat on the treadmil and always kept my arms moving. I didn't do any weight lifting or toning throughout the process.

[supaflyflip]

Thanks for sharing. It takes a lot of courage to show this very personal side of yourself. You're looking great! Keep it up!

[msjohnson2134]

girl i am soo shocked what great results you've

[aetheldreda]

just to say u look fab. i dont think u need a tummy tuck. also if ur sensitive about the 4 scars u have just now, have u considered how big the scar will be when u have tummytuck. i can also feel my port too, so i think its pretty normal. its a shame u dont want to have another kid, but i know how u feel, if i lost all that weight i dont think id want to risk ruining my body. adoption and fostering are always an opion in the future, but as u have a beautiful son perhaps u feel fulfilled. x

[katiejuly]

Love love love love love that you're brave enough to show this. Yay! Also, sorry for the bajillion comments I'm making all today. I've been off youtube for the past month and just catching up on things now. CONGRATS on hitting goal!!!!!!! You're such an inspiration, girl!

[x8rdee3]

How much time after the surgery did you take off? Like i work in insurance so am behind a desk at a computer all day so I could go back after what like 4 days off or something??

[Stephmccurley]

woohoo first comment! you look amazing! I love your videos. Of course you already know that. Congrats on the tummy tuck decision. I will be waiting to see the tummy! i <3 u mel!

[MissJanieHere]

Congratulations!!!!

[Abutterfly381]

Hey Meloney You are great.  You look great. Hey loose skin is fine just think loose skin + fat = size 20 or higher. You did it and you look great. Thank you for your videos

[goodtogo3]

i can feel my port too but mostly just ignore it.......have lost 70 lb in my first year and very little in the next year..........i am a size 8 and happy ............would like another 20 lb for normal bmi but what the heck

enjoy your vids

[skymoon1982]

Very good, U done excellent. Its hard to ignore when it stops me from doing ab workouts or when my son leans on my stomach.

[BoricuaRNNY]

Another one of my dumb questions...And you don't have to answer it. Does the port or the band bother you during relations?

[skymoon1982]

It only bothers when its pressed against.

[mityah83]

congrats....It was sooo funny becuz we have the same belly ...lol ....I get a rash sometimes around my belly button area from the over lap ...lol

[msbebe83]

Hey girl! you are so great! I luv watching ur vids. Anyhow, I have a tummy tuck, and you're going to luv it! Ive gained 70lbs since my tuck and its still flat. Make sure to get a bikini cut! Very important. So take ur pinkys, put them were your luv handles start. open your hands. Imagine your thumbs touching eachother. everything in that area is gone. Everything above that will replace it. Your top LB scar will be close to you b.button. Questions, just ask. Good luck.

[skymoon1982]

Wow girl, you dont know how much info you just gave me. Thank you so much. That is great to know. Thats for the info. I will definately keep in contact with u and I'll make sure to ask for the bikini cut. How long did it take to recover?

[msbebe83]

The first 2days is very tough. laughing and coughing are not things you wanna go. On the third day, I was out getting my nails done and things that didnt involve me doing alot. The pain was minimal. I do well w pain though. You will have drains hanging out of your pubic mound for 3-5days. So I just tucked those in my underwear. You can take a week off work and be fine if you have a sit down job. But!! No kids after tucks.. FYI. I know that was detailed!! Lol.

[MsBEBE33b]

MEL YOU LOOK AWESOME! Nothing gross bout you! Maybe its your age or your skin type you dont have alot excess skin. I do hope i'm like this. Do you only do cardio workout or do you implement strength training too??? I was wonderng when you exercise how does the port feel?

[need2dosomething]

You look great! I have always been able to feel my port, it does feel awkward at times, but for the most part, I am used to it.

[suemrich2009]

I too can feel my port a lot since I lost the weight. It will always be a reminder to me of my journey and how big I let myself get. I also want a tummy tuck but have got to make the final decision whether or not to have any more children first.

[skymoon1982]

Feeling the port is a very good reminder but sometimes I feel a bit uncomfortable with it too. Best of luck w/ you decision on whether or not to have a tummy tuck.

[talentednita]

u r soo brave and you are not grossing us out at all! there is nothing to be ashamed of you are amazing and soooo strong! u look amazing gurl! lol God Bless ; - )

[skymoon1982]

Thank you girl.  Sometimes I need those words of wisdom. LOL

[rainsh01]

You look so awesome!!! Your video made me recommit to eating the right foods and exercising again. Hope I will see some results soon. I'm going to watch all your videos again for inspiration. Thanks for posting!!!!!!

[skymoon1982]

I am so happy that my video has made you get back on track. With you a great journey from hear on out. Goo luck!

[fatbttmgrl74]

Amazing transformation!! You look great!

[KLUNME]

You look awsome and I am sure you will tone up a fair amount once you start. You have always been good with your excercise, no reason not to believe this will be any different.

My hubby had his gallbladder removed, not quite lapband, but also done laproscopiclly and the scars look the same. They do eventually fade away and are almost invisible unless you are looking for them.

Make sure you keep us updated on toning and further surgery!

[pursegal32]

You are doing such a great job! I have a few questions though. Had you intended on having a tummy tuck before you got the band? And did you experience any hair loss? I read that when you lose weight so quickly it shocks the body and you could lose hair. Also when you work out what do you use treadmill or elliptical? Just an update on my progress I am still waiting on a response from the insurance company. Thanks for doing this it is such a great tool for us potential banders.

[skymoon1982]

I think in the back of my head I was always going to have a tummy tuck especially that I thought I was going to come out with sagging skin after I loss all the weight which in my case, did not happen but just to even out my stomach, I love to still go ahead and do it. I have no expierenced any hair loss. I heard that this is more common in people who have had RNY even though a few bandsters have reported losing hair too I use both treadmil and eliptical. Wish u luck on approval.

[nanananabhappy]

Thanks for keeping it real. You know today I was asked about weight loss surgery. I told that group of people that its not for everybody. certainly not for young people who are 30 pounds overweight. You making this video will help many people who will come laer see what we have to go through. Its not the easy way out. We have so much to contend with. including other surgeries.You do look so beautiful girl. I'm so happy for you and you must be so proud of yourself. Take care of yourself. Norma

[skymoon1982]

Hay Norma, u know I always keep it real. LOL. It certanly is not easy and my next video was going to be about how wls is not for everyone. I always stress that wls is not easy and we have to put in as much work as any other individual who is dieting and excercising. I wish everyone understood that.

[jsnaughtywife]

if you get a tummy tuck can you video that? so it is possible to get a tummy tuck with a lap band?

[skymoon1982]

Yes u can still have a tummy tuck done after having lapband surgery.

[BoricuaRNNY]

Thanks for sharing...You look amazing! You go girl! Very informative video I am getting banded soon and I already know that I'm going to have a tummy tuck once I lose my weight. Have you selected a surgeon yet? And can you tell me what the going rate is? I'm guessing about 12K but that's just a guess.

[skymoon1982]

Last time I check in NY it cost around $10K but I will be doing my tummy tuck out out of the country. Possibily in DR or Columbia. It will cost around $3000 over there. I will be accompanied by my neighbor who has had several procedures done out there.

[CoCoBtv]

Do you think you will ever get the port removed, because it would seem after your tummy tuck you will feel it even more.

[saucysaussage]

oh my days you look brilliant... l was wondering if you started eexercise from the start of the process and also was you hungry before your first infil/ and if so did your first infil make a difference?

Thank you your insperational x

[KristieQ1231]

You have done an amazing job. Thank you so much for doing this diary. I have watched all of them and they give me hope. I am scheduled to go to the weight loss meeting Thursday 08/27/09. I really hope my insurance covers. Thank you again!!

Kristie

[melitriotcancan]

ok so i'm going to find where you live, and steal that pink bathing suit! that is so sexy!!!! every time you show before and after i'm just amazed at the changes! you have come so far!!!! always you look beautiful! so happy for you girl!

xoxoxxo

[Wickedpru]

you look fricken awesome!! I cant wait to have my surgery!

[skymoon1982]

Thank you. Wish u a successful journey!

[killarmani]

Not trying to get in your private life,but did your husband and you discuss kids,before you got married,good luck,Mel,and hope all works out,cause it seem that,that is a concern of his.Sherlita

[skymoon1982]

Well we didn't really discuss it because he dosn't share his opinion much and stays to himself most of the time. I only found out that he wanted to have another one when I asked him why he wasn't as supportive as I wanted him to be and his answer was he thought I was unable to concieve being that I had the surgery. He understands how hard I worked and understands my reason for not having anymore children.

[ChristineJovan]

You are looking great. What a wonderful transformation.

[thfromthabay]

Melanie, I may have missed it but I know in another video u said u were going to start toning, have u added other exercises to ur treadmill & eliptical?

BTW u are doing great, we love to see ur progress, I think u should become an inspirational speaker, u are so motivated to reach ur goals & u had a plan from the start that u kept to, u are the best girl!

[skymoon1982]

You are right. I did say a while ago that I was going to start toning which I have not. I had only been doing the treadmil & eliptical. There is no reason for me not to tone just being lazy. The summer is here and I like to go from place to place so I have been avoiding excercising. Thats why I said in sept I will start back again - thats when I start getting focus again and stop hanging out so much.

[thfromthabay]

Girl, don't be hard on urself, I only asked about the toning because u look really in shape & I wanted to know if u started a new regiment, U r NOT lazy! Summer is urs to enjoy, have fun! =)

[calisfinest261]

wow..you are an inspiration:-)

[24hrfreek]

u look awesome im not getting banded but u have still been an inspiration to me i can't wait till i get my date!!!

[sebbes]

How many pounds of skin will you lose from your surgery? Will you gain some weight back to stay close to 160?

[skymoon1982]

Im not too sure how many pounds of skin I will lose when I have my tummy tuck done but I heard you tend to lose btwn 15-20 pounds. Depending on how I look after the surgery, I will choose whether or not to gain or go back up to 160.

[LAPPAGURL09]

I hate my port area too! Im one month post op. I was hoping that the weird feeling would go away. But if you have a problem with doing abs. Take kickboxing it great for the abs! Thanks for the video you ROCK!

[skymoon1982]

Hmm thats a good idea. Do u recommend a certain video. The port area only gets more strange once you start losing the body fat girl. Feels so wierd.