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I've not posted on these Slimming World threads under this new account, primarily because I've not been using MSE much since the Admins were unwilling to restore my original user after I was locked out due to not having access to my original registration email. 

My previous account was Stoke and I am a target member and have been for a couple of years now (excluding a couple of weeks during lockdown mk1 back in March-April 2020 - always good to be honest, no judgement here). 

One of the things I previously discussed on these threads was quite a personal problem to me, but one I know is possibly shared by others on here.

After losing 8 stone, I found myself with excessive loose skin. For me, this was mainly towards my lower abdomen but also round my back above my bum. I can't explain how much this dented my confidence. I felt like I worked so hard and continued to work and eat healthy and exercise regularly only to look like a podgy bloated mess. There were times I even thought that I looked better slightly bigger, because at least I filled my body out more.

So week before last week after 2-3 years of research, procrastination and waiting (since March when i booked), I started a new journey. I had a 360 degree tummy tuck. I decided not to go the NHS route for a number of reasons. I am now in the recovery phase and saw the incision for only the second time this morning. Full recovery is projected at 2 months but 10 days after surgery and I feel more mobile than I expected. Interesting few months ahead. 

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LostMyMSEAccount said:

I've not posted on these Slimming World threads under this new account, primarily because I've not been using MSE much since the Admins were unwilling to restore my original user after I was locked out due to not having access to my original registration email. 

My previous account was Stoke and I am a target member and have been for a couple of years now (excluding a couple of weeks during lockdown mk1 back in March-April 2020 - always good to be honest, no judgement here). 

One of the things I previously discussed on these threads was quite a personal problem to me, but one I know is possibly shared by others on here.

After losing 8 stone, I found myself with excessive loose skin. For me, this was mainly towards my lower abdomen but also round my back above my bum. I can't explain how much this dented my confidence. I felt like I worked so hard and continued to work and eat healthy and exercise regularly only to look like a podgy bloated mess. There were times I even thought that I looked better slightly bigger, because at least I filled my body out more.

So week before last week after 2-3 years of research, procrastination and waiting (since March when i booked), I started a new journey. I had a 360 degree tummy tuck. I decided not to go the NHS route for a number of reasons. I am now in the recovery phase and saw the incision for only the second time this morning. Full recovery is projected at 2 months but 10 days after surgery and I feel more mobile than I expected. Interesting few months ahead. 

Thank you for sharing, when I lost weight before that was one of things I wasn't happy with but two caesareans didn't help with my tummy. 

Second time round and I'm very conscious about my final weight and it is a consideration to maybe not go to my ideal weight. I want to be fit and healthy but I also don't want to be left with loads of excess skin. 
I think financially we could afford for me to have the surgery, but after now 3 caesareans I'm not sure about putting myself through major surgery.

All the best for your recovery 

LostMyMSEAccount

annabanana82 said:

LostMyMSEAccount said:

I've not posted on these Slimming World threads under this new account, primarily because I've not been using MSE much since the Admins were unwilling to restore my original user after I was locked out due to not having access to my original registration email. 

My previous account was Stoke and I am a target member and have been for a couple of years now (excluding a couple of weeks during lockdown mk1 back in March-April 2020 - always good to be honest, no judgement here). 

One of the things I previously discussed on these threads was quite a personal problem to me, but one I know is possibly shared by others on here.

After losing 8 stone, I found myself with excessive loose skin. For me, this was mainly towards my lower abdomen but also round my back above my bum. I can't explain how much this dented my confidence. I felt like I worked so hard and continued to work and eat healthy and exercise regularly only to look like a podgy bloated mess. There were times I even thought that I looked better slightly bigger, because at least I filled my body out more.

So week before last week after 2-3 years of research, procrastination and waiting (since March when i booked), I started a new journey. I had a 360 degree tummy tuck. I decided not to go the NHS route for a number of reasons. I am now in the recovery phase and saw the incision for only the second time this morning. Full recovery is projected at 2 months but 10 days after surgery and I feel more mobile than I expected. Interesting few months ahead. 

Thank you for sharing, when I lost weight before that was one of things I wasn't happy with but two caesareans didn't help with my tummy. 

Second time round and I'm very conscious about my final weight and it is a consideration to maybe not go to my ideal weight. I want to be fit and healthy but I also don't want to be left with loads of excess skin. 
I think financially we could afford for me to have the surgery, but after now 3 caesareans I'm not sure about putting myself through major surgery.

All the best for your recovery 

I talked with the nurses in the hospital and was told that a cesarean is significantly more invasive than the surgery I had and a tougher recovery. My partner had a c section for our daughter and was absolutely knocked off her feet and being a typical bloke I jumped to the conclusion that a 360 tummy tuck was 'worse', I was wrong. No idea if that plays into your decision making. 

I'll admit the recovery has been better than I expected. Obviously it's early days but I expected to be off my feet and really that's not been the case. 

Financially, I went down a slightly unorthodox route. Happy to discuss if people are interested but don't want to knock the thread of track

maman

Great to hear from you Stoke. I remember you well as it's not often we have a man posting (although always welcome😊). Well done on maintaining all this time and persevering through until surgery. Pleased to hear that you are already feeling better. Do keep us posted. 🤗

I think we're conditioned into expecting a weekly result because SW hold meetings weekly @Jellybaby. It doesn't always work like that though. The half pound may be something catching up from previously or just that your body is taking a bit longer. Keep plodding away and 🤞🏼 for next week.

Is it a holiday in Yorkshire @bubbs? Will you be able to eat SW friendly? 

@Abbafan1972 I don't think anyone else does a cereal like Grapenuts. Did you know there's an Aldi bread now that you can have 2 slices from a full size loaf? It's the Everyday Essentials medium sliced wholemeal. Then there's Tesco Neville's and the  Morrisions medium sliced wholemeal too.  

Didn't have any of my bread today (my favourite at the moment is Lidl Rye bread) but I don't suppose a day or so without a HEB will matter hugely. I might have something with my soup but not feeing very hungry. 

Today's EE plan-
B- scrambled eggs, ham (P), fried potato (F) HEA milk
L- soup (P,F,S) 
D- roast chicken (P), roast potatoes (F), many veg (S)
Syns- gravy 4, weekend wine😁

bubbs

Welcome back Stoke i remember you hope you heal well and are happy with the results.

Maman first 2 weeks not in Yorkshire in hotel but will do my best, Yorkshire is self catering so again will do my best but as i am on holiday if i want something i will have it 🤣

joedenise

Evening all, been to visit a friend today and only just got home.  Obviously gone over syns today even without a drink!

Welcome back stoke, I'm another who remembers you.  Glad you're recovering well from your surgery.

Enjoy your break @bubbs.  Of course you need to have something off plan if you fancy it - not much point having a holiday if you don't!

Today's plan:

B - fry up - bacon, egg, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans - P; S; F
L - gammon, pork, new potatoes, carrots, peas, sweetcorn followed by trifle and double cream! - P; S; F; 14 (guesstimate!)
D - 2 Ryvita; brie; walnuts - HEB; 5

HEA - milk
HEB - 5 walnut halves
Syns:  trifle & cream 14; brie 4

OK for syns so far over the week so going over a bit not a problem.  Back on plan properly from tomorrow.

maman

Will you be having fish and chips in Whitby @bubbs? 😉

maman

Hope you enjoyed the trifle @joedenise. It's difficult to eat with friends sometimes as it seems (genuinely) rude to refuse a meal they've prepared for you. Main course was good though. ☺️ A 'could have been worse' meal. 🤔

joedenise

Absolutely right @maman.  Have to say I really enjoyed the trifle and cream although the portion was a bit larger than I would normally have so at least I enjoyed the syns.

I haven't added up my syns for the week so far but will do that shortly and work out how many I have left but I'm sure I was well under from Wednesday to Friday as knew it would be higher syns today.