Extra

So, I have extra skin- duh, it comes with the territory. It doesn't bother me too much, at least I didn't think so.  Since the last time I passed out I've been seeing doctor after doctor trying to figure out why it is happening. My neurologist said I'm fine, my cardiologist said I'm fine. According to them nothing is wrong in my head or heart that might be causing these episodes. After a very long appointment with my primary doctor I think there is finally an answer for all my dizziness and my fainting, I'm so happy we finally figured it out but it's going to be very painful to fix.

Basically this is what's happening- the blood in my body is flowing in areas it no longer has too, all my extra skin, so it isn't getting to my head fast enough. That is what is causing all of these issues!! So not only does my extra skin prevent me from being comfortable naked, and looking cute in a bathing suit, it is taking my blood supply away from where it is really needed. My doctor said, it is like I'm a tiny person in this slightly bigger body and there just isn't enough blood to go around. Makes sense. The "vertigo" started right around the time I lost 60 pounds so, she said the timing of the dizziness makes sense.

I'm relieved that I finally know what is going on but I'm stressed about what I need to do. I could live with this, although it is incredibly  annoying all around, or I could do something about it. Get skin removal surgery. That is a major deal. I've read and heard that it is extremely painful, takes forever to recover from, most insurances will not cover it and the scars it leaves are ugly, especially on the arms.

To conclude, I have lots to think about. My feelings about it now are this- get down to my goal weight, see if the symptoms get worse, and possibly consult with a plastic surgeon. So, that is that I guess, the mystery has been solved.

I lost a little under a pound this week. That makes 5 weeks of consecutive weight loss. I think it is safe to say that I'm back :) 17.4 pounds away!