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Weight loss surgery helped Kimberlee Hicks lose 120 pounds and 12 dress sizes, but now she must deal with a new problem -- huge flaps of excess skin. Kimberlee details her next surgery to have this skin removed and discusses her riveting detail to improve her health, appearance and happiness.

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2sidestoeverything
April 7, 2007, 4:20 p.m.
Good frank story. Thanks for sharing; we rarely get the others side of the weight loss problems. I look forward to reading about the surgeries you have to get rid of the extra skin. I hope all goes well.
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jordan11
April 7, 2007, 4:35 p.m.
Good for her! And I whine about losing 10 pounds. Shame on me.
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lfergie812
April 7, 2007, 5:06 p.m.
Good find biglarry!
A niece on my spouse's side had this procedure and lose over 200 pounds. She was told that if she didn't have the stomach bypass she was going to die soon and she had the same problem with the excess skin. She had all excess skin removed except around the breast which the insurance company classified as cosmetic. She was on blood pressure medication and type 2 diabetic but after surgery that was changed because she now has no problem with neither, so right now, it's working for her.
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not2needy
April 7, 2007, 5:49 p.m.
Good for Kimberlee, I wish there were some pictures to show off her success!
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annadurfee
April 7, 2007, 6:58 p.m.
Good luck and thanks for the read
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agentX
April 7, 2007, 7:18 p.m.
I hope her insurance company doesn't skimp out on her like so many others.
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earthlingerer
April 7, 2007, 9:23 p.m.
As someone who lost between 90 and 100 pounds, I'm glad to say I didn't need a doctor telling me it was all bad. I kind of began to figure it all out on my own.
And I didn't need to have any surgery to remove any skin, or to constrict my stomach, everything's at least as good as most people my age.
But maybe we all have to understand that we're victims of ourselves, and that some surgery will change our lives and personalities, and our interpersonal relations, and our relationships with our family, alive or dead. Of course we'll expect everyone to understand, as we've just had all this medical intervention...
Yeah, probably beats getting a real job and lots of walking.
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Leatherosi
April 9, 2007, 8:54 p.m.
As one who knows Kimberlee and being one of her closest friends, I can say that she had to work very hard to lose the weight she did before the surgery. She had tried everything else before doing the surgery. And now that she's had it - she worked just as hard to keep it going and she looks great! The first part of taking away excess skin is done and she is looking even better. Kimmee - I love you!
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BrethlessM
April 10, 2007, 11:25 p.m.
Hi there, I'm Kimberlee Hicks, the author of the article in question. I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and invite you all to see the website I'm writing for once it's done! Any surgical procedure is a serious matter, one, that I personally can attest, cannot be taken lightly. I've tried to record my experiences to the fullest to help people with their own struggles, and to help break down the barrier that makes such surgeries so taboo. I knew that I needed help. I tried on my own and couldn't do it, so I took a step that was not popular, and one of the comments here does reflect that. However, when it comes to saving one's life, we have many alternatives available. I took the road less traveled, so to speak. In any event, I want you to come with me on my journey. To share my successes and mistakes, and to interact with me as we go. I hope to see you when the website launches! www.gamorgeous.com
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qirien
April 11, 2007, 12:25 p.m.
It's great to see a real perspective on a somewhat taboo subject. Thanks for the fun read, and good luck! :-)
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SherryNetherland
April 11, 2007, 5:20 p.m.
I wish you good health and a speedy recovery. Remember, your new lifestyle will be enhanced by maintaining a regular program of fitness. You will have new emotional challenges as you go through life as a "babe." Get ready for it and enjoy it - you deserve it. I welcome you to my blog, Fit at Any Age and Any Size, www.ilikef...