I know what you mean Ruth. I am lucky to not have stretch marks, not even from my pregnancy. I do have a big overhang 'apron' on my tummy though. (pics in one of my profile albums). My consultant from my last op said it doesn't matter how much I exercise, I will never lose that. Grrrrrrr! I so wish I had stabalised my weight when I was younger so maybe then the skin would of shrunk back. At 45 yrs old I am stuck with it unless the Nhs get a windfall lol.
IBS is horrible, thankfully since I have been eating properly over the last year or so, mine has really improved.
I had to lose my weight quickly for my last op so am very anxious to take it slowly now. Thats why I am only to happy to lose 0.5 / 1 / lbs or sts.
This time Ruth you will keep it off, your attitude seems on the right lines to succeed! Jo x