Sassygirl06

No it wasn't covered. They had a very specific clause in my plan that says no skin removal for any reason. I was very fortunate to have a husband who loves me very much....and saw how much it would mean to me to have plastics done and so therefore paid for me to have them done. I only paid $45 for my sleeve so I guess I can't really complain about having to pay for plastics. Even if I had to pay for them for the rest of my life they would have still been worth every penny!

i do so love the advice that you give time and time again. you are a very wise woman. that being said can i ask you how to messure body fat and lean muscle mass. you seem to know the way and i would love to know how you do it without the machine in the office that you say has been provin inacurate. is there a dummy way for us people that dont have a clue?

Congratulations on all your TT and your breast lift too! Wow you look amazing!! Yay for hubby who loves their wives enough to see them through all the plastic's and support you all the way!!
Curious why did you go with silicone instead of the saline? And are you pain free now?

I'm guessing you meant 2012?
Ok so here is what you do.....go back to basics! If you want to be successful then you have to be willing to change. You have this tool that hundreds of thousands of obese people out in the world would give anything to get, but can't! You are one of the lucky ones that could get it.....so use it. Get off your pitty bus and get moving. You can do it, you already have....it's just a matter of sticking to it. I know I don't ever want to be stuck in that horrible fat body that was slowly killing me ever again. I am willing to do anything to fight off that fat! You just have to ask yourself if it is worth it to you or not. If it is then make like the shoe and just do it! Hehe
Good luck!

No it wasn't covered. They had a very specific clause in my plan that says no skin removal for any reason. I was very fortunate to have a husband who loves me very much....and saw how much it would mean to me to have plastics done and so therefore paid for me to have them done. I only paid $45 for my sleeve so I guess I can't really complain about having to pay for plastics. Even if I had to pay for them for the rest of my life they would have still been worth every penny!

When I came out of being under with my Tummy Tuck I was crying for my husband. I wasn't in very much pain, but was emotional. When I came to today not only was I crying for my hubby, but I was in so much pain! They gave me something in my iv that helped a little, but then fed me crackers so that they could give me Percocet. After they gave me the Percocet it took about 20 minutes before I could tolerate the pain. I felt really heavy, and my pain level was at about an 8! Once the Percocet did its job I felt great. I am able to lift my arms just fine, and the pain I feel now is more like soreness from an impending period. I am extremely swollen right now. I was able to see some of my new tatas when I needed a dressing change. They are so round, and perky! I love them already and I just can't wait till I get to see them for real! My hubby loves them already! IMy head is spinning in disbielief that I finally have my plastics done! I feel like a completely different person then I was at the beginning of this journey! I just can't believe that I have gotten everything out of this journey that I wanted. I feel sooooooo lucky right now!
I have made a pact with myself to always live my life to the fullest.....starting with today! if anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask....even if it is in a private message!

I had a Tummy Tuck with two drains for that one. My surgery date was 9-10.... Then I just had a breast lift with implants done last week 10-22. I didn't have to have drains with that one, the surgeon just placed loop stitches on the underside of my breasts so that Fluid could drain there, but I didn't have any come out. I am feeling really well overall, however I keep having a re accruing muscle spasm in my left arm going up to my breast. When it first happened I had a panic attack over it! It felt like a hot poker was being shoved into my arm up into my breast! It was one of the worst pains I have ever had in my life! I've had this pain again about 7 times, but thankfully not quit as bad, and only lasting for a few seconds instead of the five minutes that it happened the first time.
I totally love my results! My tummy had a lot more extra skin then yours from the looks of your photos....the tummy tuck has been such a life changing thing for me! It has boosted my self confidence through the roof! I am finally able to wear normal clothes now too! I had to wear pants that were 2 sizes to big just because of my apron which I lovingly refereed to as my front butt. I also had to always wear bigger shirts that had to come down to my crotch at least because I didn't want anyone seeing my apron.
I remember pre op worrying about having a huge scar, and about the pain. Now after I could care less about the scar (even though it looks great) I will take it over having that skin any day! As far as the pain, it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I was up and out of bed after 2 days, and I even went out to the club 3 days post op! Best decision I have ever made besides the sleeve!
You look great! Congrats! I have pictures posted in my gallery if you are interested in looking. The results keep getting better and better!

When I came out of being under with my Tummy Tuck I was crying for my husband. I wasn't in very much pain, but was emotional. When I came to today not only was I crying for my hubby, but I was in so much pain! They gave me something in my iv that helped a little, but then fed me crackers so that they could give me Percocet. After they gave me the Percocet it took about 20 minutes before I could tolerate the pain. I felt really heavy, and my pain level was at about an 8! Once the Percocet did its job I felt great. I am able to lift my arms just fine, and the pain I feel now is more like soreness from an impending period. I am extremely swollen right now. I was able to see some of my new tatas when I needed a dressing change. They are so round, and perky! I love them already and I just can't wait till I get to see them for real! My hubby loves them already! IMy head is spinning in disbielief that I finally have my plastics done! I feel like a completely different person then I was at the beginning of this journey! I just can't believe that I have gotten everything out of this journey that I wanted. I feel sooooooo lucky right now!
I have made a pact with myself to always live my life to the fullest.....starting with today! if anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask....even if it is in a private message!

Hey all! I already wrote this and thought I posted it, but I guess it didn't work! Hate it when that happens!
So I had the surgery this morning at 7 am. It took 4 hours. My implant size was 457 cc's . That sounds like a lot, but they ended up being only slightly bigger then my original ones. They are so full! Pain is minimal compared to what my Tummy Tuck pain was like. They are so perky! I am so thankful for Percocet!!! Well if there is anyone out there who needs/ wants to know anything just message me! Good luck to you all! Hope everyone can come out of their surgeries as well as I have!

Ok, I've been grumpy pants about not losing more but I just got into my halloween costume that was custom made for last year & too small!!! I've never worn it til today!
And... I won the costume contest! Against the whole hospital I work at!
Having a great day!
allons-y

I have gone to buffets since my surgery on 8-16-2011. I only am able to eat about what a 2 year old eats....I hate paying full price for my meals, but I don't like telling them about my surgery so I just pay the full price and suck it up. I will go and get about a tablespoon of each of my favorite foods on the buffet and enjoy just a little bit. I chew chew chew, and savor each bite. Whoever I end up going with usually eats about 3 plates in the amount of time it takes me to finish my one....but they usually don't notice. You will be able to enjoy your favorites again, but use this time wisely to lose as much as you can in this first year post op. it is true that you lose the most during that magical year. Good luck!

No it wasn't covered. They had a very specific clause in my plan that says no skin removal for any reason. I was very fortunate to have a husband who loves me very much....and saw how much it would mean to me to have plastics done and so therefore paid for me to have them done. I only paid $45 for my sleeve so I guess I can't really complain about having to pay for plastics. Even if I had to pay for them for the rest of my life they would have still been worth every penny!

I don't know how much longer on the last drain... it is the big one draining the area of the front part of the lift. The output is still about 70 and they don't get removed until they drop to 40 a day. I am guessing it might be as long as another week... but good heavens i hope not!
I have 4 more weeks of the torture garments and 4 more weeks of very limited activity. After that I can start activity/exercise slowly... I am cleared for everything once I hit 8 weeks out (6 weeks from now) but I have talked to alot of people with plastics and know that I am in a risky time for "overdoing it". Risks of issues like seronomas etc are obviously higher when you have multiple procedures done at once and the key is to just take it easy and wear those tight garments.
Sassy, i think your results are amazing. For some reason I can't access the photos right now, but i saw them before. One of the reasons I went for the "so much at once" was that I just can't take extended periods off from work over and over again. Plastics are about tradeoffs...

I haven't been able to work out in the last 7 weeks because I am post op Tummy Tuck on 9-10 and post op breast lift on 10-22.... I am going nuts! I just don't want to lose all of the muscle that I have gained in these past two years. I am going to start hiking again on Friday....and I know my doctor wouldn't be happy to hear that, but I feel good.....and I don't plan on pushing myself any harder then I can handle. I believe that if you feel up to it then light exercise will be fine. Don't go trying to do any power lifting or anything, but some light cardio should be fine. Good luck!

I had a Tummy Tuck with two drains for that one. My surgery date was 9-10.... Then I just had a breast lift with implants done last week 10-22. I didn't have to have drains with that one, the surgeon just placed loop stitches on the underside of my breasts so that Fluid could drain there, but I didn't have any come out. I am feeling really well overall, however I keep having a re accruing muscle spasm in my left arm going up to my breast. When it first happened I had a panic attack over it! It felt like a hot poker was being shoved into my arm up into my breast! It was one of the worst pains I have ever had in my life! I've had this pain again about 7 times, but thankfully not quit as bad, and only lasting for a few seconds instead of the five minutes that it happened the first time.
I totally love my results! My tummy had a lot more extra skin then yours from the looks of your photos....the tummy tuck has been such a life changing thing for me! It has boosted my self confidence through the roof! I am finally able to wear normal clothes now too! I had to wear pants that were 2 sizes to big just because of my apron which I lovingly refereed to as my front butt. I also had to always wear bigger shirts that had to come down to my crotch at least because I didn't want anyone seeing my apron.
I remember pre op worrying about having a huge scar, and about the pain. Now after I could care less about the scar (even though it looks great) I will take it over having that skin any day! As far as the pain, it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I was up and out of bed after 2 days, and I even went out to the club 3 days post op! Best decision I have ever made besides the sleeve!
You look great! Congrats! I have pictures posted in my gallery if you are interested in looking. The results keep getting better and better!

I had a Tummy Tuck with two drains for that one. My surgery date was 9-10.... Then I just had a breast lift with implants done last week 10-22. I didn't have to have drains with that one, the surgeon just placed loop stitches on the underside of my breasts so that Fluid could drain there, but I didn't have any come out. I am feeling really well overall, however I keep having a re accruing muscle spasm in my left arm going up to my breast. When it first happened I had a panic attack over it! It felt like a hot poker was being shoved into my arm up into my breast! It was one of the worst pains I have ever had in my life! I've had this pain again about 7 times, but thankfully not quit as bad, and only lasting for a few seconds instead of the five minutes that it happened the first time.
I totally love my results! My tummy had a lot more extra skin then yours from the looks of your photos....the tummy tuck has been such a life changing thing for me! It has boosted my self confidence through the roof! I am finally able to wear normal clothes now too! I had to wear pants that were 2 sizes to big just because of my apron which I lovingly refereed to as my front butt. I also had to always wear bigger shirts that had to come down to my crotch at least because I didn't want anyone seeing my apron.
I remember pre op worrying about having a huge scar, and about the pain. Now after I could care less about the scar (even though it looks great) I will take it over having that skin any day! As far as the pain, it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I was up and out of bed after 2 days, and I even went out to the club 3 days post op! Best decision I have ever made besides the sleeve!
You look great! Congrats! I have pictures posted in my gallery if you are interested in looking. The results keep getting better and better!

That's great Jane. You seem to be doing well. Those compression garments seem like cruel and unusual punishment. They kinda make it tough to enjoy your new body. But they do keep the swelling at bay...plus hold things together so they can heal. How much longer on that last drain? Probably not much longer I bet.
Well done.

I just eat every few hours. Very small amounts, and not to fill up, just to keep myself fueled. I just had two surgeries in the past 7 weeks so I have gained a lot of Water weight. I haven't had a problem maintaining my goal weight until now. As long as you put in less calories then you burn in a day then you shouldn't have a problem losing. Good luck!

You rock those scrubs! Just wait till that little guy can wrap more then his arms length around you and say...mama, you are so skinny! It was the best feeling when my little one did that! Keep up the great job!

My surgery was on 8/16/2011.... It took me a good six months before I could drink more then 2 ounces without it being painful. Now I can drink about 8 ounces in about 5 minutes, or even less if I want to. I was a huge gulper of Water prior to surgery. It was the only way I felt quenched before. You will be able to gulp again....how long it takes varies of course, because we are all different, but it will happen for you in do time. good luck!

I am 2 years and 2 months out and I still have no regrets other then not doing it sooner!

I love these threads because it seems like they're asking if anyone succeeded and wished they hadn't. If anyone answers yes to this thread...specifically the question asked about wishing they could eat more....then it just means their food addiction is mighty powerful and they haven't done any work to deal with it. Those people usually will not out themselves.

Looking amazing! Wtg! Keep it up!

I am 2 years and 2 months out and I still have no regrets other then not doing it sooner!

holy crap, the pounds are literally shedding off! since my pre op diet started and now my post op diet is continuing I have lost a total of 38 lbs. it's motivating me to push through this Protein Shake hell week !!! stay strong ladies and gents we've got this!