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Mimilou-i do have a pain pump. It will run out today sometime. The sides of tummy seem to hurt the most, which I guess is normal since they pull the muscles back in. I only have one drain and it is around 30cc. Last night, had the weirdest feeling in boobs. The swelling hit big time. It was like I was sitting in chair fine, then boom, they grew 5x. Taking the bromelain did seem to help soon after they swelled to bring back down some. I want to take a peek at tummy but hubby won't let me. I slept ok again. Seems like dose in and out every 30 min. Ready to sleep full hour.

thanks Sue for update. Potatie take it easy and can't wait to hear how you are.

Thank you all for prayers and best wishes. I'm doing well. Surgery took 6 hours. At hospital and will go home today. I haven't gotten up yet. Think i will feel lot pain when i have to. I have a catheter so it's been good. No nausea and overall feel good just tired. didn't really sleep much. It's been off/on in 30 min intervals. The morphine last night didn't even knock me out for a little bit. I did move a few times and felt bad shockwave pain but subsided quickly. I was surprised that at first my breasts hurt more. Like I did a ton of push ups. I did wake up extra swollen and just drinkng water got big hiccups. Glad I had un-fill. Taking my bromelain to help with swellling and arnica.

Yay Allie you get pain pump. Those seven days will fly by. I started getting nervous last night about the pain. Tomorrow morning I'll be in surgery 7:30-1:45. 23 years Navy is awesome. Thank your husband. My nephew just left Monday for Navy boot camp. You look so good. Sorry about the back. You are in my prayers.

Vonhelzing/mimilou, thank you for the well wishes. I'm getting nervous and of course started. Nothing like pms during this time. I felt just exhausted today and bad headache. I have lots work to get done tomorrow before taking off. Also had preop bloodwork today. All should be good to go.

Kate, I was hoping to get the low profile port but my lapband Dr. is out of town this week so it didn't work out to have done at same time. Hopefully old port won't stick out after TT and it'll be fine. It was going to be around the same $600-1000 to have my lapband dr. replace. I was wondering how they determine if you have a leak. The fill before my unfill I was supposedly at 4.2 and they were only able to get out 3. I just figured I was a real slow looser. I've been at 160 for a year. I'm ok with being here but really would be healthier at 145. I'm glad you had confirmation that it's not psychological. I was able to eat pretty much everything too. Hang in there. When is your surgery?

I had a consult I think back in May/June and it's finally here. Surgery is Thursday 11/12 and I can't believe it. I'm having a breast aug and extended tummy tuck. I went today for my un-fill. I'm a little worried because now I think my band may have a leak. I knew I had been able to eat a lot more since a fill in Aug (thankfully didn't gain, but didn't loose). I have my fills under flouro everytime and supposedly I was at 4cc (i have 4cc band) but NP was only able to pull out 1.6cc. I hope they just messed up at last fill. I won't know though until I can get fill again. Anyways back to PS. I'm super excited. Will be staying the night in hospital since having both procedures at once. I will have a pain pump. Husband it staying with me and my mom and dad will be coming next week to stay a week. My son is a teenager so he is pretty much self sufficient. I'm taking off through Thanksgiving and hope this will be enough time. I have a desk job. I'm worried about the pain but feel the extra $ on pump will help a lot. Over 11 years ago I had a breast reduction and didn't get very good advice from my PS. I was young and was just tired of my big boobs. Went from DDD to B. We'll after gaining 60 lbs and now loosing they look flat on top. I'm a 38C but that is mainly from the side fat boob. I'm only going to a D but Dr. said I could easily be DD. I just dont' want to be that. Been there done that. Just need a little more on top. I'm currently in a size 12 pants (started out tight 20w) and was able to fit a 10 the other day. I still have 15 lbs to loose to get to goal. Dresses I wear 14 (broad shoulders/back) and tops PL. I'm 5'2 and 160. I carry my weight in my belly and can't wait to join the flatlands. I have learned so much from you all. I debated about starting this thread but felt if I can play it forward than I will. Matter of fact it took me 15 min to figure out to even start a thread. I only did this once when first banded in 2007. Here's a link to some pics hubby took. http://www.makemeheal.com/pictures/breast-augmentation-implants/tt-ba-a10474 PW -- byebyerolls

Hope you are doing well and getting lots of rest.

bigbaby, check your flex spending because some items are not covered. Mine doesn't reimburse for cosmetic. Get more quotes too. I'd had quotes from 20k-12k.

Today B:Isopure Cookies n cream shake S-5 triscuts & jello L-can tuna, jalapeno mustard, spinach, spray dressing, 2 slice toast S-south beach bar D-Penne pasta, sausage, sauce S-Candy corn Total Cal 1500 Eick... I don't have much restriction right now.

Almost there Allie. You did so good. What you drop another 20lbs from first consult? So decided to go with implants afterall? My Dr. said I easily could go DD, but told him didn't want bigger than a D. I'm looking for a full D bra that might be in between to take to surgery. He'll use it to size it up. I'm a week from surgery. A size 6 wow. How exciting! can't wait to hear how it goes.

I haven't had surgery yet but will let you know how I like my surgeon afterwards. He's in Denton Dr. James Kadi.

I'm so excited for you. it will be here in no time. Flatlands here you come.....

Congrats! Have you asked your lapband dr. who they would recommend? I don't know anyone there, but that is where I started with consultations was asking my dr.

Congratulations on your mommy makeover. I've wondered about the port revision thing too. Whether it will make a difference with low profile.

Congrats Kathy! Glad to hear it was all a success and you are feeling well.

Allie, I'm scheduled 11/12 for TT and BA. I still on the line about the BA, but think once the tummy is gone, I will really want the boobs looking better. I'm having it done in Denton,TX and will be staying night in hospital. I'm getting anxious and nervous. My DH opened up tonight and said he's really scared about me having this done. Before he said he was allright with it but didn't understand why, but now he's saying he's really not all right. worried something bad will happen. I explained that i'm healthy, no underlying conditions and everything will be fine.

Yay Allie, My preop is 10/28 too. Have fun in the sun!

you look fabulous! Glad you are doing well. thank you for sharing the results. I'm a month away and getting nervous.

Hi Laura, I know you've been busy with house packing. Are you visiting grandson now. Hope you are having a good time. Just wondering how you are feeling. take care

I will definitely check into the lymphatic massage. Did it hurt any?

Mini, You look great. I know what you mean about tucking in the shirt. Glad the drains are gone. I can't wait to hear about how the massages work out.

Mini, pics look good. Glad to hear pain is not too bad. What is hematoma vs seroma? I think procedure will go further like yours. I go 10/24 for pre-op appt. yay

Hi Barbee, Just read your question on Dr. Shulman. I'm sorry to hear about surgery. Hope your Iron improves. Small step back but it will happen. Keep positive. Tiffany

Laura, Wow. You look fabulous. I can tell a difference from seven weeks to now. So 3 months of swell. Ugh. Still amazed in the difference of your before. I really hope my results are this great. Yay, I know you are excited to see grandson and released for exercise.