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Glad you are well. rest, rest. I had surgery a few years ago and fainted when hubby was changing dressing. ended up on floor.. Hubby freaked out too. he was standing right next to me and was slappin me and clapping real loud. weirdest thing I have felt. Can't wait to see pics. Take it easy

Hi Mini, Sending prayers your way for tomorrow. thanks for sharing your before pictures and look forward to seeing the after.

Hi Katie, Congrats on your weightloss and PS scheduling. I'll be waiting to hear of your journey. I plan to have TT and BA on 11/12. That is nice you can take short term dis. What a great benefit.

glad swelling going down. I like to eat popcorn too. My son is constantly eating it. went out of town this weekend and family kept saying how skinny I am. I guess all the exercise is paying off. It was nice to hear compliments. My tummy doesn't seem as huge either. Doing lots of crunches. Still have those darn saddle bags though. My sister is only 10 lbs lighter than me so trying really hard to get to her weight.

Hi Laura, Sorry to hear about the swelling. No fun. I heard desk jobs cause more swelling and that's all I do at work. Are you still in compression garment? I bet it's not as bad as you think.

I've received several quotes DFW Tx area and they have ranged from 6,400-13,000 for TT Depends also if you want lipo of flanks and other work. I decided to go with my last consultat and for TT and BA with overnight stay in hospital & pain pump will be $12,050. TT alone is #6,400, Mimilou you are right those implants aren't cheap.

Time does fly. Can't believe it's already been 6 weeks. why oh why do we have to swell. Low sodium will be a challenge for me but you have given me great advice and I feel confident I can do great as you have. Soon you'll be able to lift and get back in the swing of things and most important pick up your grandbaby. YAY!

Hi Laura, Been on vacation and catching up. the new pictures are great. The pic with your pants before/after really shows how great your tummy looks. I'm glad your out of the binder and work is getting a little easier. I know you will be exctied when you can travel to see your grandson. What part of Texas do they live?

I like the muscle milk light. No problems with them at all. Didn't like EAS. Also like Atkins

Laura, Hope you had a good day. Was it hard to work all day? I finally did it. Called and scheduled my surgery. Nov 12th is the day. I was nervous making the call and almost backed out, thinking I shouldn't be spending that much on me. I started feeling like I wasn't going to get off these last 15 lbs. Then I sucked it up and said I can have that which I truly want and called. I've been listening to these CD's (self help) and we're supposed to tell ourselves that 2x day for rest of our lives. Told hubby I scheduled and he said ok. I'll ask off. My mom said she'll come down and help me too. She's been very supportive. I told her of my hesitation and fears and she re-enforced this is right for me.

Glad to hear all went well. The band can be finicky. Just have to learn how your body reacts to it.

Did you get all rested from Sunday? That is funny about your insurance. When are you going to post more pics? I really have enjoyed following your journey. Thank you for your help and advice. I will definitely be using it come Nov. You have a very kind spirit.

That is wonderful you can take 3 weeks off. I bet you were wiped out. Did your insurance cover your panni? Mine denied me. My PS was referred by my band dr. so he has experience working on lapband too. That is a big concern for me too, messing with the port or pulling on the tubing. My port is lower left abdomen. I can't wait to buy some sexy underware.

Yay Laura, Exciting to buy those smaller clothes. I started at a tight 20w and now a 12. Would love to be a 10 or 8. I was wondering how long you took off from work. I plan to only take two weeks off but my third week will be during thanksgiving so will only work 2 1/2 days. I hope I'm up for it though. I am having a TT and BA. I had a breast reduction 11 years ago before I gained a bunch of weight. Now that I lost boobs are flat and skin stretched from weight gain. Need a bit more on top Did you take Vitamins before the procedure (bromelean, Biotin, arnica (whatever that is)?

Laura, You look fabulous. I'm really considering scheduling mine in Nov.Just trying to work out all the numbers. My son and husband graduate next year and we planned a cruise out of Rome and wasn't planning on PS this year with the cruise, but want it so BAD.... My hubby sounds a lot like yours. He loves me as I am and don't understand why I want to change, but he's okay with me having PS. Thank you for sharing your journey. Our stats are not that far off. It's funny how God created us all different. There is no way I could fit in a 10 dress. I'm so broad up top i barely fit a 14.

Stay on those pain meds so you can heal.. No need to rush it.

I have pains in my left side where my port is when I eat too much. it's weird for me, that way. I've been banded over 2 years and have never pb and have had fills under flouro so no slips or port flips. That's my trigger that I'm eating too much.

Laura, You look amazing. I'm 5'2 also and started about the same weight as you at my heaviest. I'm working real hard to take off 20 lbs before I have PS. I was down to 157 last Oct, but since then put on 10 lbs. Problems with my fills and was having acid reflux, so had unfill, then refill. Still haven't found that sweet spot again. Your inner thighs look great also! I have some loose skin there. I'm so excited for you. Keep resting and healing.

Glad to hear you are doing so well. You're looking good.

Can't wait to hear all about the surgery. You are in my prayers..

Allie, I had a consultation Monday and am real close to booking my TT and Breast Aug in November. I'm getting excited. What did you do to consitently loose the weight in a year? I need to get off another 20 and have been stalled. tried another fill, but ended up too tight with acid reflux and didn't want to chance a slip. I'm consistenly exercising now but need to eat better. What all did you eat?

Great job with weight loss and congrats on setting your PS date! I look forward to hearing more about your journey.

I had a consult today with a PS and asked how long in compression garment, and he told me he doesn't have his patients wear one... I'm little nervous about doing that because I've always heard it helps with swelling. Anyone else been told this?

Dr. marsden is Great. He's such a good ol boy. $139 is the price if you had the older model and want to upgrade (you still had to be in current subscription with older model). There is no on/off button. you just take it off and it shuts down. new black model works with mac

you look fabulous. This gives me an idea of the fleur technique. I have a body similar to yours and may need the same