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I've lost 30 pounds, work out 4-5x a week, and feel fantastic!! But one seriously unexpected side effect of this surgery is my.....ahem....drive. I went from "sorry, my head hurts," or "I'm so tired", or "this book is just too good to put down", to "GET OVER HERE AND TAKE ME NOW!".
I don't know if it's surgery, my age, or what, but this girl ain't complaining!

I had a Tummy Tuck four days ago (Halloween). Today is the first day that I feel human. This surgery makes the LabBand surgery a walk in the park, lol. I learned a few things that I would like to share (I would blog this but…..)
Day 2 was hell. Extreme pain, I couldn’t get up from sitting without assistance. I hurt from my boobs to my crotch (and have the colorful bruises to show for it). It is really important to stay on top of your pain meds.
Day 3 was better but still needed a lot of assistance. The highlight of the day was a sponge bath and hair washing (Mom helped with this).
Today, I’m human. Last night was the first night I could get out of bed without waking my husband. Pour guy felt like he had a newborn again, up every 2 hours.
So what did I learn?
My doctor did not require removal of Fluid from my band for the surgery, however FOR ME I wish I had about .2cc removed. My band has been extremely tight (borderline too tight) ever since I woke up. Yes I’m on liquids and soft foods. I had to be sure I was staying hydrated and that was difficult. On Friday I considered getting some Fluid removed but the thought of a needle going anywhere near my stomach….. I decided to manage the situation. Things are settling, I was able to eat about 1-2oz of meat last night. So with good management on my part I was able to get through the worst. In the future (if I have the option) I will remove just a little fluid.
The second thing I learned is that I have the most wonderful husband in the world. He had to step in as my nurse, emptying drains, helping me dress, picking me up (yes he can lift me – that was cool).
I will post pre & post pictures once the tummy doesn’t look like a war zone.

Oh so very true, love it!

The best advise I can give is Just Do It!
You've made the first step with this post. Print your post and tape it to your fridge so you see your committment everyday.
If bad food choices are hurdles, clean out your kitchen remove all temptation.
Regarding exercising, do what you can. Just a little bit is a start. Before you know it you will be moving like crazy (asj CG about that).
This is for life and it does take time. You can do this.

The best advise I can give is Just Do It!
You've made the first step with this post. Print your post and tape it to your fridge so you see your committment everyday.
If bad food choices are hurdles, clean out your kitchen remove all temptation.
Regarding exercising, do what you can. Just a little bit is a start. Before you know it you will be moving like crazy (asj CG about that).
This is for life and it does take time. You can do this.

The best advise I can give is Just Do It!
You've made the first step with this post. Print your post and tape it to your fridge so you see your committment everyday.
If bad food choices are hurdles, clean out your kitchen remove all temptation.
Regarding exercising, do what you can. Just a little bit is a start. Before you know it you will be moving like crazy (asj CG about that).
This is for life and it does take time. You can do this.

The best advise I can give is Just Do It!
You've made the first step with this post. Print your post and tape it to your fridge so you see your committment everyday.
If bad food choices are hurdles, clean out your kitchen remove all temptation.
Regarding exercising, do what you can. Just a little bit is a start. Before you know it you will be moving like crazy (asj CG about that).
This is for life and it does take time. You can do this.

I haven't given up any foods. I gave up the huge portions, but I don't miss that one bit.

I feel your frustration. I have been at goal for 11 months. For the first 6 to 8 months I struggled up 10 then down. Too tight too loose. Maintaining was becoming a huge struggle. Once I got my head around it and quit obsessing about the numbers (weight and Fluid amount) things got easier.
It takes time for the head to catch up and boy can it mess with you. I think I had more fills/unfills in those 8 months than during my weight loss. Lol
Hang in there. It does get easier with time. And congrats on reaching your goal.

I haven't given up any foods. I gave up the huge portions, but I don't miss that one bit.

I haven't given up any foods. I gave up the huge portions, but I don't miss that one bit.

i had lap band and plication surgery and also had a hernia repair...it has worked well for me.....my dr told me straight off, if i did not change what i ate...begin to exercise, no WLS he gave me would work...
i do not have any fills although i have primer in from surgery. i do not know how much...the plication helps me feel full (quicker and at about 1 to 1/2 cups of protein/food, i am feeling very full)....i cant say any neg about it...it has helped me lose nearly 150 pounds in 16 months....i will say however, that i am terrified of hurting myself by overeating so i follow what my dr advised me nearly to the letter....i go monthly to my dr and i have xrays of my band every 3 months....its a process....i have support and the best support is from myself...
best of luck to you and everyone

Congratulations on five years & thank you for sharing your story. You (& your sister) look fabulous. It is great to hear from seasonal bandsters like yourself!

I pm'd Carolina Girl this link. She will answer any of your questions. I'm sure she will reply in the morning.

CG is my hero too!!!

You just like keeping a girl waiting.....

Can you deal with another week of downtime ? I promise to make it up to everyone...on multiple levels

CG is my hero too!!!

Way to go girlfriend. So very proud of you!!!

Junkie, hugs to both you & your wife. You both are amazing people.

Way to go girlfriend. So very proud of you!!!

Way to go girlfriend. So very proud of you!!!

these are the coral colored pants that my friend AJ sent me last year..i have wrote about them before..when she sent them to me, i could not get them up over my thigh...100% true
and i do not own a scale and so i used these pants as a way for me to gauge how i was doing....little by little, i got them on...and then i was trying hard to get them buttoned.....and then my stomach apron kept me from that....but i kept ON..
day in and day out
eating my allotted amount
lean Proteins, veggies, fruit
drinking ALOT
and exercising
first just walking (all i could do)
and then i would go farther and farther
and then start low impact step aerobics
first without the step and then on the step
and now its a daily thing...to work out after work
i do not eat my din din until ole girl works out
and here i am today....wearing those coral colored pants..(they come with a white belt but i did not include it as i wore a black shirt)..the pants are a size 16 reg/missy (label said)...and the sweater is size large

so, 16 months ago, i was in a size 5x skirt, size 30 pant and well over 336+ pounds



and this is me today..in those coral colored pants



so this post is to say, i did it...



thanks for the support