Jeni 85

Thank you so much.... Im no going to lie this past surgery knocked me down on my butt big time .. im still trying to get back to my exercise routine and am having a difficult time.. but daily functions back to normal... Your having revision surgery on you tummy tuck why is that????:thumbup:

LOL!!! Thanks!!! I don't think i'm that amazing (maybe a little crazy though!!!).. if im feeling good i say why not go for it.. Of course im nervous but its eventually going to be done anyways.. the sonner the better!! Hey if it was up to me i would have it done next week!!! But work and my surgeon wont allow it..... HaHaHaHa!!! I need to have this done and be healed by mid august... I'm going to Poland to visit my family who hasn't seen me since before my Band so huge difference and plus i want to see me with out any excess hanging skin!!!! But anyway, how are you doing/recovering? Are you back to yourself yet?

ok so now that im finally back to normal after my belt lipectomy... it time to start the journey to the next stage: Brachioplasty/Inner Thigh Lift with Lipo Im scheduled for surgery on May 28th!!! Im going to get the pre-op stuff done next week!!:biggrin: Does anyone know what these two procedure are like? I'm starting to get a little anxious and nervous... But this is the last surgery so thats a plus!!

I wish i had that long for recovery!!! I only was able to take two weeks because of other plans for the year where i needed off!!! lol But anyways finally have=ing some spring weather here in chicago... Im sick and tired of the cold!!! Im planning on getting out this weekend on my bike to get some fresh air... Im still having a hard time getting myself to get back to my excercise routine... i miss it but it so hard to push your body back to where you were before surgery!!! ahhhhh... lol anyway... lets here from some more people on here... how are you all doing... Mrs. H how is everything going?? how are you feeling.. i have kept you and your family in my prayers every night...:thumbup:

thanks... i wish i knew my head has a lot to catch up too.. my mind is still a size 20!!

Awfully quiet in here!!! Well anyways... i finally caved and decided to buy 1 pair of jeans, so i have something to wear to go out.. i tried on the 9/10 at first and the lady at the store was like oh those are much too big.. ill get you the 7/8... i looked at the poor girl like she was nuts!!!!! i couldnt believe what i was hearing.... OH MY GOD IM A 7/8!!!! Its funny i still see myself fat...when clearly im now a normal size... my mind doesnt want to catch up...

can you please update mine jeni 85: -128lbs

completely normal surgery jitters.. i was a complete wreck a couple of days before surgery.. but the day of i knew everything would be ok.. look at me now im 2 years out, happier and healtier than ever.. not to mention down 128lbs.. and never regretted my decision for one second:wub:

trust me its the nerves making you eat.. but you will be okay.. i had a belt lipectomy march 15th and im fine... and am beyond thrilled with the results..

ok so some of this is pobably Water weight because i had a little bit of a stomach bug but im taking it.. down 4.4lbs... determined to keep it off.. only 1.8lbs to go:wub:

AWESOME!!! HUGE DIFFERENCE.. YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!:cool2:

bARB IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT!! bUT IM ALSO GLAD THAT THERE IS A GOOD PROGNOSIS.. ILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS A PRAYERS.. KEEP US UPDATED!!

Glad to hear you are doing well!!! So are the arms really that bad??? I go in for my arms and legs in june

i cant either.. lol to tell you the truth i cant remember the before that well.. and plus i would like to see them side by side:wub:

completely agree with you lellow!!! the back pain was the most uncomfortable...and the drains second that...

ok updated.. lost 1.8lbs

i completely agree.. my band surgeon had about 1800bands placed under his belt at the time i went to see him for my consult... he now has a lot more... Expirience is important

So glad to hear you are doing so well... !!! dont feel bad about the drain i had all four of them in for 10days.. so not too bad.... somehow the results make us feel so much better!!!

good luck in surgery!!!! let us know how it goes!!:thumbup:

go see a lapband only surgeon with lots of expirience.... ignore this guy he doesnt know what he is atalking about and seems t like to take the easy way out!!:thumbup:

congrats!!!!!!!:welldoneclap:

its dangerous to abruptly stop any antidepressents.. high risks of suicide and depression possibly getting worse.. i say stick with the pills until you see your doc... or slowly decrease the dosage.. but never just stop...

I have been banded for 2 years now and have travel to vegas without unfilling my band.. i didnt find a need because quite frankly i can enjoy myself in many other ways other than food.. and plus think about pricey restarauts and how small thier portions are... i come from a polish family and trust me they like to eat.. im actually going in august to poland for 2 wks with no intention on getting an unfill.. and ill deal with the explaining of me trying to live a healthier life... Ive had my band unfilled for my gallbladder surgery and it took my 6mths of going to get fillled and unfilled to find that sweet spot.. and my dr. isnt afraid to do an aggressive fill either.. you think you will be able to control yourself thinking you changed your ways.. but truth is we all still have the mind we used to have preband.. eat when hungrey and trust me i was hungry all the time.. even though i tried to eat healthy and excercise.. not trying to be harsh im just speaking from personal experience!!:welldoneclap:

welcome to band land!!!! and congrats on taking your first step in having a healthier life!!! If you have any questions feel free to ask... Ive been banded for a little over 2 years now, down 122lbs and still going... actually had plastic surgery to remove excess skin 3wks ago on my belly and back... In june im going to have my arms and legs done

Thanx Gwen!!! Im feeling fabulous and am very happy with the results so far!!! The surgeon says im still a little swollen.. but even so im ecstatic!!! I cant wait till june for round 2 where my thighs and arms are done this way i wont look like a mr potatoe head (mismatched parts!!!) LoL!!!... I went to the gym for the first time thurseday.. and lets just say i dont think my body is quite ready for that yet... maybe next week... Juli good luck to you on monday!!! ill keep you in my prayers!!