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My T/T was also a personal choice.I didn't make my rash happen. It was there on and off as long as I can remember. Same as sugarplum I am finishing a 2 1/2 yr journey. I feel that PS is a very personal choice it is something that should be done for you,not for anyone else.When I was first banded I had told everyone that I was not going to have anymore surgeries. but as time went by and I lost weight my skin remained in the same place. Do what you want to do and forget about everyone else.

I test drove the Kias,Hyundais, Toyotas and Hondas. I ended up buying a Ford Escape. Why ??? I ended up with the best deals and got intrest free financing for 5 years. but the Korean cars have come along over the past several years.

I think that Starbucks is strong .I prefer Dunkin Donuts over Starbucks. and if I do go to starbucks I order a regular coffee.With milk and no sugar. 550cal for a 16oz drink is outrageous I would much rather have solid food than a cup of sugar.

I chose to get an unfill. I had kidney stones last year and due to the vomiting I did get unfilled.So when I went to have my PS done this time I asked for an unfill and had to take percocet for 4 days only. I was unfilled for a total of 2 weeks. hope this hels, just remember that everone have a different pain tolerence.

May be this weekend I'll take some pics and get them posted.

UPDATE IToday I went to the PS and he gave me the go ahead to start back at the gym. I also do not have to wear the binder anymore. YEAH !!!! I also saw my lap band doc and lost another 6.5 lbs . Things are going great. this was the best thing I have EVER done for myself.

I am so sorry that I haven't posted anything. I am back to work full time now for 3 weeks and tomorrow I have an appt w/ the PS to check out how I am healing. I shall post more after tomorrows visit

I lost over 100lbs and 3 weeks ago I had my TT. I think it was the best thing I ever did. Not that I could ever wear a bikini.Even after the TT I still have stretch marks. But the rashes I had under the mass tere is now gone. Kinda strange to take a shower and not have to lift anything up.

Lucky, I went back to work after 2 weeks and I did work a full 10 hour day.I am a nurse working in doctors office. but to be honest by 3pm I was starting to get a bit sore. nothing that sitting down for about 10min didn't help. good luck with your surgery

here is some pics of my pannus a before and one a few days after with the drains still in sorry that I am in the binder

Julie I had my TT on 5/21 and I know that I am swollen but already see a difference. I have a FLAT stomach. WTG you look great. I tried to post pics but they always come out way too large. I can't wait to start back at the gym. anyway keep up the excellent work and again WAY TO GO!!!!

I ca nfeel my port but it does not stick out My PS did not move it .he said that didnot need to .

I had my TT 3 weeks ago today. BaWilliams I have the same things going on as you do. my lower stomach feels numb. But I know that will go away as time passes.

I had asked the PS if they could take pics and he said sure if you have a camera so I gave my camera to the nurse and se took about 5 pics of the extra skin that was removed. MY TT was done on 5/21 and I went back to work on 6/5 Good luck with everything . If anyone knows how to post side by side before and afters let me know and I will post some pics.

by far the best thing I have ever done . I would do this again in a heartbeat. NOT one regret ever.118 lbs down.

Dr.Kwon did my surgery. HE is AMAZING . I am very ,very happy with my results as well as his entire office staff at both offices.

under your name has your age. maybe you shold go back into your profile and make sure your birthdate is correct.

as soon as I figure out how to post before and afters I will. but if you want to see my extra skin that was removed go to the thread Panniculectomy that I started and somewhere in there is a pic of the 6lbs they took off. Went out today and I can fit into a pair small yoga pants. me small ? I never used those two words together. also tried on a size med. dress.

Love the refried beans. Try them with some low fat sour cream and a bit of low fat cheese. keeps me full too.

Robert the anti inflammatories can cause erosion. I have the same problem with my knees and do not take Celebrex anymore. However the only thing to help with menstral cramps for me is Advil with prevacid or some other type of acid reducing med. talk to him about options.

TZT heres an update. I went to the PS today and he told me that I could go back to work tomorrow. Of course, I decided to finish the week out of work. I am driving and walking much better and like everytone has said you can do this . Overall I think that this went smoothly. good luck with your surgery and please keep in touch.

I second Connies post. I too think that you need a slight unfill. my doc never wanted us to eat mashed potatoes anyway. Carbs. I like fat free refried beans with a little shredded cheese and some sour cream. try that after you talk to your doc.

its not a lumbar pillow its a back rest for the bed. As for everything else you look like your set. The wheelchair thing is a bit excessive. I have heard that one person had a walker and I think that it would have helped out alot. But I did ok without it. Just wanted everyone to know that I made Dinner tonight and even did the dishes. And no pain meds x3 days

I had kidney stones last year and was vomiting for a week . So now before any surgery I get an unfill ,just in case of nausea after surgery. MY doc's ok with it he says that after 2 years you get to know your body and what you can and cannot do. TO get unfilled was MY idea.

I bought myself a new Ford Escape 4WD when I hit my 100 pound mark.