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Hi Everyone! I have to keep this post fairly short because the Dr. doesn't want me sitting straight up on my behind for the next few days (he wants me in more of an inclined position). Thank you so much Jody for posting -- and I enjoyed our conversations!! The surgery went just fine, and I was up and walking and doing fine today. Yes, the backside and the lipo procedures are more painful than the TT (and to answer you question Karey, I did have muscle repair with my TT), but the pain is tolerable. It actually feels best when I am up and walking -- and I'm trying to do that as much as possible. Anyhow, I feel great and I might even try to get out for a little while tomorrow. I can't really tell how the buttocks augmentation looks yet because the butt is very swollen, plus it has a lot of extra padding and bandages on it, but I can say that the thighs look marvelous!!!! More tomorrow. Have a great night everyone!!!! :thumbup::smile:

Hey Ladies! Thank you so much!!! Well, today's the day. I have to be at the hospital at 5:45. I'll be in the hospital tonight and will try to post again tomorrow night. Awww Jody, thanks! :tt1::smile::tt1: Thank you Salsa! Well, I definitely smile when I get lovely messages like this :tt1:!!! Thanks Karey! I sure hope so. The backside is in much worse shape than the front was, I hope this all turns out well........... Hey Jody, Sounds great!!! Have fun shopping!!! I've been told that I really need to "chill" or I could cause myself problems with my incision and healing. I brought several movies and books with me, so I'll try my best. Therefore it's up to you to keep the economy going for the next few days :wub::tongue::tt1: I'll call you when I can and big hugs to you too!!! Have a great day everyone!!!

Well, I have been thinking about doing this for over two years and last week I finally took the plunge...... I had my eyes and brows done with permanent makeup and now that it is all healed up, I can honestly say that I absolutely LOVE it!!!! I had the eyes done in a very subtle "smudged" effect, with a barely perceptible line on the bottom and a "smoked out" brown line (custom mixed with a wee bit of mossy green to soften the color) on the top that is slightly thicker toward the outer corner and tapers in to a very thin line toward the inner corner. (Me being me, I'm sure I drove the poor makeup artist crazy with my micromanaging of this whole thing, right down to the mixing of the colors :crying:, but she was just lovely, and very patient with me and gave me exactly what I wanted.) I had the brows done in a reddish-brown (but not too red) color that coordinates with my hair color, but also gives me some leeway if I ever want to change. The makeup artist did a great job and I now have that beautiful, perfect eyebrow arch that I have always wanted, but could never quite achieve with my own natural (thin and scraggly) brow hair. What I'm absolutely loving about this whole thing is that I can now walk out of the house on a moments notice while no longer having to worry about frightening small children and animals, but yet still have the option to do my makeup when I want to. It was interesting that I went in wanting my lips and eyes done and the makeup artist told me to skip the lips (she said my lips still had decent natural color and that she didn't see me as one who would want to go without lipstick anyhow) and to do the eyes and brows. I'm really glad I took her advice about this. Has anyone else had this done?

Nina, LOL :lol::sad:. You troublemaker!!!! I've got your X-Mas present all picked out now. My "before" backside photo in a silver frame! :w00t::tongue::tt2: All kidding aside, thanks for the well wishes. I'm glad you're back posting here because, girl, you crack me up!!! Thanks sweetie :smile:! How's everything going with you? Do you have your date set yet? Thanks Karey! Happy shopping! Thanks Becky! Yeah that flight delay really set me behind, but I'm in pretty good shape now. I have just a few things left to do, but I'm more or less all set. Today I meet with the Dr. to get all the other things squared away (my questions, signing consents, handing over large sums of money, etc.), and tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM its buh-bye bye saggy, baggy backside :thumbup:! Thanks Jody!!! :smile: Looking forward to talking to you! There's a few things I've been meaning to touch base with you about, and will do so when I call. Thanks Cori!!! It's always so nice to hear from you and thanks for the well wishes!!! Yeah, I know I'm up pretty early, but I want to get one last workout in before my surgery. Have a great day everyone -- and thanks again for the kind thoughts and wishes. You ladies are the best!!! :smile:

Wishing you energy KD!!! :thumbup::sad: It took me about 6 weeks before I could comfortably sleep on my side -- I hope it's much sooner for you.

Hey Becky, I don't know how this permanent eyeliner might affect PS on the eyes -- definitely something to ask about in advance if you are considering it.

Good luck Babs and keep us posted!!!

Hey Michee, Congratulations on getting through the surgery and welcome to the flatlands :thumbup::sad:! It's wonderful isn't it??? Glad to hear you're doing great :thumbup::smile::tt1:!

I never thought I would congratulate someone on having a big booty, however! Lucky you Lulu! Hang on to that booty for dear life -- you don't want to end up like me. It still annoys me to no end that I'm actually needing a seperate surgical procedure to put junk back into my trunk! Thanks for the well-wishes :smile::smile::smile:! Why am I posting this morning, when I should be sitting on a plane right now???? Take one guess! My flight is delayed by 4 hours :sad::thumbup::tt1::tt2::tt2::tt2::tt2: I got up at 3:00 AM so I could be ready and set to go and did not learn of the delay until I got to the airport. This really fouls up my well-planned day Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Hi Ladies, Busy day today trying to get everything wrapped up before leaving home 2.5 weeks -- you know how it is I'm sure....... I'll make this quick and short because I fly out very early in the AM tomorrow and still have some things left to do. Hey Jody, Glad you like that store!!! Their items are so classic and timeless you'll have them for years. I have things in my closet that I've had for a long time and now I'm finally able to wear them again -- Woo Hoo!!! I plan on calling you sometime on Tuesday, but if I'm out of it, I will touch base with you on Wednesday. I'll be overnighting at the same hospital I stayed at the last time. Do you still have that info? If not I'll resend. Thanks for the well wishes Karey -- and I'm sending them right back to you. I hope this ordeal comes to an end soon, and that it has a happy ending!!!! I'm glad you had a good conversation with the other surgeon :thumbup:. Thanks Becky!!! Oh you know me, I'll be up and about (and shopping :sad:) in no time at all I'm sure. I definitely plan on catching the Labor Day Weekend Sales -- so that really only gives me a few days to waste time lying about! Stein Mart is having a big sale starting Thurday 80% off all of their "Red Dot" sale merchandise -- so make sure you get over there sometime during the weekend if you can!!!! BTW, KD told me that the backside was the worst part of her post-op LBL pain, was this true with you too?

BBK, I bet the eyelashes work really well for photos!!! With your height -- you should go for the "glam" ones. I've decided that I'm going to have this done while I'm in Miami. Assuming I survive my butt lift next week (LOL :wink2:). There is a lady who does them here on the island, but (like everything else around here) it's expensive. I found a spa in Miami that does them for $90 -- for that price I'll give it try, why not? Between this, the makeup, the updated PS pics, and the backside work, I know I owe you guys about 30 zillion pics, and I promise I will put some up as soon as I can!!!

LOL at both of you :ohmy: -- too funny! Nina girl you need to push past this!!! Not only did my nips not fall off, but they have been restored to their former youthful glory. I love my new breasts and everything about them, and I started my PS journey not even wanting to have the breasts done! If you want new breasts lady, go for it!!! Dr. P will not let you down -- just remember that.

Karey, The written communication idea sounds like a good one to me too. Great suggestion Nina! But Karey, I thought I just read in BBK's thread that you talked to your Band Dr. and she (he?) suggested that you might need to consider having your band out? If they're talking about doing that then I would definitely seek a second opinion before deciding on that issue.

Hi BBK, I'm so sorry to hear about the ordeal that you've been through this week :wink2:. I hope you're resting comfortably and feeling much better today. Big hugs to you -- you smokin' Hot Mama!!!! :wink::smile::tongue:

Well, I did it!!! At exactly this time last year, I was planning out my trip to Mexico for my Lap Band surgery (with the excellent Dr. Zapata). I was a size 24/26 with a BMI of 45.3 and here I am 11 months later, at goal, and with normal BMI!!!! There's no looking back now! My life is never ever going to be about "being fat" again -- this Lap Band is an AMAZING, life changing tool!!!!

Wow Karey, That's a tough one and I can totally understand why you are having doubts about your Dr. right now. My first inclination would be to get a second opinion, but I'm wondering if it will be difficult to find a bariatric surgeon willing to give you one (????). What I might do is give a copy of the report to your Internist and in the meantime, try to find another Dr. who will consult with you. Chances are your current Dr. did everything just fine, but I think since she has planted some seeds of doubt in you right now, you will feel much better about moving forward with her once you have gotten that second opinion. Alternatively, perhaps you could sit down with her in person and just be very frank and honest with her regarding your doubts and concerns (if you haven't done so already) and see what she has to say. I feel so badly that you're feeling badly and that this has been such a struggle for you and I hope this all resolves very soon.

I had my Lap Band done in Mexico and I know that there are some fine Dr.'s there, but the thing that is really bothering me right now about Mexico is the crime problem. In fact, I just read this morning that kidnappings are up nearly 10% this year alone. Mind you many of these kidnappings involve wealthy Mexicans, but this problem spiraling out of control indicates to me that the crime situation is deteriorating rapidly there and the government is somewhat powerless to get it under control at this time. Police corruption is a huge problem there -- understandable when you have an underpaid police force in a poor country and wealthy drug/crime lords willing to pay HUGE bribes, a very bad combo indeed. The Mexican people are some of the sweetest, nicest people on the planet and I have nothing but good things to say about my bariatric surgery experience in Mexico, but if you do decide to travel there at this time, be very careful............

Hi KD, Did you have your LBL last week as planned? How did it all go? Karen G, not too long now are you getting excited? Ellen, I'm sooooooo jealous -- according to Nina soon you will have the best ass in all of Europe. Not fair, I want one too :smile2:!

Cori, Go for it!!! I'll think you'll really like it!!!! It's not really saving me very much time because I still have a very involved make-up regime BUT it sure does look better -- especially at night when the applied makeup comes off. The next thing I want to try are the permanent eyelashes!!!!

Fluffy, I thought I would make a quick comment about this one also. I believe your comment about fat cells shrinking but still remaining is true. I've also read that empty fat cells tend to sabotage our weight loss efforts by sending desperate messages to our bodies to be filled back up again -- which is another reason why it's good to have as many removed as possible........ Based on my own experience as well as others, breasts don't tend to survive the battle very well. Even my pathetically small breasts went south, and having them hitched back up again (as well as plumped out with an implant) was one of the best things I've ever done!

Karey, I'm hoping your family will eventually get used to this whole idea and jump on board with you before your surgeries. But I can say that my husband was not on board with me having WLS or PS. However, I knew I just had to move forward without that support because I was sick and tired of hating my body and absolutely at the end of my rope. I knew that once he saw how happy I was (am) with everything and what a sense of well-being these surgeries have given me, he would look back and say that it was a good thing, which he really has at this point. So even if you don't get the support you need up front, I believe it will come eventually, even if it comes a little late. In the meantime we are all definitely here to support you :thumbup::thumbup:!

Hi Hollie, Congratulations on your weight loss!!!!:thumbup::thumbup: Many plastic surgeons will do "virtual consults" where you can begin the consultation process by sending photos via email. I suggest that you contact some Dr.'s who offer this service and who you might be interested in working with if it's determined that plastic surgery is the best course of action for you. Good luck!!!!

Hi BBK, I'm sorry to hear about the choking and the pain and I hope you are feeling back to normal real soon. Sending hugs, positive thoughts and quick healing vibes your way........ :thumbup::smile:

How do I keep getting these PS threads derailed off the main subject lately? Anyhow...... Jody you're looking at this totally the wrong way. Yes, I give you shopping tips, but I always tell you how to get bargains at the various places I recommend. So you won't need a second job at all, in fact you and DS could probably retire on all of the money you're saving. Think about it :tongue::tongue:!