Mary23

How is it I am loosing inches but not pounds

Congratulations! That's great news!!!
Susan

Yay Mary!!! I am so glad you won. Wish it was more but it helps.

It is a lot, but I feel like I am only up for one recovery with my schedule and my kids' schedules so I better get the bang for my proverbial buck, LOL

I am 10 days post-op and have 0 regrets. I had a panni, abdominoplasty, circumferential and a little additional Lipo under chin and bra line. Tri-Care covered the panni and abdominoplasty. The original quote for all was a $12,300, my portion was $3,500. My surgeon told us that he removed 15.2 lbs in skin and tissue which he said was one of the most he's ever done. I'm still healing of course but I am so pleased with what I see so far. Everybody is different but for me the pain and discomfort have been the worse I have ever experienced BUT worth it. Admittedly, I am a big baby, I wish I was one of these people who felt great after the first week. My scar line is also very low, right along the pubic area so I have not posted pictures either.
Christy

Just had my TT on 04/28! Feeling sore but totally self sufficient. So thankful for my surgeon and his team! Completely happy!

I just have to say looking back I am glad it was outpatient. The suture line is huge and at least I know how clean my home was and my carefiver( husband) kept my environment exceptionally sterile which is key and even high rated hospitals have germs. I felt better at home.

Post op day 3 of abdomnioplasty and couldn't be more happy!

Thank you ladies.....scheduled for late April!

I had the band in 2008 and it eroded into my stomach causing a gastric leak so I had it removed and then bypass 7 months later. Never doubted my decision and yge bypass was the easiest out of all 3 surgeries.

. thank you! I'm excited!

Just starting the new process.....question though, I'm sure you probably heard this before but I truly am in this for the skin removal......do you think it would be silly to do just a panniculectomy and not the full abdomnioplasty ?

Yes I was given the guide and spelled out what needed to be in print...I am keeping my fingers crossed

Our facility doesn't have a surgical unit....I had a consult with a civilian doc who was great but doesn't think we will have much success in getting payment....thinking if anything they may cover just the skin removal. I have my fingers crossed!

You will do fine! I had lap band in 2008 and then had it removed in 2012 and then had rny in 2013 and the RNY surgery was the easiest

Do you ever think there is a point when your body says I'm not going to let any more lbs go? I'm so frosted I want to loose the last 15 lbs and my body won't give it to me.

After 6 weeks recovery I am not limited (other than carbonated and high sugar) I eat popcorn all the time.

Yes I was given the guide and spelled out what needed to be in print...I am keeping my fingers crossed

Two regrets:
1) that I had lap-band surgery instead of the sleeve
2) that I should have done this sooner
VERY happy to have done this!!!

Dont be nervous! I had to have my band removed in emergency surgery and then wait 7 months for my rny. It was t he easiest surgery of all

I was revised dec 31 and have lost 50 lbs. I'm also concerned about hearing being a slow loser with revision. The first 25 lbs came off in 8 days and the rest has been slower but so far I'm pleased. I'm trying to stay positive and I think sometimes we want it and want it NOW!!! Lol and have to focus on being healthy and not getting caught up with numbers. Just my thought for the day. Stay healthy and love yourself.

My goal was to have the number 1 beginning my weight by January 1, 2014 and I reached that goal today... yeah me and it feels great

We are all doing so well on our weight loss journey. Hard to believe 4 months in. All those extra goodies are going to challenge us, but we can do it. Just remember self control. Something we didn't have a year ago! I wish my August buddies safe and Happy Holidays!

Ok I got to announce this!! I am at my lowest point that I've been in over 17yrs.!! I'm 257# ,HW 321 SW 314 @ 8-6-13
Happy happy happy!!!!

I made it thru halloween without one piece of candy. Yay me!!