wittygirl

Use it for a linen closet.

My skinny little petite mom has informed me not to worry about my saggy boobs. (I told her I may need to hold on to my larger sized pants because I'll need to tuck them into my waistband pretty soon.) She claims they will "firm up" once I start losing weight. The girls don't seem interested in weight training. Believe me, I've tried to convince them.
My mom sees me as young. (I am 40) I think she is wrong, wrong, wrong about the reality of this situation. I will probably look into reduction/lift options, because the boobage just isn't cute, and they seem heavier these days. Pendulous, even.
Anyone care to shed some light on this subject?
Amy

I went from a 42 DDD to a 38 LONG... LOL
it happens to most of us... get your self a really good supportive bra, and start working out to try to build that area... if your still not happy after some time and they are still bothering you, then do something, but i wouldnt do anything before you have reached your goal.... Good luck with the girls

I went from a 38 D to a 38 D long. I really thought they had gotten smaller--but they just became 2 dimensional! I did go out and get fitted and tried on about 20,000 bras and found no underwire, padded and underwire sheer worked the best. So I bought a couple, because you never know where I'll end up 30 pounds from now. Probably will need to be fitted again. I never thought I'd ever consider plastics, but I am beginning to change my mind.

Mine have gotten 2 inches shorter! From armpit to nipple.... poor sad saggy boobies. They're still crazy... 8 inches long, 5 inches wide 1 inch thick. YUCK! I've been looking into lifts/implants. I found a video that talks about how skin can only stretch to a certain point and recover so when we put on a lot of weight and our boobs get giganto the skin is never going to tighten back up and make them "normal". All the exercises in the world won't tighten skin, they only tighten muscle.... sad but true... I see more surgery in my future!

Mine are no longer objects of sexual desire.
They have a practical use.
I can shine my shoes with them during the day.
And in the night, they double as a neck and armpit warmers.
I'll be first on the plastics bench as soon as the 'margin of skin shrink' has taken place.
Hopefully takes place...
PLEASE GOD LET IT TAKE PLACE!!!!!

I'm June 16th!

I am 5 days pre op and let me tell you ...I am still afraid that things may go wrong.....I am still in pain when I move and sometimes I worry that my staples or incisions may pop when I try to get up....I really hope you are feeling better...I got up that night and walked myself I didn't wait for the nurse or anyone to tell me...my nurse was surprised that I wanted to do it....by if your able to take GAS X they did help me plus walking a couple of times around the house a day. Good luck

I am feeling like night and day today from the day before yesterday. My breathing is betters pain is waaaay better. My white blood count has gone down. Heart rate has been going down. The put drains in which I think have helped tremendously. Getting all that Fluid out so it doesn't hurt to breathe or walk. Gonna do Clear Liquids tomorrow to see how i do. Then see what the dr thinks and maybe I can go home the next day. He just wants to be sure there are no leaks so he didn't rush getting me back on clear liquids. I'm able to walk easier today which helps too. I think it's lookin up but I'm being careful. It started from fluid in my abdominal area an the start of an abscess which can be caused by bacteria or a leak.

Well day 3 was even worse. It was suppose to be my go home day and I'm still here because my heart rate was elevated and my blood count was high. So they feted a leak. I had and upper GI and a ct scan which they didn't see a leak. I was having really bad pain in my chest and rib and shoulder area which I thought was gas but they said it should be getting better not worse. So needless to say I was brought back to the OR last night for them to take a look at what my body was fighting my temp was 101 as well. They found Fluid in my chest area and the start of an abscess but no leaks. I was devastated that I had to go through surgery again I cried! I regretted my decision I have been in so much pain. But with the drains in draining fluid being on drugs and antibiotics things are lookin better and I feel better. Still have a long healing process to go but as long my white count goes down it should be ok.

Thanks for your updates ! Walk and rest- stay on top of pain meds!
Good luck!! Yeah!! Your on your sleeve journey now!

Day 2 I'm not gonna lie the gas has been challenging for me. It has been affecting my breathing so I'm on oxygen. It hurts to take deep breaths. And I am walking a lot. I know it will go away soon it just makes moving a challenge. Sipping felt great today fluids are fine just sip slowly.

Was in a room by1130. Was pretty out of it all day from anesthesia. Pain was rough for the first 6 hrs but the worst was when I had to get up and pee. It was even the incisions that's bothered me it's the gas. Stuck right around my ribs so taking deep breaths hurt. I have circulation stockings on. I had no drain or foley cath thank god!!!!! Once I got up and walked 2 laps then later another 2 laps I was feeling much better. It helped the gas move away from my chest and ribs. I highly recommend the whole Chapstick idea. Your mouth is severely dry but I have a swab I am using constantly. I was so afraid and nervous this morning but now the waiting is over and I am happy. I take my first drink tomorrow which I'm nervous about. I hope it doesn't hurt too bad. I just got done doing for more laps probably the last for the night. I thought they didn't make you walk the first day but I guess I was wrong and I'm glad I am anyway it makes you feel better. I will update you all tomorrow on how the drinking goes.

I'm scheduled for June 3rd

I am also June 25th. I go in June 11th for the pre-op. I wonder about how my Dr. will handle the pre-op diet...how long I will be on liqiuds etc....hum? Lots of different things on here about what people are doing. So, I guess I will have to see what they say when my time comes!

June 30th for me!

June 3rd for me ????

Congratulations! Im new to the process - I go for my referral on Tuesday. All the best on your journey!

I am scheduled for June 10th. I contacted my Insurance case manager on February 28, my first consult was April 9th ( also saw Nutrition and Psych the same day). Had a day within a week and approval in two. Its been a whirlwind. Scared and excited to finally do this. I started the process back in 2007 but the year waiting period for the band scared me. So happy I can get the sleeve now.

I'm scheduled June 4th...getting nervous. Seems so far way, but u know it will be here in the blink of an eye!

Starting weight 258 and 5'4"
Now 5 months out 183# so 75 lbs!
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I experienced this too. Didn't start to feel normal until after 2 months. My theory was always that I felt that way due to lack of calories and carbs. Carbs are what fuel the body. So, as my diet progressed, I would try my best to incorporate complex carbs (boiled squash & zucchini with some good flavoring was my favorite; I would blend them slightly during my soft food stage). Look up best complex carb foods and think of creative ways to incorporate them in with your Protein intake. It definitely helped with my energy levels and stopped the "blacking out" every time I got up or moved too fast and the fatigue.