Shalee04

Good luck topmorrow Allie, sending you lots of good healing wishes your way. Your going to love the new you!!!

So hi everyone, Just wondwering why your posting in the Nov 2007 thread. I know you all have your won thread to post in the MARCH 2007 thread, So why have you hijacked our NOV 2007 thread???????????????????

Thanks for the update Sue, Potatie, take care of yourself.

Well I became a bandster 2 years ago today.:drool::w00t: I took the big step. I did what I said I would never do, I had weight loss surgery. And I'm glad, even with the band issues I'm having now, I'm glad I did it. While I am still not at my goal weight I am down 80 lbs:smile2: I went from a tight size 22 to a tight size 8 jeans, (1 pair), but mostly size 10's :-). I no longer wear tight XXL tops, I fit into mediums. I no longer own any granny panties, I went out and made victoria happy and purchased WAYYYY to many pairs of cute medium size panties. :thumbup: I also stocked up on cute bras, to fit my new boobies that my hubby bought me, because mine disappeared with my weight loss. My foot went down a size, my wedding ring from a 9 to a 5.5. I no longer have to shop in the "big girl section or stores and hope they have something cute, I shop in the "small" girl stores and always find something cute. :-) I am not a perfect bandster, I could exercise more, I could eat a little better, But I am a good bandster, I do exercise, and I do eat Good almost all of the time, even with my band that isn't working a t the moment, I make it work for me. I eat ALL my meals on a saucer at home, I practice portion control, I try and always eat my protein first. And while I havent lost any weight in a while, I haven't gained any either. I am happy!!!! While I used to hide from the camera, I now don't mind it. Ok, that was my little boast. "stepping down now" :-) I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!!!!!

Well I became a bandster 2 years ago today.:tt2::w00t: I took the big step. I did what I said I would never do, I had weight loss surgery. And I'm glad, even with the band issues I'm having now, I'm glad I did it. While I am still not at my goal weight I am down 80 lbs:smile2: I went from a tight size 22 to a tight size 8 jeans, (1 pair), but mostly size 10's :-). I no longer wear tight XXL tops, I fit into mediums. I no longer own any granny panties, I went out and made victoria happy and purchased WAYYYY to many pairs of cute medium size panties. :drool: I also stocked up on cute bras, to fit my new boobies that my hubby bought me, because mine disappeared with my weight loss. My foot went down a size, my wedding ring from a 9 to a 5.5. I no longer have to shop in the "big girl section or stores and hope they have something cute, I shop in the "small" girl stores and always find something cute. :-) I am not a perfect bandster, I could exercise more, I could eat a little better, But I am a good bandster, I do exercise, and I do eat Good almost all of the time, even with my band that isn't working a t the moment, I make it work for me. I eat ALL my meals on a saucer at home, I practice portion control, I try and always eat my Protein first. And while I havent lost any weight in a while, I haven't gained any either. I am happy!!!! While I used to hide from the camera, I now don't mind it. I hope all my November Nymphs are well and wish you all a happy banderversary month!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

Good Luck today skinnyjeans!!!

$17,000 In had an extended tummy tuck with a anchor cut, mons lift, breast lift and silicone implants. The price included the implants,the Surgery, all OR fees, and surgery center fees, the anestesthiologist, 2 nights in a healing facility with round the clock nursing care. All garments all follow up Pre and post op visits to my Dr. it did not include pre-op testing, or prescriptions, BUT my insurance covered all of these with only a co-pay out of my pocket. I ended up having a wound seperation issue with the tummy tuck, (i'm diabetic and this is more common then most know) Anyways my Ps came to the hotel to see me every day after work, then I went to his office every week for another months then every 2 weeks for another months after that. He would give me some of the creams and guaze that would be needed by us to take care of the issue. I ended up having to have a revision, he did that for free, and all follow up care also. I only had to pay a very small fee to the OR and Anastesthiologist for the revision this past May. Kelly

Alie, I just wanted to say, WOW you have lost more then you now weigh!! Way to go girl!!!! you look awsome by the way. :-)

I was approved for Care Credit and also Capitol One health care account. We choose the Capitol one as they were running a very low interest rate deal last year when I applied.

Hope all is good Potatie, wishing you speedy recovery!!!

Allie, I had an extended tummy tuck with anchor cut , mons lift, small breast lift with implants on Oct 23rd 2008. I too was given pain pills, but for the first 3-4 days I LOVED the pain pump. I did have to pay extra for it and am SOO glad I did. it was a suction type one that automatically delivered medication directly to my tummy wounds. I was cut way back on each hip and also from pubic bone to the bottom of my breasts. Like Sue said stay on top of your pain meds, dont wait for them to wear off, or you will HURT!!! I used a wedge pillow, and I am short so I used a toilet seat riser. I used ice packs on my breast as they felt like they were going to explode on about day 3-5. so I put gel ice packs over the wrappings every few hours. I wasn't hungry and didn't want to eat anything but had to so I lived off of Bullet type Protein drinks. 42 grams of protein in each, so I drank 3 a day along with Soups for the most part of the first week and a half. Like Sue said also, I still dont have all the feeling back in my tummy from the top of the public bone to my belly button. I also just got the feeling back in one nipple, the other still none. :-( But I did have all feeling in breasts after the 1st surgery, In May of this year I went in for a revision to fix some puckering of my breasts and to fix my tummy where I had wound seperation. and Since that surgery is when I have no feeling in nipples, the left one just came back a few weeks ago. I have a thread on here called Shalees October overhaul, you can check it out, it's been a year, so I cant remember it all. :-) Extra binder is nice so you can always have one clean and ready to change into. they can get messy. I was given meds in my IV during surgery to help with my nausea, a patch to put on the morning of surgery and extras to have also. one lasts 3 days. :-) If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Kelly :-)

I have watched the show since the very begining, wayyyyyy back when I was a little kid with my step mom. :-) So nope not ridicules. I did read something abut Victor only being gone for 1 month, he did indeed renegoriate his contract. I also loved loved all the flashbacks, especially when he and Nikki were first together. :-)

This thread is the November 2007 bandster thread.... :-)

It's been 1 year since my Tummy tuck. Even with the wound issues and the revision I had to have because of it, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!!

WELL Said Patricia!!! If you can't follow the pre-op diet, then you wont follow the post op diet either. The band is a tool, not a cure all. We have to use it to our advantage, and yet the per-op diet sucks and yes you will feel run down, that m,eans, drink more Protein shakes, I went and bought protein shots at GNC, 42 grams per shot, they are great before and after. Dont give up, hang in there. We have all been there and we survived. :-) Good luck!!! YOU CAN do this!!!:closedeyes:

WOW I wonder why your Dr doesn't offer the pain pump. I paid extra for it, but it was so worth it. And I agree with Apples, don't let yourself stress over it to much. Your going to be fine and love the new you when it's over. Any pain you have will be worth it. Today is my 1 yr annivesary of my tummy tuck!! :-)

Hi everyone, Drive by posting, been busy this week, oldest daughter came home last weekend for a visit from college, so that was nice. This week just been busy. Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.

WOw Jennifer, you want to come and build me a linen closet? hehehehehe We bought our house 2.5 years ago it doesnt have any linen closets at all, so hubby said he would build me one, Well here we are almost 3 yrs later and my sheets and towles, are in plastic bins in my spare room. hehehe

I agree with you Sunshine, this season is a bit boring!!!

I wish my hubby was banded, it sure would make things easier on me with cooking and eating.....

Hi Karey, Long time no see... I have to agree, my TT was also one of the best decisions I have made, even in sprite of the issues I had recovery wise. How have you been? Kelly

Happy friday night everyone, Sorry I've been busy and not online much at all this week. I'm looking ofr a job, dealing with my band issue that came up 2 weeks ago, and my insurance carrier switched on Oct 1st. Grrr not the best time to have aband issue..... So I have been stressing big time. Irene, I have followed your journey from the begining and I knkow that you have tried everything you can with your band, I know this wasn't an easy decision to make, But you do what you have to do to make yourself healthy and happy!! I know all about that dang high blood pressure, it sucks!!! I am down to 1/2 a pill these days. (i was on 3 types) and while my type 2 diabetes didnt go away as we had hoped it is very under cntrol and the dr still thinks if I exercise more it will go away..... Hopefully..... Kat , I love reading your posts!!! you always knw what to say to make people feel better!!! Jennifer, Hvae a great weekend and hang in there!! Tracy, you hang in there also.... :-) Susie, 190 lbs lost!! Way to go, thats an amazing feat in istself!! we are proud of you!!! Everyone else, Hi..... :-) Eveyone have a wonderful weekend....

Wohoo thats great news Sue!!! And I agree, my tuumy tuck was one of the best things I have ever done in my life!!! I can't tell you what a difference it makes in my life, and my self esteem NOT to have that jabba belly flapping around. :-)

Ahhh shucks, thanks everyone. Yes I had the revision surgery on May 5th to repair the wound seperation scar. this time all healed wonderfully!!! I sure was mosre scared the 2nd time around because of the first times issues.