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Day 5. I'm counting surgery day as day 1.
So today I thought for shits n giggles I'd try on this tiny swim suit. Shocking!
Remember I'm still swollen but holy crap! Is that really mine??? It's hard to get it to sink in.
I'm also including some photos of just how loose my skin was. Not flattering but I don't care it's where I started. Before all of this. PS I still have tape on my boobs and that line is my JP drain.

Please let's keep this about the question no reason for this!
Thanks ladies I wonder the same things like where does it go and how ur body feels.. I was hoping someone did it to give us their story

Majority of us go through that regret stage at 3 weeks out .. Tell me all about it I was there and my boyfriend said is your hormones from the surgery and the anesthesia messing with your emotions and yup came here and I was made aware that this happens and it will pass!
So keep your head up and nothing comes easy but it will be so worth it .. Just keep hydrated Water shakes Popsicles etc.
If you need us we are here for support!

I've decided once I'm healed I'm going to hit the workouts and give Kim K a run for her money!!! Lol!

Day 3 before and after! I'm completely off the pain pills and in my own bed!! I'm extremely swollen all the way down my legs but the results are absolutely amazing to me! I still can't believe it. I have curves and definition already even with all the swelling. I wanted curvy! I took her a picture and told her I wanted curves not just flat. She did exactly what I asked for and made my curves!! Think belly dancer. I'm going to be working on those legs once I'm healed!

See I'm glad you checked! And probably it will only be that!
Good luck!

Majority of us go through that regret stage at 3 weeks out .. Tell me all about it I was there and my boyfriend said is your hormones from the surgery and the anesthesia messing with your emotions and yup came here and I was made aware that this happens and it will pass!
So keep your head up and nothing comes easy but it will be so worth it .. Just keep hydrated Water shakes Popsicles etc.
If you need us we are here for support!

I ended up looking on Anthem.com and it looks like I only have less than $500 before I meet my out of pocket limit so I'm hoping that means it won't be any more than $500. I'm still going to call and double check though.
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Keep your fingers crossed for me please!
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Are u calling the doctor or your insurance company? Usually your insurance will give you an estimate the dr office usually doesn't know what they get paid right before surgery... Also you can check your insurance coverage what's your yearly deductible example I have UHC and after I pay $300 deductible for whatever procedure my insurance will cover 100% of anything I get done for the rest of the year. So if you haven't yet call straight to your insurance company!

Thanks everyone. I'm trying to share as much as I can with you all without grossing anyone out. I love seeing before and afters and the true process.

!!!! WARNING GRAPHIC PICTURE!!!!
Now that I have that out of the way, I went to my surgeons today and we took the bandages off. Here's my very first glimpse of my new belly! Amazingly enough she didn't have to repair my muscles, she said they were shocked that they were fine. That's why my pain hasn't been so bad!

Hope the pain stays away for long and your recovery is comfortable! Glad you are home now!

I'm home!! They did a FANTASTIC job. I woke up in zero pain and still not having any as of now. I'm including a picture and I look like absolute death BUT I'm keeping everything real!

Premier chocolate very cold

Premier chocolate very cold

I have an IPhone too and I'm entering the topics that I've seen on my timeline and it says "0 post". For example; I'm looking for the subject on hair loss and it doesn't pop up! Even thou, I've seen this post before. Strange

It should be on the top of witch ever forum you go in.. Like right now I'm reading your post I have the search option on the top! I have an iPhone but it should be the same app for all!

I did with bread last few months banana muffins to be exact ... When I saw I had gained 5lbs I got so scare! Came here and ask a few people and they gave me some advice on how to get back on track..
I went back to Protein Shakes replace meals with it and just fish or chicken and still working on dropping the extra lbs I put on! I do a lot of cardio with dancing so I got that to help me out too!

CW: 155
GW: 145

Best of luck!! And can't wait to see pic!

Like everyone says we all felt the same... I was calm the whole time until they took me inside the operation room I felt so sick and started to vomit for like 10 min until I couldn't no more because I got so scare, but the nurses were so nice they made me calm down. Good luck! And remember to walk walk walk [emoji6]

Hang in there! Try ice chips and if your doc allows, sprinkle flavored crystal light on it. I also ate lots of broth. Smithers is the best and I found it on Amazon. Popsicles - sugar free though. chocolate, sugar free Popsicles kept me sane my first week. Good luck!
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Hi all, i am now 7 hours post op and only lost my dignity, lol. Op a success and as an added bonus repaired an unknown hernia while in the neighborhood! I was really scared pre op and did my meditation breathing and chose to watch the acquarium fish loop rather than tv as following one liilt fish mesmerised me. Full cocktail of drugs in me so only discomfort. Been up once to little girls room. Drew on your support and got teary when parked prior to theatre. Surgeon came in limping and holding his back but very bright and confident. Seems he has done a good job and hospital is good. Might have a nap now. Affirmation, being wheeled into theatre, What makes you think God woulnt set aside a little time to look after you? You are importantto Him too. Thanks for the TLC.

I love the chocolate premier very cold or with ice...