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Anyone else have plastic surgery and a hysterectomy? I was banded in 2006 and have lost 60 lbs. No, I am not at goal, but when the doctor said I needed a hysterectomy... it looked like an open door to me! I still work out and try to watch what I am eating.... I am not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I am happy. I love the small things in life today.... being able to bend over and tie my shoes and accepting that happiness is an inside job! So Monday is the day....I will be very excited to wake up in recovery without a uterus that has held me hostage for years and this piece of "fat" around my stomach!

Dr. Schulman, Thank you for lending yourself to us... that is awesome! I am 50 years old, had WLS in 2006 and have lost 60 lbs. No, not goal, but I still work at it. I am having a hysterectomy and pannilectomy on Monday. I have opted to keep my ovaries even though my doctor has recommened that because of my age, she remove them. I have no cysts or cancer in my family. MY QUESTION: She said that if she has to go in and remove them later, it will mess up my pannilectomy? I was thinking about this and believe she is thinking I am getting a tummy tuck? Is she correct? and if it "messes" it up ... what does that mean. Thank you again and you can be sure I will discuss with both GYN and PS on Monday at 6 am before we have surgery.. Donna

ARE YOU SITTING DOWN.............. Yes it is me! Just thought I would check in. You all look absoultely fab! HOT MAMAS.... I am going for full hysterectomy and pannilectomy on Monday. I am not at goal, but figured since they were cutting me open... what the heck! DH: wonderful! Sunny South Florida: great! DC: all five living their lives and what more could you ask for! Son in air force got married in May .. the same week the youngest graduated from college in Boston. DGC: All five doing great! The Band: it is still there. I have learned like a good student to eat around it! I am still going to gym and working out. I keep off the 60lbs I lost. I have not had a fill in almost two years. If I try to eat fast or to much... it still sends me to the bathroom real quick so I would say... it is doing its job when I let it.... So, that is all from me. I have to go since I have nesting all weekend before surgery! LOL I am grateful for small things today. I can bend over and tie my shoes and happiness is an inside job! Love you guys..... Donna :tongue_smilie:

I feel all warm and fuzzy! You guys rock! I really missed you guys and thought of often.... Darcy, I will have to read up, but it sounds like trouble on the home front. Just know that it is hard to see the big picture... Do the next right thing for you and emma and it will be ok. Just went to court over back child support with my ex-husband who has been MIA for 14 years. After losing in court, listening to lies all those years I gave up. This time after a PI found him, the judge gave me attorney fees, interest on the back child support... totally $90,000:) Kat, My son Sheehan is doing well. He is stationed in Las Vegas and engaged to be married in May. My son Kyle lost his best friend in Iraq last August. It was terrible. I still cry just thinking about it. I will catch up with everyone... I need to time LOL Kisses, d:kiss2:

Hi, Its me... Donna/Doc What ever you want to call me! No I haven't been lost, LOL I don't even know the last time I posted? Anyway.... REFRESH: Banded Jan 06 in Mexico. Started at 260 .... Got one fill and haven't needed another one. Went down to 203 and then gave in to the food demons! Went back up 231 until I surrendered.!!!! AGAIN !!!! Working out 6 days a week, 4 of those days with a trainer and back on track with food. As of last Sunday I am 210. I am still losing weight that I already lost once, but I can't look back, just ahead. My husband John and I were talking last night. He said I may not always use the band as a tool as I should, but neither of us regret me getting it. He gets a vote since I was self pay .... I am so grateful I have my band and that I am back on the food recovery. So, I have been snooping lately, catching up. Good to see some familiar names... kisses d:kiss2:

You know what..... I come here to share and to reach out for help, to offer support to others that are hurting, to learn from those who have been through what I have been through. I am new, emotional and need of some undertanding and TLC. I don't appreciate having anyone tare my posts apart and laugh at what I say. This isn't supportive .... I need help, not sarcasm which doesn't seem possible here. I am sooo tired of this back and forth bullshit. Thanks to those who have offered help. I wish you all the best. Donna

Ok. my $5.30 cents worth....... FIRST TOPIC: I don't keep junk in the house because I am addicted to food. My husband is entitled to eat what he wants because he isn't addicted to food. He does chose to keep the stuff out of my face. Eats while watching the football game, respects me enough not to eat in bed. It works for us, but doesn not have to work for others here. I don't smoke anymore and don't keep them in the house. My friend keeps a carton in the house and that makes her feel better. I don't tell her she is wrong, it works for her. These difference make us all unique... and that is why I love it here. OFF TOPIC: Someone starts a thread.... someone adds to the thread by giving their opinion of the topic. the people who posted before them come back to "quote" them and make them feel like their opinon is wrong because they don't agree with them. As said before.... everyone is entitled to their opinion. Let the comments roll.. don't keep going back and forth... It is causing each one of these threads to turn nasty. TAKE AWAY THAT "QUOTE" OPTION AND EVERYONE STOP TRYING TO RAM THEIR DIFFERENCES DOWN THE OTHERS THROAT... Have a great day because I plan on it

Should fathers do anything for their sons? Why not! If we expect our sons to grow up and treat their woman right, we have to show them "how it is done". My husband and I sent valentines to all our kids (35 yrs old down to 20)... boys included. They all called to wish us a nice day... I have always thought of valentines day as a HALLMARK HOLIDAY. A day to make those alone feel bad, a day for those who have someone to have expectations..... With expectations always come disapointment. I am sorry for those who had bad days, ... but today is a new one and I hope the sun is shinning on you

Penni, Your mom is lucky to have a daughter like you I have added the both of you to the prayer line at church. Take care of yourself so that you can be there for her (((hugs)))) Donna

I just wanted to tell you guys that you mean so much to me. You all are my valentines....Even the ones I don't agree with!!!!! LOL GROUP HUG FOR THE BANSTERS...... (and the support bansters).... My Hubby and I got engaged on V. Day 13 years ago. He was watching the TV today on the do's and don'ts of getting engaged.... they say what ever you do, don't propose in Bed.... OOOPSSS... 13 years TO late !!! Going to play Bingo... have a great day and if no one has told you today that they love you.... be assured that I do...

Thanks for doing this ... it is very nice of you. I AM IN!!!! I love Christmas in April.........

LaMadam, Thank you for this thread. It is so wonderful to read all of this info. Even though I know all of this, I am a newbee and I need reminding of all of these things over and over and maybe over again. What is bumping? Where is the post where you weigh in weekly? Confession: I am a scale person.... I will try to stop! No promises, but I will try:biggrin1:

Great Shopping Nykee! I find if I have the correct foods in the house I am more apt to eat something healthy. Baby steps.... Great Job One Day at a Time!!!!:biggrin1:

Thank you Anne! Well said. Not that I know any different since it has been like this since I joined in January. Boy, from the sounds of it... I must have gotten banded at the wrong time ....LOL My Mother told me if I couldn't say anything nice, don't say anything at all ... Here is to some good old fashion compassion and understanding .... Donna

Thanks John! I don't care how many times I have heard it, I need to keep hearing that excersise is what is going to make all the difference! I am going to scheuydle my excersise for the week. That way I will be more included to do it....I'll let you know how it goes.... if you don't mind:nervous SUNDAY GOAL: Walk 2 miles kind of cold here.... It is 60 : - ) MONDAY GOAL: AM 1 hour of Water Aerobics pm walk or ride my bike TUESDAY GOAL: AM swim PM walk or ride my bike WEDNESDAY GOAL: am 1 hour of wter aerobics pm walk or ride my bike THURSDAY GOAL am swim pm walk or ride my bike

wwwooooooo hhhhoooooooo!!!! Wecome th Band Land... The journey that has not beginning or end... Just a lot of choices of roads.. You are now on the one that allows you the chance to begin the food process over again... Good luck and god speed..

Hi.... It is good that you are asking questions. Try not to rush the process to much. You need time in your mind to become ready for what is to come. I was self pay so a lot of the pre-test stuff is required by the insurance industry not the doctors office. I had started looking into the surgery aspect of weight loss a year ago. From the time I went to a bunch of seminars and decided which procedure I wanted, it was 6 weeks til I got banded. As part of getting ready... even self pay, I made sure I: visited my therapist. I wasn't in therapy at the time, but she knew me really well. Alot better then someone who I was meeting for the first time just to evaluate surgery. I had a complete physical by my Primary doc including tests and bloodwork. She recommended me for the surgery. I lined up a support group, which I recommend you go to before surgery. Mine turned out to not work for me. I lined up fills. I was banded in Mexico so a lot of the docs here won't work on you. Good luck on your journey......

Let's all take a breath....This is a new day.. Let's all make it a point to get along. That doesn't mean we all have to agree with everything... we just need to not make it "personal" and not attack people for their "opinion". Sunta has just as much right to post as everyone else. When you are being singled out it is hard not to take it personally! Kisses to you all, D

Natlin, Boy if you are looking for opinions... you have tome to the right place>>>> LOL All kidding aside. Surgery was such a personal decision for me. when I started looking into it, I didn't even tell my husband, who is my best friend. This, for me, was my last hurdle in life..,,,., my addiciton to food. I have overcome all the other "things in my life that weren't good for me spiritually and physically. The old saying is when you are sick and tired of being sick and tired you will be ready to do something about it. I was ready to concur the food demon. As I said, I was ready and it was the beginning of my journey when I started to ask the questions you are now asking. Good luck. Take your time. Ask questions . and most of Enjoy the Journey....

Two points..... My former boss transfered to the US from Germany. He was shocked: That our office was on the 2nd floor and a lot of the americans took the elevator. He said in Europe they walked everywhere. Our portions were HUGE! He said and I have witnessed, our one portion would feed a family of 4... My husbands family ... I love them, but they are all overweight. There were a lot of kids, so the meals were made in mass quantity. The problem was every event was planned around food. Not just when we are there visiting, but in general. When we were at breakfast they were planning lunch, at lunch they were talking about dinner ... It was a nonstop eating feast!!!! Of couse you know I loved going to visit. They would make all your favorites and the food just kept on coming....I am putting off a visit for now... LOL

Good Question! I have two sons, 20 and 22. Neither of them have wieght problems, but I didn't either until I was in my 30's. My Dad and brother are 'husky'. When my kids were younger and I was dieting, of couse they ate better and really didn't feel deprived of junk. Today, hey will reach for a fruit or yogurt as a snack and be happy with it! Let's hope it stays that way..... :nervous

Guilt is a useless emotion! You can always start your day over anytime you like!!! Now seems like a good time LOL

Dawg, You better hope we never meet in person..... I just love a challenge

Very cute : - )

I love hugs.... (((((((( )))))))))) Do you think someone besides DAWG can find something wrong with this thread? If so, Bring it on...... :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: