losingjusme

hey Julie ... i kinda figured you'd say that .. im at 268.6 right now (no im not increasing my sig weight!!! ). my 'target weight' is 180 + 15 = 195.. 74 pounds from a LBL. to be honest, i just want it gone. i really do. if i were to be rid of the pannus and nothing else - yes, even the batwings, i would be ok with it. i still, however, need to do massive research. not only on the procedure, but the surgeon. i wish i knew what all to look for ...

first of all ... shhhhhh ... im NOT posting at work ... well, this doctor was only 15 minutes late, so i guess that's acceptable. the receptionist was very nice and pleasant (dr. RS's were not) and just struck up a conversation... the doctor is very familiar with lap banding and actually knows my LB surgeon. he has been working on bariatric patients for 9 years. he talked with me about his philosophy about what weight i should be when i have the TT or LBL (about 15-20 lbs from goal) as well with arms (about 30-40 lbs from goal) and i was soooooo discouraged. i expressed my concern and what a pain in the ass it is to run with my belly hitting my thighs and making that lovely 'slapping' sound. we went over my exercise routine, my nutrition and my expectations. i very bluntly told him that i just need to get rid of my belly in order for me to be able to exercise to my fullest. he then suggested a panniculectomy. i requested that we make the consult officially about the panni instead of my arms (since i am not 30 pounds to my goal) and off we went... he drew all over my belly where he would cut, etc... spent well over an hour with me pretty much answering every question i had even before i had a chance to ask it. he was very thorough. i am impressed. very much so. the drawback to only having a panni - i will more than likely need a LBL / TT later when i get closer to goal (in addition to my arms), but if i want something right now (i do) then a panni is the way to go. i think i want to schedule another consult with 1-2 more PS's. but i will discuss it w/ DH who is finally coming home tonight. did i mention that this consult was free ? yup ... no charge what so ever.

yeah Dr L is on Big Medicine. he truly is amazing (based on reviews, plus a couple of months ago I emailed his office and he personally responded in less than 24 hours.) I have a consult tomorrow, need to get to bed.

sorry, just read your ticker. your revision b/c of flipped port? ok, i can see no post op due to that ... please take care of yourself though. food is fuel ... look at it like that. something that your body requires to function.

hi Tulip, what kind of revision surgery? Dr. M did my surgery as well and i remember there being a post op diet for clears for a week and then liquids for a few days and then mushies after day 12ish. hope you are doing OK. PM me if you want to maybe get together.

umm ..... yeah, an hour long wait in the waiting room. i walked out. Thanks Dr. R S of Richardson, TX. i am very tempted to post his name, but i wont for now i am looking for arms. i am pretty sure it will have to be the long scar unfortunately.. with the LBL, yes, i will definitely be wanting a mons lift as well. it looks ummmm... really bad :smokin: i have another consult with a DFW doctor Tuesday. not sure how his work is. i was not impressed by his website, but we'll see. the great news is - i have a consult with Dr. LoMonico in Houston in March (yes, he is that busy/good). i am hoping to drop at least another 20 pounds by then. loss has been slow but it's my own damn fault. :confused:

glad you came out well! are they going to put the procedure on youtube that you know of? would be interesting! your arms DO look so small - even with the bandages. hope you get tubes out soon.

woo hoo. I qualify!! pssst.. I'm really not here, I'm cleaning..

just tell em its your tracking device for the mother ship ... seriously, s/s shirts should cover most of it ...

one word - fill .. :whoo::whoo:

Wow, Sue. You are my she-ro! i need to just find the time to do it.

omg whos - those are beeeeeuuuuuuuutifulllllll!

yeah but you are in onederland so who really cares ... ??? you rock!

yeah. bed - if you are going to sleep - is highly overrated...

sorry ...

umm ... pip ... sorry to break the news ... yer a newbie ...

i like CPA ... keep peeps guessing .... hmmm ... Constantly PBing Always ??

not mysterious enuff ...

no way! i dont want anyone coming after me...

let's see .. who should we pick on now .. **grin**

farts, know it alls - same thing ...

well we are talking about farts...

LMAO - specially the TOM farts. EWWWWWWW

me too ... just changed from 50.

i figured that's why you were just chattin ... hilarious!!