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They look great already. How was your experience? The pain?

My arms are large too, thanks. Thanks a lot that gives me a lot to consider.

Thanks vanilla sky. Im more apprehensive about this than the tt because we use our arms alot more. Im afraid I will pop a stitch trying to use the bathroom or something.

How much time is needed for brachioplasty recovery? Is two weeks enough? I'm considering doing it this summer while I have 2-2.5weeks free. I just won't to know if that is enough. With my TT, I went back after about 2.5 weeks to a desk job. Please be totally honest.

How much time is needed for brachioplasty recovery? Is two weeks enough? I'm considering doing it this summer while I have 2-2.5weeks free. I just won't to know if that is enough. With my TT, I went back after about 2.5 weeks to a desk job. Please be totally honest.

So glad you are doing well. Pain pump helped me tremendously too. I was back at work, sitting at a desk in 2.5 weeks. You will do wonderfully.

Hey Kaninag, how is your recovery going?

I paid extra for the pain pump and that was a great decision.

I had both smart Lipo and vaser lipo of my abs during Thanksgiving. I had a TT in June, so maybe it hurt because I'm still healing and it was already tender.

Smart Lipo (abs) worked pretty well for me, but it was more painful than I thought or expected. I did it during Thanksgiving break and was miserable. I will probably get my love handles/back fat done either in March or July, when and if my funds permit of course. Don't take the recovery (pain) lightly.

Jachut, I have enjoyed the wisdom and encouraging words along my journey. I have envied the way your stomach bounced back after your weight loss. Please know that you deserve to get this TT after all you have been through and your hard work. I had a TT in June 2011 and worked several part time jobs in addition to my full time to fund it. I understand the guilt, but you so deserve it don't deny yourself. Many of us will be praying for you and wishing you the best.

How did your visit go on Thursday? I hope you got good news. Your results look so good so far. I hope it continues. Keep us posted. Have a Merry Christmas!

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. You look really good already. Take it easy.

I only had a TT and Lipo of the flanks and went back to work (office job) after 3 weeks. I was still very uncomfortable after 2 weeks, I'm not sure I could've made it all day after 2 weeks, good luck.

Thanks Kaninag. I want to watch your journey and I will seriously consider it. When you get a minute will you please email me the doctor's name and contact information. I need it done but I would like to see how happy you are with it and your down time. I hope all goes well for you and will be anxiously monitoring your progress. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

I live in Hattiesburg, MS but the drive would be about 2.5 hrs I think. A thousand or so less may be worth it. How many follow up visits will you have?

Here it runs about $4850 and in Slidell LA about $5800.

Please keep us posted about your recovery, how far is Anniston from Birmingham? Thats over a thousand cheaper than the drs on my area. That would be about 3 hrs away though.

I lost no weight during this challenge and gained1 pound (168). I hope the Turkey Challenge goes better.

Okay, I havent lost any weight, and gained a pound this week. I'm hoping because its that TOM. My fill has not kicked in and tomorrow will be 2 weeks, so Im guessing maybe its not going to. I am doing Zumba 2-3 times a week, treadmill 2 days a week, strength training 2 days a week. I have got to try and step it up. I want to have some loss before next Saturday.

So, Im checking in at 168.5 (+1)

I weighed Saturday, but just getting a chance to log in. Holding steady at 167 still. I got a fill last Monday, so hopefully it will kick in soon.

I always eat after my fills whether solid or mushies, depending on what I have a taste for. However, my doc recommends liquids, then ,mushies, then solid over 3 days. I haven't had a problem over the past year and a half. Good luck.

No loss this week. Holding at 167. Exercising, but have got to eat less calories. Larry the chart looks awesome.

Name-SVM10

Age-41

Current weight Oct. 1 ~ 167

Goal weight Oct. 29 ~ 162

Exercise (cardio) 4 days a week; strength train 3 days a week

Dietary Goal-Stick to no more than 1300 calories/day (struggling)

Personal Goal-Start back journaling food intake

Date banded ~ 3/15/10

Total weight loss since banding ~ 10 lbs. preop; 65 lbs.postop; 75lbs. total

I'm hoping your surgeon has good news for you, Kelly. You deserve a 2 for 1. Enjoy!

Well what they thought was an umbilical hernia turns out to be a full hernia under my port and my port is getting caught in it UGH so it explains all the pain.... I am seeing my bariatric surgeon on Thursday and see what the end result will be either surgery or wait and see if I will continue to heal.

I am going out for a martini I deserve it....Have a great weekend

Kelly