Have any of my fellow July 09 bandster's considered PS? I had a consultation in Las Vegas (at the Las Vegas Meet and Greet organized by the you tube weight loss community)this past Feb with a surgeon from California who was there giving a talk on surgery after weight loss. I submitted for a abdominoplasty, breast lift and augmentation. They declined the breast lift and aug as cosmetic but, approved the tummy tuck...which is definately my biggest issue. My surgery date is Oct 27, 2010 in Beverly Hills, CA with Dr. J. Timothy Katzen. Super excited and need to use these next 7 weeks to focus on losing 10 - 12lbs.

In, other news, I had a complete unfill on July 1, 2010 due to a horrible stuck episode caused by terrible reflux. Since, my unfil I have lost about 6 lbs and my doc doesn't think I need a fill and he's right I don't. I need to exercise, decrease the carbs and drink more Water. The protonix has been a lifesaver, I occassionally have a little heartburn but, a tums or two does the trick.

I'll keep you guys posted on the PS countdown and continued success everyone :blushing:

I had my surgery July 30, 2009 and would LOVE to have plastic surgery, but just can't afford it at this point in time. I am very excited for you. Good luck and keep us posted!!

Thanks Dore, you have done amazing...30lbs to goal...you are rockin it girlfriend!!!

Banded 7-9-09. I really need to have my arms done, but the scars from that one really freak me out. I have not had insurance for several years, so the cost freaks me out too. Good luck with your PS!

My arms have their own zip code but, I am freaked out by the scar as well. During Dr Katzen's talk he did mention that with brachioplasty there is usually a follow up surgery for scar revision...so, maybe the patients/people I've seen had yet to have their revisions...not sure but, for now, gonna make an effort to work my arms...not just do cardio. I bought the shake weight at Target for 20 bucks...fingers-crossed I see some improvement.

im still a long way away from PS thoughts but my arms need help, i saw the commercial for the shake weight, how is that working for you? im interested in getting it but wanted reviews on it first.

congrats on the ps date:-)

Arms are a big issue for many of us. I had mine done Jan 4, 2010 and the scars are fading. I am having cold laser therapy on them to help them along, but they are not horrible. I am finally wearing short sleeve tops. I am not sorry I had it done. Thin scars are better than the batwings I had.

Mimi

It's a quick and easy workout 6 mins...and you feel the burn...I think if I used it consistently I would see results...after 5 workouts I saw a difference and then slacked off...but, I am doing to make a true effort to pick it up daily.

I'm happy for you Mimi...I probably will have it done at some point but, for now...gonna use my shake weight and stop complaining about them and make an effort to improve what I have.

Update!!!

I had my tummy tuck on Oct 27th in California and I did amazing. 7lbs were taken off during surgery and I'm now just a bit below my goal of 190. Both my plastic surgeon and lap band doc say I still have about 5-10 lbs of Fluid to loose. My surgeons 2 yr goal for me is 177...so, I think I will totally hit that by Feb. My band remains unfilled and yes, I still have restriction and since, surgery no appetite which is horrible because I have to get 100grams of Protein a day for 3 weeks post op and it's tough but, my recovery has been unremarkable. I do have pic on my facebook page...not sure if I can get them on here...pvt message me if really interested in seeing the photos.

Continued success everyone and thanks for the support.

Have a great holiday with friends and family.