Update...

[HeatherGurl 0]

Ow Kellie... the pics today look painful! Are they?

[Kelliebelly 13]

Heather, the TT scars havent been painful yet at all. I am numb on the insicion, above it and below it. I have a little sensation in the scar right at the end. This will last up to 12 mths.

Kathy, it amazed me too, one of the lapbanding scars is completely gone...now that is what amazed me.

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

WOW!!! every time I come back to this site I am just in AWE!!! You are healing so well and looking great. Thankyou so much for posting pictures, it is great to actually see what it looks like through the healing stages not just the after. You are just the greatest......and as you can tell we all love ya naked and all..LOL

[Parvathi 2]

I love your new belly button!!! lol .. will it stay an outtie? I think outtie's are cute

I hope my pants are big enough to fit the swelling in :/ I've gotten rid of all my big stuff, but I've warned the family that I'll live in my pajamas and trackie daks for the first few weeks. Just call me Mrs Frumpy lol.

[Kelliebelly 13]

Jess,

I did the same, I went and bought trackies and stuff a couple of sizes bigger...it all wasnt necessary. The swelling is huge but I can still fit into clothes that I couldnt pre op(TT). The skin they cut off gives you so much more room in your clothes, it will be a pleasant surprise.

I also thought I would live in trackies and jammies, but 1 week later when I was feeling btter, I went through my cuboards like a mad woman trying on all my clothes from when I was smaller. I have been getting dressed up to just go up the shop and get milk. to be able to wear pants and not have to wear a big long shirt to cover the gut is a great feeling. You will see. How long is it now and can I ring or txt you after a couple of days when you are feeling better?

[Kelliebelly 13]

Here is a close up to show you the scar technique my PS used to lift my breasts. He didnt have to cut me along under the boob just the lollypop cut. Around the areola looks yucky right now, but when the stitches come out(Saturday) it relaxes and settles into a nice shape. I wasnt sure if this close up is a bit much, but just wanted all you guys that are saying you want a lift see what is involved. Any offence, simply email me and I will delete them...no worries.

[fee 0]

I love your new belly button!!! lol .. will it stay an outtie? I think outtie's are cute

I hope my pants are big enough to fit the swelling in :/ I've gotten rid of all my big stuff, but I've warned the family that I'll live in my pajamas and trackie daks for the first few weeks. Just call me Mrs Frumpy lol.

thats what i did for the first few weeks as the last thing u want to put on are jeans..........ouch

[fee 0]

thanx for the pics......there great

your tummy looks like mine does with the scar

keep resting up

[HeatherGurl 0]

OK, Kellie.... SERIOUSLY... those cuts look painful! Thank you so much for posting all of this. IT is so informative. :confused:

When are you going to change your username? You NO LONGER have da big belly!!!!

You look so GREAT! I just LOVE your before and after pics girl! I am addicted to your thread now!!!

[JanetC 2]

Wow!! And did they have to, um, cut the areolas down to size? I guess what I'm asking is did your areolas get smaller as you lost weight? Or did they have to MAKE them smaller? (A big concern for me.)

That lollypop cut is fascinating! Cannot wait to see it at 1 month out!

Thanks again, Kel, for sharing so much! :confused: (( Hugs!! )) Keep healing!

[paula 4]

Kellie,

WOW - my mouth dropped open when I saw yesterdays pics.

You are one heck of a girl. Big huge tender hugs for posting these awesome pics!

So, how long till you are healed enough for Daddy to play with his new equipment?

***BTW: true story! My friend had a breast implants. Approx 6 weeks after the implants, someone came from behind and gave her a big bear hug. He hugged her tight, but NOT breath taking tight (of coarse he didnt know about her implants). Anyway, from THAT moment - one of her boobies are way - WAAAAY - higher then the other. Only total implant replacement will correct this. :confused:

I know you didnt get implants, but the tissue is still in new territory... Just wanted to caution you of this - ESPECIALLY while you are in the healing phase.

***NO BEAR HUGS***

[vinesqueen 2]

Wow Kellie. I'm amazed and astounded at your courage and generosity in sharing this part of your journey with us. I am deeply touched that you would do this for us. It just goes to show your kind and generous heart.

I showed my son your before and after pix from this thread (the fully dressed ones) and the was amazed at the difference and how happy you look in your after pix. He said you fairly glowed, and he's right. You are glowing in the after pix.

[cashley 0]

Wow! I'm ready to start saving for this. I had my breast lifted about 5 years ago and since I gained and lost and gained some more... they are kind of back to uck agian. I'm inspired by your lift and ready to do it again.

Funny thing about mine was I knew what I wanted... I wanted "small boobies" but the doctor didn't believe me so he talked me out of the B that I wanted and said I'd be happier with a C... . He was wrong especially since i gained weight they are back to a DD....

What size did you go too? I think yours look perfect?

[StrawartS 2]

Kellie, you look outstanding! And don't take the pictures down!

I am so impressed with your breasts...I had a reduction about 7 years ago, but it did not turn out as well as yours. My nipples are 2 different sizes, and I don't think he made them small enough.

Janet - hehe..the amazing shrinking areolas do not happen. They get cut down during the surgery. Mine look a little shaky, and I'm thinking of inventing some sort of device similar to a cookie cutter for future use.

[JanetC 2]

Hehe, the areola cutter! Bet it will sell like hotcakes! :confused:

The thought of them getting cut... augh!! Better start working myself up for it now!