I have been home since yesterday. I was operated on at 3.30pm on August 15th, and got home at about 1pm on August 17th. The whole thing was not nearly as bad as I had expected. I am managing the pain with panadol, and exercise (walking laps of the hallway) I am pretty swollen, and still have my drains in (they will be removed Monday)

It is kinda odd, feeling this flat tummy. But I am starting to accept it as my own :biggrin1:

I am not too sure how much they took off, I know it was a fair bit of skin, and some fat, but I don't think it was too much weight wise (I went in at 63kg / 138lbs and I am still that weight, even with swelling, fully clothed, and a full bowel) But the main aim was not to lose weight, it was to get rid of that flap of skin that was bothering me. And that I did.

Now, the pics!

(Forgive the goofy looks, DH was having a hard timewith my camera "Yes dear... The flash will go off... Just push the button")

I am a SHAM (DH calls me a soccer mum! lol)

My PS said that on average his patients take 4 weeks off work.

Thanks.

I am 1 month post op today!!

Less than a month post op Lapband

Before

A few days post op

And today

And dressed

wow you look gr8 your scar seems to be healing well, not long now till i meet my plastic surgeon, well done x

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I could say so much but it has all been said. You are truly blessed, be proud.

Thanks for giving us hope! You look great.

NancyRN

Superb! Superb! You Look Awesome Girl!

Damn, girl, you look GREAT! Your before/after pictures are jawdropping. I was so stunned by your transformation. Just picture that next beach bikini shot, you know, the one where all the men on the beach are lusting after you. Make sure someone gets that shot, and then post it here for us!

I would just like to say thank you for being so willing to share your progress and results with those of us seeing a tummy tuck in our own futures. Your openness is appreciated! You have done an amazing job! You are an inspiration.

May your life now be all that you had hoped it to be!!!

Kat

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that you look so great! And also, thank you so much for sharing with all of us. It means a lot to me, and I'm sure for others as well. I was just wondering if you might be able to tell me more information on the tummy tuck, anything that you might have in mind. Were you in a lot of pain, or still are, and how long? I know I will have to get the tummy tuck done real soon, within a year or so, and I'm really nervous. Does your scars heal really well? Well, I hope to hear back from you real soon. I really appreciate it, thanks!

-Jaclyn

You look absolutely mar-ve-lous! Congratulations!!

Look at that sexy new belly button. Awesome pics, thanks again for sharing.

Aussie Chick,

I just wanted to tell you that you are a complete inspiration and by posting your pics and telling your story openly and honestly you have helped and will help so many of us on here.

With you smiling in those last pics, you look truly happy and beautiful. Congratulations for your success and continued good health!

Sherry

Boy, you look fantastic. Dramatic changes throughout! I wouldn't have believe the tummy tuck would have been so fantastic.

Sam you look absolutely gorgeous darling! I think I look like you before, so you are my inspriration! Thank you for giving us all hope!

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You look great. :clap2: I know I am at the beginning of losing the weight but I know I will be at that stage someday where I will need the tummy tuck. I dont like surgery :nervous and am not sure how I managed to get through being banded. I know I will have many questions down the road. But right now I am taking it one step at a time. Again you look fantastic. I hope I can look that good someday too.

tbear

banded 7/28/06

Lost 20 pounds

need to lose many many more.