It has been 11 days and I feel great! biggest problem is I cannot lift more than 3 lbs and no higher that armpits. Hard to limit self when I feel so good. Actually pain level not near as bad as I expected, not a ride on the Harley, but not hell either!

The girls look great purky and where they belong and the tummy is getting there can see my hip bones.

Actually found where my "old" belly button was. I had bb pierced and closed then pierced again so a small dark spot above top of old belly button is now in the stitches at the pubic area, and scar from left upper hip/ bakini line is in stitches. about 3 inches down and 2 up-

BYE BYE SKIN!!

Will maybe post before & after pics when find brave sole to take them HAHA

That is awesome!!!

Congrats on the weight loss!

Any advice for a newly banded one???

That's so exciting! Congratulations and try to post before and after pictures. I'd love to see how I might look someday. Great job!

Fantastic. Oh, I'd love my boobs to be where they're meant to be! But as I was moaning in another post, too many kids to educate, houses to extend and family holidays to pay for to make my poor old saggy boosies a priority.

So I'll just live vicariously.

Congratulations! My TT was the best thing I did besides banding. Enjoy your "new" bod.

Spldgrl, where did you have your surgery done?

Great falls montana- Dr. Santin

His surgical center is attached to his offices he also has an apartment I stayed at for 3 days as I live 120 miles away. It was great! recommend in a heart beat! He is very busy so the wait list just for consult is about 6 months then another4 until surgery. The total cost for both was $8500.

Congrats on your new body! I will be having my TT and Lift on Friday morning at 8a. I am concerned about the pain so i am preparing for the worst. If it's not bad, well that's just fine. I am taking a week off work and hope it's enough.

PM or email me and let me know any of the really bad stuff incase you don't want to scare people on the board!

How exciting! I'm having a reduction and lift on March 12th I can't wait! I'm hoping to lose 18 more pounds and then in Novemeber go for the TT.

The total cost for both was $8500.

Oh My!!! I thought it would cost SOOO much more!!! I'm sold!!! Of course, I have to be banded and lose the weight first...but I think this will be a definite 40th birthday present to myself (guess it benefits hubby too, so it will have to be his birthday present too haha!)

Spydr,

how did it go? How do you feel?

I finally started exercising today, it felt great, ok mentally it did physically it was tough. Your muscles deteriate quickly, but dang the lack of skin looked good while working out!

Dianne,

Are you ready? doing the count down? I was prepared for sooo much pain and actually it was ok. the first 5-6 days were sucky, but then I felt much better. Best to get off those pain drugs asap. Let me know how you are doing, moral support if you need! good luck, just keep the picture of afterwards in your mind! You can see the difference right away the girls are where they belong! finally

Musicalmomma:

Yep hubby loves the change! It was a long road and many changes will happen from the banding until I was ready for ps. Enjoy the changes in your body and be prepared for the changes personally that weight loss brings. When are you planning on being banded? Good luck and enjoy the journey!

Musicalmomma:

Yep hubby loves the change! It was a long road and many changes will happen from the banding until I was ready for ps. Enjoy the changes in your body and be prepared for the changes personally that weight loss brings. When are you planning on being banded? Good luck and enjoy the journey!

Thanks for the encouragment I am getting so excited! Going to my first support group tonight. I hope to be banded by early May, but it all depends on the insurance company.

My band date May 2, 05. doesnt seem that long ago! the emotions until then will keep you busy, just keep the goal in mind. great idea going to a support group. I live in a very small town less than 5000 pop. and I started the support group here. It works well with newer bandsters meeting us "old" folks we get inspired and you all get advice! good luck!!

I am back and much "flatter" than before! They cut 7 lbs off my belly and about 3 ounces from each breast. The lift is amazing! It looks and feels like a one of those young girls boobs! Since they had to move the nipples, they look a bit magled right now but I have lost no sensation in them so that's a good thing!

The pain is not as bad as I thought but it is not easy. I think the band was easier! I still have my drain tube on day 11 and will until I'm down to 25 ccs output. I think once the tube comes out I will feel much better. I am still sleeping on my back but it's a small price to pay.

I had them take a few photos of the surgery itself (I know I'm sick!) and they are wild. I look at them in wonder all the time. My tummy is still numb but the feeling is coming back and it is odd to look down and see all of me. It does make my arms and thighs look worse in my opionon. Right now I'm not looking forward to those repairs but once I heal up, I know it will be on the to do list.

It is worth it! I saved from the day I got my band and I consider plastic surgery part of my weight loss journey!

Let's see your pictures. I always love seeing before and after and all along the way.

Congrats on your surgery. I know you're relieved it's done and looking forward to seeing what they final results are after recovery.

I envy you.

Jewel

How exciting. You are so right about this being a part of the WL journey. I am having a lift/reduction on Monday I'm so excited about it yet terrified at the same time.

I hope to have a tummy tuck in November.

Isthis a surgery that you are glad you did while the weather is still cold outside. I am thinking November because I fear that if it is to warm out I will be even more uncomfortable.