I have included several before and after shots of plastic surgery through the following links. They have not been edited so if you don't want to see them, don't click! They are nude and scarred and may be alot to take but for those who will make the transforamtion, you deserve to see the results and I know I would want to know.

These shots are only 2 weeks post op and I am a bit of a bruiser and very fair skinned. I am happy with where I am and know that once the sweeling goes down, I will be even happier. Well, here it goes!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/BeforeBreastFront.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/BeforeBreastSide.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/AfterBreastFront2weeks.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/AfertBreastSide2weeks.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/BeforeTummyFront.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/BeforetummySide.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/AfterTummyFront2weeks.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Plastic%20Surgery/AfterTummyside2weeks.jpg

Here are few links to the tummy tuck itself. These were taken by the nurse during the proceedure.

The first of me cut hip to hip and you can see my belly button in the middle.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Tummy%20Tuck%20Surgery/scan0002.jpg

This is the same shot without my belly button:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Tummy%20Tuck%20Surgery/scan0004.jpg

Here is the flap of skin that was removed from my belly. It weighed in at just over 7 lbs:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t65/spydrmac/Tummy%20Tuck%20Surgery/scan0003.jpg

Gross? Maybe but I thought it was way cool! :biggrin1:

That is SO FREAKING COOL that they took pics for you!!!!!

Thanks for sharing and please keep this thread updated with your pics.

T

I agree, please keep this updated! I really appreciate your cahones in posting these rather personal pics for us. It is exactly what I was wondering about.

Now I get the Spydr Kewl!!

And goodonya!! The side shot is very dramatic and wow! You are going to look even more fabulous than you did, and than you do now, after the swelling and bruising goes down.

Ouch, ouch, ouch! I hurt just looking at those. How bad was the pain? Have you lost sensation in your breasts? I'm in desperate need of a lift, but I worry so much about losing sensation. Thanks so much for posting these.

Where did you have the surgery? Did you like them? Thanks so much for sharing.

Susan

You know, at first, the pain was less than the band. I have a really good doctor and his office understood I was a wuss and gave me all the meds I could need. The pain is more now that the nevers have begun to heal.

They did move the nipple but did not cut them completely so I still have full sensation in both nipples at this point. It may change but the doc seems happy with his work. The sensation is also coming back in my belly and that is where the pain comes in.

It felt so good to take my first shower yesterday. I still miss taking a bath and soaking but all things in good time. I just now got to the point where I can sleep on my side. That feels good!

THanks for posting. I am going for first consult in a couple af days and am looking forward to having the skin gone from my midsection

Wow, now I definitely want one. You look great!

Wow, its so amazing what they can achieve. You're very brave posting those but its a great thing to do becuase it really does help people, so thanks.

Thanks SO MUCH for sharing those pics! Altho I was only banded Jan 29 07,,I'm looking forward to having reconstructive surgery in a few years. A plastics guy is coming on board at my surgeon's office just to deal with weight loss problems,,and we can prepay, working up to the actual reconstructive surgery. I cant wait!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Wow - thanks for posting and the warning - it was a bit hard to see but only cuz it seemed painful - glad you are not in too much pain. All I can say is your boobs look great - they are up there girlfriend! Please keep us posted - you can tell we are dying to see your progress.

AGAIN... another KUDO for posting.......... you have balls! and I'm so glad you do, because it REALLY helped.

My good friend had the same thing done a few weeks ago, and I can only imagine if that is what she looked like....

I gotta tell you I look like your before pics, so it is really easy for me to visualize myself in your shoes.

I can't wait to see the result after the swelling goes down.

oh.. yeah.. and I love the tats!

You my friend are a brave soul! I thank you for sharing something normally considered very intimate. I've considered a tummy tuck more and more lately as I have become puzzled with what to do with the pound of flesh dangling over my girlie-girl! Personally, I'm a bit of a chicken but I draw strength from your photos. Please keep us updated.

GREAT tats! Love the spider. Good color gradiation.

Okay now about the surgery...AWESOME! This stuff doesn't gross me out it fascinates me. How cool are those hooters! Sittin' up there nice and purdy!

Keep us posted.

How are feeling?

Thanks sooooo much for posting those!! I am newly banded and was wondering when to think about the tummy tuck and your pics really helped!! You are so brave for posting

Cant' wait to see the final results.:clap2: :clap2: