Hello everyone! I know I've been MIA for awhile but I haven't really had any updating to do. I'm still managing the same weight. I'm trying not to lose at this point since my PS said not to. What I have been doing is obsessing over my cosmetic surgeries coming up. I'm having a tummy tuck with muscle repair and some breast stuff. Its consumed my entire life for the last month and now it's almost here. I'm not going to lie I'm terrified and just now starting to get a slight bit excited. Most people seem to be ecstatic about it. I hate the thought of the pain and whole long recovery period. The results are going to be worth it right? I've paid, I'm going. I woke up on the "losers side" last time and now I'm waking up on the "flat" side. If anyone has any before and after TT pictures they would like to share I would appreciate it! The hardest part of all of the research I've done is finding pictures of weight loss patients before and afters. I'm trying to find a belly that looks similar to mine. Ugh! Wish me luck! I need it.

Thank you so much!!

Congrats for being on the other side of this. I bet it was a bit scary beforehand. The pictures look great.... I always thought so anyway , but glad you are aligned right!!

Thank you! Yes I am extremely happy to have it all over with and even more thankful that it has gone so smoothly! I've read so may story's from other people and they just sounded so miserable. I'm post op day 9 today and I feel like I'm back to normal only with a new face. The only thing I really can't stand now is my mouth being wired shut. There's only so many liquid dinners you can have. Mainly all blended up Soup. There aren't many options for strict liquids. I can't even cheat! It's literally impossible. Little less than 3 weeks left (hopefully). My swelling is coming down tremendously. I just took this picture and it's a difference between 6 days! I can't wait to open my big mouth again!

How long do you keep the wires?

I have to have them for 4 weeks. Wednesday will be 2 weeks. It's the worst part of the whole process! I want to eat!

That is a long time. Tough part

Tell me about it! I did the two week liquid diet before my sleeeve and though it wasn't easy I managed to make it with ZERO cheating. This however, seems to be harder. I'm making it. I start back to work on Friday so that should help the days go by faster. Sitting at home not doing anything physical is boring and gives you nothing but time to think about what all you can't eat.

I can't believe how much your jawline has changed in such a short period of time! It looks awesome! Hang in there, two more weeks of boredom and slushies will soon be over. What a PITA though! OMG.

Thank you! I know it's my own face but my surgeons abilities just amaze me. I'm hanging in there......

I got unwired early!! Thursday. I was 3 weeks and a day. He surprised me. One of the best days of my life. I can open my mouth (that far) which is really good! I can eat soft foods! I'm so happy wiht the progress. Now I just have to wear these two bands for awhile. I can take them off to eat and brush. Everyone kept asking me what I was going to eat first. Eat?! My top priority was to brush my teeth!!! Ewww! I couldn't brush behind my teeth for 3 weeks. My poor tounge was just gross. Everything's cleaned up now though. Next step, getting back to the ortho and fine tuning everything. One happy girl here!!

You look absolutely stunning! Congratulations!

Wow you look great! I was thinking of getting breast implants but after looking at your pictures I am going to wait. Maybe later if I think I still need them. I am getting my arms (brachioplasty) and a breast lift. I am just waiting for vacation time to accumulate from my new job. I only have 4hrs so far because I work part-time. Ugh!

Hi Elode. I'm so happy to see you are doing well. You look fantastic. I just had my first consult with a plastic surgeon for a neck lift. We'll see what happens. It's all so mind boggling. You inspire me

Thank you everyone! It's been one heck of a journey. I don't regret any part of any of it. I guess if I had to chose one word it would be "Thankful". I hope you all get everything you're after. It takes time yet it goes by in a flash so enjoy it.

18 hours ago, Elode said:

heck of a journey. don't regret any part - "Thankful"

@Elode

hey girlfriend

awwwwww, so nice to see you again

glad things are going well

woo hoo - teeth situation got "straightened" out!!

(don't remember the story, butttt....if you feel like sharing???.)

GOAL since last year - 125 lbs down!! WOW!!!

you rock!!!

what have you found to be your biggest change/challenge

(good and bad?) since WLS?

so many questions, so little time!!!

stay healthy and happy

you deserve the best

huggggggggs

kathy