ok, there are quite a few of us going for plastics in February / March.

so far:

Feb 11 - Nina (TT w/ mega lipo) & OUSooner (abdominoplasty)

Feb 14 - washinginwa (TT) & Eugenia (brachioplasty)

Feb 19 - mommi-hammi (TT)

Feb 21 - esmeralda (TT, BL/BA, lipo)

Feb 22 - nurseamy (TT, lipo of waist/thighs/back/side boobies & a Breast Lift)

Feb 29 - losingjusme (TT, lipo of flanks/'trunk', mons 'lift')

March 5 - Karey (TT)

March 7 - Marypetunia (panni/mons 'lift')

unknown - Buffie (breast augmentation/brachioplasty)

Wow! Wow! Wow! Can life change in an instant or what?! LJM: What a scare. I had to have a diagnostic mammogram for a lump this summer. I know what a frightening experience that can be. So glad you don't have cancer! It makes me wonder about getting implants for myself though. I know several people who have had leaks from their silicone implants. And, I just about made up my mind to go ahead and have a little implant put in. Maybe these things shouldn't be taken so lightly, even though it's possible to do all these wonderful things to make our bodies look better, maybe it's still not a good idea. Hmm. Not sure what I will do. Does this complication mean that you are going to postpone your surgery as well?

Tami: Damn! Damn! Damn! How utterly frustrating! I really sympathize with you. I would be devastated if my surgery had to be postponed. We get our courage up and get all psyched up for it. I know you will work it out so that it all happens in a way that you will feel good about. Keep us posted!

Well, I got a call from lapband doc and she is going to do my port change at the same time that I have my surgery. At least it looks like it will happen. She told me she would charge $250 plus OR time. I thought that sounded like a bargain! She just left a message on my phone, so when I called back, of course, I couldn't get her. Her office said they were working it out with my PS. I hope it all goes off without a hitch. I'm just waiting for the other shoe to fall like it has for Tami and LJM. If I can't get my surgery on March 4, I will have to wait until after my daughter's wedding in May. I wish all the best. Neal, we're all going to be waiting to hear your experiences.

Hey girls, so sorry about all the issues at hand , I missed a few days and a lot of info. Hugs all around.

Thought I'd drop a couple of pics to view for a few days, then I'll be deleting them.

This is obv a b4 with the dog ears.

This is a before the drains came out.

This is a few days after they came out

This is just another shot of the after

YOU LOOK FABULOUS!! if I can get even a little like you, I'll be SO pleased!!

OMG Nana you are loooooking gooood!!! Check out that waist!!! You have got the cutest belly button as well and BOY are you healing well!! As for the girls ......... well perky springs to mind!!! You must be thrilled!!! You are so early in your recovery as well, hot damn girl you are going to look amazing!!

Now I just want the next 9 days to go even quicker!! LOL

Oh, Nina, you're making me blush, I have to admit, (again), I do like my new BB (belly button) and TT.

Hi Harley. Great results. You look fantastic. I agree with Nina, your BB looks great. i worry, even as a guy about the new BB. Most new BB look bad to me, but yours looks very natural Cangrats

Nana: Thanks so much for posting pics. What an inspiration. Just what I needed. You're one hot grandma! May I ask what your cup size is after the reduction? I'm still trying to decide on implants. Every time I hear a story like LJM, I start to reconsider. Anyway, you're looking great! Do you feel 100%, 80%, 60%? I hope I do as well as you have!

Karey, I feel very close to 100%, although, I still hold the tummy if I sneeze or cough too hard. I still use the TT not to lift anything over 10 lbs, like the laundry basket, hehehe. I had muscle work done with the breast reduction/lift as well, so can't take any pressure there yet, although, he didn't remove my nipples, because they were already in place from B-reduction years ago, (I always say my doctor allowed for droopage, the nipples pointed to the ceiling), now they're right where they belong.

When I'm not on my laptop, I'll attach a pic of me before LB and before the last reduction.

I'm not a hero, by any means, and I'm a real wimp when it comes to "visuals" or even thinking about pulling out the tubes again, ugh! I've got a few stitches that failed to dissolve, had a friend try to pull them out and OUCH!

I'm more anxious for the scars to dissipate, I'm using my Mederma every day and I bought tea tree oil to start using as well. Does anyone know if it's too late for me to start using the herb that starts with an "A", sold at GNC?

Thanks for all the compliments...hugs and good luck to you all.

Nana: Are you talking about Arnica Montana? It's a homepatheic remedy for bruising and sore muscles. It sounds like you probably don't need it now, but it's a very good item to have a round. You can use it when you bump yourself and start to get a bruis e and it shortens the healing time. There are also Arnica gel's out there to use on sore muscles after a workout. I've used it and like it quite well. You might not feel like a hero, but you still are. We can all have our moments for being a wimp, when something hurts. But you're more my hero, because of your common sense approach. I appreciate it. You reallly do look great!

Nana - You might well blush,but I am thinking that you had better get used to the attention

As for you being wimpy???? Talk about set the bar for a no-nonesense approach, if I do half as well as you i will be thrilled!!

Bet Mr Nana is thrilled too

Karey - have you still not made your mind up about the implants yet? I cant help it, even with all the horror stories I still want them!!

Tami - how are you hunny? I hope that you have got everything sirted out, I cant believe what a total screw up the port thing has turned out to be.

Ousooner - OMG In a week we will be on the brink of the flatlands!!

To all the rest of the merry bunch hope it is all going well!!

Nina xx

how is everyone doing now that we're getting closer?

Tami - any word on anything?

keeping you all in my thoughts.

I am doing well. Just thinking we are getting quiet lol. I am trying to tie things up at work so my peers won't have to do much while I am gone. Our department is splitting and moving while I am gone, so I am boxing up my office this week. That is keeping me pretty busy. The hospital and Dr have been paid. Still waiting on the anesthesiologist to call so they can get paid. Not very nervous. Just anxious. I want this over so i can start the healing process.

LJM - You ready?

Nina - when do you depart for France?

Tami - Any word on a new date yet?

Harley - Still doing well?