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)

I thought WOW she's a tough cookie! The whole going back to work has been the most stress for me, I really hope I bounce back fast.

Hey guys, just checking in. Sorry I'm not around as much as I used to. I help moderate another band board and that keeps me pretty busy too. But ya'll know I wouldn't abandon you

So I am about 2 months out now. I would say I am about 90%. I still hurt a little if I move wrong or stretch he wrong way. I am finally down to my pre-op clothing size. As stated perviously, I ate terribly post op. I had a fill this past Friday and it has helped trememdously. I also started walking again. I work in an industrial complex and there is a pond/lake between the buildings. The sidewalk around the water is 1.6 miles. I have been walking it twice a day for the last 2 weeks. Thats 5k a day. Swelling isn't too bad. I will try to post pics this weekend.

well i walked 2.1 miles yesterday and didnt swell too horribly bad... going again today (have to be ready for my 15K in less than a month)

neal - glad to see you post!

karey - how did you do on the treadmill?

LJM - You are quite the trooper and your pics are fabulous.

YEAH! I FINALLY got a surgeon that didn't jack up the prices, who was very understanding about my situation and time frame (must have it done EARLY in July since I am a teacher), AND was familiar with WLS patience. So I am scheduled for my surgery July 3...Two days after my b-day. Best birthday present EVER! My question to you is how long were you in surgery? She quoted me 6 hours. I am going to have an extended TT with a vertical t-incision, possible MR, and she throws in the mons lift. Yeah, no lipo! I didn't want to be itching!!!

salsa,

SO glad you have a date! YAY!

salsa,

SO glad you have a date! YAY!

Yes it has been QUITE the journey, but I ended up with a doc that I am more comforatable with so I am very happy. By the way...How long did your surgery take?

Salsa: My surgery took 4 1/2 hours, that was with TT, MR, BL and BA and lipo. I'm exicted for you. You're going to love it!

My surgery was suppose to take 5 hours but ended up being 6 hours and 45 minutes due to a large hernia that needed to be removed.

Hey guys, I finally took to new pics. Here is the repost I made on my PS thread:

I havent posted in quite a while, but here are my 9 week post op pics. The warmer weather inspired me to do swim suit pics. I still looks swollen, but these are MEDIUM. Never would have imagined that I could wear a medium. I also have more pics in the link in my signature. This will be the first year I don't have to wear the fat mans tee-shirt to the pool. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for the responses. I am hoping that she is overestimating the time. I would love to see some refunds from the anethesiologists fees!

Karey- I am very excited and I am going to love it. My plastic surgeon requires that I get an unfill so that there are no nutritional issues. After hearing about all of your experiences I had decided to anyways!

You all are looking phenomenal! Can't wait to join you!

Looking good Neal and wtg on the mediums! Isnt' it wonderful! I still am shocked when I try on a medium and it fits.

wonderful pics, neal. thanks for posting! :smile2: a medium is SO great!

i LOVE your belly button ...

I am wondering if anyone else on here who has gone through the pain, agony and expense of having plastic surgery is now having trouble controlling their eating??? I am so disgusted with myself I can't see straight . . .

Here is the deal - I did not get an unfill before my TT, so post-op I didn't have any trouble controlling how much I ate, my band continued to do that for me. But - it seemed to be getting progressively tighter and then I ended up with a throwing up virus, and by last week - couldn't even swallow water. So . . . I went in and they took out about half of my fill. Not good . . .

Here is my problem - I have eaten everything that wasn't crawling or nailed down for the past 6 days. I am scared to weigh! I am going back tomorrow to argue my case to be re-filled, even though they told me that I could not get filled again for 14 days. If I wait 14 days, I'll be up 25 pounds!

It is almost like my head is saying 'eat it, eat it, eat it while you can!' and I feel awful. My upper abdomen is so tight it feels like it is going to POP and I can't believe I can't control myself !

I am just curious if anyone else has been as careless (or stupid - ???) as I have? I guess 'misery loves company' and I'd like to think I'm not the only one who has done this.

With any luck, I'll get some of my fill put back in tomorrow and that will put the brakes on this a little. Honestly, before this episode I didn't realize how little control I had over my eating.

mommi, I have gained 7 lbs since my unfill last week. I am hoping to maintain until Monday when my plastic surgery is. Good luck.

I am wondering if anyone else on here who has gone through the pain, agony and expense of having plastic surgery is now having trouble controlling their eating??? I am so disgusted with myself I can't see straight . . .

Here is the deal - I did not get an unfill before my TT, so post-op I didn't have any trouble controlling how much I ate, my band continued to do that for me. But - it seemed to be getting progressively tighter and then I ended up with a throwing up virus, and by last week - couldn't even swallow water. So . . . I went in and they took out about half of my fill. Not good . . .

Here is my problem - I have eaten everything that wasn't crawling or nailed down for the past 6 days. I am scared to weigh! I am going back tomorrow to argue my case to be re-filled, even though they told me that I could not get filled again for 14 days. If I wait 14 days, I'll be up 25 pounds!

It is almost like my head is saying 'eat it, eat it, eat it while you can!' and I feel awful. My upper abdomen is so tight it feels like it is going to POP and I can't believe I can't control myself !

I am just curious if anyone else has been as careless (or stupid - ???) as I have? I guess 'misery loves company' and I'd like to think I'm not the only one who has done this.

With any luck, I'll get some of my fill put back in tomorrow and that will put the brakes on this a little. Honestly, before this episode I didn't realize how little control I had over my eating.

yup... even after i received a fill (still not back at sweet spot) i ATE ... gained too many to admit here cause i couldnt exercise... bad combo..

so i joined WW online, i have the structure i need now.. i folow 100% during the week and about 50% on the weekends when im more active and need more fuel.

lost 8 pounds the first week alone... might be 1-2 this week - wednesday weigh ins..

good luck getting your fil... maybe call your LB surgeon and have him advocate for you..