Can't believe this day has finally arrived! In less than two weeks, I'm going to have a tummy tuck, breast lift with augmentation and lipo. I think I was 20 shades of red today when I had to get my before pictures. :wub:Then the nurse called to say that my front shot didn't turn out well and to please come back in the next few days and do a retake! :scared2:Oh, bother! I have such mixed feelings. I still expect the PS to call and tell me that maybe I should lose a few more pounds first. I can't believe how much shame I still have in my body. I wonder when you get over this?! I think I had to sign about 30 different places for consent and possible complications. Reading everything that could happen is enough to make you want to run right out of the office!:tongue: I remember that I felt the same way before my lapband surgery, so, I'm hoping that it's just pre-surgery jitters! Trying to picture what I'll look like afterwards is really hard. I keep grabbing my stomach and trying to picture it smooth and lumpless! Okay, that's hard to do! I couldn't decide if I should have the breast augmentation and at first the nurse tried to talk me out of it, saying that I would just be smaller and perky. I was ready to accept her opinion, but then she said, after closer inspection that she thought I should get the augmentation. It's hard to know when you don't get to talk to your surgeon about it. I've seen him twice, but the augmentation is more of a last minute thing. I just hope I made the right decision. It's all very nerve wracking. I'm trying to put a positive spin on all this, because I really have a bad case of the nerves! I want to share my journey with anyone who wants to come along. I will post before shots with my after shots. Love to have you join me on this adventure! Wahoo!:cursing:

Karey - Have you started using the silicone sheets yet? I also ordered some off of Make Me Heal and am planning to start using them on Monday. I hope it helps - My friend who is the nurse said it is important to wait until all of the scabs and sutures are gone, as the silicone agent will soften them and make them nasty and 'goo-ey' if I don't. She brought me some home from the hospital where she works to get me started until my order from MMH gets here.

Oh and - you look AWESOME Karey !!!

Edited March 21, 200818 yr by mommi-hammi

wow, karey

you look fab!

Karey,

You Look Wonderful. and when the swelling goes down, you will look even more amazing... Makes me want to run out to a PS right now... I can't wait... We are getting some $$$ back from taxes, DH said I could have my Tummy Done. I love that man.... I want to get a breast lift also.... I can live with bat wings heheh but would like the girls to be facing the right direction......

Edited March 21, 200818 yr by Shalee04
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Karey...what a difference. I bet you are happy that the surgery is behind you and you now can reap the benefits. Thank you for sharing.

Karey..you look AMAZING!!!!

Wow... how amazing!!!

Karey.... you look fabulous!!!!

Thank you for overcoming your embarrassment and sharing your journey and photos. You give us newbies hope!!!

Karey....I can't believe how great you look! I wasn't even thinking about having ps; I thought it wouldn't be worth it at my age, but I have a new goal now! Thank you , thank you for posting your pics. What an inspiration you girls are! I hope you won't mind if I show my hubby your pics. I want to plead my case for ps!:smile:

'Course I haven't even been banded yet; better not get the cart before the horse........:cheers2:

Karey, you look great, the top looks like the picture I sent you.

I'm having issues with the swelling above my TT as well. I went to PS Thursday, he said he may have to lypo the area that he and I are not pleased with, just great, then he pinched the midriff and said maybe there too...not unless it's a throw in, LOL.

Now I'm regretting I didn't get the implants, there's always next time, LOL.

Harley - I was thinking about you this morning and wondering where you were . . . Good to hear from you.

I too am swollen in my upper abdomen area, but my PS is thrilled with the results. I also have (what I hope is just swelling) in the area below, (like my private area) my incision. It looks a little 'fuller' than it was before and I am not liking it.

And I have a goofy question - Am I the only one who thinks I might swell MORE when I wear the compression / torture garment from hell?

Nana: You are so funny, saying that my top looks like the pic you sent me! When I get all untaped and get a good view of the girls, maybe I'll PM you a picture. Not 100% sure what they really look like, but I do like the size! I might have to have additional work on the upper tummy too. I'm going to ask the PS about it on next appointment.

Lynn: I'm glad you told me to wait on the silicone sheets until the glue and stitches have dissolved. I'd be a nice mess! LOL! I don't know if the compression garment helps the swelling or not. I think it does where it covers, but causes the swelling to be worse above and below the garment. That's why I think I'm so swollen on the upper part of my tummy and right below my breasts. The garment doesn't go up quite far enough. Oh well!

Well, today seems like a good energy day, so I better get busy and do what I need to for Easter tomorrow. Having a big family dinner at my house. Everyone is helping, but still have lots to do! Happy Easter everyone!

Karey you look beautiful. Just think when the swelling is down how even more wonderful you'll be looking.

You are an inspiration. I had not even considered the need for PS until watching and learning from you gals. You are all so inspiring and I so appreciate your willingness to share. I hope in a year or so I'll be able to see these wonderful results as well.

I am now banded and just trying to get liquids down is a chore right now. I have to keep coming to see what I have to look forward to so again Thanks.

TexasT: Welcome to bandland! It will get better. The port site will feel better in a week or so. Lots of adjustments to make. Before you know it, you'll be back on real food (only a lot less of it)! I really found Lap Band Talk to be a lifesaver when I was first banded also. I didn't know anyone who had a lapband and it was nice to get on here and learn and find out that all the things I was experiencing were normal. I wish you the best, your in for a wonderful transformation. Congratulations on your new lapband!

Karey - girlfriend you look WONDERFUL!!!!!! It makes me so excited to see all of you looking so good. I'm getting more excited everyday.

Question - whats the banding suppose to be doing? Just holding everything tight until it gets all healed up?

Karey, if I may, coming from a man who is looking forward and seeing himself paying for some TT, Lipo, boobs, butts and whatever....

OH MY GAWD! ! !

YOU LOOK. . .

FANTASTIC! ! ! :thumbdown: