today's the day!!

my DH will post updates

thank you all for your thoughts and prayers

karey,

breathe

believe

be happy ...

you'll do great. i cannot believe how much better i feel today than the past 2 days. i got up out of bed by myself and even went to the bathroom by myself. (nothing says I Love You like your DH having to wipe your rear ... TMI i know)

you will do great!

im compiling 3 day pics now, will post soon.

just took these this morning. i have the binder up a little higher to help control the swelling in my upper tummy.

today is a lot better so far. things are ummm.. 'moving along' and had one of my top 10 most embarrassing moments yesterday... had to ask DH to take care of it... not a fun thing to do - for either of us im sure... but this morning, all was fine and i could do everything on my own... yay! small victories, right??

so here are my 3 day pics... i cant really tell much of a difference from 2 and 3 day, but i'll compare them at 2 and 7 maybe... still really swollen... really swollen, but it will get better, i know. i am a full 7 inches bigger in my waist than the day before surgery!!

im going to order my new garment today. i need to get it quickly, my binder is quite nasty and cannot be dried in a dryer. i dont want to go too long without anything...

my body temp is still really fluctuating... im never at a good state... either REALLY warm or freezing. hopefully that will regulate within a week or so yeah, right.

I am so inspired by you!

And very greatful you are telling all about your journey It keeps me in mind on what I am going to be needing and what it takes.

Thank you and Bless you

WOW!

Even with the pain and puffiness it must be wildly apparent that it feels great to have that pannus removed. Just think - you will be able to run like people run in their dreams. Long, leaping steps bounding effortlessly through beautiful hills and valleys - free of that bouncing bag of yesterday. How fabulous it will be!! Best wishes and thanks for sharing the experience.

Hey babe!

Just ride the swelling out hon, it is a frickin nightmare but it will go. I still get swollen the minute I start bending and picking up - or anything else for that matter.

We just have to keep on thinking about the end result and you know that your waist is swollen 7" bigger so imagine how the rest of you is feeling!

I had to suffer the worst case of the trots that I have EVER had 2 days out of sx, I went 46 ( yes that is not a typo ) 46!! fricking times in one day, I still dont know how I managed!

Oh and dont weigh yourself until you know that the swelling has gone or you will freak yourself out!

Nina x

LJM,

WOW! The pictures are amazing and you are Amazing!

Thank you!

shelli

Congrats you look great already!

ok so he can just go back to work tomorrow..

I told him I was sorry he was having a not so good day... his reply:

'its only a week'

he can just go back to work.. the dogs can get boarded again and I'll be fine by myself.. fing pissed me off..

Oh LJM - I feel your pain.

My husband was totally against me having the TT and I knew that, yet I still thought he'd be a l-i-t-t-l-e compassionate, helpful, etc. Wrong.

I had my surgery on Tuesday and a dear friend stayed with me at the hospital (husband left as soon as I got out of recovery - our son had baseball is his story) and she came home with me until Friday night. Saturday morning everyone was out of the house by 8am for various activities and I had the most GLORIOUS weekend - free of my annoying, irritating and loud family.

Now if they'd just go away again . . . ha.

As long as you can get up and down by yourself, you'll be fine. My advice is don't attempt to shower while your home alone though - that is what really wore me out the first week.

Just joined but have been lurking for weeks.....you are all so inspirational. LJM, thanks so much for sharing your journey and doing it so honestly.

AMAZING AMAZING!! The difference is so remarkable! Loving your updates and hoping you feel as good as you look.

ok so he can just go back to work tomorrow..

I told him I was sorry he was having a not so good day... his reply:

'its only a week'

he can just go back to work.. the dogs can get boarded again and I'll be fine by myself.. fing pissed me off..

I AM INTERESTED IN THE FREE HUSBAND! Does he cook, OR clean? RARE TO FIND ONE THAT DOES BOTH(MAYBE NEITHER)? I GOT RID OF ONE 2 MONTHS AGO, SO THE HONEY-DO LIST IS RACKING UP... send him my way, and after all the work is done...2-3 days I'll send him back home, or on to the next lady with honey-do list. Deal?

ok so he can just go back to work tomorrow..

Hehehehehe....

Last week we went out to dinner with friends. After the 4th or 5th time he corrected me, I lovingly reached over and brushed the hair off his forhead. I touched a spot right over his eyebrow and told everyone, "THAT'S where the bullet's going...."

All I need is a female judge...

you look amazing, you are an inspiration to me and others

thank you

Losing......WOW! Your results are REMARKABLE! I just can't believe the difference, and you're still swollen! It just blows my mind! Hope you have a speedy recovery, take care!