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Julie Geraci - goes for plastic surgery 4/21



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Best of luck Julie. Its the 21st here now, and I thought Ooh, must log on and see how she's going. Forgot that you're some hours behind us.

Think I'll go and google breast lift with augmentation, sigh. Been trying on new bras, lol.

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I wanted to pop-in and say 'good luck' tomorrow, I know you are going to do great! Check back in when you feel up to it and take it easy for as long as you need to. It will be so worth it when one day you wake up and feel normal AND your 'jelly roll' is gone . . . Woo Hoo!!! Best of Luck ~ sending only positive thoughts your way!

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I was thinking about you today. I hope all went well. Let us know how you are doing when you are up to it. :tongue_smilie:

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Julie:

So many of us are thinking about you today. I hope the pain meds knock you out for a few days so that the pain is more bearable when you're with it.

Take care, rest, relax, and recover.:tongue_smilie:

Sue

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Julie:

Hope all went well - have been following your Lap Band journey as we are similar in age, starting weight and goals. Hope your surgery went well and you recover quickly!! Not sure what types of PS I will need but following your story has made me very motivated. Keep up the great work!!

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Hi everyone, today is day 2. Yesterday was the worse day. I am off the vocodin now and only on the tylenol with codeine. I am only sore when I have to move around and use the toilet. The thigh lift incision is the worst. He removed 6.2 from my abdomen. My stomach looks really good so far. Tomorrow I go in and he removes one of the drains, the other next week. As soon as I feel fit I'll post my before and after pics. I am resting comfortably and feel really good. The chin strap is a little odd since he did the lippo on my chin. I am bruised on the chin now. I feel really good, just a little sore. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I know I can't wait to see my flat tummy. Thighs look good but they are just wrapped in ace bandages now. I probably will not see the great results until I can get into my girdle next week. I'll be checking lapbandtalk frequently so wish me luck. Thanks again. Julie

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Wow, you sound like you're doing well. What kind of incision do you have for the thighs? Or maybe you can't see them yet?

We'll be watching for those photos!

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Julie:

Sounds like you are doing great. I thought you would because your optimism and exuberance will help you through the pain and discomfort. It's funny, none of us know each other, but I feel like my Sister had surgery.

Take care and heal well.

Sue

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Ouch! Maybe you need some hand or foot massages. At least those parts haven't been sliced, pulled, or suctioned. Hang in there. We will of course be expecting regular updates and lots of pictures! Best wishes.

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My thgh incision is the worse. It goes about 4 inches around my thigh near my crotch. That is what is giving me most of the pain when I get out of bed plus trying to sit to use the bathroom. I am still draining out about 75ccs of blood on my left side and the right side can come out tomorrow I believe. I go in to see him tomorrow. I'm also bleeding from the belly button. My belly button is really high now so I don't know if that is what I should expect with a skinny tummy. lol I've never had one that high.

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