Hi everybody. I wanted to start this thread to document the plastic surgery journey that we are about to start on. Frangipani & I both were banded last August and have each lost over 100 pounds. Since we have been traveling the lapband road together and now are about to have PS at the same time (me on June 12 & Frangi on June 13) we thought it would be appropriate to share a thread.

We have both learned so much from those who have gone before us and our hope is that our stories can be of some value to others.

I am having a lower body lift and medial thigh lift. All of my pre-op testing is done and now I'm just nervously waiting for my big day, which is less than two weeks away! I will post clothed before and after pictures for sure and I'll have to think about more revealing pictures later.

Good luck Frangi! Hope to see your "smiling" posts back soon. I swear everytime I read your posts I just picture you smiling. Don't know why, but I do!

You will be in prayer tomorrow! Your going to be smokin'!

Hi Frangi -

I'm getting ready to go to bed. I have to be up early tomorrow to be in our Trenton district. Gee, right by Stein Mart :crying:!! This trip is for you!! Can't wait to hear from you!

Great big hugs all around!

Hey Ladies!

Thank you so much!!!

Well, today's the day. I have to be at the hospital at 5:45. I'll be in the hospital tonight and will try to post again tomorrow night.

Frangi -

You are truly amazing!! Up that early for a last chance workout. That is why you are the Biggest Loser and recover from surgery so well!!:crying::biggrin:

Awww Jody, thanks! :tt1::smile::tt1:

Good luck Frangi! Hope to see your "smiling" posts back soon. I swear everytime I read your posts I just picture you smiling. Don't know why, but I do!

Thank you Salsa! Well, I definitely smile when I get lovely messages like this :tt1:!!!

You will be in prayer tomorrow! Your going to be smokin'!

Thanks Karey! I sure hope so. The backside is in much worse shape than the front was, I hope this all turns out well...........

Hi Frangi -

I'm getting ready to go to bed. I have to be up early tomorrow to be in our Trenton district. Gee, right by Stein Mart :wink2:!! This trip is for you!! Can't wait to hear from you!

Great big hugs all around!

Hey Jody,

Sounds great!!! Have fun shopping!!! I've been told that I really need to "chill" or I could cause myself problems with my incision and healing. I brought several movies and books with me, so I'll try my best. Therefore it's up to you to keep the economy going for the next few days :wub::tongue::tt1:

I'll call you when I can and big hugs to you too!!!

Have a great day everyone!!!

Just sent a prayer and a hug your way. God bless.

Hi everyone,

I just got off the phone with Frangi. Of course you know she is doing wonderfully!! She said this one is more painful than the last but she sounded terrific! She went into surgery at about 9AM and woke up in recovery at 3PM. It took a bit longer than estimated but I am sure the results will be well worth it!!

I will keep everyone updated the MINUTE I hear from her in a day or two.

Thank goodness she is alright. Didn't really want to hear that the pain was worse though!

Thank goodness she is alright. Didn't really want to hear that the pain was worse though!

You know Frangi though, she said the pain was worse but still sounded wonderful!! The woman truly amazes me. :w00t:

Jody, thanks for the good news. Its always a relief to hear that the surgery is over and that there were no complications. Tell her we are thinking of her constantly and anxious to hear more updates.

thanks jody for the update......

On another subject; I got a new hair do - less blonde and more bangs. What do you think?

Becky: Hair is very cute. I especially like the color and you, fringe (bangs) are very in this year!

Okay, I'm stuck on the pain thing. I can't remember, if Frangi had muscle repair with her TT. Does anyone know? Cause, I'm hear to tell you that that was extreme pain! My ps is not ordering a pain pump for me this next go around, because it won't involve muscle. I hope the pain meds are good!

On another subject; I got a new hair do - less blonde and more bangs. What do you think?

Hi Becky -

Personally....I love the way your hair looks!:cursing: It truly enhances how "thin" your face really is.:w00t: It is wonderful!! I also just got a new cut and color. It is a good time for change!!:cool2:

Karey - Frangi told me that the morphine is helping but never mentioned a drip. If you want to give me specifics I can ask her when she calls again. She justs sounds terrific!!

Please pass on my best wishes to Frangi as well.

Karey - I had minimal muscle repair and had almost NO pain. My PS said the pain from the TT is mostly caused from muscle repair. She said with out the MR a TT is one of the least painful surgeries and I would agree. My lapband surgery was much more painful than my TT.

Karey---I had the standard muscle repair with my TT, and then I had a complete restructuring of the muscle on my left side. Many many years ago, a mean ex husband kicked me and ripped the muscle. At the time I had no insurance, and by the time he was gone, and I did, the weight was prohibitive to repair.

It had been documented way back when, which is part of the reason my insurance paid for the TT. I had some pretty good pain for about a week, but it was SOOOOOOOOOOO worth it!!!!

Kat