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.

Frangi: Glad to hear from you. I guess you're getting to know Miami better than you would have liked to?! Sorry for all the problems, but glad that they can help you with it. I'm getting very nervous/excited about my surgery. I had a discussion with the doctor yesterday about the size of my butt. Seems it will be round at the top, but maybe still a little flat at the bottom. I guess we'll see. Glad I trust my doctor. Take care of yourself, cutie. It will all be better soon!

Frangi,

Glad to hear the vac is working for you. Wound care takes time. You'll do great!! I am partying with the girls as we speak tonight. We are all joining Weight Watchers tomorrow so tonight is party time. No food involved if you get my hint!! :thumbup::tongue:

I went into Coyote Ugly in the New York New York casino when we were in Vegas. I was a bit shy. Unlike me...but next year....LOOK OUT!! I want to be there right there with the girls dancing!!:biggrin::biggrin:

That is my BIG regret of Vegas, not going into Coyote Ugly....Wait until next year folks!!:w00t:

Well, the hip hop is calling on my patio and the girls are dancing so I will talk more later!! :thumbup:

Hi Frangi

So glad you are taking good care of yourself. Great news that the doc is happy with the healing and that he's released the guilt you were surely feeling about the problems being "your fault".

I agree totally.... a size 6 is plenty small!!!!! And curves are a very good thing. It's funny how folks see others. I get told almost daily, and sometimes several times a day (I work in a large ER with lots of employees) that I look great and I don't need to lose any more weight. I'm 5'8, 170 and STILL OVERWEIGHT!!!! Sure, my 12's are loose and I absolutely look much better than I did when I wore a snug 18, but perception is a funny thing. I wonder if these folks hadn't known me when I was much larger if they'd say the same thing... that I don't need to lose more. I'm still hoping for a loose 10 (I can get into a 10, but I hate tight clothes and won't wear them) when all is said and done, so we'll see. Then again, when I do get my TT a lot of skin should go away and then maybe clothes will fit differently.

Anyway, I'm rambling. Please continue to rest and heal and take care of yourself. It will end soon and be oh so worth the hassle!!!

hey frangi - just in catch up mode on what you have been going thru... and my heartfelt wish your wounds heal quickly.

hugs your way - lulu

Happy Belated Birthday Frangi!! :tt2::thumbup:

Hope you are feeling better. Are you home?

Everyone,

It is with regret that inform you that Becky's Mom passed away last Saturday. Please keep her family in your prayers.

Frangi - of course she is thinking of you and hoping you are healing in Miami.

Becky: So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I was afraid that things weren't going well when we didn't hear from you. I will keep your family in my prayers and thoughts.

Becky, sending you thoughts and prayers during this time.

I'm so sorry to learn of your loss Becky. My heart goes out to you and yours!

Oh Becky,

I've been having Internet problems here at the hotel and have been offline for the past few days. I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Big hugs to you...........

Frangi, So glad you are doing better.

Hi Ladies,

Still in Miami, but things are improving. I'm amazed at the Wound Vac. It is a hassle, but very effective.

That said, wound healing is still a very sloooooow process and requires a lot of patience -- something I don't have..............

Frangi: Glad to hear from you. I guess you're getting to know Miami better than you would have liked to?! Sorry for all the problems, but glad that they can help you with it. I'm getting very nervous/excited about my surgery. I had a discussion with the doctor yesterday about the size of my butt. Seems it will be round at the top, but maybe still a little flat at the bottom. I guess we'll see. Glad I trust my doctor. Take care of yourself, cutie. It will all be better soon!

Hi Karey,

Thanks! :smile::smile::smile:

As I told you in your thread, I'm very happy with my results and I'm sure you will be too!!!! Go for it girl!!!!

Frangi,

Glad to hear the vac is working for you. Wound care takes time. You'll do great!! I am partying with the girls as we speak tonight. We are all joining Weight Watchers tomorrow so tonight is party time. No food involved if you get my hint!! :Banane27::tongue:

I went into Coyote Ugly in the New York New York casino when we were in Vegas. I was a bit shy. Unlike me...but next year....LOOK OUT!! I want to be there right there with the girls dancing!!:Banane53::biggrin:

That is my BIG regret of Vegas, not going into Coyote Ugly....Wait until next year folks!!:thumbup:

Well, the hip hop is calling on my patio and the girls are dancing so I will talk more later!! :Banane27::smile2:

Hey Jody,

Based on the date of this post, you had a big party on my birthday! I'm glad someone was partying on my birthday because I sure wasn't!!!

My birthday consisted of having a needle the size of an oil-drill bit inserted in my backside to drain Fluid -- fun, fun, fun!!!!

Good news is that the fluid is all gone now and I don't need to have that done any more!!!!

Hi Frangi

So glad you are taking good care of yourself. Great news that the doc is happy with the healing and that he's released the guilt you were surely feeling about the problems being "your fault".

I agree totally.... a size 6 is plenty small!!!!! And curves are a very good thing. It's funny how folks see others. I get told almost daily, and sometimes several times a day (I work in a large ER with lots of employees) that I look great and I don't need to lose any more weight. I'm 5'8, 170 and STILL OVERWEIGHT!!!! Sure, my 12's are loose and I absolutely look much better than I did when I wore a snug 18, but perception is a funny thing. I wonder if these folks hadn't known me when I was much larger if they'd say the same thing... that I don't need to lose more. I'm still hoping for a loose 10 (I can get into a 10, but I hate tight clothes and won't wear them) when all is said and done, so we'll see. Then again, when I do get my TT a lot of skin should go away and then maybe clothes will fit differently.

Anyway, I'm rambling. Please continue to rest and heal and take care of yourself. It will end soon and be oh so worth the hassle!!!

Hi Cori :smile::smile::smile:!

Thanks for the well wishes -- and I enjoy your rambles! I'm sure you look smokin' hot at size 12. I was very happy with size 12 and am pretty sure that had I stayed there, I would have been perfectly satisfied with that, even at my petite 5'4". Size 12 is a great for someone tall like you.

hey frangi - just in catch up mode on what you have been going thru... and my heartfelt wish your wounds heal quickly.

hugs your way - lulu

Thanks LuLu!!!! I can't wait to get back to the exercise board to join you guys!!!! How is everything with you?

Happy Belated Birthday Frangi!! :hurray::party::laugh:

Hope you are feeling better. Are you home?

Thanks Jody!!!!! I'm still in Miami and don't have a firm date to return home yet -- probably in the next week or so.

Frangi, So glad you are doing better.

Hi Renewed -- thanks!!! How is everything with you?

Happy Belated Birthday Frangni, I totally missed it sorry.

Glad to hear the wound vac is doing it's job. How is everything else going?

So does J-Lo have to look out for her new competition? :-)

Frangi - good to hear from you. Wishing you a quick recovery and a speedy trip home... .and that your house isn't a wreck!

I have been lurking here forever, but haven't posted before now.

You have been pretty quiet Frangi - how are you doing? I had a wound vac and know they are annoying - but they are amazing when you look at the results for chronic wounds that won't heal. How long are you going to need it? How is the swelling? Do you still have excess fluid in the surgical area? How are you actually feeling these days? Is your energy back - most important can you shop til you drop? Curious and caring minds want to know :regular_smile:

Becky - I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing when you are able.

Jacquie