Well I am ready to step over to the other side. I have scheduled my plastic surgery for October 23rd at 7:00am!!!:thumbup:

On the menu for that day is a Fleur-De-Lis tummy tuck. In english it is basically an extended tummy tuck with anchor incision. Also a mons lift and breast implants. After consulting with 4 PS's and the one I choose twice we determined I didn't really need a lift, sure it would help a little but in the end I am not really as droopy as I think I am and that with the implants I should be very happy. (I'm just deflated it seems)

He estimated 7-9 pounds to be removed during surgery from the tummy, Ddng that' alot of flabby skin just hanging around. Then a few days ago someone called from Ps's office and asked if I would like to donate my skin, I was like, I don't care what you do with it as long as it;s gone from me, I want it no more!!!!!

The breasts I think have given me the most stress over trying to decide should I?, Do I really need them?,can I live with a flat tummy and deflated boobs? what size to get, not to big, not to small, not tupperware looking, Arrgghhhhhhhhhhhh big stress headaches all around because of boobies!!! With the tummy tuck it is somethng I have wanted for years, so it was a no brainer, just find the right surgeon, and how soon can you do it Doc!!!

We went with a dr that is almost 3 hours away with LA/Bev hills traffic, so we will be gettng a hotel room for a few nights, as I don't and I repeat DON'T want to be in a car with my husband in LA traffic. Plastic surgery and crazy traffic and my hubby driving won't mix well, and won't make for a very happy Kelly.

Even tho I am not at my goal weight, I feel and my PS feels this is a good time for me to do this. It also might help with my weight loss platue that I had been having.

I am excited and scared all rolled into one. I am driving my hubby bonkers with all the pix I send/show him of tummies and boobs.

Well that's about it for now, I am actually on my way to my PCP to give him my list from the PS for my pre-ops tests and hopefully he will be on board with me having this done. 3 months ago when I mentioned it to him, he thought I should wait another year. Maybe if I show him the belly n all her glory he will agree with me:eek:

Checking in on you! How is your swelling?

tHi Renewed and Tracy. Yes the bed rest is killing me, but I am going to do everythng dr says to get this thing better. I went yesterday and he removed both my drains, OH MY that wasn't fun at all. I go back in a week as long as we have no probs before then. I am allowed to sit up a little more now, but still no walking or anything, only bathroom breaks and to the couch. Swelluing isnt to bad except in my lower tummy and my right breast, go figure. Renewed glad your doing great!!!!! Tracy did you ever make it to yur other consult.

Ok back to bed for me,

Great to hear from you Shalee. I am actually starting to feel human again. Keep telling yourself that it is all worth it, because it is!!!

Shalee: Has your wound gotten any better or just the same. I'm going to post some pictures of mine on Sunday. How's your energy level? Hope you have some good movies to watch! Wishing you the best!

Shalee: Has your wound gotten any better or just the same. I'm going to post some pictures of mine on Sunday. How's your energy level? Hope you have some good movies to watch! Wishing you the best!

Hi Karey,

One part is better and as of yesterday one part is worse. Today is actually the first day I have any energy. I have been watching alot of movies and reading alot. I am trying to not get depressed over this and look at it as a small setback, but sometimes its overwhelming to me.

Hubby took pix of mine last night to email my Dr to see to keep him updated.. I am still not allowed a real shower only sponge baths and it really sucks as I know a shower would make me feel a little better.

What do you put or do for your wound??

thoughts and prayers

Shalee: My ps put me on another round of antibiotics and bacitracin ointment and now aquaphor. He said that a moist wound heals better than a dry one. My wound is starting to heal in, which is good. Sorry yours is being so naughty! Hope it turns around soon!

Wow Shalee. I am sorry you are having such problems. At least it seems like you have a great support system and a positive attitude. Sending you warm wishes.

Hi Shalee,

I just read your thread from start to finish. I hope you're feeling better and get that shower soon! I know this will all be worth it. Imagine how great you'll look in a bathing suit this summer!

Sorry you're having problems Shalee. Hope it clears up soon. Just keep resting and take it easy. Sending warm thoughts and prayers for you.

Hey Shalee,

Congratulations on your surgery and I hope you're feeling better! You and I are pretty similar in that I had a extended tummy tuck with both vertical and horizontal incision on Oct. 14th (so 1 1/2 weeks ahead of you). I didn't have a breast augmentation, but I did have a lift. I am SO happy with my results - even through the swelling - and I'm sure you will be too. If it helps, this week has made a huge difference in my energy levels, etc...

Anyway, congrats again and let me know if you need anything

~Lori

Shalee girl,

You are making me nervous. Please check in. We can't do much to help, but we'll do our best to keep your sprits up.

What does a tummy tuck or lipo cost? Has anyone have insurance pay for it. I am left with a football size fat deposit above my stomach from the belly button to my left size that is bugging me terribly. It is just a huge bulge. No hernia or muscle displacement, just fat tissue over my large stomach and around the portal. I would need to have insurance cover it - has anyone had any luck getting insurance to pay for any of this?

O.K. Shalee, your fellow November Nymphs are getting concerned. Where are you, girl? Hope you're alright! Please jump on as soon as you can and let us know how you're doing.

Hi Everyone. Sorry I haven't been on lately. I went to the Drs on wednesday, he took out my belly button stapels and a few stitches. He has us doing a new treatment on my incisions where they have opened up and also on the one that looks like it about to open up, Wet to Dry dressings twice a day. He seems to think this will help with the closing of the one hole I have, Me I am not so optimestic, it actually scares the hell out of me, So I am still on bed/recliner rest with no showers yet, Boo Hoo, I want a shower! Hubby is great with me and washes my hair for me and helps me sponge bath as well as change my dressings for me.

I do like the flatness of the tummy and WOW the mons lift sure made a huge difference down there, looks normal again!! hehehehe I can't ever remember my tummy being this flat.

The breasts are starting to settle into place also which is nice, they have really never given me any pain at all, just a little swelling, I guess with the pain and issues of the tummy tuck I just never noticed any pain from them which is good. The scale still says 170-171, I thought it would go up becasue of all the laying around and no exercise, but is hasnt. I am on a super high Protein diet to help promote healing. Dr says he might have to go in eventually and do a skin graft on part of it. I am like Uhmmmm we'll see I dont want any more surgery ever. But I do want this issue to be fixed in the end.

So thats my update, I am feeeling human again and energy level is up, I did go back to the stronger pain pills, but so far they aren't making me sick to my tummy.

Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts, keep em coming

Whew. Thanks for the update. It's good to hear that everything is moving forward. I guess its a reminder to us all that it IS major surgery. You seem to be in good hands. Hand in there girl. We are rooting for you.