Hi all- as background I've been MIA for awhile; whenever I struggle, instead of posting and reading more, I find I go away from this site which is insane because this site has been such a great resource for me.

Surgery was in 5/07. From my heaviest weight I'm down close to 150 lbs; some of that was preop weight loss. I really have plateaued and my weight hasn't budged much so I got a consult this summer with the famous Dr J Lo :thumbup:

I was amazed that he told me that my weight was ok where it was- I think we all have a screwed up mental image of what we are like. Shortly after this, I had band problems and had a total unfill. My weight jumped up 10 lbs but then plateaued again and so I kept my surgery date which is coming up this thursday! I'll be all nice and bandaged for halloween!

I'm having a lower body lift and a breast lift/reduction. Reading other's stories has been of tremendous help for me in preparing for this surgery so I hope that my journey through this will help others as well.

any advice or suggestions you flatlands chicks (and guys) might have would be greatly appreciated!

I will take photos but I'm shy so it may be a while before yall see them

How exciting! Less than one week! Good luck and thank you for sharing your PS journey with us.

I love the PS stories and pictures-very motivating. Good luck on your journey and take lots of pictures.

Mimi

Thank you both! I went to Target today to stock up on stuff I'll likely need post surgery; wedges are coming from makemeheal.com; have my compression garmets and rented a lift chair.

I am living with my parents for a couple of weeks post surgery. My mom is being supportive; my dad not so much. He can't understand why I'm spending a car's worth of money on "cosmetic" surgery. Staying with them for 2 weeks will be a great motivator to recover :eek:

Parents have that special way of making us feel 5 years old! :eek:

Wonderful news McGreen (well maybe not the dad being unsupportive - but just you wait, he will come around).

I am so impressed that you got the famous Dr. J Lo. I used to be such a fan of Big Medicine. I am sure you are going to get phenomenal results with him.

Good luck - only a few more sleeps!!!!!!!

Jacquie

It's been two weeks since I had a breast lift and tummy tuck. You will be so glad you did it. My lap band surgery was March '06. I've lost almost 100lbs. Good luck!

Good luck! I bet you will be very happy. It really isn't too bad - mostly uncomfortable not horrible pain. Keep us updated on your progress.

Thanks for your support everyone :biggrin:

I have to say I'm seriously freaked out. Other than my band surgery, I really haven't had surgery, broken bones etc and am worried about how I"ll tolerate the pain. I'm a WIMP. Add in my parents are older and really can't help me much post surgery, I'm a nervous wreck.

It will be ok, I know it will sort itself out- it's just the unkown that's freaking me out. That and the what - if's.

Thanks for your support everyone :biggrin:

I have to say I'm seriously freaked out. Other than my band surgery, I really haven't had surgery, broken bones etc and am worried about how I"ll tolerate the pain. I'm a WIMP. Add in my parents are older and really can't help me much post surgery, I'm a nervous wreck.

It will be ok, I know it will sort itself out- it's just the unkown that's freaking me out. That and the what - if's.

For me at least the pain was less than the band and much less than a broken bone. I also had my port removed and a hernia repair this time. Still, I was expecting much more pain. To me by far the worst part of this surgery has been the tiredness, the long recovery and the GROSS, annoying drains. That said the day after surgery I was almost giddy with the fact that I felt so good (considering).

I was in the same situation - stayed with my parents and and they are older. I was also really worried aobut how much help I would need. But, it turned out ok - I could basically get out of bed myself after 2 days in the hospital. My mom would assist when I was changing bandages and drains and taking a shower but mostly to hand me things and make sure I didn't pass out.

YOu will be ok but I totally get the worry.

Welcome back McGreen. Good luck with your ps. I will keep you in my prayers. Let us know how your doing.

For me at least the pain was less than the band and much less than a broken bone. I also had my port removed and a hernia repair this time. Still, I was expecting much more pain. To me by far the worst part of this surgery has been the tiredness, the long recovery and the GROSS, annoying drains. That said the day after surgery I was almost giddy with the fact that I felt so good (considering).

I was in the same situation - stayed with my parents and and they are older. I was also really worried aobut how much help I would need. But, it turned out ok - I could basically get out of bed myself after 2 days in the hospital. My mom would assist when I was changing bandages and drains and taking a shower but mostly to hand me things and make sure I didn't pass out.

YOu will be ok but I totally get the worry.

thank you so much, Karen! I appreciate learning from your experience and the encouraging words

thank you too, Gone4Ever!

To add to my fun, just got my period. woo.

That really sucks! Mine started the morning of my lap band surgery. That was uncomfortable, I feel so bad for you to have to deal with the period the first week of your PS surgery.

To add to my fun, just got my period. woo.

That happened to me too. Don't worry there is so much dripping out of you after the surgery that your period is the least of your problems.

Marjorie,

Just read this and am starting to seriously look into the tummy tuck/lift myself. Congrats and will be thinking about you. Hang in there with your dad. (sounds just like how mine will be!)

Take care!

Sam