hi,

i've been reading everyone's journey on their plastic surgeries and have gotten alot of good information for use in mine.

since i've gotten so much great help from everyone, i've decided to journey my own upcoming process.

i'm scared to death but will not let it stop me. my biggest fear is developing blood clots. this has been my fear since my lapband surgery which was minimal compared to the one i have coming up.

just 2 days ago my boyfriend's aunt passed away as a result of one....she was old and had lots of health issues which caused it....but i was spooked a bit by it...was it a sign?

luckily dr schulman just posted about this subject and it made me feel better.

since being banded, i wanted to avoid PS. the first year i worked out like crazy but in the end i have extra skin on my belly that looks ok with clothes on...and "not so much" with clothes off. i want to complete this journey so decided to have PS.

i figured while under the knife i might as well get the "girls lifted" ..... gravity is taking them south.

my preop is next tuesday 4/28. i figure i will get alot of answers then. i am looking to rent one of those recliners that lift you up. i cant find one yet but will keep trying.

my sister in law is a nurse and will stay with me 3 days. she is normally a sweetheart but turns into "nurse ratchett" when it comes to recovery. so i know i'm in good hands with her.

then my cousin is flying in from NYC to babysit me for a week.

i'm a baby when it comes to pain...

my surgery is 5/11.....the doctor said it will be a 7 hour operation. it is outpatient...so i will go home that day with my sister in law.

anyway....just wanted to start this up and any suggestions are completely appreciated....

what was the best advice you got? best products you used? etc.

thank you ahead of time

josie

Josie:

I am excited for you, and will be having positive thoughts for you all day 5/11. I'm passing along best wishes for a successful surgery and a fast recovery.

I look forward to seeing your postings.

By the way, my lap band doc said to help with tummy tuck healing take some extra Vitamin C supplements and to keep up with alot of liquids.

Stay ahead of the pain too. I think I'm going to have to keep a chart to keep track of all of the meds while I'm in loopy land. I think my daughter will be around for the weekend, but after that I'll be on my own. She was funny. She asked me who was going to empty my drains. I looked at her, and she said "Good thing you have a sister nearby!" Ha ha. I know she'd do it if she had to, but I may be more comfortable having my Sister do it anyways.

Take care.

Sue

About drains, after a the first few days, you'll be emptying them yourself. It's no as gross as you might imagine it to be.

hey sue,

are you taking the extra Vitamin c now?

my sister in law will give me my meds. i'm actually in recovery in a 12 step program so i really cant do my own meds. in my world if 2 is good....4 is better ha! (if you know what i mean)

when i had my lapband surgery...the nurse asked me if i wanted a pain shot. i wasnt really in pain but i thought "legal high" so of course i took it. well at 1:00am i was on all 4's throwing up. that taught me a BIG lesson ....lol!

i cant wait for 4 weeks from now.... :cool2:

as soon as i get back to texas on friday i will take the dreaded before pix (hear that julie?)

anyway girls...sleep tight....watching housewives of NYC and going to bed. i'm not sure which one i dislike the most...kelly or ramona?

josie

Hi Josie:

Yes, I started taking the extra Vitamin C already.

Lucky you, away from the rain in the Northeast. It gets kind of depressing when the sun doesn't shine for four days.

I've been divorced for 4 years and haven't been ready to look for a new relationship. So, haven't had any cute panties in a while. I bought a couple of sets of matching bras & panties. My daughter will take before pics this weekend - yipes!

I've got a list a mile long for things I want to accomplish before my tummy tuck. It's dual purpose. Makes me get things done and keeps me so busy I'm not as anxious.

Best wishes to Josie on 5/11!

I love my band!

Sue

hi sue

believe it or not i bought a bikini to take before/after pics (which no one in the world will ever see me in except the person who takes my pic). i havent bought one of them since i was 20.

i'm actually in the northeast right now. i have a summer house in fire island that i'm getting ready to hand over to people renting it for the summer....today i head to manhattan for 2 days then home.

it's so funny you say about getting things done before the surgery. i've left some things undone for months. all of a sudden i have a tremendous urge to get everything done. stupid things like cleaning my pantry. what's this about?

i jokingly told my sister in law....if i dont make it....god help the person that has to clean out my garage....

anyway not sure if the hotel i'm staying at in the city has wifi. if not...i'll be back on friday night.

glad you are my plastic surgery "twin"

Josie:

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock. You must be so excited! I'm excited for you.

I'm jealous too because you're getting your boobs done too. I don't need mine lifted, I need them filled with implants. I've had an issue with Lobular carcinoma in situ, so I'm not gonna mess with them, but I'm still jealous!

God bless and take care. Look forward to seeing your posts later in the week.

Sue

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow!! I'll be thinking about you. Let us know how you're doing as soon as you're feeling up to it.

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow!! When you wake up it's the begining of a whole new life!!!

hi everyone,

well my journey has begun. i just started to fast.

i'm actually pretty ok. not really nervous. i tied up so many loose ends this weekend. if i wasnt getting this surgery, some of these things wouldnt get done for weeks ha!

i have to be at the doctor's office at 6:15 am and surgery starts at 7:00.

thanks sue, mrgrta and shalee for your well wishes. i will certainly keep you posted.....

p.s. i took the pre op pics. i took most of them myself and had my boyfriend take the less "gross" ones. i actually didnt look so bad in the bikini (altho' i wont ever wear one in public). love my band for this!

josie

Well, Joseibies, I have been lurking and following your posts and I'm thinking of you today. I know your surgery is going to go well and you will be smoking hot when it's done. Just wanted to wish you well! :frown:

I'm thinking about you, girl. Sending all kinds of positive thoughts your way!

well i made it....surgery went like clockwork. i cant say enough good things about dr adams and his staff...professional, warm and effcient,

of course im doped up :mad2:

my sister in law is a god send......

god love percoset.....

i'll be back later.

julie your avatar is great

southern missy..thanks for the well wishes,,,

josie

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Josie:

Glad things went so well. I know you'll be in loopyland for a while. Rest, relax, and recuperate.

Take care.

Sue

hey sue,

loopyland is definitely fun. im sober 21 years so this is fun Ha!

i think the lapband surgery was worse because i was so nauseous.

he mixes these pain killers with an anti nauseau med and i'm ok in that area.

thanks for keeping in touch.'

i will keep you posted

also cant wait till you have yours....we can compare notes

jo

I'm glad to hear it all went well for you, Josiebies! I have been offline for a bit but was hoping you would be back and posting when I came on today.

I too thought that the lapband surgery was worse in th scheme of things. I'm glad you came out feeling relatively good, I know you were worried about the pain.