babygrl1234

Another thing you might want to think about is having kids and such after a TT. I already have two kids and I know if I were to get a TT that I would not be stretching that area out again by having children because I already had them. I am not sure how having chidren affects a TT, if the skin goes back or what but it is something else to look into and think about.

Is there any way that you can get a credit card of your own or find some way to finance the surgery yourself? I know when I was your age and i started college I was flooded with credit card brochures and such. I had like 5 credit cards. Can you check with a bank and see about taking out a loan? Do you have a job? I hate to sound like the b*tch in the situation but you need to step outside of the box and recognize that as nice as it would be for your Mom to help you it is ultimately your responsibilty to take care of yourself and your own wieght. If I had asked my Mom to pay for my surgery she would have laughed in my face. And she was a wonderful Mom. It is not my mothers fault I am overwieght, I am the one who put food in my mouth. She tried to help me, I played sports, I just have bad genetics. You can't go around in life blaming things on other people. Take responsibilty and solve the problem yourself. I am sorry if i sound harsh, and I am not saying this just to hurt your feelings. I just want you to see what the situation looks like from an outsiders perspective. I know how hard things can be, and I know how hopeless they can seem. I wanted to get the surgery for many years and was only really able to recently. I grew up as that fat girl. I know what it is like and how much it sucks. The point is if you really truly want this done, you can and will find a way to do it and not worry about relying on someone else to take care of the problem.

Being younger you will have a better chance of your skin not sagging. However genetics play a part in it too. You are really not going to know until you get there. I am 26 and it is something I worry about too. I don't know if I could afford a TT or even want to go through surgery again for cosmetic purposes. I have never been thin and never worn a two piece bathing suit and I would love to have that experience. I do believe the scar would be low enough that you would still be able to wear a bikini without people seeing the scar.

Missy I was just about to say that. Go through his paperwork and check that out. If he can't remove you then call him on it.

No pain meds? Morphine was my best friend in the hospital. I think they all thought I was an addict I asked for it so much.

Just make sure that during that special intense moment you are not pushing up really hard against the headboard with your hand. Not that I know or anything, I just bet it would really hurt your port incision. Especially 5 days after surgery.

I had to fix my ticker since I had the wrong starting weight down. When I went to my Dr. today my nurse gave me the actual wieght. And I lost a few more pounds so 18 total for me!

Susannah I am also having port incision pain. And it did not help when I practically bent myself sideways to reach something on the bottom rack at the grocery store. I had almost forgotten I had surgery until the pain of that one hit me.

Good luck everyone this week!!!!!!!

I am swallowing my medicine in one swig easy peasy and I just had my surgery 5 days ago.

Jack in 08!!!!!!!

Zannie I was so scared when I went in for my procedure. As I was lying in preop I was getting so sick to my stomach and wanting to change my mind. I ended up having to take a nap to pass time before I freaked out too much. They took me into the OR and said to relax, transfereed me onto the bed and that was the last thing I remembered. The next thing I knew I woke up in PACU. I guess the first thing I said when I came to was "wow I am f*cking alive" so obviously that was on my mind. Try not to worry too much, you will do just fine.

I dont want to be tempted to eat it. Tahts how I got this way in the first place. Actually this thing feels so good on my neck right now.

Is the rice supposed to smell cooked? My this is a heavenly heat pack. Not only do I want to sit on it but I want to eat it too.

OH the gas is back folk the gas is back. My wallet has been empty for at least a week now. I did however just fill a pillowcase with some white and borwn rice to heat up lol.

Ohhh the pain of laughing. LOL

Krysia, I swear you are my rice toting pillowcase hero right now. *runs to get some rice*

LOL. Mine are already sore so stop making me laugh!

I have been pretty comfy on the couch. Still cant sleep more than 3 hours at a time though.

Marisa we are entitled to b*tch about things we just got some major abdominal surgery darnit!

Travelgirl I am so jealous lol. It was the worst pain ever. And I could not push anymore for fear of busting open my incisions.

Mine comes and goes. Usually when I change positions from standing to sitting or vise versa.

So the big bubble in the chest is normal lol

I have found mixing my protien powder with a spoon instead or shaking or blending it makes it less airy and it does not bubble so much inside me. Oh and poo alert--I went lol. I feel much better now

My nurse said so caffiene for about three months after banding due to its dehydrating factor.