Sassygirl06

Silicone feels more real to me. I am still not pain free. I still have a muscle spasm in my left breast a few times a day. I am guessing its because I am left handed and over do it all the time. They keep looking better and better every day! Loving the look!

Usually I just order a side of something....but sometimes when I am out with my youngest child (10) I will have her order a child's plate of what I want and I will order An adult plate of what she wants, which usually turns out just right. For the times when I don't have her I will ask for a to go plate right after they bring me my food. I will end up putting most of the food in the to go box and have a few meals out of it. It also keeps them from thinking that I didn't like the food. They usually think that I am just in a hurry. Good luck!

Wanted to say that is awesome! Also about not losing faster....it will come off, stop worrying yourself about it, number one......and for number two, losing slower helps to keep your hair from falling out as much, helps your skin to adjust better, and overall is better for your body. Good job on your loss so far....and try to remember that it didn't come on overnight so it won't come off overnight either. good luck!

No it wasn't covered. They had a very specific clause in my plan that says no skin removal for any reason. I was very fortunate to have a husband who loves me very much....and saw how much it would mean to me to have plastics done and so therefore paid for me to have them done. I only paid $45 for my sleeve so I guess I can't really complain about having to pay for plastics. Even if I had to pay for them for the rest of my life they would have still been worth every penny!

I'm guessing you meant 2012? Ok so here is what you do.....go back to basics! If you want to be successful then you have to be willing to change. You have this tool that hundreds of thousands of obese people out in the world would give anything to get, but can't! You are one of the lucky ones that could get it.....so use it. Get off your pitty bus and get moving. You can do it, you already have....it's just a matter of sticking to it. I know I don't ever want to be stuck in that horrible fat body that was slowly killing me ever again. I am willing to do anything to fight off that fat! You just have to ask yourself if it is worth it to you or not. If it is then make like the shoe and just do it! Hehe Good luck!

I had a tummy tuck with two drains for that one. My surgery date was 9-10.... Then I just had a breast lift with implants done last week 10-22. I didn't have to have drains with that one, the surgeon just placed loop stitches on the underside of my breasts so that fluid could drain there, but I didn't have any come out. I am feeling really well overall, however I keep having a re accruing muscle spasm in my left arm going up to my breast. When it first happened I had a panic attack over it! It felt like a hot poker was being shoved into my arm up into my breast! It was one of the worst pains I have ever had in my life! I've had this pain again about 7 times, but thankfully not quit as bad, and only lasting for a few seconds instead of the five minutes that it happened the first time. I totally love my results! My tummy had a lot more extra skin then yours from the looks of your photos....the tummy tuck has been such a life changing thing for me! It has boosted my self confidence through the roof! I am finally able to wear normal clothes now too! I had to wear pants that were 2 sizes to big just because of my apron which I lovingly refereed to as my front butt. I also had to always wear bigger shirts that had to come down to my crotch at least because I didn't want anyone seeing my apron. I remember pre op worrying about having a huge scar, and about the pain. Now after I could care less about the scar (even though it looks great) I will take it over having that skin any day! As far as the pain, it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I was up and out of bed after 2 days, and I even went out to the club 3 days post op! Best decision I have ever made besides the sleeve! You look great! Congrats! I have pictures posted in my gallery if you are interested in looking. The results keep getting better and better!

I have gone to buffets since my surgery on 8-16-2011. I only am able to eat about what a 2 year old eats....I hate paying full price for my meals, but I don't like telling them about my surgery so I just pay the full price and suck it up. I will go and get about a tablespoon of each of my favorite foods on the buffet and enjoy just a little bit. I chew chew chew, and savor each bite. Whoever I end up going with usually eats about 3 plates in the amount of time it takes me to finish my one....but they usually don't notice. You will be able to enjoy your favorites again, but use this time wisely to lose as much as you can in this first year post op. it is true that you lose the most during that magical year. Good luck!

I haven't been able to work out in the last 7 weeks because I am post op tummy tuck on 9-10 and post op breast lift on 10-22.... I am going nuts! I just don't want to lose all of the muscle that I have gained in these past two years. I am going to start hiking again on Friday....and I know my doctor wouldn't be happy to hear that, but I feel good.....and I don't plan on pushing myself any harder then I can handle. I believe that if you feel up to it then light exercise will be fine. Don't go trying to do any power lifting or anything, but some light cardio should be fine. Good luck!

I just eat every few hours. Very small amounts, and not to fill up, just to keep myself fueled. I just had two surgeries in the past 7 weeks so I have gained a lot of water weight. I haven't had a problem maintaining my goal weight until now. As long as you put in less calories then you burn in a day then you shouldn't have a problem losing. Good luck!

I used to get dizzy too. Don't press yourself to hard. Take it easy and work your way up. Good job for getting that exercise in!

You rock those scrubs! Just wait till that little guy can wrap more then his arms length around you and say...mama, you are so skinny! It was the best feeling when my little one did that! Keep up the great job!

I love it! You look beautiful!

Looking amazing! Wtg! Keep it up!

I am 2 years and 2 months out and I still have no regrets other then not doing it sooner!