JoanieP

Howdy y'all...it's been ages since I updated this thread. 2 1/2 yrs. My thigh lift in August 2011, healed very nicely as ...I asked my Dr about doing something with my back fat and he said NO MORE!!! haha! I'm gonna try to post a few more pics of my legs for those interested. If you are considering having plastic surgery and just aren't sure...you're asking the wrong person, I'm addicted as may be quite obvious! Tummy Tuck/Boob Lift/Arms/Face/and Legs! Still gonna try to convince Dr Burns to do my back...in a few yrs, maybe my eyes.( I shoulda done them with the face) Good Luck !!! Joanie

:w00t: I am so excited...I saw Dr. Burns in Victoria, Texas and I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and arm lift Jan 6th, 2009. WhooHoo! I saw him again today about a possible face lift, but we decided to wait until spring for that. I just know the next few months are going to go by waaay toooo sloooow! thanx for listening, Joanie :redface:)

Hi Veronica...my name is Joanie and I know constipation Yup!!! My dr and pharmacist recommended Mirilax (or store brand) I put a capful in my hot tea every morning and ...No Problems in the bathroom! My daughter puts it in her coffee, and we both will tell you we can't taste it at all. It does not work like exlax, so you don't have to be afraid to take it before work. My drs have told me that it is perfectly safe to use everyday. Try it! ( I have also recently added a probiotic to my vitamin regimen to help with digestion) Keep eating good, and keep up the exercise and start going to the bathroom and the weight will come off. You're doing great! My nephew had his lapband prot removed due to an infection and has yet to have a fill and has lost over 100 lbs in a yr with just exercise and weighing and measuring everything he eats. So son't worry about feeling like you need a fill, you have some restriction. Let us know how things turn out...Good luck!!

Hi, I'm in Beeville, Tx...just popped in to wish you luck! Today is my 6yr bandiversary and I would recommend it to anyone! Keep us informed of your progress! Joanie

Thanks for the reminders!

I have lost 100lbs with my band and was told that is not typical. And I have a nephew who had his band put in last Jan (2011) got an infection and had to have his port removed, so he still hasn't had a fill...he has lost 140lbs so far. Just wanted to put it out there! Good luck!

I finally just took the bull by the horns and took the capsules...everything seems to be fine. Thanks for all your comments and ideas! Joanie

I'm in a quandry...I am alergic to pennicillin and sulfa drugs and have had mrsa in the past. My plastic surgeon wanted to put me on an antibiotic for staph infections (just to be safe) and he was told by the lapband surgeons that we are not able to tolerate minicyclin...ok, so he put me on clindamycin 300's...but they are these huge capsules and I was told we can't take capsules... What can I take then.???? Any one?

Thanks for your comments...I think I will try to take the capsules...I'll let you know how it goes!

Have u ever tasted clindamycin... I did do that once...thought I would never get the taste out of my mouth...I even brushed my teeth and tongue....ughhhhh!!!! But thanks!

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My legs are healing nicely...the only part that is still kinda open and scabby is the T section at the top of my legs. Still got staples in the top as well, but doing better everyday. :thumbs_up: I am very happy with the results, can't wait till they are fully healed so I can really appreciate the good job my surgeon has done.