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Right now I am scheduling 3 1/2 weeks off. I have mainly a desk job, so if that makes it easier to go back sooner I will... but do not want to rush it, better to heal first and avoid cpomplications. Hopiehealing goes well for me. Others I know who have had the surgery did not have more than 2 weeks with the drains. Hope I fall in that category. It is great being able to follow your recovery to see how it may be in my future

I am happy with my weight loss, even though I did not lose what I had originally decided upon.. All set for getting my body lift the end of the month. Too much saggy skin all the way around!! getting very excited

I am having the circumferencial, whole body, lift. I decided since I have all the excess folds on my sides and back I would go ahead with the whole thing. Only one recovery and one hospital expense..I am planning on 3 1/2 weks off. Better to be extra cautious. I can always go back earlier if I feel better and get DR clearance. I have questions for my DR, stitches or staples. I kno there will be 2 drains. and they get removed based on when the drainage subsides. My daughter is a nurse so she will be my main go to person.. Pre-op apt is July 23, only 1 week before surgery. So will call back to office and find out about any pre -op testing. And I am getting very excited..:biggrin:

scheduled my TT for July 29.... can't wait, even if it will be crazy for me at work when I return, I need the time off too..Added stress of the office is making eating choices tough

I did the Curves thing too, long before the surgery. I got bored and stopped going..Then joned a gym. tht was great, but the financial cost was a stretch so i quit that. Just walking for now. Getting ready to scheudle my TT. denied by insurance and decided not to fight it. I am lucky enough to have gotten a bit of inheritance and figure I am spending it on me.. Have to call tomorrow and start the process. hoping for end of July as a surgery date!!!

I wewnt back to school in 2005, had a great accelerated program to get my BA in Organizational dynamics. I had an associates degree in lab technology and h ad takn several classes over the years. The program allowed most ofmy previous coourses to be used as electives and rewquired for the bachelors. I finished it in 18 months and still worked full time. It was only me at hopme, so no one else to answer too or share my time with. As I tell everyone, I did for myself, whether I got a new job or not. And I have found, unfortunately, no one wants to hire a college graduate, of 57 y/o, with no experience in the new field of her degree...Oh, well. I will conitnue to be a medical secretary and enjoy my life.. It was a great boost to be able to graduate with a 3.75..

Oh the temptations we face. :smile2: All part of learnig to change our eating patterns. Cinnamon rolls, hot from the oven, MMMMM

I just read this on my e-mail and sent it off to all my e-mail friends. It is such a warming story HAPPY JULY 4th to everyone, enjoy and be safe

I am not exactly sure how the surgeon presented it, but will be in touch with them next week and go from there. I know the pannectomy is covered in most cases with my insurance, so will push forward. They told me that the first attempt usually gets denied and appeals are the norm..

just got my insurance denial for the TT. I am going to speak with the DR on Monday and see if it can be appealed, as well as find out the actual cost!! Have a great 4th of July everyone

I had a chuckle with your description of trying to get the spandex thing on. I don't thing men have an actual picture of women's sizes. I have a generic spanx high brief. it is too small and I bought a medium too.... and as most things different makes and styles fit everyone differently..hope you didn't pull anything with your contortion act trying the tthing on!!:redface: Glad to hear you are feeling well. I am still waiting for one DR letter for me dr to submit me insurance

I think I need to give the 5 day piuch test try. I have been getting by with slider foods and know that has been an issue with some gaining pounds. I am not big on the breads, pasta and potatoes but chocolate and ice cream are my demons!!

Did yur doctor give you a time line of getting back to a normal routine? Mine told me 2-3 weeks to get back to work. I have a desk job so as long as I am able to sit for a length of time I think that would not be a problem. I know everyone heals at different rates. What about driving.. ? I know resting and taking care of myself it top of the list after surgery. I am glad to hear of your progrees so I may have a better idea of what is ahead of me later this summer..

I agree. I feel the weight we were at a specific time should be shown in that ticker. As you can see I have not changed mine in a bit. strugling with 5-10 # plus or minus over the past few months. I just can't get myself back on track

I have been battling a plateau for several months. Actually gaining and loosing the same 5# or so.. very frustrating.. But I am looking forward to my tummy tuck, so am working hard to drop a few more pounds before the end of July

I am glad to hear things are going well. I am waiting for insurancw apporoval before scheduling my tummy tuck. Can't wait. My DR told me 2-3 weeks recovery before going back to work. I worry most about the discomfort and pain, but know in the end it is all worth it.

Everyone has a different experience with the lapband. I am totally satisfied. I had quite a few fills before feeling good restriction. There have been issues, trouble with PBing and getting inflammed, so DR took out 1 cc a few weeks ago, doing better and had 1/2 cc added back today. I was not good at journaling my intake in the past few months and it has shown on the scale. I NEED and MUST get back to journaling my food intake. I am also getting things on a roll for my tummy tuck. I can't wait to get rid of my 2 sags. My stomach looks like raising bread dough, soft and floppy, almost feels like a semi full water balloon.. now that is enough of my visual graphics!!!!

UGH!!!! I had 1 cc removed about 3 weeks ago, had trouble with PBing and got a bit irritated and swolen and it would not subside.. I gained 6 # back!! H-E-L-P Had 1/2 cc put back today and go back in 1 month. I feel terrible that I gained so fast. Back to the journaling, I find that is the best way to keep myself honest and on track!!

wow $200. I only have to pay the copay for an office visit..

As much as being home in your own bed would have been great. Listening to the DR is best. Hope you head home early today. Relax, heal.. Go to my DR today, maybe get half of my unfill back...

Hope you get home soon, nothing is as good as being home to recoup

Glad to hear from you. Sounds like things are going well. I can't wait to hear how your recovery goes. I think the binder and the drains will be the worst of the whole procedure.. How long did it take? I have so many questions. Speedy recovery, take care

All the best. Keeping you in my prayers..

Scrappy - keeping you in m yprayers, Can't wait to hear how things went. I am hoping to get my tummy yuck the end of July. Harley - sorry to hear about impending divorce. I divorced after 21 years of marriage and sounds similar to you. Kept trying and then ecided it was no longer worth the effort to work on it by myself!! Good thought for you in the process Christine - it seems there are several of us that are struggling at this time. I had 1cc removed a few weeks ago and have had some relief.. and healing from the continual PBing I was having. Go to doctor on Friday and even though I would love to have at least part of tht 1cc replaced I am still have a few issues with certain foods. And those soft carbs just go down so easy!!

FENTON _ Glad to see you are back. WE have all gone through those "slips" in our travels: wit or without excess stress from everywhere. Those carbs that slide right on down are the devil.. always my demon I am dealing with too... As I always say- we are a work in progress, with dips and turns, good and bad.. but always moving forward..