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You look pretty damn sexy and svelte to me winter bunny! Look at that little figure taking shape... pretty red nails, too. Don't you just love that color for all seasons.

Day 15 post op My second official long warm shower with compression garments off! Only I ran out of hot water. Maybe I should qualify that as a very long, long, long, long shower! Haha. It felt so good. A definite team effort. While Sophie takes her shower - the boys zealously wash and then, dry garments in the closet with a blow dryer for a fast turn around. Pretty exciting stuff for Bobby, the wire fox terrier. It did not hurt to re-armor this time as last. The breasts felt tight and the tummy is flattening. Again, I share these as clinical not personal. I see the surgeon tomorrow for my 16th day check up and I think the tape comes off over the stitches with new garment instructions? I feel so much better after the constipation subsided around day 12. Hopefully, that system is regaining normalcy. This is certainly not a surgical procedure for the faint hearted. I am still very pleased with the decision to have had removed the 5 pounds of excess stretched skin. Still a long road ahead... physically and emotionally. Last night was a great comic relief! And, battling that big bad hair dryer was simply exhausting notes the pouch.

I wish I could be in your screen printing class. What fun.

OH NO, I hope you are not purging our twin pants suit?! I need to try it on again - SO much has changed since that date of November 7, 2019! Wow. And, here we are in February already... Three months later.

These black and brown outfits just frame your new sculpted figure to perfection! You are really coming into your own. Here's to a stellar work year grand finale with associates that are supportive AND know the treasure they have in you inside and out. These are the coolest boots!!! For these boots are made for walking and that's just what they'll do (love that Nancy Sinatra song)... for Silly Kitty is walking right over you 2020 with endless possibilities, potential and realized dreams (a little rephrased). Haha. A toast to a very, very happy new year! Meow.

GORGEOUS! The dress, the hairstyle, the hose and the shoes!!!! Not to mention, the stunning woman wearing them. Hope the party was fabulous! ;]

Still awaiting my vintage sock monkey PJ's to replace the old 3X ones... No deliveries today. BUT hubby returned after his haircut and grocery run for chili fixings with these new friends for Bobby @ Woof Gang bakery. He gave to Bobby several opportunities to select his favorite AND unequivocally, it's the Fluffy Chick! Now, why would none of us here be surprised by that choice? See what happens when your compression garments after 11 days become your constant OOTD fashion statement and faithful companion! Maybe mine is pulled a little too tight. LOL. Going slightly stir crazy here. Any fun Super Bowl outfits in those closets!?

You'll get there babe! Think major surgery. Minor setbacks. Amazing things yet to accomplish when the bod is ready.

Day 10 post op Yesterday was a good but a tiring day. Took a long nap and slept in this morning. My surgeon removed the three draining tubes (no more Hawaiian fruit punch hanging off me! She laughed at my rather creative analogy)... AND said I looked like a patient 2 + weeks out! She was so pleased with the excellent progress and wound response. I finally had a good bowel movement in three parts, too. It took a little coaxing, but I could tell things were seriously compacting (as they did after sleeve) SO there was much relief from that aspect. Continue to remain low key and take things day by day. A little sore at drain sites. And, I did ask her if she did in fact tighten abdominal muscles on day of surgery. She said yes, and wanted to be sure we received optimal results! Okay then. Now I know where that horrific pain was coming from the day of my shower. And, why my appetite is still not up to speed. Apparently, one is not hungry after the tightening. Who knew? All is good. I see her next Wednesday for another follow-up. She's the best. I am so pleased and feel in very good hands in the recovery phase, too. Look forward to my two week milestone. ;]

Your skin is beautiful here. Porcelain like against the black. May I ask your hair color?

Okay, then. When did you say the next Bond girl movie audition is scheduled?! This svelte body is definitely dreaming of a form fitting pants suit with high heeled boots! Oh, and a little fur ballero jacket. Just saying... Many congratulations ms.sss - well done, love.

LOOK HOW TINY! I wish we all could be California girls... How are you feeling six weeks out? Gorgeous in your new digs...

OHHH this made my day! All the boys (and, girls) in their chair. I can tell that little green guy is the feisty one! Probably the one who runs around getting into mischief after-hours? Loved the Nick & Nora brand in PJ's - as Target doesn't carry them anymore. You can find vintage Valentine ones from E-bay, Postmark or Etsy. Drains out tomorrow? Trying to do just Tylenol today.

Oh, most definitely your secret is safe with me. Haha. Seems like this hubby here "perked up" at the surgeons office after recovery when he saw how the girls had perked up! LOL. For now, though, my goodness NO touchy touchy. He just gets to play caretaker for a bit longer. Hee hee.

You will forever remain my darlin' from the Great state of Texas. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words as an apt word is like honey from a honeycomb. BTW, do you raise bees and/or fluffy chix's on the ranch? Ordered my new post PS sock monkey pants in your honor! Hubby and I wear them on our after dark walks before bedtime... LOL. How is that little fellow on the bench doing these days? Haven't seem him around in a while?

Thank you. I truly found this last act and removal of loose unnecessary flesh thru plastic surgery - The most liberating of all. The GS certainly performed its all important role BUT our plastic surgeons took us to home base. Yay, I say to my darling surgery twin... We no longer carry + combat the donut rolls while we sit or stand. Our 5 + 5 = 10 pound recipe purged now! I'm coming up shopping with you in NYC come Spring! LOL. Feeling much better today pain wise, Day six. Slept well. Had a tiny bowel last night. Took my morning walk. And, hubs just picked up this yummy salad for our lunch. My appetite is coming back gradually. Maybe Thai left-overs tonight?

Okay ladies... if anyone is a bit squeamish, you may wish to look away! Here comes the real enchilada! I share it as a completely clinical not personal post. I trust no offense is taken, and we can really continue to help others assess and contemplate the process. I am so very thankful for your care and ongoing support of me. Hello to Mrs. Frankenstein, 2020. Day Four and Five I have found them the most painful and arduous days thus far. We bathed yesterday and obviously in the 45 minutes I was allowed out of compression, my body expanded and the surgery Exparel had definitely worn off putting garments carefully back on again. I remember previous comments to this effect on other posts. But, very happy with surgeon's craftsmanship as you will note before and after pictures. We carefully cleaned, padded and put everything back into place BUT I am much more aware of other pesky nuisances, pulls and tugs. Ouch. I cried and shivered with pain at yesterday's nap and bedtime. But I slept it off into LaLa land. I still lack an appetite and have not had a bowel movement but it's a stirring! ;] Today, is a new day - It felt like a poop day. Been taking stool softeners but nothing wanted to move at the last session. Haha. Don't you just hate being in that in-between state. I dislike returning to this unsettling dilemma after GS. It was so nice to return to a regular healthy routine. I am relying heavily upon nausea meds which I know are a by product of the big pain guns. Trying to take the oxycodone only at night now - but will see how I fair today? Thought it might be nice for hubby to take us to our favorite local Thai place and get out for a little Sunday drive. Not meant to be. Attempted to eat the inside sweet potato, peas, corn curry mix in money pockets (not the outside shell) to no avail. First time I've ever felt like throwing up anything and only once after GS recovery eating beef. Obviously, the oxy is wreaking havoc on my GS stomach - And, I want off them ASAP. Damn, I really did want a few bites of that red curry soft chicken, carrots, green beans and bite of brown rice! We just had waitress wrap up to go and scurried back home to my deliriously delicious delectable cottage cheese with blueberries. Maybe Thai another day? Oh my, Orchid & Dragons - twins!!!! Of course, you might just want the added benefit of muscle reconstruction? I have not bore any children, but my surgeon does offer the mommy tuck versions. When we spoke in great detail, we concurred the fleur-de-lis was my best option. And, given the more intense discomfort + pain I am currently experiencing - Glad there was not any residual muscle things done! I am also on a bit of a healing timeline by mid-May. I'm happy with the commitment, procedure + the pain level I've chosen. You will have to let us know how you are advised or do decide? I can also live with my elephant skin like crumpled thighs and bat wings arms for myself. I may address the chin + under neck area someday - And, she suggested maybe wanting to go back in later this year with a little lippo finessing. This is it for the major stuff. Drive a well-engineered, classic 13 year old car and want to begin saving for her replacement at 64, or if ever. I adore her actual real gear shift, she doesn't beep, argue or talk back to me with a stellar, conventional, rockin' sleuth six cylinder engine. Call me old school. And, pssk - so excited for your plastics research here, too. A good surgeon will listen, won't dictate and will offer his best vision. And, that varies. That's why we all felt it important here to find just the perfect fit for us. I think these are my C cups but lifted now - have not ventured out into bra land quite yet. I disliked the DD on my 5' frame before weight loss (YUCK) BUT your fabulous 5'6" stature?! You never know!? Can I borrow a few inches in height? I just asked my surgeon to sculpt breasts she felt were in right proportion for my body type and shape. So happy with the reveal, right? I trust her explicitly... As I stated before, here she is the former Ms. Sophie now Mrs. Frankenstein, 2020. LOL. Back safely in my compressions. The drains come out Wednesday! Yay.

Do you think I can go voodoo flossing in my sparklely's!? Haha. Not sure what that term even means (but love the sound of it) or what YT's are? I do know for an osteoarthritis knee - the mimic of flat or barefoot replica work wonders. I like All Birds and Rothy's - they work great for me. Ever tried them? Great spring collection out. Threw a 60th surprise birthday party for hubby this past Sunday. He was totally caught off guard... Sooooo mission accomplished. Here's a few snap shots of the event.

You are definitely a star shining so very brightly! It would be any gentlemen's honor and privilege to escort you to the Oscars. But I think what impresses me most about November 11- is she did not hide nor put on hold her incredible before beauty or spirit. Gorgeous then, and gorgeous now! Thanks so much for sharing, and do send us more.

These tropical beauties arrived today from good friends who have tracked every step of the way from November 2018 pre-sleeve prep to plastics to date. ;]

For my age - I just opted for excess skin removal. Surgeon felt I had a pretty nice tight abdomen underneath - as I did exercise regularly when very heavy. Maybe that was a helpful silver lining to this step?

Look what arrived today!!!!! The 25th gala shoes! Love them for the more quieter gown. YES, ms.sss I did see the perky girls on surgery day. They are all and more I could have ever hoped for! Just excited to see the tummy territory BUT will keep all safely in their compressed garment cocoon for now! Are you pleased with your plastics results? Starting to feel yourself again? I am pretty swelled in tummy area. Did I tell you the surgeon removed 5 pounds!? I feel so much lighter now on smaller frame. Model more for us! wanna see, wanna see... the fun things you've been procuring. These tropical beauties were also delivered today from friends. Feeling very thankful today.

Here's my dress for success outfit for the day! Haha. Love it... beautiful champagne color on you!!!! So glad you, like SK - are treating yourself right and with special wardrobe add ons in the process... Cool. Hugs.

Okay, then - we have all heard about these high profile meetings before! I think in actuality there is some romantic clandestine thing going on... LOL. But what do I know? I'm on oxi these days and a bit looped! Haha. Swelled or not - You are looking fit, trim and SMASHING! And, like greenteal suggested - you have been thru a major surgery process. Do give yourself some grace and lead way... Hugs.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new haircut!!!!