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I have a pre-surgery appt. Jan. 8th where I hope to address these concerns + questions in more details. My initial consult was very positive but long, and a little overwhelming. Having hubby go with me on the 8th will help clarify. A deposit was already placed to save Jan.21st surgery date. We are to pay in full on Jan. 8th appt. So, it may be best to call their office day after New Year's holiday. Very enthusiastic to get all this loose heavy skin (double abdominal roll and sagging breasts) off my new smaller frame BUT simply dreading this process!!!!! :[ Love to dance! But travel, entertaining, dance moves and gown comfort come spring are of major concerns... I wish to feel my best - it's a definite conundrum and maybe a double-edged sword? 😕

How does it feel to be home again!? Hoping you had a good Christmas with all things considered? Are you still swollen? Are the problematic vulnerable area's healing better or still oozing? My surgeon mentioned the abonimal intersection may have issues like you have experienced. After tracking with all our winter plastics - Not sure I want to go forward January 21st. Not that I've had second thoughts about plastics in general... just becoming very concerned about "the timing" especially when I read about swelling issues that can last 3 months or beyond. My first 25th custom gown fitting is early January with the extra flesh. There are to be two more fittings before May 5th, and I may be too tender to even think about plastics right now? My original four month approximate window for healing just may not be time enough to feel my best? So much time, effort and expense have gone into the gala for the enjoyment of ourselves and our guests... just don't wish to dampen it. Perplexed?

Not only does the gentlemen have great taste in clothing... He has even better taste in his ladies! Mrs. Dtrain is a most beautiful and stunning woman. Her smile and demeanor reflect pride, adoration and care for her man. As do you for her. What a new lease on life you have been given. Wishing you many many happy years together. Hubs and I celebrate our 25th vow renewal and silver anniversary gala on the mainline next spring. Fun! Thank you so much for sharing this. Priceless. By the way, know any fine gentleman for some of our fabulous single ladies here?

Okay, then. You can rescue me anytime and anywhere!

How handsome you look. This is way cool! Thank you for your service to us as our guardian and protector. Were you in the city of Philadelphia police force? What precinct? We just love the Parc restaurant at Rittenhouse Square. Although... I have not been back since my weight loss surgery. No more fine pastries and French bread with butter for me! My husband use to work in the Penn Mutual building at Independence Square. It was a very somber place in the city on 9/11 with evacuations of historic squares and treasured landmarks. We dodged a bullet that day.

Yes, that's me in front of the town square Christmas tree. It was like hurry up hubby before someone see's me!!! Haha. The vivacious and friendly shoppe owner is Gabriel Vhabae @ 904-497-7716. Here's the store front window for easy reference. Day 10? Maybe P-day?

Happiest of holidays to all! Everyone is simply rockin' the season. Can't wait to see the New Years Eve garb posts! Spending Christmas vacation at a historic sea side village. We are just wearing comfy and casual all week long. Look what hubs and Bobby found for us in a downtown shoppe while I ran to get coffee. Nothing I'd wear in public BUT will make a nice PJ top don't you think? LOL. He purchased it so I could post to our group here for a chuckle (and, he got contact info should anyone might like to order one in any color or sleeve length) understanding we may all just relate to such a victory. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

GORGEOUS! Look at that delicious figure. Awesome outfit. What fun.

This could be the day?!

SillyKitty, so glad the worst part appears to be passing... No doubt, you are excited to return to warmer and sunnier California soon! This will do volumes to be home for Christmas! Isn't that a song?! Haha. Your surgeon seems excellent and thorough. So glad you received his best care, especially when traveling to him. I wanted to give you my surgeons website. I liked her preview of what a patient can expect thru the process + aftercare that might be helpful? There is mention it can take up to a year to feel like yourself again. She, like most surgeons certainly have their own protocols - like I know she does not use blood thinners because the need for regular blood flow and congealing necessary for skin incision optimum healing. She does use compression garments and drains. I interviewed one that did neither. A lot of contrasts, I found. No catheter (but I might request it) as I am not sure how you go to the bathroom in such a raw state. Ouch. I think I'd prefer to sleep and be drugged out for the week. LOL. They suggest propped up on LR sofa with lots of comfy pillows for rest. Stay hunched over for two weeks with a walker given the Fleur De Lis intersection and tummy tuck. www.drdanamd.com May I ask, were you able to drink your ample water/liquids? Did you eat much? Saw my sleeve surgeon yesterday and he's given his blessings to proceed with January 21st plastics. Just to be sure to reeve up protein intake for better incision healing process. What proteins are you tolerating? So excited for you and the results beyond your wildest expectations. Your desire for the 40's pin-up girl persona. So what aircraft will we be seeing your new silhouette upon!? And, hope you can proceed with New Year's Eve dress-up festivities! Now that current condition no longer applies! ;]

Official Christmas outfit for varies holiday events this past weekend and next... Thankfully, guests are from different groups or organizations - SO I won't be caught wearing the same dress twice. Haha. Today is my One Year surgery anniversary. What a difference a year makes. I am amazed to be wearing a size 8 dress here. It is totally mind boggling. AND, there is now space between my knees and I can see my shoes! Fun.

Ms. Elcee, you rock this dress! Looks like you and I had great fun in the hosiery department... What a pretty figure. The red lipstick is a wonderful pop on your beautiful porcelain skin. Wow.

My thoughts exactly - on the bathroom. Great textures and material appointments.

WELCOME! So glad you joined us. Love your asymmetrical evening gown. Gorgeous! And, these comfy casuals are ADORABLE on you. I love black and white, too.

Actually, Angie bear, you look incredibly slender and stylish here in these more tailored styles like this pencil skirt and fitted shirt. Your previous suit outfit had that same effect. Not that you should dispose of the creative artistic sensibilities... I'd just make my core foundational pieces more tailored, then accessorize with your wonderful avant-garde flair! Those really cool pieces will take center stage when paired with quieter undertones. Love this outfit! Did you purchase it?

Okay, then! Anyone who wears an Eagles cap is definitely in style. I hail from Pennsylvania originally. Here was our outfits the day after party of national championship win in Feburary 2018! Many congratulations on your transformation! You have definitely gained height and balanced proportions visually. No doubt, feeling like a new man inside and out. You must be very proud. And, welcome to the group - as we continue to discover new fashion adventures embarking on a New Year 2020 of promise, possibilities and fabulous new clothing closets... Go Eagles!

I cannot wait to have the very droopy girls raised up... After weight loss they literally look like missiles with the target being the floor! Went from a DD to C cup. Surgeon will adjust accordingly. I'd like to remain a C, but a B would be fine. Hoping the lift means perky and no bra around the house. I get a new shallow little belly button, too! A definite work in progress. Let us know how the arm lifts goes?

Have the best possible weekend sequestered in the hotel room without jet setting BF. Glad you have embraced your five new fashion accessories... drainage tubes. Oh boy. What a trooper. Sweet and satisfying rewards await you, indeed. I am truly inspired by your courage and fortitude! And, very appreciative of the fact you are sharing the plastics process. Feeling some mixed emotions - my surgery is about five weeks away. She has her own surgery center at office, and if I am to understand correctly - I go home the same day. Comments here have advised otherwise. Pre-op Jan. 6th will be a time to address that. Hubby will take that first week off to navigate with me. I, too, was totally traumatized by a Rosemary's baby (that's the perfect term to describe that ordeal!!!!!!) and have hemorrhoids now. Some silly and cheerful reminders... that this too shall pass. AND, Santa definitely needs to deliver that well deserved sable fur; deed to the diamond mine; and new convertible, too. Keep well meow.

Dee Dee - Looking FABULOUS! So happy you posted. Let's see some more beautiful you...

TOOOO ADORABLE! Love the kitsch. I wondered when you post dress... remembering when you ordered it. The scalloped neck line is really nice. You wear whimsy well and will definitely be spreading the holiday cheer around! Fun! Great lipstick color on you, too. Such a pretty woman.

Just received our holiday card proofs back from the photographer today - with the endorsed jean jacket from our OOTD group. AND, hubby's office Christmas decorations now complete. I'm thinking this was not one of Santa's better days! I know. I know. We do have a bit of a skewed sense of humor. ;]