spoiltmom

Well now it works. For some reason you can use the mobile version on Kindle but not the desktop version. I got the Fire so I could read and surf but I'm starting to think I should return it for an iPad.

How sweet:) Since you don't like it does that mean you are volunteering to clean it up? I have 3 kids, one is a toddler that's always needing me and the other 2 are high strung and have ADHD. I'm also a full time college student. We own our own small business and my husband works 50-60 hours a week. I finished up my finals this past Friday and had just enough time to catch up on bare basics before my surgery day. One woman can only do so much by herself. SMDH at your manners.

I just got a lift and implants on Tuesday. I got gummy bear gels, 400 cc's placed sub muscular. I've had no pain or problems with mine. I was even able to put pull on shirts on the day after surgery-typically they say it takes 3-4 days before you can do that. So far my recovery has been awesome and uneventful and I didn't even use peas, or ice for that matter:)

So excited!!! I'm doing a tummy tuck with full muscle repair and a breast lift and augmentation. My PS does the full muscle repair and then goes back in and sutures the muscles corset style. He said it gives a more defined waist line. He also uses the no drain technique and I'm getting a pain pump. I've wanted this for so long now! I must admit though, I had to take a deep breath when I went to pay for it all last week. I know it will be worth it though.

Today I can get up and down by myself! Pain is still at a minimum. Im so pleased with how I'm doing.

Oh and the important part- he removed 2.2 pounds of skin:)

I made it! I got my TT and breast implants yesterday. I was given a lot of Phenergan so I've been really sleepy and that's been the worst of it so far. I got a pain pump for my belly and so far I haven't taken any pain meds at all. Hopefully I can keep that up.

Thanks everyone! I live in a small town. It's only costing me $11,500 total. At the closest BIG city to me it's $10k for JUST a tummy tuck.o__O I'll update as soon as I can.

What you need is definitely a tummy tuck and not liposuction. I'm having mine done next week and I couldn't be more excited!!

Okay my tuck is scheduled for December 13th. My PS has a LOT of experience with ports and he will be moving and repositioning mine. He said I can get it unfilled before surgery or leave it, it's up to me. Now if I leave it filled will anything from the surgery cause it to swell? Also, I've been reading on the net and I found that most PS's recommend arnica tablets and bromelain to help with healing. I can't swallow anything bigger than a birth control pill most days. I can't even swallow a Tylenol unless it's a round shaped easy tab. Did you take the Arnica or Bromelain? Should I get a minor unfill just in case?

Well my PS said he will do whatever my Lap Band surgeon says. My Lap Band surgeon is INSISTING I be completely unfilled:( BLech. I see him on the 12th for the unfill and at that time I'm going to try my best to talk him out of it or at least get him to take a little bit out but not the whole amount.

EEK! My PS said he does TT's all the time with the fill left in but he said he always leaves that up to the original Lap Band Surgeon. Well mine said it absolutely must come out:( I'm SO SCARED of gaining weight! My TT is 12/13. They wanted me to come in on 12/6 for an unfill and I said no way. I argued with them until they finally said I could come on 12/12. I don't want my band unfilled for too long. So I'm wondering how does refilling it work? I'm assuming I'll be too sore to have it refilled for a while right? How long before I can get it filled again and will they put all the fill back in at one time or do I have to have several fills? I'm getting muscle repair and a full tummy tuck and the PS is going to reposition my port. I'm more worried about gaining weight back then the surgery itself:(

OMG! When I looked at these pics before I didn't even notice the mole. Now that you point it though, WOW!

I think you are crazy but then again I'm having a TT with Corset muscle repair, breast lift and breast augmentation next month and I'm hoping to be back up and going by 2 weeks also. LOL I do have a friend of mine that had an extensive TT a few months ago and she was out dancing 9 days later, so I guess anything is possible.

When I have good restriction I can't take large pills but my band is picky.I'll be tight for a few weeks and then loose for a week or two. I'm loose right now and I can take pills and eat bread which isn't good for me. Amber- You can also buy the generic Robitussin Expectorant. It's the same as the Mucinex and a bit cheaper.

Amber, I have sinus issues a lot lately. I've been taking the Children's liquid Mucinex. It gets expensive but it really helps!

My PS consult is finally here! I'm excited and a bit nervous. I can't get it done until at least January but I currently have around 17 pounds left to lose. Maybe I will lose it before then. I'm wanting a tummy tuck and possibly breast implants and my upper/ inner thighs done.

I'm scheduled for December 13th. I can't wait!! The appointment was sort of mortifying but oh well. I'll look hot really soon!!

You look awesome!! Congratulations!!

I'm trying to do low carb just to jump start my weight loss but I'm having a hard time finding moist Protein that will actually go down. My band is full enough now that chicken is a definite NO for me. Give me some ideas please:) Are you eating lean protein or fattier protein? I know with Atkins you don't typically count fat grams and fattier meat is easier to chew and swallow so I'm curious.

It's been a while since I've checked in but, my birthday was last week so I got a small shopping spree. I found SO MANY cute things that actually fit and look good. I bought some jeans in a size 6 that fit perfectly. I also got a skirt and a dress in a size 4! I can't believe it! I'm so happy with my results. I still feel like the fat girl though I see myself in the mirror and think yeah I look goodbut I'm not all that small. When will I get used to thenew me and accept it?

I've had it for 16 years. My levels were last checked in March, I think. Anyway lately I wake up feeling so sleepy, I'm weak/ lightheaded and I've developed a horrible case of dandruff. I've lost about 30 pounds since they were last checked. I'm getting in my daily Protein, Vitamins and Water so my thyroid is the first thing I think of. As you've lost weight have your thyroid meds increased or decrease any? I'm going to the doc tomorrow. If it's nit my thyroid then I'm not sure what else it could be.

For the past month I have been having a TON of sinus/ allergy problems. When my sinuses are draining my band is super tight and I can do liquids only. When they stop draining my band loosens up and I can eat again. Its like liquids for 3 days then solids for three days. This cycle has gone on for a month now. This past Monday I got tight again and went back to liquids. I called my Lap Band surgeon and they had me speak with the bariatric coordinator. She said she had never heard of that and she would speak to my doc and call me back. It's been 2 days and still no call. Yesterday and today I've been able to eat small amounts- like 1/2 to 3/4 a cup. I'm not throwing up or getting stuck but I do feel like I have food in my throat. I'm not sure if I really do though or what. When my allergies flare up it always gets hard for me to swallow and I feel like there's a knot in my throat. What is going on? My last fill was months ago and I was fine until 4 weeks ago when my sinuses started up.

No but only because I don't think what I have is an infection. Usually when I have a sinus infection I feel much worse than I do now and I cough like crazy- to the point that I have to use an Advair inhaler. I'm not coughing at all right now. I saw my family doc last week. I've been on Zyrtec and Nasonex for years. She switched that to prescription Xyzal and Nasacort. That has helped some but not a ton. I do have sinus polyps that I see an ENT for but they are in my lower sinuses and not my upper sinuses so for now he's just watching them.

Well I actually did have apnea and upper airway restriction before being banded. I just want this feeling to stop. All these sinus issues are uber annoying at this point.