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Brandy, Ok, now I'm really getting excited! You are right, I can do this! I can't wait to see the results. That must be so exciting for you to already be in smaller clothes so soon after surgery! Thanks for your words of encouragement and for sharing your experience with me....everyone has been awesome!

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TZT heres an update. I went to the PS today and he told me that I could go back to work tomorrow. Of course, I decided to finish the week out of work. I am driving and walking much better and like everytone has said you can do this . Overall I think that this went smoothly. good luck with your surgery and please keep in touch.

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OMG! Already? Wow, this is awesome news. One thing I was really worried about is that the school year would begin with me still hunched over in pain. I teach emotionally disturbed teens and need to be at the top of my game, so to speak. Best of wishes to you and a million thanks for helping (and spydr and Brandy as well). Pictures anytime soon????

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as soon as I figure out how to post before and afters I will. but if you want to see my extra skin that was removed go to the thread panniculectomy that I started and somewhere in there is a pic of the 6lbs they took off.

Went out today and I can fit into a pair small yoga pants. me small ? I never used those two words together. also tried on a size med. dress.

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As soon as I take some after pictures I will try to post them. I might need help. I know how to e-mail pictures, but I have never posted any on-line like this.

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Wow! I love this talk about small yoga pants and size 6's! Ive never worn a six but am in a size 10 or snug size 8 in jeans. I am trying to figure out how to post pics also so I can post some before and afters. Can't wait to see Pacomama's and Brandy's pics!!

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I'm a teacher too. I work with 5th grade difficult students. I WISH I had taken off more time. I really should have used two weeks. IF you can... take two weeks!!!!!!!!

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Annielkd

Thanks for the advice. Are you happy with your surgery? I am teaching summer school until July 18, having surgery July 19 and do not have to return to school until Aug 19th ish. So I'll have a few weeks off. I was so afraid that 4 weeks wouldn't be enough but people on this thread have helped to ease my mind soooo much! I'm very grateful to you all!

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