Kareyquilts TT, BL, Lipo & BA

[Foofy 0]

Good grief Karey. You look great. How exciting!!! You don't even look swollen. Wow!!!!

[I'm still here 0]

Karey - Have you started using the silicone sheets yet? I also ordered some off of Make Me Heal and am planning to start using them on Monday. I hope it helps - My friend who is the nurse said it is important to wait until all of the scabs and sutures are gone, as the silicone agent will soften them and make them nasty and 'goo-ey' if I don't. She brought me some home from the hospital where she works to get me started until my order from MMH gets here.

Oh and - you look AWESOME Karey !!!

Edited March 21, 2008 by mommi-hammi

[losingjusme 12]

wow, karey

you look fab!

[Shalee04 7]

Karey,

You Look Wonderful. and when the swelling goes down, you will look even more amazing... Makes me want to run out to a PS right now... I can't wait... We are getting some $$$ back from taxes, DH said I could have my Tummy Done. I love that man.... I want to get a breast lift also.... I can live with bat wings heheh but would like the girls to be facing the right direction......

Edited March 21, 2008 by Shalee04
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[Apples2 19]

Karey...what a difference. I bet you are happy that the surgery is behind you and you now can reap the benefits. Thank you for sharing.

[nurseamy 2]

Karey..you look AMAZING!!!!

[Kristin07 0]

Wow... how amazing!!!

[cori in wa 0]

Karey.... you look fabulous!!!!

Thank you for overcoming your embarrassment and sharing your journey and photos. You give us newbies hope!!!

[Little Debbie 1]

Karey....I can't believe how great you look! I wasn't even thinking about having ps; I thought it wouldn't be worth it at my age, but I have a new goal now! Thank you , thank you for posting your pics. What an inspiration you girls are! I hope you won't mind if I show my hubby your pics. I want to plead my case for ps!:smile:

'Course I haven't even been banded yet; better not get the cart before the horse........:cheers2:

[HarleyNana 10]

Karey, you look great, the top looks like the picture I sent you.

I'm having issues with the swelling above my TT as well. I went to PS Thursday, he said he may have to lypo the area that he and I are not pleased with, just great, then he pinched the midriff and said maybe there too...not unless it's a throw in, LOL.

Now I'm regretting I didn't get the implants, there's always next time, LOL.

[I'm still here 0]

Harley - I was thinking about you this morning and wondering where you were . . . Good to hear from you.

I too am swollen in my upper abdomen area, but my PS is thrilled with the results. I also have (what I hope is just swelling) in the area below, (like my private area) my incision. It looks a little 'fuller' than it was before and I am not liking it.

And I have a goofy question - Am I the only one who thinks I might swell MORE when I wear the compression / torture garment from hell?

[kareyquilts 1]

Nana: You are so funny, saying that my top looks like the pic you sent me! When I get all untaped and get a good view of the girls, maybe I'll PM you a picture. Not 100% sure what they really look like, but I do like the size! I might have to have additional work on the upper tummy too. I'm going to ask the PS about it on next appointment.

Lynn: I'm glad you told me to wait on the silicone sheets until the glue and stitches have dissolved. I'd be a nice mess! LOL! I don't know if the compression garment helps the swelling or not. I think it does where it covers, but causes the swelling to be worse above and below the garment. That's why I think I'm so swollen on the upper part of my tummy and right below my breasts. The garment doesn't go up quite far enough. Oh well!

Well, today seems like a good energy day, so I better get busy and do what I need to for Easter tomorrow. Having a big family dinner at my house. Everyone is helping, but still have lots to do! Happy Easter everyone!

[TexasT 0]

Karey you look beautiful. Just think when the swelling is down how even more wonderful you'll be looking.

You are an inspiration. I had not even considered the need for PS until watching and learning from you gals. You are all so inspiring and I so appreciate your willingness to share. I hope in a year or so I'll be able to see these wonderful results as well.

I am now banded and just trying to get liquids down is a chore right now. I have to keep coming to see what I have to look forward to so again Thanks.

[kareyquilts 1]

TexasT: Welcome to bandland! It will get better. The port site will feel better in a week or so. Lots of adjustments to make. Before you know it, you'll be back on real food (only a lot less of it)! I really found Lap Band Talk to be a lifesaver when I was first banded also. I didn't know anyone who had a lapband and it was nice to get on here and learn and find out that all the things I was experiencing were normal. I wish you the best, your in for a wonderful transformation. Congratulations on your new lapband!

[StephC 0]

Karey - girlfriend you look WONDERFUL!!!!!! It makes me so excited to see all of you looking so good. I'm getting more excited everyday.

Question - whats the banding suppose to be doing? Just holding everything tight until it gets all healed up?