Start of new journey

[Sadie 0]

I know I'm not posting this in the correct section, but thought I would share my news with my fellow victorious valentines.

Having lost 115lbs since my banding on 02.02.08, I'm starting on the plastic surgery journey, with a mastopexy booked for tomorrow!! I'm not having implants, having been big chested all my life, now the weight has gone, the boobs have too! I figure I can live with a B/C cup, this is from a G cup!

Next will be either an extended Tummy Tuck or belt lipectomy, hopefully in Jan/Feb '10. Possibly arm lift too, if DH agrees!

Keep fingers & toes crossed for me!

Sadie :frown:

[tapshoes 2]

Thats fabulous Sadie! And it is a journey I expect some of us will follow you on. Please keep us posted and expect to be inundated with questions.

Congratulations on your weight loss and good luck on your surgerys!

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

This is a great place to post this!

Are you at goal, then? I think plastic surgery is just out of reach financially for me, and maybe even emotionally, I don't know if I could actually go through with it. But I do certainly have a lot of stuff I'd like to see gone! Wiggly arms, baggy legs, hanging stomach, not to mention the formerly size H girls that are now flat against my chest without any support. I feel fine with clothes on, but it is always there.

Keep us posted on your progress!

[Sadie 0]

Well, here's a quick update on what's been happening....

Maxtopexy was completed beautifully. I am extremely happy with them! I'm now a 34E - I was a 44G at my biggest so woo hoo!!

Although I paid privately for the mastopexy (£5,000), I was able to get a consultation through the NHS (National Health Service) with the same surgeon. My family Doctor had referred me for a Tummy Tuck, but when the PS examined me, he said I would get a better result with a lower body lift... I could have kissed him. And what makes it taste all the sweeter is that I don't have to pay for it! PLUS, he said he'll do my arm reduction too through the NHS, saving me around another £3,000.

The lower body lift should be within 6 weeks.... :biggrin:

[betrthnever 107]

Good for you Sadie! I am about 20 poounds away from goal - I think I can say that I haven't used my band wisely but I am losing. You are an inspiration!

[Sadie 0]

Well, here's a quick update on what's been happening....

Maxtopexy was completed beautifully. I am extremely happy with them! I'm now a 34E - I was a 44G at my biggest so woo hoo!!

Although I paid privately for the mastopexy (£5,000), I was able to get a consultation through the NHS (National Health Service) with the same surgeon. My family Doctor had referred me for a Tummy Tuck, but when the PS examined me, he said I would get a better result with a lower body lift... I could have kissed him. And what makes it taste all the sweeter is that I don't have to pay for it! PLUS, he said he'll do my arm reduction too through the NHS, saving me around another £3,000.

The lower body lift should be within 6 weeks.... :biggrin:

[Sadie 0]

Wee update.....

Lower body lift done 09.01.10 - unbelievably sore, worse pain ever, but would do it again!!! (had vacation in Florida 6 wks after surgery - flying from Scotland - 9hr flight - did theme parks, wore bikini, felt fabulous!)

7lbs of loose skin gone 14cm at front 10cm at sides, 2cm on back.

Band slipped 03.17.11 - no pain but couldn't eat or drink for 4 days. was awful..... Went to operating theatre that night, and band was put back into place.

Have gained 25lbs in 2 months.... not happy...... Bariatric Team told me a patient put on 14lbs in 10 days so don't worry about my 25lbs......!!!!

Band now has 3mls in it..... another fill tomorrow....... I REALLY need restriction. This extra weight is annoying the hell outta me..... although everyone says I look better, healthier etc. I admit I feel better, permanent heartburn is now gone....no night reflux.....feeling permanently cold is gone and DH prefers me like this!

Gonna get rid of this 25lbs over the next 6 months....

BTW Brachioplasty hopefully in the next 6 weeks..... yay!

Sadie