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CarolineAnnMartin 18 years, 4 months ago

It's been a long time in the coming, but I updated my photos in my profiles here on ObesityHelp. The two photos at the top of my profile were taken last night. I've also added lots of photos to my picturetrail at http://picturetrail.com/carolineam (the password for all the protected albums is still ps ). I am doing well, though still in lots of pain from 3 rounds of PS done the first 1/2 of this year. I saw a local PS here in PA again yesterday, and even though I am now off of all narcotic pain medications, he would not consider completing round 4 (more skin from my butt and thighs that needs to be removed) given that the only way he could remove the skin that needs to be removed is to do a vertical incision down my hips and outer thighs which would not only be an unsightly scar, but more importantly would be on a sensitive area likely to keloid (which is why I am in so much pain already with the first 3 rounds). He wanted to give me steriodal injections into the incisions under my breasts and on my arms and hips, but I was too afraid of the pain from the injections. Now granted, one would think I'd be brave enough to go through with them given that I've gone through some heinous rounds of reconstructive surgeries.... But even so, I wimped out... Anyone who's had to have such injections, and was the pain really all that bad and was it worth it?

CarolineAnnMartin 18 years, 4 months ago

It's been a long time in the coming, but I updated my photos in my profiles here on ObesityHelp. The two photos at the top of my profile were taken last night. I've also added lots of photos to my picturetrail at http://picturetrail.com/carolineam (the password for all the protected albums is still ps ). I am doing well, though still in lots of pain from 3 rounds of PS done the first 1/2 of this year. I saw a local PS here in PA again yesterday, and even though I am now off of all narcotic pain medications, he would not consider completing round 4 (more skin from my butt and thighs that needs to be removed) given that the only way he could remove the skin that needs to be removed is to do a vertical incision down my hips and outer thighs which would not only be an unsightly scar, but more importantly would be on a sensitive area likely to keloid (which is why I am in so much pain already with the first 3 rounds). He wanted to give me steriodal injections into the incisions under my breasts and on my arms and hips, but I was too afraid of the pain from the injections. Now granted, one would think I'd be brave enough to go through with them given that I've gone through some heinous rounds of reconstructive surgeries.... But even so, I wimped out... Anyone who's had to have such injections, and was the pain really all that bad and was it worth it?

<*>LYnn<*> 18 years, 7 months ago

Caroline, Just stopping by your page to say thank you for all you did at John's service. What an awesome bookmark and photo page. Thank you! It was really a joy having you help and do so much, from your great distance. THANK YOU again. I am praying that you will be pain free soon from your PS. All the best to you on your journey. Enjoy every moment. Blessings, Lynn

Jodi W 18 years, 10 months ago

Hi Sweetie - Long time no see or talk to. I happen to see your post on a support page and thought I would send you best wishes in your new place and hope that you are happy. You so deserve to be happy and I miss you very much. I hope they all know what a wonderful person they have there with you. I sure hope all your surgeries are going well. I also wanted to let you know that Vanessa and Jim are expecting a baby on Feb 15th 2006. We are all so happy about this. She had her first ultra sound yesterday and thank god everything is ok so far. I was worried as she had to be on fertility drugs, but everything is fine and there is one baby with one strong heart beat. love you so much. take care,HAVE A WONDERFUL FRIDAY AND AN AWESOME WEEKEND AND A SAFE AND TERRIFIC 4TH OF JULY......*WAVE*

Brandy L. 18 years, 11 months ago

Hi Caroline i just wanted to let you know that you look amazing. I am scheduled for WLS on June 13 and have been trying to juggle my nerves so i keep looking at your pictures for inspiration.

PittsburghCutie 19 years ago

Just thinking about you! You are an inspiration and I thank you!

Suzy C. 19 years ago

Good luck with your PS, Caroline! I hope all goes well for you -- fingers crossed here. :-D

Jackie D. 19 years ago

Hi Caroline, Congratulations on your next round of PS. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are an inspiration to all of us. Good Luck and God Bless. Jackie D.

Margo M. 19 years ago

~sending love, prayers and gentle hugs as you have this surgery !~

Kelley 19 years ago

Caroline..Best of luck to you on your upcomming surgery. You have been such an inspiration to so many of us at the OH website. I look forward to seeing your updated pictures. Kelley