lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

I had a tummy tuck and breast lift  on June 15 and I had some complications with an area of necrosis. Now I have a large hard bulge in the middle of my tummy just above the scar line. It makes my stomach pooch out. I am real


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

My doctor removed my drains today! It is only 7 days since surgery, but my drains had already mostly dried up. I feel so much better and can tell more what I will look like. It is exciting! He also said I could leave my bra off at night if I want, and


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I had a breast lift and tummy tuck last week. As the swelling  goes down and things settle, I am really concerned about the skin under my armpits. It feels like I have a wad of paper towels under each arm. I this normal? If the lift is botched, do most


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I had a tummy tuck and breast lift Wednesday.  I know they pumped me full of fluids,  but I sure didn't expect to be 8 pounds heavier than before surgery! Also, I just tried on a pair of pants that fit me a little tight before, and I can't even get the


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

I'm wondering how noticeable my tummy tuck and breast lift will be to my friends and coworkers.  I'm a teacher and am having surgery over the summer.  I'm sure I'll be able to tell a big difference under my clothes, but don't know how big a difference


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

I'm just about 2 years out, and I've been at my goal for a year.  It's been awesome, and fairly easy to maintain, but lately I've inched up a few pounds.  I hope I can keep this weight off!  I think my honeymoon period is over though.  I'm so happy so


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

It's getting close!  My surgery is scheduled for June 20!  Question for those of you who have had this done...how long will I be miserable?  Should I expect to be able to go on vacation by the first week of August?  I've heard that this is a pretty pai


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

I am almost 2 years out from surgery.  Right after surgery I had a little trouble with minor heartburn, and was on Prilosec for a few months.  I haven't had any more problems with heartburn until recently.  The last few days I have noticed that I am ge


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I'm 17 months out from vsg surgery.  I've been at my goal weight for several months, but have been having abdominal pains.  They figured out I have been passing gallstones so I had my gallbladder removed last Thursday.  It was a really easy surgery and


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I think I may have had a gallbladder attack yesterday. It came on suddenly and went away almost as suddenly after a few hours. It was intense pain in my upper abdomen that went through to my back. I felt bloated and nauseous. I was trying to drive home


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Surgery 6/4/14.  Height 5'3". Start weight 220.  Goal weight 130. Current weight 126. Size 6!!!!

I'm thrilled with my results, but would like to stop losing. I hit my goal weight in May but have continued to lose slowly. I'm not too thin yet bu


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I just went for my first consult for a tummy tuck and breast lift.  The doctor said there is generally a two week recovery time to return to work.  I was really surprised at this.  I thought it would be longer.  My surgery is pencilled in for Dec 18, t


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Lately I have been getting very hot after eating.  I've been trying to eat a little more since I am at my goal weight and am in the middle of an 8 day bicycle tour. We're riding anywhere from 40 to 70 miles a day and I feel like I need to eat more to f


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I can hula hoop! All this time I thought I was just uncoordinated!  Come to find out, it has a lot more to do with your waist - hoop ratio!


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

I keep wondering whose laundry I am doing because those tiny clothes sure aren't mine.

I got some new shorts the other day for vacation next week and while packing last night I had to try them on before I packed them because they looked way too


lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Shopping for clothes - I can't believe I am a size 10! I thought it was a fluke or just a brand that ran big. I went shopping again today and every pair if size 10 pants fit me! I'm also wearing medium t...

lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
protein powder in hot drinks - What kind of protein powder do you all put in your coffee?

lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Out of the closet - At six months out I finally decided to come out of the wls closet. I posted my progress pictures showing 70 lbs lost and told everyone that I had surgery.  I've gotten so many comp...

lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
liquids still a problem 6 months out - Every day I wake up and vow to do better with getting in at least 64 oz of fluid and every day it seems like I fall short. Some days its only about half that much.  I know I need m...

lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
5 months and down 65 lbs! pics - Check out my latest progress pic in my profile! I'm so happy I didn't back out of getting surgery. I feel great. I've gone from size 20-22 to 12 or 14 petite. Only 20-30 pounds to ...

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lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
blood/platelet donations - The Red Cross has been calling me to donate platelets ever since I did a year ago. I have been turning them down since I haven't felt up to it. My vsg surgery was June 4 and I stil...

lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Who is that person in the mirror? - It's so weird to catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I've lost 55 pounds and look so different. I can't wait till the other 40 or so pounds are gone! It shouldn't be long if t...

lessofme123 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
bra size - I'm down 52 pounds since surgery on 6/4 (woohoo!!!!!) and finally had to break down and buy new bras. I was fitted today and have gone from 42 to 36! The weird thing is the cup siz...
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