Hi Jean, I have to say I am feeling well. The drains are annoying but not painful. Hopefully he will take them out Thursday. I was uncomfortable the first night or two but now I don't need anything for pain. I am one week post op today. I have to wear binders that are making me a lot warmer than I need to be right now. My incision is definately down in the bikini area. He almost was going to do a LBL but then realized that insurance only approved a TT. I was actually relieved because the LBL scared me as well. I would have needed blood during surgery and have four drains in, instead of the two I have. But...if you can go for the whole thing do it, you won't regret it. If my digital camera was working I would send pictures but I have to look at it, I think someone screwed up the programing on it. By the way...I am getting around so well that I went to Atlantic City for the day today, I'm a little tired but did well...no pain. Amy

OK I should have read all the posts before replying!! You've just answered one I put on the weekly weigh in - date of your op. Remind us nearer the time so we can support you. Is there anything you have to do in preparation?

wow! glad you are doing well, my LBL is Oct 24th, I am scared to death! How is the pain? How soon did you get around (after surgery)? mine is going to be about 5 hrs away from my home so I will be in a hotel for a week, then driving home and back a week after that to have the drains removed. Do the drains hurt? Is your incision at the bikini line (only)? Jean

I have saggy skin and it looks disgusting!!! worse than when I was fat! my legs, butt and arms yuck, I have NO boobs anymore just flat saggy things... I do have a LBL on OCT 24th, but he said I still may need a thigh lift and I need my chest and arms done!!!!!

136 this week lost inches but not weight this week god!!!!!!!!!! I hate saggy skin!!!!!!!