Post Plastics...

Jun 12, 2011

 well here I am...just had my TT and arms done and I'm feeling great less than a week after surgery.  I can't believe how well I've recovered.  Dr. N is an amazing surgeon.  all the home care nurses say the incicions are the best they've ever seen.  6 days post opp and I've had no complications or serious issues.  My belly button is leaking a bit of fluid but nothing serious and it's almost done too.  My dressings will come off on Friday and I'm hoping to go back to work on Monday...that's 13 days from surgery.  WOW!  

I'm coming up to my 2nd year anniversary in Sept.  can't wait to see Dr. Pop.  I never did make it to his goal for me of 140 but I'm probably going to settle around 145-150.  I'm 147 today and my lowest has been 146. Looking at my body....I just have no more weight to lose.  I don't want to be skinny (although people are already telling me I am) I want to keep whatever is left. I'm healthy and happy...my two goals for this adventure have been met and exceeded.  I'm prepared for the next few years...it's not going to be easy to maintain.  I have an AMAZING support group in the CCC...they keep me grounded and kick my ass if I need it.  I have the best surgery sistah ever in Jackie...she's in my corner every step of the way.  I have my daughters and Mom...wow...the support and love I get from them is just amazing.  I'm SO lucky.  Even if I didn't get to my goal weight...I am still so thankful for the wonderful people in my life due to this surgery....and for all the things I've learned about myself.  what a great journey!  I feel really finished now that plastics are done...I can look in the mirror and I no longer see the fat girl with the over hanging tummy.  I see someone normal sized...and happy.  HAPPY!  who knew?  lol  

thanks to everyone on this site as well...I read your posts and see your successes and challenges and I absorb it all.  You've motivated me to work this tool...and I will continue to work it.    thanks for two years of help!

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