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Topic: RE: Morning Morning Weigh Ins
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
So where have you been? It's been ages since you posted anything! I was starting to worry about you....and others that have dropped off the board, as well. They seem to have gone, never to be seen again.
As for being consistent...I think that is exactly what keeps me on track most of the time. I know I have to come here on Mondays and be accountable for any gains (or losses) that my inattention to healthful living has caused. I love the feeling of having that extra conscience reminding me to make the proper choices more often than not...even if no one else is here to read it.
Anyway...I am really feeling a need to be on the boards right now. I am feeling more than a little stressed. I'm in school for two short term, full curriculum classes and its got me a little unnerved. And I am, literally this very moment, waiting for an email from my chosen plastic surgeon in Monterrey, MX. It will have my potential surgery date and pre-op info. I am soooo nervous...and excited.
So, that's what's new around here.
As for being consistent...I think that is exactly what keeps me on track most of the time. I know I have to come here on Mondays and be accountable for any gains (or losses) that my inattention to healthful living has caused. I love the feeling of having that extra conscience reminding me to make the proper choices more often than not...even if no one else is here to read it.
Anyway...I am really feeling a need to be on the boards right now. I am feeling more than a little stressed. I'm in school for two short term, full curriculum classes and its got me a little unnerved. And I am, literally this very moment, waiting for an email from my chosen plastic surgeon in Monterrey, MX. It will have my potential surgery date and pre-op info. I am soooo nervous...and excited.
So, that's what's new around here.
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: RE: Morning Morning Weigh Ins
Thank you Suz for being so consistent....even when I am gone for along time I come back and you are right there!! Its good to "See you" too...and I will try and do better. I remember how much fun you and the family have at Halloween time...hope you have a great week too!!
Steph
Topic: RE: Morning Morning Weigh Ins
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Well long time, no see, Stephanie! You're right...I thought maybe you had dropped off the face of the earth! lol. In any case, it's great to see you around again...it tends to feel like a ghost town around here these days.
Here's my numbers:
Surgery/high: 251.5
Last Monday: 140.4
Today: 141.8...Halloween party food over the weekend absolutely did my in! Thank goodness I can go back to eating as I am used to now.
Hope to see you around more often...so, until next time...make it a great week!
Here's my numbers:
Surgery/high: 251.5
Last Monday: 140.4
Today: 141.8...Halloween party food over the weekend absolutely did my in! Thank goodness I can go back to eating as I am used to now.
Hope to see you around more often...so, until next time...make it a great week!
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: Morning Morning Weigh Ins
Morning January Board!! I know you thought I had fallen of the face of the earth....but I am still here....just have a new obession.....Mafia Wars on Facebook and it takes all my computer time! lol
Well her are my stats and I pray that all is will with you all.
HW 327
SW 318
LW 185 (may 19)
CW 183
Well her are my stats and I pray that all is will with you all.
HW 327
SW 318
LW 185 (may 19)
CW 183
Topic: RE: dont know how to get back on track...
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
I haven't seen you around in ages!! I would love to see you check in every Monday for weigh ins...or even just for some much needed support and understanding.
We(post-ops) are the only ones who can truly understand each other and what we struggle with. I hope to see you around more often, Angelic.
We(post-ops) are the only ones who can truly understand each other and what we struggle with. I hope to see you around more often, Angelic.
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Revision on 01/21/13
Topic: RE: dont know how to get back on track...
I have almost regained 30 lbs and I too do not want to go back to 300 lbs. It's scary. I'm trying to get myself on track, too. :( Anyone else having the same problem?
Topic: Monday Morning Weigh-Ins
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Good Monday Morning My January Lovelies!
Ok, so it's really just after noon here in Cali...but, I have been trying to get this posted all morning long! Better late than never.
On with the week's numbers:
Surgery/high: 251.5
Last Monday: 140.8
Today: 140.4
Just call me Steady Eddy...and steady is good. I'm creeping up on three years out and I keep waiting for the bounce-back weight to hit, but it never does. In fact, I think I will actually have to force myself to gain some weight after I have plastics...otherwise I will never find pants to fit. I find it so strange that I'm just cruising along...and it seems so natural and almost effortless to maintain...just like it was when I was young and naturally thin. I'll knock on wood now...I probably just jinxed myself!
Alright ladies...get your butts in gear, get in here, and POST!!! I don't care if you've lost, gained, or maintained...just write it down for accountability's sake!! And if you are indeed struggling...get in here for some much needed support and understanding!! I'm waiting....
In the meantime...make it a fantastic and fabulous it's-almost-Halloween-day!
Ok, so it's really just after noon here in Cali...but, I have been trying to get this posted all morning long! Better late than never.
On with the week's numbers:
Surgery/high: 251.5
Last Monday: 140.8
Today: 140.4
Just call me Steady Eddy...and steady is good. I'm creeping up on three years out and I keep waiting for the bounce-back weight to hit, but it never does. In fact, I think I will actually have to force myself to gain some weight after I have plastics...otherwise I will never find pants to fit. I find it so strange that I'm just cruising along...and it seems so natural and almost effortless to maintain...just like it was when I was young and naturally thin. I'll knock on wood now...I probably just jinxed myself!
Alright ladies...get your butts in gear, get in here, and POST!!! I don't care if you've lost, gained, or maintained...just write it down for accountability's sake!! And if you are indeed struggling...get in here for some much needed support and understanding!! I'm waiting....
In the meantime...make it a fantastic and fabulous it's-almost-Halloween-day!
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh-Ins
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Yep, unfortunately, I do agree with the fleur de lis...my belly is a mess. From my ribcage to my pelvis it is just loose skin that hangs. I carried most of my excess weight in my middle, had already carried three kids, and had two c-sections. Also, I have a hernia just above my belly buttong. So, there is a lot of damage to repair or remove. I think I will easily drop another size...which could be a problem. I have trouble finding size 2 jeans as it is...but a 0? That's just insane.
I consulted with another surgeon in the Bay area, but he wanted about $25-30 for the same procedures. Although, he only wanted to talk about a routine tummy tuck, which doesn't address the huge amount of excess skin and stretch marks above my belly button...and he was all for the stripper boobs. He thought I might be disappointed with something smaller. This was even after I told him and showed him that I had already gone through a breast reduction surgery 13 years ago because I couldn't stand carrying those huge things around!
I consulted with another surgeon in the Bay area, but he wanted about $25-30 for the same procedures. Although, he only wanted to talk about a routine tummy tuck, which doesn't address the huge amount of excess skin and stretch marks above my belly button...and he was all for the stripper boobs. He thought I might be disappointed with something smaller. This was even after I told him and showed him that I had already gone through a breast reduction surgery 13 years ago because I couldn't stand carrying those huge things around!
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh-Ins
That sounds like a good recommendation to me. I would suggest that you consult with at least one other doctor to see if they recommend similar procedures. You are so small now - size 2 - it is hard to imagine that you really need the anchor (fleur de lis) cut. Do you have a roll above your jeans that is bothersome? I'm with you on no stripper boobs. I really don't want above the C cup that I have now, but perkier would be nice. My doc showed me what it would be like if no implant - just a lift and they did look so small. I'm not sure I will take that step though, we will see after the TT.
The main thing I'm looking forward to is being able to run/exercise with out all the flapping around. If I lose a pant size all the better but think the difference will be huge. Having been heavy all my life I still do not have a mental image of myself at a "normal" weight. Getting rid of the visable hanging belly should help with that!
The main thing I'm looking forward to is being able to run/exercise with out all the flapping around. If I lose a pant size all the better but think the difference will be huge. Having been heavy all my life I still do not have a mental image of myself at a "normal" weight. Getting rid of the visable hanging belly should help with that!
Marilyn
Weight at Consult - 247 / Goal weight - 145
Current weight 158
BMI - 24
Height 5'8"
Anchor cut tummy tuck on 11/12/09
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh-Ins
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
I originally thought I could get away with a tummy tuck and a breast lift. However, after consulting with Dr. Q, his plan seemed a bit more all-inclusive and productive.
So, the plan is an extended tummy tuck...but it's also like a lbl that doesn't extend all the way around. The cut will end on the back side of my pelvis..it won't come anywhere near meeting in the middle. I will have a verticle scar in the front (fleur de lis) after he removes the extra skin and stretch marks from my belly.
The breast lift idea was scrapped in favor of a breast augmentation...with the understanding that I wanted the smallest implant I could get away with. NO stripper boobs!!! He showed me how I don't have enough breast glandular tissue to have more than a full A cup after only a lift procedure. So, implants it will be.
I was amazed how much different I looked just by him pulling my skin out of the way. Now if I could just get the courage up to make an appointment to get that skin cut off...
So, the plan is an extended tummy tuck...but it's also like a lbl that doesn't extend all the way around. The cut will end on the back side of my pelvis..it won't come anywhere near meeting in the middle. I will have a verticle scar in the front (fleur de lis) after he removes the extra skin and stretch marks from my belly.
The breast lift idea was scrapped in favor of a breast augmentation...with the understanding that I wanted the smallest implant I could get away with. NO stripper boobs!!! He showed me how I don't have enough breast glandular tissue to have more than a full A cup after only a lift procedure. So, implants it will be.
I was amazed how much different I looked just by him pulling my skin out of the way. Now if I could just get the courage up to make an appointment to get that skin cut off...
High Wt. 251.5/Goal 150/Current 145 39 yrs. old, 5' 6" tall, Size 1
December 22, 2009~~ BA, Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck, Sm. Thigh lift
Dr. Francisco Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico