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Topic: RE: WOW..have we moved up or what?? Lol
Hi Steph, glad to see you on here. Glad you are doing well!!!
Anna
Anna
Topic: Had my 1st PS consultation......
Hi everyone -
Well last night I had my 1st PS consult.....WOW....it seemed so surreal to be having it.
I loved the Dr. , he was great explaining and took all long time talking and showing me the procedures I wanted done. I never felt rushed. I have to say i was exhausted when I got home - it was so much to mentally process and I only want to have my arms and chest done.
We agreed that I should have my arms and a breast lift w/ augmentation done at the same time. I could do them seperately, but I'm afraid if I have one done I won't go back if I have a bad experience.
the only thing that blew me out of the water was the price..... I knew it was expensive, but holy cow....25,000.00 is alot of $$ - esp, when I have 3 kids on their way to college in the next few years. My husband is real supportive and wants to me to get it done, to make me feel better about myself, but being the "mom" that I am, I don't know if i can justify it. Does that make sense to anyone.....For those of you who had PS - is that $$ amount in the same ballpark thatyou all spent? I live close to NYC - so I know that they charge more in this area, but I was just curious as to what other people paid.
I'm also going to make other appts, w/ other doctors to see what they have to say.
Marta
Well last night I had my 1st PS consult.....WOW....it seemed so surreal to be having it.
I loved the Dr. , he was great explaining and took all long time talking and showing me the procedures I wanted done. I never felt rushed. I have to say i was exhausted when I got home - it was so much to mentally process and I only want to have my arms and chest done.
We agreed that I should have my arms and a breast lift w/ augmentation done at the same time. I could do them seperately, but I'm afraid if I have one done I won't go back if I have a bad experience.
the only thing that blew me out of the water was the price..... I knew it was expensive, but holy cow....25,000.00 is alot of $$ - esp, when I have 3 kids on their way to college in the next few years. My husband is real supportive and wants to me to get it done, to make me feel better about myself, but being the "mom" that I am, I don't know if i can justify it. Does that make sense to anyone.....For those of you who had PS - is that $$ amount in the same ballpark thatyou all spent? I live close to NYC - so I know that they charge more in this area, but I was just curious as to what other people paid.
I'm also going to make other appts, w/ other doctors to see what they have to say.
Marta
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
Suz - yeah, I'm off my rocker too. lol! I am just like you, although I know if I got up to 130 I would still be within normal range, but I would totally freak out. Sounds like your head is playing games with you right? If you're eating and staying the same weight pretty much, I think that might be the weight that your body wants to stay at.
Oh the swelling after PS. That will mess w/ your head big time. I went up to 145 lbs. That's over 20 lbs!!!!!! It took a good 8 weeks to lose it all, but the swelling went down. Get this though, they removed 4 lbs of skin from my tummy, now don't you think when it's all said and done that if I went in at 123-124 lbs I would somehow get to 119??? I have only seen that # one time on my scale. I think where I am w/ my weight is where my body wants to be. I can eat little or a lot (no exercise or exercise) and it seems like I'm settled here @ 121-123, which is totally fine with me. Never in a million years would I have thought that I could get down in my 120's. I met my dh when I was 140 lbs (remember I'm only 5'2) and I always said I would be thrilled if I could just make it in the 140's.
I am a little obsessive in regards to my weight and the scale, but I think that's what is going to help me succeed for the rest of my life. At least that's what I'm hoping. lol!
Have a great day!
Oh the swelling after PS. That will mess w/ your head big time. I went up to 145 lbs. That's over 20 lbs!!!!!! It took a good 8 weeks to lose it all, but the swelling went down. Get this though, they removed 4 lbs of skin from my tummy, now don't you think when it's all said and done that if I went in at 123-124 lbs I would somehow get to 119??? I have only seen that # one time on my scale. I think where I am w/ my weight is where my body wants to be. I can eat little or a lot (no exercise or exercise) and it seems like I'm settled here @ 121-123, which is totally fine with me. Never in a million years would I have thought that I could get down in my 120's. I met my dh when I was 140 lbs (remember I'm only 5'2) and I always said I would be thrilled if I could just make it in the 140's.
I am a little obsessive in regards to my weight and the scale, but I think that's what is going to help me succeed for the rest of my life. At least that's what I'm hoping. lol!
Have a great day!
highest 239/Day of surgery 225/Current 119 TT and Breast Lift 3/08
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
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
150 was my goal, 145 was my ideal low...but no lower. Now that I've dropped below that...my brain freaks out at the idea of going back up to 145. I'm in a bit of a pickle now. I'm thinking that maybe after I have plastics I will attempt to settle back at 145...since I will gain all that weight from swellling I'm hoping that my brain can handle it under those cir****tancesand get used to it. Short of that...I guess I'm just crazy in the meantime and waiting for the bounce back weight gain. Thanks for the response, Janie...it helps to know that someone will take the time to tell me if I'm completely off my rocker or not! ;o)
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 IN!!
Suz - What's your goal weight? You're under actually right? I would listen to your stomach and eat, just stick to (mostly) food that's going to fuel your body (sounds like you're constantly moving!) and add the occasional piece of chocolate!!
highest 239/Day of surgery 225/Current 119 TT and Breast Lift 3/08
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
Holly - You can get into that dress by Saturday, drink a lot of water and eat protein, protein, protein. You are still way low on the BMI chart, so don't worry if you have put on a couple of lbs. That just might be where your body wants to stay at.
highest 239/Day of surgery 225/Current 119 TT and Breast Lift 3/08
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
Hello everyone!!!
Yes, we're still doing this Stacey, I still need you all to hold me accountable. I'm anywhere from 121-124 it just depends on what day it is. I need to get more water in me, I know I don't drink enough. My appetite comes and goes, some days I won't be hungry and I'll actually forget to eat, other days all I want to do is eat. I try to munch on grapes when I get to that "I need to eat something now" phase
So, here are my stats:
HW 238
SW 225
LW 123???
CW 121-123 (I was 122 today!)
Stacey, love your new pics. You really look stunning!!!
Yes, we're still doing this Stacey, I still need you all to hold me accountable. I'm anywhere from 121-124 it just depends on what day it is. I need to get more water in me, I know I don't drink enough. My appetite comes and goes, some days I won't be hungry and I'll actually forget to eat, other days all I want to do is eat. I try to munch on grapes when I get to that "I need to eat something now" phase
So, here are my stats:
HW 238
SW 225
LW 123???
CW 121-123 (I was 122 today!)
Stacey, love your new pics. You really look stunning!!!
highest 239/Day of surgery 225/Current 119 TT and Breast Lift 3/08
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
Hello Ladies!
Way to go Stacey... 110 inches. That is amazing! That is over 9 feet!
Just a quick check in for me!
151 this morning... I am still slowly losing, and am approaching "underweight" for my height and bone structure. I don't really know how to stop it. I eat tons, close to 2000 calories a day. I don't get it, but I am not complaining YET. I think it is just because school is back in and I am adjusting.
176 pounds gone forever! (okay, I would actually like to gain 4 of those back, so... 172 pounds gone forever?)
Way to go Stacey... 110 inches. That is amazing! That is over 9 feet!
Just a quick check in for me!
151 this morning... I am still slowly losing, and am approaching "underweight" for my height and bone structure. I don't really know how to stop it. I eat tons, close to 2000 calories a day. I don't get it, but I am not complaining YET. I think it is just because school is back in and I am adjusting.
176 pounds gone forever! (okay, I would actually like to gain 4 of those back, so... 172 pounds gone forever?)
BEL
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
HI Holly.... I've been 140-145lbs since Jan. I NEVER really had a WT. goal... I always had a size goal and that was a size 8 pants and M shirts... and I met them! I can buy SOME 6's....
Your wt. will come off easier than a person without WLS. I have a friend gain back 60lbs.after WLS And she just lost it all in 4 months time, going back to basics and walking.
As far as your hair falling out.... I would say your not eating enough protein!!
Keep positive and forcused!!
Have faith!!
Stacey 
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE
MOST OF ALL BE HAPPY!!!
Topic: RE: MONDAY MORNING WEIGH IN!!
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
Hey Holly...I haven't had a problem with hair falling out, but I would wonder if you are/have been low on protein recently? Other than the normal cycle that hair goes through, stress, surgery, recent birth, or low protein are the only common causes that I know of for excess hair loss. I hope it doesn't get to be too bad.
Good luck with that dress...I'm sure that you'll get into it by Saturday. I'm always amazed how easily I can drop weight if I'm really trying.
Good luck with that dress...I'm sure that you'll get into it by Saturday. I'm always amazed how easily I can drop weight if I'm really trying.
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
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