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Topic: I'm getting a little nervous. Can you add me in your prayers?
Hi everyone. I'm scheduled for a lot of surgery next Thursday, Dec. 9th. Most of it good, but I know I'm going to be really sore for a while. My hair is probably going to fall out again too. I guess anesthesia does it to you too.
Next Thursday I'm going to have my (large) incisional hernia repaired. It looks like an alien is going to pop out of my stomach, really! It's large and noticeable even with clothes on. I'll be glad to get it taken care of once and for all. I'm also having a tummy tuck, a lower body lift and a breast augmentation. My boobs have gone by the wayside. I have no breast mass left at all. The plastic surgeon said I couldn't just get a breast lift, I had to have implants. I never thought I'd ever have implants. I'm really a "natural" girl at heart, but I figure I'm single (divorced 5 years now) and I still have another good 20 years ahead of me. I'd also like my clothes to fit well after going through all this gastric bypass business. I'm scared, but very hopeful about everything. I recently returned to the Catholic church too, so if you could keep me in your prayers or mention me at least once to the big Guy, I'd appreciate. Thanks ahead of time. ; )
Next Thursday I'm going to have my (large) incisional hernia repaired. It looks like an alien is going to pop out of my stomach, really! It's large and noticeable even with clothes on. I'll be glad to get it taken care of once and for all. I'm also having a tummy tuck, a lower body lift and a breast augmentation. My boobs have gone by the wayside. I have no breast mass left at all. The plastic surgeon said I couldn't just get a breast lift, I had to have implants. I never thought I'd ever have implants. I'm really a "natural" girl at heart, but I figure I'm single (divorced 5 years now) and I still have another good 20 years ahead of me. I'd also like my clothes to fit well after going through all this gastric bypass business. I'm scared, but very hopeful about everything. I recently returned to the Catholic church too, so if you could keep me in your prayers or mention me at least once to the big Guy, I'd appreciate. Thanks ahead of time. ; )
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!
Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Happy Thanksgiving Julyers!
Thanks for Thanksgiving wishes. I can't eat more than last year! My surgery is still holding up. I sometimes wish I could fit a little more in, but maybe it's my hernia. I never thought I'd get below goal weight and that happened yesterday. I was 147 lbs. I'm hoping my hernia repair will allow me to eat a little more. Next Thursday is the big day. I'm a little nervous and am in "nesting" mode again.
I just hope my hair doesn't all fall out all over again. It probably will to a certain degree. Oh well.
I just hope my hair doesn't all fall out all over again. It probably will to a certain degree. Oh well.
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving Julyers!
HEATHER
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36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here is to being able to eat! LOL Last year we were all eating much less than we are today. Make good choices folks and be thankful for your tool!
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36 years old 5'7" HW 256 / SW 240 / CW 145 / GW 140
Lisa 
Topic: RE: Much to be Thankful for. Hit goal weight 4 days ago!
Your a such a DOLL.. in what seems like my darkest hour right now... We will toast the new year.. because it looks like I will be having surgery myself... so do me a huge favor and keep me in your prayers & I will keep you in mine.... but on a lighter note... maybe after surgery i will lose some more weight since they will have me on a liquid diet, soft diet, and then maybe real food...UMMM??
sounds LIKE GASTRIC Bypass ALL OVER AGAIN
..LOL
Have awesome Thanks-giving because we have a lot to be thankful for.. I will check on ya after you have surgery.. we are to close not to keep in touch!!
sounds LIKE GASTRIC Bypass ALL OVER AGAIN..LOLHave awesome Thanks-giving because we have a lot to be thankful for.. I will check on ya after you have surgery.. we are to close not to keep in touch!!
Topic: RE: Much to be Thankful for. Hit goal weight 4 days ago!
Hi Luanne and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for the well wishes. That's funny, that is exactly how I described my boobs to my plastic surgeon - they look like 2 tube socks with golf balls hanging down in them. ha, ha. I just figured since I'm going under the knife to take care of my incisional hernia, I might as well take care of everything else at the same time too.
Well, not everything. I will still have a lot of hanging skin coming down off my underarms and thighs. I'll save that for down the road. I may never do my thighs, but I'd like to be able to wear sleeveless shirts and dresses in the summer. I'll wait until I get my knee job for that. ha, ha. It's cheaper if you have your plastic surgery combined with surgeries that insurance covers. Take care and be good. Enjoy the holiday season with the new skinny you!
Thank you for the well wishes. That's funny, that is exactly how I described my boobs to my plastic surgeon - they look like 2 tube socks with golf balls hanging down in them. ha, ha. I just figured since I'm going under the knife to take care of my incisional hernia, I might as well take care of everything else at the same time too.
Well, not everything. I will still have a lot of hanging skin coming down off my underarms and thighs. I'll save that for down the road. I may never do my thighs, but I'd like to be able to wear sleeveless shirts and dresses in the summer. I'll wait until I get my knee job for that. ha, ha. It's cheaper if you have your plastic surgery combined with surgeries that insurance covers. Take care and be good. Enjoy the holiday season with the new skinny you!
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Much to be Thankful for. Hit goal weight 4 days ago!
Lisa, Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well, especially at Thanksgiving. I am glad to hear you got my phone message. I was afraid I dialed the wrong number and maybe you didn't get my message.
It looks like we probably won't be able to visit before my surgery Dec. 9th.
Hopefully, we'll be able to get together in the new year (with new boobs) ha, ha. I expect I'm going to be VERY SORE after all my surgery. They told me to expect a 4-6 week recovery period and I am.
Let me know how your gallbladder thing turns out. I heard Edwards Hospital is very good. It is in Naperville. If you need any other help let me know. Keep the Faith, Laura
It looks like we probably won't be able to visit before my surgery Dec. 9th.
Hopefully, we'll be able to get together in the new year (with new boobs) ha, ha. I expect I'm going to be VERY SORE after all my surgery. They told me to expect a 4-6 week recovery period and I am.
Let me know how your gallbladder thing turns out. I heard Edwards Hospital is very good. It is in Naperville. If you need any other help let me know. Keep the Faith, Laura
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Much to be Thankful for. Hit goal weight 4 days ago!
Thanks for the good wishes. I'll take all I can get! I'm feeling pretty positivie about everything.
If life knocks you down 7 times, get up 8!Laura_Illinois
Topic: RE: Slowing doesn't mean STOPPING
Thanks Luanne...my body continues too change! Today I wore my "fat" jeans...they are a 10!!! I'm now wearing size 8's! Never in my wildest dreams would I have said I'd ever wear a size 8.
It is still hard to go shopping by myself, but it is gettting easier. I still want to grab the large when I know the medium will fit.
But, spandex is still KING in my book!!! LOL
It is still hard to go shopping by myself, but it is gettting easier. I still want to grab the large when I know the medium will fit.
But, spandex is still KING in my book!!! LOL
Julie
Topic: RE: Much to be Thankful for. Hit goal weight 4 days ago!
congratulations Laura on your success and best wishes with your upcoming surgeries. I know I need a boob job too for sure. I've got the WLS tube sock thing going on, but it's all good. A little underwire bra sure comes in handy 
Luanne
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
I started WL journey on Jan 14, 2009 starting weight @ 342
Surgery date was July 22, 2009 and started @ 310 and and my goal weight
is 150.00.
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