Yep, that's what I was doing today after I went shopping. I had to return a pair of pants, size 16w that were too big. Then I tried on others. The 14w was too big. So, I went out of Fashion Bug Plus, and into the regular 'Bug. There I tried on 16 Misses. And guess what? Yep, they were too big!!!! I needed to get a size 14 in Misses!!! I wore that size when I was in 11th grade!!!! Talk about dancing to the music!! YEEEEEEEHHHHAAAAWWWWW!!!! That has made all the pain and discomfort I've had from the surgery well worth while. Just wanted y'all to know. Nona

1. about 6 lbs. 2. Not to gain anymore and exercise, exercise, exercise. 3. I craze sweets. 4. Goal is to not let food run my life. Cannot get unhealthy again. I have 2 grandsons, one on the way, and another grandbaby on the way (the parents don't want to know the sex). Look forward to celebrating 25 years of marriage in 2030. I recently remarried after being divorced for 23 years. Didn't think anyone would ever love me again but I was wrong. Met a wonderful man in February and I knew after the second or third date that he is the love of my love. Life is good because God is good.

Hi Jesi thanks for responding. I'm so sorry to hear you're not doing well. I am still not standing up completely straight, but most of the pain is now gone. I went to Sears and bought a body shaper called Diet Trim. Sears is the only place that carries it. My dr says it has the best support for the abdomin of any foundation garment he knows of. And let me tell you, it holds you in and up HARD!!. There are three kinds, the panty brief, which I will graduate into in about three months, the high waist long leg, which I don't recommend due to rolling of the waist band, and the body briefer. You buy it by your bra size, but go one size smaller, like if you wear a 40C, get a 38C. The bra part stinks, as it doesn't have much support, but boy, it holds the tummy in great. Maybe you can give it a try and see if that helps the skin adhere better. I go back to work on the 17th, barring any complications, with restrictions. A week or two at half days, and NO lifting or excessive walking. I am feeling pretty good now, with more energy and am getting a lot of house work done, and tons of sewing. Hope you continue to improve. Try the Diet Trim garment. It just may help. It was around $29.00 each. They have white, beige and black. Nona

Dear Nona, I haven't had any plastics either, but I imagine it would be a pretty hard recovery. I can see why you would have trouble standing up. It does sound like you are feeling a little bit better, but I know that times goes slowly when you don't feel well. I am still praying for you and can only hope that things seem a little brighter soon. Allison

Hi guys, I was just wondering how each of your are doing? I am recovering slowly, but it is taking so long! I thought I'd be back at work by now, but it's going to be another two weeks off, then two weeks part time. I still can't stand up straight, and still have pain and drainage in the incision. I am still taking the Vicodin for pain, not as much, but still taking it. Not abnormal, according to my dr, but it just seems like its taking so long to be back to normal. How is everyone else doing pain wise? Or am I just being wimpy? I tire easily, can't walk far, and can't lift anything at all, or it hurts. I'd really appreciate some feedback guys, if you don't mind. Nona