1 Yr. Anniversary and PS surgery

Hey Fellow December Anniversaries, Wow hasn't this been one heck of a year. Sorry I didn't get on to commererate the anniversary of my re-birth day on the 16th. I was in Wichita Falls getting ready for my PS surgery and the computer that was in the hospitality house was down. Well I has my tummy tuck done on the 19th and am in some discomfort right now but it is getting better each and every day and today is only day 8 post op. I think I caught a little flu bug this weekend which wasn't fun, throwing up with incisions from my front to my back, talk about ouch. Today I actually went in to work and did my 3 hours and was really ready to go at 12pm, but it has been a great day and I'm feeling better then I have in quite a few days. Well everything went good with my surgery and I just can't even believe how tight my tummy feels. I'm not allowed to bend over for 3 weeks and not even sure at that time that I will be able to bend over, things are really tight. I've got to tell you all and I know you'll know what I mean, this is such an awesome feeling to have that big blob off my tummy area. It really makes me feel like I've accomplised something for myself and that feels great. The day after surgery they got me up and took me into the bathroom to shower and to show me my new tummy and I just stood there for 5 minutes staring at it and crying, I couldn't even believe it. I had such an awesome nurse she cried with me. I also lost 11 lbs when the took they did the surgery and removed the skin. They took a picture of it and gave it to me to have. This surgery has been a true gift from God and I believe that it has saved my life. I will never again go back to eating the ways that I did that got me into the old patterns, this new life feels so good. I'm so thankful that I was blessed with a wonderful Dr who helps people change they're lives. There has been nothing easy about this but it is worth the effort that I am required daily to put into it. While I was in Wichita Falls my DH talked me into buying a new coat, which is alot I hate buying winter coats it always depresses me. Well for the first time in my life I went into the department and put on a coat a size 8/10 and it fit me perfectly. I about fell on the floor with shock and then exictement set in. This is truly awesome!!! Well I hope that you all are doing well and nearing your goals and thank you to all of you who have been wonderful friends and supporters to me in my continuing journey. Take care, Loni 237/140/123 RNY 12/16/04 Tummy tuck 12/19/05 (lost 11 lbs with this surgery)

Congradulations! That is awesome. I am looking at a tummy tuck in Sept/Oct. My doctor will not refer me right now and I want to try scuba lessons early this year. It is amazing how our life changes. Congradulations again!

Linda, Thank you. Good luck with your upcoming tummy tuck, it's worth it. Have fun with the scuba lessons. Take care, Loni

Congrats on your successful surgery. You must look awesome. Sending you best wishes for a spectacular 2006 !!! Karen G

Karen, Thank you so much. Take care, Loni

Congratulation Loni, I'm glad everything went well for you. Donna

Donna, Thank you so much. It's getting better each day. Take care, Loni

Your so sweet Love Donna

Hi Loni! Congratulations, and happy anniversary! You have done so, so well and you should be very proud!! I hope you start to feel less discomfort soon. I am so jealous of your flat stomach! LOL !! Hugs, Christine 257 / 151 / 137

Christine, Thank you so much. I was reading your profile and you've done such a great job with your weight loss. The pain is getting better each day, today we started removing some of the staples so it's stinging a little today. I wish for us all flat tummy's. LOL Have a great New Year. Take care, Loni