Hi Everybody---- I did my paniic PS in dec 2006 and now I'm putting a request for a panni revision with arm lift and breast lift to my insurance. Hope they will approve everything. I only lost 5 lbs with the pannic. but they took off 51 inches of skin. My lowest weight was 148 and today I weigh 160. I'm not real pleased with the weight gain, but part is my own fault and part of it is probably muscle from my workouts. I am doing weight training fairly consistently. I get really upset some days that I'm not still losing. I'm an 8/10 depending on the day. Cheri

Thanks... I'm really trying to increase my exercise and cut down on grazing! I just want to get into the single digit sizes....

Hi Monica, I have booked my plastics. I'm having a tummy tuck and breast reduction on December 19th. Kinda like a Christmas present to me. Any words of wisdom for the recovery? I'm still hovering in the mid 170's. I've gotten as low as 172, but then I range from 172 - 178. Did you follow any special diet after PS, to help lose the additional 37 pounds? I'd love to hit 150. Karen

Whoa Brooke! I feel the pain in your post and totally understand where it comes from. I am enjoying a "revival" of the pouch. I'll PM you with what is helping me as it seems pretty quiet around here. Molly

Well our board has been quite. I wanted to share my exciting news. I have been planning for the NYC Marathon for a long time, Yesterday I did the 20 mile training run for the marathon. I can't believe I did it - I am so excited. I was very fortunate to be running with a woman from my training program. She is a much stronger runner than me, and she really kept me moving along. I finished the 20 miles in 3:40:50, not counting breaks for bathroom and water breaks. I was expecting to be sore today, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. I am really not sore at all. I did stretch and roll (on the foam roller) plenty yesterday and I think it really made a difference. I am so happy to have this run behind me; the hardest part of the training is now done. It was great to run the 20 miles , and definitely a confidence builder for the marathon. I can't wait until marathon day! This is a whole different world for me than it was 3 years ago before I had this surgery. It has been an amazing journey!