Melissa,,you knwo I am here if you need help..I knwo your situation and I will help if I can. PLEASE call me when you get this post(if you can), and we will get you on the right track,,ok? We are good friends ,so keep the faith and you will do fine..now smile and cheer up..it looks like you have alot of support here,so absorb us and use us..lol.lol..talk toy uo soon..you look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi December Crew, So nice to see that everyone is here and doing so well,and looking FABULOUS! I had a very busy summer and didnt check in as often as I should have and it shows on the scales. I have gained a few pounds back too.Just coming back here has encouraged me to get back to what I should be doing! I go to my plastic surgeon this tuesday to begin the procedure of having a panniculectomy. I am a little nervous but excited.I think the surgery will put me at my goal weight. Anyone else had a panniculectomy that can offer me any pre-op advice? Take care and everyone have a great week. Melinda

I am exactly 1week and 2 days post op from my PS. The surgeon removed about 7 lbs of skin from my abdomen. I have a fairly larg incision about 3 inches from my belly button (which is new too). I am very pleased with the outcome so far. I got one of my drains taken out 1 day early cuz I did somthing stupid...But you will have to read my profile to hear what happened...WHAT A JOKE! I have minimal swelling but I am having a lot of pain...Low pain tolerance!!! I walk 2 times a day around the block to prevent me form getting blood clots or other circulatory problems. I now weigh 148 lbs whis is 12 lbs under my Surgeons goal. my goal was 150. I see what people mean when they say PS is addicting...I'm already looking into having my arms done...I have a little rash(woo hoo) so maybe my insurance will cover it too. No problems so far...although i hear from many that Gastric Bypass Patients are more proned to getting a seroma anytime after their PS. I wear my binder 24/7 as tight as a i can...so atleast it won't happen right now. I am also getting a lipo in a box from www.lipoinabox.com Which is a girdle specifically for PS. Check it out. You can even use it to control your loose hanging skin. I can not believe it will be 2 years come December 29th...it has gone by so fast. We should celebrate life everyday and make the month of December a MEMORY in our HONOR. Have a great weekend! Missy~~~whois9dayspostopfromPSandweighs148lbsandanormalBMI

My husband swears you can still get the flu even after flu shots. Maybe I should start getting. Donna

WOW Monica. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on the 25th. I am so excited for you. If you ever make a trip to my area, let's arrange to meet for a coffee. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your musings with us. Karen G Toronto, Ontario, Canada