Losing my mind? or just good drugs!

Is it a stage 2 binder, Gail? I have two of the stage one binders that I am using. Wash one, wear one...same with these "beautiful" bras. Tomorrow I'm going to see Dr. Hansen to have the upper drains removed more than likely. They aren't producing much. The bottom ones are still going like gangbusters however. Even though she did the anchor cut on me I know a revision will be in the offing as the skin around my waist is wrinkled meaning it needs to be tighter. It is ok, because that can be done in November and I was expecting this anyway. Also I am significantly larger there than across my stomach. It is such an improvement though!!! And the breasts are works of art!! OK, so how did you hide the dang lower JPs so they didn't show or look like male "equipment". I look like a guy who got caught halfway through a sex change! Trisha

Honestly, you have guts. I don't think I could ever do plastics. I'm too scared. Glad to hear you're doing well, though. Lori

Dear Lori, You know....I was scared this time. I think it was mostly fear of the unknown as far as pain is concerned. Now I know that I can handle this too and it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. That's right, Lori, it is OK, but I made myself a bit nuts the week before surgery and made those around me miserable too. I won't be afraid next time around. I know that the surface or nerve pain really isn't too different from the RNY and both are manageable. I am MOST grateful that I had people around me that supported me. They have been my rock. It is now 5 days since surgery and the flow of well wishers to my door will dwindle (as it should!) and I can now truely go about the task of healing. Will you be coming to breakfast with us on Sunday at Delta Park? I would very much like to meet you. Trisha

Yeah, I was thinking that surgery might not hurt nearly as bad as taking all the duct tape off and putting it back on again, lol! I'm going to try and show up Sunday but my niece is getting her Make-A-Wish playstructure this weekend and I may be needed to help out. Of course there's a lap band dinner on Sunday, too. I'm still trying to plan my day. I definitely had fun at the one breakfast I did attend. Lori

I'm so happy for you. I just love the vision of the road trip to McMinnville in comfort! Am I too close of a drive to qualify??? I want a ride too Tee and Greg!!! O.K. I'm just jealous all the way around - or I would be, but since your so nice Trish I am really just glad it went well and am very pleased you got your surgery day! Patty