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Hi,
I just sent you the friends request...

I just added you too.

Your pics looked great!!!  You must be so thrilled.  I was shocked to see where your scar was for the arm lift.  Mine runs on the inside of my arms and yours is on the bottom.  I guess I didn't think that other ps's cut in different ways. 

Thanks!  Yes drs do cut different ways.  Most do the same cuts, but I have seen some on here that would amaze you.  That's why it is SO important to even tell your surgeon where you want it located.  I know we all assume they will put it in the right place, but even 1 inch makes a difference.

I can relate on so many levels. I had lost 108 lbs when I was about 26 but gained it all back and more. It is weird to think of yourself as small or thin. It does take a while for your head to catch up with your body. I'm a couple of days away from my first PS and I can't even imagine what it will be like without this skin. I can't even kind of form a mental picture. It's surreal. It's wonderful and so helpful to see everyone's before and after pictures and read their posts. I love this message board and I thank God for the people on it. I have learned so much, had so many questions answered and have found comfort in knowing that I'm not alone in my experiences.

I will be going for a thigh lift and breast lift on 6/1. Tues is my LBL/brachio. I'm excited and nervous. I look forward to being able to post my before and after pictures and to offer advice and share my PS experience. Thank you all for sharing yours.

Sandi

Your welcome Sandi!  I love this board too.  I think the folks on here know me on a more personal level than my family.  No one can relate to how I feel or understand what it's like.  That's why I say they probably think I'm obsessed.  Well, maybe just a little!  LOL  PS has a way of doing that.  As soon as one area gets fixed, then everything else looks bad.

I remember pulling and tugging on my belly trying to get an image of what it will look like.  Never could for the life of me!  All I had was the images of people I saw on here and other websites.  You will be amazed with how everything will look after your surgery. 

I'll be thinking of you Tuesday!

I laughed when I read your comment about pulling on your belly. I keep doing that trying to get a glimpse of what it may be like, but to no avail!! It's surreal and crazy to think of having a flat stomach. I just can't imagine! I love seeing others pics because it's a little glimpse of what is possible for myself. It offers so much hope.
I too was worried about what people would think of me spending all of this money (that I don't have) to have PS. I think there are people who think it is unnecessary and selfish of me. They wonder why I can't "just be happy being thinner". They just don't understand! You work so hard to lose the weight only to have a whole new set of issues. Unless you have been through it, you just don't understand. I am a new person inside and out and I no longer am living my life to please others. I'm doing this for me and me alone! I am so blessed though. My husband and sons are SO supportive. They are behind me all the way. Anytime I would start to think that it was selfish and I shouldn't do it, they were right there telling me that it was the right thing and I deserve to have this for myself. I agree. I want this for myself and I have worked hard. Now I just have to be patient to see the final outcome. Easier said then done.
May I be added as your friend. I would like to see your pics and I will be adding my before pics today which will be for friends only as well.
Thanks for your encouragement and support! God bless you.

Sandi

I love your pictures!  Wow!!!  You look GREAT!!!

You're so sweet!  Thanks!

you look absolutely wonderful.
  your body looks great.  your am rs looks so good

thank you for adding me

do you feel any pain? and how far can you reach?
when can you start working out?

I only had my arms done, with lipo on my flanks, I wondering how long can I
go back to the gym?

take care

Debra