Home after LBL - plastics ain't for sissies!

I'm happy you are doing well!  You were actually in my thoughts this weekend. :)  I can't wait to see your pictures.  Take it slow and easy!

Glad to see you are home and healing. Take good care of yourself and let your support system take care of the day to day activities. And my favorite....take lots and lots of naps!

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I am so happy for you and I am glad you have this surgery behind you.  It sounds like it was a major ordeal, but now you can move on from it and heal.  Your entire journey (weight loss/plastics) is almost over.  You are going to look beautiful and feel beautiful and be happy within yourself.  It is amazing what you have accomplished!  I am so impressed with your entire journey.  You should be so proud of yourself!  God Bless!  

Very true! I had three procedures. The worst by far was the second one- the liposuction of my thighs and calves. It took a long time to feel better . The lower body lift was Donne first and while the recuperation was uncomfortable, I was able to be out and about in 2 weeks. 

After the Lopo, I was unable to maintain fluids , my BP dropped alarmingly low. I was in the MD's office hooked up to an IV to get enough fluid. 

The last was skin removal of my thighs. That wasn't so bad and 2 months later I was able to go on vacation in St Martin, in a size 12 bathing suit! 

I have continued to lose weight and am down to a 10.

Pre VSG, I wore a 32! Pre plastic surgery I was an 18. It was so worth it! I would do it again in a NY minute! 

Good luck. 

Cool glad you're doing well Tracy that does sound scary, but glad it corrected itself quickly.  It will be well worth it soon enough - this time is critical, don't try to do too much.   

Good to hear that it went well. I do have a few off-topic questions. Since I noticed you lie in Omaha, I need to know if you have any suggestions for VSG friendly restaurants near the Ralston arena? I am competing at the State Games of America on the 29th & 30th. DH (Mike B) is running the 5K road race in Lincoln on 8/1. It will be his 1st race since a full marathon that he ran on a broken foot that he didn't know was broken.

Also, are there fun things to do in the area while we are there? I do want to watch some of the other sports since I will have a pass to all events. But I'm hoping there are other things to do around town too. Thanks

Here's a link for a few restaurants close to the arena: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&e spv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=ralston%20ne%20restaurants

Don't let Ragazzi's scare you off with the pizza name - there's salads, sandwiches, phillies and other things you can make work.  The same with Maria's.  

As for other fun things to do - not directly in Ralston :-)  But you basically are in the Omaha metro area.  The Omaha Zoo is well-known and awesome; Joslyn Museum; Durham Museum (a favorite of mine and has an Egyptian exhibit too right now); Lauritzen Botanical Gardens; the Old Market (LOTS of good eats there!).  Here's another link so you can do some research: 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60885-Activities-Oma ha_Nebraska.html

Best of luck to you and hubby at the State Games! 

Thanks so much. We are headed to town on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to a fun get-away. I am also hoping I stay upright during my routines.