CanadianBandster

well - maybe it was the lipo that was so painful...nope pretty sure it was the tt. I am so getting lipo on my armpit fat - thats the area it doesnt seem to be moving from as quickly. Considering I am so close to goal I thought that area would look better. It seems to have mostly gone from my face and waist and butt...what about my legs and arms grrrrr

just wanted to say congratulations! Welcome to being a bandster!

why do u say never again for the lipo? was it pretty bad? I had a bit done in my stomach when I had my tt - well on my sides and didnt feel much from that cuz the tt was so painful. I want to get a bit done on armpit - bra fat area though. I have about 15 pounds to go but think that will still bug me, cuz it hasnt gone done much

yah - Im going to get it all checked. My doctor originally said my body just has to catch up to the weight loss and this is normal - but its not normal for me, so I wanted it fixed. Loving the grape flavored chewable vitamin c lol

So - I "was" one of those people who hardly ever got sick - maybe once every two or three years and just a little cold (with exception of flu twice in my life). Since being banded in Dec though....I just started my THIRD cold, plus I have had an ear infection and (warning TMI) TWO yeast infections (which I have never had even one before). WHAT THE HELL. I said to my husband last night - hm, do I want to be fat and never sick or skinny and have colds all the time....grrrrrr what could I be lacking?? Im taking a multivitamin and vitamin C and calcium. Can I go to the doctor and ask her to test me to see if Im deficiant in something or do they do that? Its starting to get on my nerves and Im tired of making my husband and kids sick. PLUS - I have to get this figured out or their is no way I can get plastic surgery in May (maybe) if I cant fight off infection.

implants/lift and possibly a little lipo in the underarm area - not under my arms but where fat shows up when wearing a bathing suit or strapless shirt - I guess side bra fat

Ill let you know everything! I had a tt years ago - but in Canada.

weird - I had this big time today :S never before though

so - I have a consult set for april 13th...YIPPIE! so nervous!

Im glad you are doing good - Ive been wondering how you were! I bet you are excited to get the bandages off! I am going for a consult next month...hoping to get in for may. I applied for financing today (interest lower than putting on my credit card) so I am crossing my fingers! I am nervous though. I have those same anchor incisions from when I had my reduction - so whatever he says he has to do. Glad you are doing good - make sure to keep us posted!

yup - see you gotta check with dr.m...I just checked my paperwork and it says 3 weeks. I remember she said they used to think that ab work before 3 months would make your port flip but that it isnt the case - I still dont just target abs though

Id call the doc to see what they say! That would freak me out

thats how I felt too - but I just followed the rules

you might want to email dr.miranda - she seemed to give different advice to a few of us. I was told 3 weeks and I could do abs anytime after that once I felt it was okay. BUT some people were told to wait longer and to wait 3 months for abs.

How r u doing Karen?? Im going for my consult when I go for my fill in april - so nervous!

for april 11th at 10:30 am...I will be staying at the Real Del Rio again love it there. Im going by myself this time...good thing I have friendss there - Ill be in TJ from the 9th - 14th

oh totally let us know how it goes! I want to get it done too!

Im going to see if I can get in for a fill april 11

What time did they pick you up from the hotel? - they said 7 am - they were there at 7:45 am - we too stayed at the lucerna that time How long was the pre-op eval? What time did you have your surgery? pre-op eval was quick, like 10 minutes total...I went in for surgery - jeez I cant remember, I was last though sorry dont remember What time were you released the next day? - I was picked up by the van at something like 6 am to catch my flight all went well

1/4 cup of each per meal along with your protein

LMAO - see we told you guys the doctors are cute! I just wanted to say congratulations to those of you newly banded! I was there on the 14th getting my second fill - um if you were there anyone, I was the one made at the receptionist :S until she smartened up. Anyways - I have to say I will unforuntely probably have to get another fill again soon - this one is doing crap-o-la for me oh well - more fun while Im there, and more shopping! Too bad my husband is going to be so mad I have to go back again so soon!

Honestly it was no different than any other time I have been there. We walk around. We went to revolution ave. We went to the bowling alley, we went to the movie, we went to the mall, we went out to a club three different nights. Its fine. My friends who live there all said it isnt worse right now, they are playing it up because the economy is so crappy in the states they want people to stay there and not spend there money else where. It was actually worse last year. I found absolutely nothing different....I didnt hear more sirens than any other time. I was there for 5 days. Also - You can see the lucerna from the street this hotel is on..its about block from one another.

I was pretty good after about a week and a half....Id say completely normal by 3 weeks. I didnt have the gas with this surgery though. Everyone is so different - just walk as much as you can!

I have ugly scars from my tt...my br isnt as bad - except one is totally shaped different piss me off! I did it locally, and researched like mad - went to a doctor who Ive had friends go to with great success...I am so worried now. I love the tt even though my scar is ugly. Ill never wear a bikini anyway - but now its almost time for some more fixing up top. could u imagine if they came up with something to get rid of stretch marks?!?! Theyd be rich rich rich

yup - its normal. I got things stuck before my first fill...u were probably either eating too quickly between bites, too big a bite or not chewing enough....or maybe that food is a no no for you. I cant do certain foods no matter how much I follow the rules...live and learn