Nervous!! Here I go!

[lisalisapsl]

Ok Gang I haven't been here a lot.. I am sorry not a poster.. I am jumping in tomorrow, staying at the Lucerna for a night then having my Lower Body lift, arms and boobs on Monday.. I am VERY nervous!!

I need a little support maybe I don't know.. This is so exciting!! This time next week I should be a new woman!! Wow this Journey has beenan amazing one!! weight loss isn't easy.. I know I won't be a covergirl but at least all my skin will be in check!!

SOOOOOO HAPPY!!

I would like those of you whom have have this done to write me?? Dr Q is so wonderful and sweet.. He was brining people to the office who were post op to calm me on my consultation day.. What Dr. does this??

Wish me luch guys.. Any tips to help out with healing?? Or what else I should bring???

I love you all and love to read all your posts.. Amazing people!! Thank you!!

XO Lisa

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I had my arms done a little over a year ago as well as a tummy tuck. One of my suggestions is to not go out and buy a whole new wardrobe immediately. Either make do with what you have or buy stuff at garage sales and second hand stores. I bought tight size 12's right after my surgery b/c I really did need new clothes, but this summer they are all to big as I am wearing perfect size 10's. I am either having to replace them or alter them.

As for the healing process, point blank you are going to be sore. Take care of yourself by resting and doing exactly what the doctor says. After your incisions heal get some vitamin E oil and rub on them. The unfortunate part is that scars in the arm area do not heal as well as the ones in other places. However, take comfort in knowing that people will see the arm scars much more infrequently than they would have seen the arm flab.

The LBL was suggested to me, but I just could not afford it and chose the TT instead. I can tell how the LBL would have been beneficial, but then again I was going for normal, not perfect and I can always go back and have the rest done. I have not have the boobs done yet, but they are on the schedule for my next surgery, I'm just not sure when that will be. My 20 year class reunion is next year and I would love to have them and my inner thighs done by then, but I am starting to realize it probably won't happen unless I get a windfall of money.

Congratulations on becoming a new you, don't worry too much, and let us know how it went when you feel up to it.

Andrea

[lisalisapsl]

Thanx Andrea,,

As the time gets a little closer, I am really fine with this!! Denial is so good to me!!!!! I just think Monday will soon be a memory!! I am having the Torilla Soup at the Lucerna for my final meal before.. Best soup anywhere.!!!

I am not looking forward to being sore, but I will get through it!! I haven't purchased any new clothes,, I am just waiting to be surpised,,maybe? I hope..

I absolutely hate my arm flab,, it is so embarrassing... I know there are going to be scars, but if anyone has nerve to say something, I'll discuss it, not that it is anyones business.

I won't be perfect and don't expect to be a model, but I have worked hard thus far, I am not skinny, but feel a hell of a lot better.. My skin bothers me more... No one talked about skin when I started this entire weight loss thing.. It sounds incredible and somewhat nieve(sp?), but I never thought about it..

I haven't been able to wear jeans for 20+ years and hope this will allow me to purchase pants that aren't stretchy, blahhhhh! Those are all going in a bonfire!!

How did it help you?

I will keep you posted..

Thank you..

XO Lisa

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I agree about the arm flab. I hated hearing mine slap my sides when I was on the elliptical. The only negative reaction I have ever had to those scars was with a group of 4 and 5 year olds. I threw my arms up on the air exposing the scars and heard a loud gasp from all of the children. I had to explain in 4 and 5 year old language what happened and that everything was okay.

I have considered having a tattoo put over my TT scar. There really isn't a need to do it right now, but depending on how it looks a year or so from now I may consider it. I got the idea from someone who had a mastectomy due to cancer. She did it so there would be something pretty for her to focus on as opposed to an ugly scar. Having never been the tattoo type, we'll just see what happens.