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Hi everyone . I thought I posted yesterday but cannot find it so thought I would post again. I had my Extended tummy tuck and thigh tuck on Thursday. Dr Nyte and all of his staff are amazing and I am so thankful that I went to him. Pammie just so you know he said we could not make him blush because he was tanned ( he was wrong.......we made him blush really good even through the tan). I blamed it on you though said it was a challenge ( hahaha) Thursday and most of Friday I was feeling sick. Realized at about noon on Friday that it was the Demerol so quit it and just took extra strength tyelenol. Can't really say that I have had alot of pain. Some minor burning but compared to other surgeries I have had this was a breeze. My friend has been taking exceptual care of me. I had my first shower and look at myself yesterday and I cried I was soooooooooooooooooooooooo happy with the results. I am still swollen of course but my stomach is perfectly flat and there is no loose skin at all. It is like looking at someone else after losing 142 pounds. My thighs look aweseom as well. I have 2 drains in which Dr Nyte says will stay in until I am at about 15 cc a day drainage. I see him tomorrow at 10 a.m for a follow up appointment and I am really praying I can get the drains out as it will be alot easier to fly home without tubes attached to me I also want to thank all of you for your prayers and kind words during this time of losing my mom. When I saw myself in the mirror yesterday I could see her smiling from heaven because she was so proud of what I have accomplished and I know she is soooooooooooooo happy for me. Her last conversation with me was you better not cancel that surgery so I know she is happy I went through with it. Well I better sign off now and go put my legs back up and slap on some ice. If any of you are thinking about this surgery I highly recommend Dr Nyte in Maple Valley. Thank you Pammie and Lisa for telling me about him. He truly is an artist. When I show you my before and after pictures you will be amazed at what he did. Talk to you later Debbie

Hi everyone. Just wanted to do a quick post and let you know I am okay. I was pretty nauseated Thursday and Friday and then figured out it was the Demerol making me sick and dizzy. Switched to Tyelenol and am doing much better. Dr Nyte is awesome and so are all of his staff. I will have my first shower this afternoon and have a peak without the binder and tensors on my legs. Sure am looking forward to that shower. Okay have to go now. Will chat later Debbie

Goodmorning everyone. Just a note to let you know I am getting ready for my extended tummy tuck and thigh tuck. Surgery is at 0815 this morning. Please pray that the surgery goes well. I have no complications at all , and that the drainage in the drains will be less than 15 cc by Monday so I can have the drains removed before I fly home ( I know but lets think positive Once I can think again and am awake enough I will post how I am doing. Thanks for all your support and all the kind words about my mom. You all Rock and I feel so blessed to have found such an amazing group of people. It is weird but you all feel like such good friends even though we have never met. You all have a terrific day and I will keep you posted. Deb

Thanks Pammie. I met Dr Nyte this afternoon and he is wonderful. I am a little nervous about tomorrow but mostly excited. Good luck with your surgery on Friday . Dr Nyte was not sure if he would see me for a recheck on Friday or Saturday. Will post and let everyone know how I am doing as soon as I am able Deb

Thanks Angie. I leave tomorrow for the states a nd have surgery Thursday at 0815. Will keep everyone posted Debbie

Love your picture. You look beautiful Debbie

Thanks everyone. I will keep you posted. I have my surgery Thursday at 0815. Keep me in your prayers Debbie

Thanks everyone. Will keep you posted on my tummy tuck. I leave Wednesday and have surgery Thursday at 0815. Keep me in your prayers Deb

My doctor was very excited for me that I went to Mexico and now refers others to the OCC. She has been fully supportive. I did not have any complications post op but I know she would have dealt with anything if need be Deb

Great advice thanks

Thanks everyone. I am still pinching myself and giddy with this accomplishment. My kids are very proud of me and I am proud of myself. Will keep you posted on how my surgery goes next week. Deb

Hi everyone. I could not wait to write and tell all my band buddies. As of today July 3rd/2010 I have reached my goal. I lost 142 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was banded September 29th and am living a new life. July 8th I get my extended tummy tuck and thigh lift and I won't recognize myself. IT CAN BE DONE. IF I CAN DO IT ANYBODY CAN DO IT. JUST FOLLOW THE RULES, DRINK YOUR WATER AND EXERCISE. EXERCISE IS DEFINETLY THE KEY. Thanks for all your support and encouragment!!!! Debbie

Thanks for the chuckle

Thanks

I have had some restriction from the very beginning without and fill and still do. If I eat too fast or eat dry foods my band lets me know to stop it. I have stayed away from bread simpley because others said it was a no no so I did not want to know if I could eat it or not. I have no problem with rice. I just eat and follow the rules that Dr Ortiz set out for me. I paid alot for the band and decided right from the beginning that it would be a lifestyle change. I watch what I eat, journal my food intake and exercise 7 days a week. As I have lost weight I have not felt the restriction decrease at all. In fact I have noticed that when I am stressed I now feel restriction way more now that I have lost the weight. Hope that helps. Next Thursday is my extended tummy tuck and thigh tuck so I am really looking forward to getting rid of the loose skin. Will keep everyone posted Debbie

Thanks Carrie. I will keep everyone posted on my surgery. can hardly wait to have the loose skin removed

Thanks so much for all your comments everyone. I seriously could not have done it without all your support. I am so happy with my new life and am very excited about plastic surgery and completing the package The Band Rocks!

Thanks Tootsie. I will try to take another picture in the next few days with tight cloths

Congratulations on the first day of your new life.

Thanks Sabrina. You are the second person to tell me that. Hard habit to break