Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Pearl - Dr K did the breasts and arms at the same time. I had quite a time with the healing of the arms, the drains, and excessive bleeding. Took a long time to heal. Didn't do much with Vitamin E, altho my massage therapist told me he had wonderful oils he would use on me once I was healed. Well, I haven't been back for massages since healing, so... At 2 1/2 yrs the scars are greatly reduced, tho still reddish. I'd rather see them than the flab that was there all those man years! Again, I feel certain Dr K's expertise has sharpened in the intervening 2 1/2 yrs. Bobbe in Paso Robles. 10-19 yrs old=152. Highest=285 & 24/3X. 3/03 DS=268 down to 137.5/12-14. Today=155/14. Will settle for 148! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 > > Now I have new thoughts going through my head. How many out there that have had their panni removed wish they had not had it done? Since several have said they miss their stomachs, do they wish they had them back now? Was it because of the surgery, problems with the surgery, or what that caused them to miss them? I have seen before and after pictures of Marta, Pat, and Sharon and I cannot imagine them missing their stomachs, yet Marta and Pat both have said they do. I am now trying to figure out if I am making a mistake. ********************************************* Hi Pearl I love my flat stomach! I would definately do it over again!!! I am thinking that Pat and Marta mean the same thing I do when I look at an old picture of me and say, that was when I was pretty..... I wouldnt go back for a million....but I was " pretty " in my mind before surgery and now I look different. I dont think either of them meant that they wish they hadnt done it, just that it is different and they miss the old and normal....am I making any sense here at all? lol Pearl, I dont believe you are making a mistake. I would never have felt that I was successful in this surgery if I hadnt had all that skin removed. I never got thin like everyone else. I still have huge legs and junk in my trunk...and without having the flat tummy, i would be hugely disappointed. Yes, I lost 160 lbs and have kept 140 lbs off, but to the " world " I am still fat. So my feeling of success comes from my flat tummy. So, Pearl, it is up to you, but if you want my opinion....GO FOR IT!!! I am happy with mine, I do not miss that huge hanging flap of skin, nor do I miss the rashes and irritation it caused. I dont miss tucking it into pants and zipping it in the zipper I dont miss the size 18s it caused me to wear and love the 14s I can wear. Did I say I love my flat tummy? prayers for what ever you decide, Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 > Did you know your foot is as long as your forearm, elbow to wrist? > *******Yep, learned that from watching " Pretty Woman " ...lol, I absolutely loved your belly button survey. I would check Mikes, but it would lead to other things....mmm Think I will take a survey of my own! love you Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I am SOOO glad that I had my panni removed! Sadly, when I had mine done (4 years ago?) I didn't know that getting the mons lifted at the same time would be a good idea. I think I was one of the first ones to have mine done.....so who knew? I am very happy with the results. in OR Re: Re: Post-Op In a message dated 10/24/2006 4:07:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, Pearlmae@... writes: Now I have new thoughts going through my head. How many out there that have had their panni removed wish they had not had it done? Since several have said they miss their stomachs, do they wish they had them back now? ______________ Who missed their stomachs?? I can't imagine that!! I have to do some catch up reading! We've had daughter issues and I've been out of touch ! Mel(Gotta read all...Not just picking!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Pearl, I did not intend to give the impression that I miss my tummy. Either I did a typo or you misread it. I should go back and check since that is the second time you said this. Yoiks! Forgive my laziness! I HATED my pannus and felt deformed, just for the record. Having it cut off and thrown in the trash was the best thing that ever happened to me! I mean, it edged out losing weight, can you believe it? Marta I have seen before and after pictures of Marta, Pat, and Sharon and I > cannot imagine them missing their stomachs, yet Marta and Pat both have said > they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I think when I said having my panni removed was a very big deal for me, it was misleading. What I meant was it was a very big GOOD deal for me! lol Marta > ______________ > > Who missed their stomachs?? I can't imagine that!! I have to do some catch > up reading! We've had daughter issues and I've been out of touch ! > Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I dont regret mine either. Even with all the complications. I only wish I had waited till I was further out from my other surgeries and I had it done in the USA. But I " love " having a flat tummy. It's made me feel so good I wish I could get up the courage to have more plastics. Im just too chicken now. I had an extended tummy tuck (anchor incision to the back of my hips), a mons lift, breast lift and jawline liposuction. --Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 In a message dated 10/24/2006 2:09:38 P.M. Central Standard Time, BobbeDS@... writes: Didn't do much with Vitamin E, altho my massage therapist told me he had wonderful oils he would use on me once I was healed. ____________________ Pearl, Word of warning! Do not use Vitamin E on new incisions. It will relax the tissues and cause the incision line to spread. My Plastic Surgeon Stressed to me again and again to NOT use anything with Vitamin E on my incision. When I had poor healing he asked me even if I was checking any lotion and any other stuff I might have rubbed on the areas if I checked them before and looked for Vit E. I know it wasn't Just me as he was just as cautious when had her Breast reduction. I Know everything I read says Vit E fades scars but he was adamant....LOL. Maybe this is a new finding? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Wow Mel, I had never heard that before. I had heard about Vitamin E being good for making scars less, but had never heard or even thought about it being bad for new incisions. Thank you very much for telling me this. I really appreciate the heads up. Pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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