T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« on: June 20, 2011, 06:11:06 AM » |
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It's been 6 months since I had my arms done (as well as my "pooch" on my back), so my surgeon took my final after pics. I'm just so pleased! Thanks again for all of your encouragement. As I mentioned before, this is not a surgery for wimps - it takes real commitment and patience. I am still a work in progress, but happy with the results. I'll also post the pics from the wedding (I was a bridesmaid in May - halter dress!) when the photographer gets them completed.  Arms Front  Arms Back  "Pooch" |
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2011, 07:13:41 AM » |
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Awesome!
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Indykitty
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/15/2008
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4783
I'm going to be a diamond, some day...
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2011, 07:54:29 AM » |
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Looking good!  |
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Superfreaky
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: December 22, 2010
Surgery Type: Gastric bypass
From:: Tennessee
Posts: 450
Victory comes one day at time!!
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2011, 09:36:33 AM » |
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Very nice! Thanks for posting these.  |
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kikiwants2dance
Super Freak
Surgery Date: 7/12/11
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Upstate, NY
Posts: 225
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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2011, 09:51:24 AM » |
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Good for you lady you must be thrilled it looks great!
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auntb
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 8-25-09
Surgery Type: rny
From:: southeast michigan
Posts: 2173
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2011, 10:45:11 AM » |
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WOW WOW WOW damn I wish I could afford it. You look great  |
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If of the many truths you choose but one and follow it blindly it will become a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2011, 10:46:45 AM » |
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I'm very pleased. My surgeon did a good job. And wearing sleeveless tops is such a joy now, especially since that's just about all that the stores are offering these days! Frustrating!
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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saucywench
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 1/21/11
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: BFE, OR
Posts: 863
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2011, 11:12:09 AM » |
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Looking good! Thanks for posting!
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2011, 09:06:12 AM » |
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Very nice Tammy! I still have bruising and some pain on my left arm. It's 1 1/2 years for me now post op but I would do it all again in a minute! Hugs honey!  Patti |
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Worry doesn't solve tomorrow's problems, but it does ruin today's happiness
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2011, 07:41:52 AM » |
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Patti - my left arm was the doozy as well. Had a surgery revision that went well, but it seems that maybe one of my tendons may have been left too short. It pulls occasionally - not all the time, and it may still be healing. Also, my scars haven't healed to my expectations, so I continue to use Vitamin E and scar cream and massage daily. I'm hoping I'll see results from that in the next year or so.
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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MacMadame
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 09/24/08
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: Northern CA
Posts: 1752
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2011, 12:29:37 PM » |
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I thought your scars looked great. That is my big concern about PS.
They do things to your tendons??
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 01:38:07 PM » |
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Marie - I just know that when I stretch my left arm out a certain way, it feels like the muscle / tendon is too short. Again, it doesn't happen all the time, so maybe it's still healing. It's been 6 months, and they say to give it 1.5 - 2 years to be completely satisfied. We shall see! I am very happy with the results, and I gladly show off my scars in my sleeveless tops this summer!
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2011, 06:30:49 PM » |
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Yep, I'm still using vitamin E oil and massage too. My tendons are fine, it's just the tissue that is still tender.
Patti
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Worry doesn't solve tomorrow's problems, but it does ruin today's happiness
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Kate
Royal Freakness
Surgery Date: Feb 17, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Albuquerque
Posts: 260
Find Your Fabulous!
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2011, 04:27:32 AM » |
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You look GREAT! That only reinforces how much I want to get MINE done... but the insurance definitely won't pay it  |
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
Photo by Candy
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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2011, 01:29:25 PM » |
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Thank you, sweet Kate! Good to see your face around here again!
My insurance didn't pay for it either. My precious grandmother passed away in 2009, and once her estate was settled, my portion went to pay for my arms. God bless her, she would be so proud of me, and I miss her every day. But I do think of her each time I look in the mirror.
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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