Onto May now.... Wishing all the best to everyone this month! Let's stay motivated!! We ALL have it in us to reach our goals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY I left my cell in the car and then I couldn't walk to go get it...Long story but anyway I am ALIVE. UGHHHHHHHHHHHH Way more painful than I had imagined and I feel as though I have been literally ran over by a truck but I am trying to get up and move around some today. Lots of tears shed yesterday. I expected to at least not feel pain with the pain meds when I first woke up but was in pain right away. That sort of surprised me. I think I am so tough and have a high tolerance but gosh this is HARD! Oh so GLAD I didn't do the tummy tuck too. I would be a MESS!

Dh has been doing so good at taking care of me so far. Problem is as soon as I doze off he comes in to say honey do you need anything?? UMMMMMMMMMMMM no I am asleep. BUt he has been giving me my meds to the hour that I need them and taking care of the kids. Riley doesn't understand why mommy won't hold her. So far that is the worst part.

Oh and to make matters worse...AF showed up lastnight. Not due for a week and a half but she showed up early ol hag. Stress I guess? Like I need that right now. Okay to best describe it...I feel like I have on a bra that is loaded down wiht heavy rocks and they are pulling my skin down. Ribs, chest and back muscles SUPER sore. I have ace bandage wrapped around me so tight and not allowed to shower for two days. So I haven't seen them yet and am very scared to. YIKES! Good thing is I was able to get back in my little hoodie after surgery so they can't be too big.

Gotta go laydown. I love you girls and thank you for caring about me!

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Karen - Uggh AF had to come! That really stinks! Awww I'm sure it is hard not being able to hold Riley. I wonder if Carter is going to be like...Hmmm somethings different? I wouldn't be suprised if he asked something. Ok now you see how tight that ace bandage is wrapped around there, do not expect when you take them off to be like "Ohhh pretty". They will probably be mashed and you'll be like WTH? I think that's why I thought I had the Moobs Then they fall nicely into place! Keep taking those meds you do not want to wait for the pain to come...although it sounds as if it is not going... Keep checking in when you can!!! Cant wait to see the next pics of you.

Oh as for as weight loss........

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Karen - I'm so glad you could update us!! We were all thinking of you! Your going to heal in no time mama!!

As for weight loss this week too!! I havent cheated, havent had 1 thing I wasnt suppose to, haven't over done the carbs, I've been drinking all my water, excersising, but I havent lost more than 1 lb this week so far and Im sooooooooo . I know I could be loosing inches but I have no tape measure to check and really I NEED TO GET ONE THIS WEEK! I just feel like eating a big ol chocolate bar! Better yet dh is going to buy me an atkins bar tomorrow, I wish today was payday . I've got to stay motivated and it raining doesnt help when I want to take my girl out to the park on that long walk , UGh.

Here's to a new month ladies, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember and that

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Karen- GLad your survived. We are thinking about you! Can't wait to hear how the look!

Time to get motivated..

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LMAO @ the cell phone in the car, Karen; I was starting to panic last night.

You'll feel better soon. Promise. *pat pat*

Hey y'all, check out and add your current total to our new 'group total' thread; with just 9 people reporting in, we've already lost a combined total of 228.9lbs!

May: group weight loss totals

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Karen ~ Glad you're doing okay! You will love the results, but will be black and blue for a while. Remember, I was bra shopping by 2 weeks post-op so it gets better!!!

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Okay I have laid around all day and I am BORED! I helped dh unpack the groceries just now and I think I over did it? When I lay around I am more sore if that makes sense? Feels better to make myself get up and around some.

Kayla- okay I am SCARED to death to see under this bandage. I go back Tues for first post op then two weeks is when I get stitches out. Was that the same for you? Dh said today "want me to take you buy new bras. He said a 34C right?" i said "now how am I supposed to know that yet??" He is so silly! I am still worried they may be a D or something? I tried to peek a bit but they are up under my chin basically. How long does that take to drop?? I realized I only have 9 weeks before our beach trip...Is that enough time?? The way I feel right now I wonder if they will ever not hurt? I also weigh WAY more now too! Goodness. They weigh 7 pounds??? Is that possible????

Steph did you leave me a message? Dh said your phone is beeping...When he brought it in a while ago from the car... I am so lazy feeling I don't even want to check messages. I have had dh screening calls. Not really in the mood to talk. Ya know? I feel so many emotions right now. Mostly jsut feel BAD. A shower would help but I can't have one until tomorrow and that is opening a whole new bunch of fears up...I have to take off this bandage to take a shower...I am honestly scared.

Okay back enough babbling

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Karen - You could weigh more too because of all the fluids from the IV. I am glad that DH is being a good nurse!!!!!!

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K, BREATHE!!! Think of it as though you have been really sick and are juuuust starting to feel better. You know, how you can get up, do a few things, but if you take that last walk across the house or up the stairs, you are winded and feel weak? Do a little, then STOP and rest BEFORE you are tired or hurting. You're one day post-op silly. You're going to be sore no matter what. My mom says it gets better fast, but you can't push it right at the beginning. Be a good little patient. You're going to be gorgeous!

And yes, I did leave you a message, but that was yesterday after work. You had me worried since I didn't even hear from DH! Bad thing. I'm kidding. I know the phone was the last thing on your mind yesterday.

Now, R-E-L-A-X!!! That's an order, young lady! Watch bad daytime tv. Put a pillow over your front and lay on the couch with Riley. She'd probably love it.

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Karen - You probably will not reach your final size for several weeks/months. It takes quite a while for all of the swelling to subside (I watch A LOT of Plastic Surgery Before and After.....I like Discovery Health LOL). I am glad that you are coping and I hope that you can recover quickly!

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Kayla, my mother calls that (any show about surgery) 'People Guts' show. I can watch anything EXCEPT anything where the skin is actualy being cut; after that part, I'm good.

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OKay I have had a few meltdowns today. It could be AF and my stupid hormones, could be the painkillers that I swear are NOT working, could be both? UGH.

Steph you are right I need to take it easy but gosh it is so weird to have to get a babysitter when dh left to go to Carter's baseball game. My great friend Brandy who lives just next door has Riley and is feeding her dinner. She is having a great time I am sure and loves to go over there...But I feel so helpless. I tried to watch her today for thirty minutes and it was a BIG mistake. By the way Riley doesn't sit anymore ANYWHERE for more than two secs. BUSY bee!

Oh and dh told me today that we may go to Nashville during Memorial Day weekend. He has a convention to work and I can go with him. He said maybe we can get a sitter....OKAY I may not even feel better or look better by then??????

Dr. Kayla tell me again the cc's you got. My ps told me he was taking two sizes in and see how they looked. When I found out I got the larger that is waht has sparked my freaking out!

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Okay, I've been lurking for a few months, but I'm going to officially jump in on a new month....

Hi! I'm Melissa and I need to lose weight.

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Hey Karen - I'm glad everything went well. I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. And AF - AHHHH! Have you had any coffee? I know everything will look great once you're healed.

Tammy - I'm sorry you haven't lost anything. I know how frustrating that must be. Wish I had advice for you. I think though you might be gaining muscle from the exercise and that's the reason for no loss. Do you have a pir of goal pants you can use to measure progress?

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Today I got lots of compliments on how good/thin/skinny I look. I was super-happy to hear that!

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