omg congrats u must feel amazing!!! i cant wait for my tummy tuck, i have to have a hernia repair in sept first then i get to have my tummy tuck i cant wait , congrats again!!! lov the pics
Thanks so much for sharing. I am hoping to do surgery in a year. I need to stabilize first. 21 more pounds of you GONE! It sounds like the healing is going well. I am very happy for you. I guess it just "depends" on your positive attitude!!!
Awesome idea, I am going to see a plastic surgeon on Tues fir hernia repiar number 2/skin removal, I will keep that idea, Thanks for sharing, Wow 21 pounds
Allison, this is absolutely amazing. I am very impressed with the sumo suit that was removed. It must feel really weird. I am wondering how much you weigh now. I have been following you partly because I weighed the same as you when you weighed about 210 lbs - but I am doing it just with eating less. You are doing brilliantly and it is looking a lot better without all the extra skin. Totally amazing and I hope your recovery goes well. xxx
wow allison. i didnt even know you had surgery. that is awesome! i cant wait for my day. it'll definitely be like a year or more until i'm there. i am still losing around 2 lbs a week.. i hate this excess skin and "butter balls" on the legs. how much is it for plastics? i'm gonna need them to overhaul me like a buick.
Allison u're a doll.. my gosh my day was going south whatever went wrong has, watching this brought laughter & smiles out.. Ty..U know I bet those are going to try out those tips w/ the Depends ;o) I honestly can't get over the difference from the beginning to now of ur journey holy moly woman u're so flipping tiny.. Now is there still discomfort & so forth? When are u having your next surgery for the breast, arms, tummy & will he do it all @ once/ a couple of surgeries? Take care of u hugs
OMG...you crack me up. Good idea, I give you that! You look so tiny! I'm glad to see your update ... I haven't done one on here yet, and I know I need to. But I look a hot mess! LOL I hope to get rid of this last drain today or tomorrow -- waiting on PS to call me back and give me the go ahead to pull it. Either I'll do it or have my sister do it (she's a nurse, too). It's not putting a whole lot out now, so hopefully they'll approve! Update to follow...
I love how you keep it real! Much love to ya for that! The depends are a great idea! And funny....no judgement here! Ha! WOW that is a good amount of skin! It is amazing that it is cut so it is all connected! I had no idea what to expect! This is pretty cool...does that make me gross! LOL
Great video Allison! Gosh, you are doing amazing and you made me laugh so hard about the depends and not peeing in it! Thank you for sharing your journey so far! Take care :)
well i am glad to know you're not pee'n in that diaper! :) seriously - you're my superhero... thanks for doing the vids on this because it's in my future...and i am glad you're still doing well after surgery
Hey what ever works! That makes me think of when I got my doughnut cushion.I'm sitting on it now!Although it's a little out of shape at this point.I really need a new one!So glad your doing well :) Can't wait to see ya! Much love <3
allison, YOU ARE BRILLIANT! a depends is PERFECT...i'm a RN, i will pass this one to everyone who gets a tummy tuck!!!! you look marvelous.... 21 lbs, WAHOOT!
21 pounds of skin, that is absolutely amazing. Now that´s a weigh-in! Squeamish, yes...but curiously fascinated. In my opinion, your minutely-detailed, spare-nothing journey documentation is a rare gift to us all. I did the same with my breast cancer journey...have hundreds of photos, because I wanted to remember it all. Thanks for showing it like it is! Kisses, Jill
Re: Depends... HA! Awesome! :-) About 10 years ago I had an ulcer on my shin and also had edema so water was constantly coming out this small hole in my leg. Gauze, sterile pads, and bandaids were useless at absorbing the amount of water that was coming out. People laughed at me when I told them I stuck a pad (Always) on my leg to absorb the water. It worked like a charm! hehehehe So I think your Depends idea is ingenius ;-)
Wow ms allison you are becoming a new women i am sure u feel awesome with all that weight off of you sweetie and i also love a crafty lady lol love connie :0)
The depends are a great idea. I got my arm lift last week, and the surgeon put sanitary napkins inside the compression sleeves to cover the scars. The depends serve pretty much the same purpose.
Just wondering, did your insurance pay for it, or are you paying for all this out of pocket? If you are, what did you do to get the money to get all of it done? My insurance only covered my arms. I appealed it and haven't heard back yet. If they don't approve, I have to pay myself and have no idea how I will afford it.
OH my goodness Allison! You look, and sound awesome! That day 10 post-op picture makes you look so skinny! Thank you for the updates and keeping it real. I love your videos!
wow I wish I had that pain pump cause I HURT for me when I tried getting up the first time....you look amazing I am so Happy for you allison Happy Dance!!!...........love ya..........love rosemary
I have to say it-- I must...so wonderful to see you on a "regular" basis even if it took a tummy tuck to do it! welcome home! No one is quite like you Al-- no one. you are a wonderful original!
I'm so glad that all went well. i'm excited for you. i know i'm probably going to need tummy surgery also, so thanks for sharing your expirence with us. it really makes me feel that it will end up ok. hope you heal fast. :)
I am so happy that the pain was not as bad as anticipated for you!! That was amazing seeing the skin like that, and your incisions look good! Best part is the depends, I will need a tummy tuck after I lose weight, and I want to remember this tip..so innovative!! Stay beautiful, Cheryl
I am so happy that the pain was not as bad as anticipated for you!! That was amazing seeing the skin like that, and your incisions look good! Best part is the depends, I will need a tummy tuck after I lose weight, and I want to remember this tip..so innovative!! Stay beautiful, Cheryl
Thanks for the update! Sounds like you are doing great. When are you going back for round 2? My plastics journey started with a consult this month and I set a date for Jan 2011. Exciting!
Wow, sounds like you're doing really well. I'm so happy for you - thank you for the tip on the depends! LOL. Wear 'em with pride! My prayers are with you for a continued smooth recovery! *hugs*
Hey that's good advise and I'll be wearing my "depends"!! If it works it works...lol Great update! I love the pics of your skin :) 21 lbs is just awesome!!
So good to see and hear from you Allison!! ROFL re. the Depends!! I will definitely make a mental note about that when the time comes for me :)... I'm still waaaay behind you, having gastric bypass on August 16th, so not sure how much extra skin I will have to deal with yet. I love how you "keep it real"!! Very reassuring for we pre-ops!! Congrats!!
I am so happy for you! I only recently discovered your videos but have gone back & started watching from the beginning. I feel like I'm cheating, sort of like reading a book & peaking at the end to find out what happens, since the first video I watched was right before your tummy tuck surgery. :) But you look great & as a fellow weight loss survivor, I couldn't be happier for you.
yay Allison! How great to see that you're doing so well. :-) it makes me happy to see that your recovery is going so good, and you're not in as much pain as you thought. You rock those depends girl :-) love :-) -Kris
Wonderful! I am so glad to see that you're doing so well. You are so brave. There's a whole lotta people out there that love and care for ya so please continue to keep us updated. At 3 weeks post op (gastric bypass) you make me very hopeful for the future. Great things are coming our way! Take care.
LMAO @ "crafty"
zipchick 1 year ago
omg congrats u must feel amazing!!! i cant wait for my tummy tuck, i have to have a hernia repair in sept first then i get to have my tummy tuck i cant wait , congrats again!!! lov the pics
gonnabeaskinnymom 1 year ago
wow. Loved the photos you shared. The one with the doctor's foot in it really helped us see the size they removed. Awesome.
LadyIgrayne 1 year ago
Thanks so much for sharing. I am hoping to do surgery in a year. I need to stabilize first. 21 more pounds of you GONE! It sounds like the healing is going well. I am very happy for you. I guess it just "depends" on your positive attitude!!!
changeisgood46 1 year ago
i am so Happy for you...YOUR absolutely WONDERFUL and love hearing your stories...
txduhon 1 year ago
Awesome idea, I am going to see a plastic surgeon on Tues fir hernia repiar number 2/skin removal, I will keep that idea, Thanks for sharing, Wow 21 pounds
jstwnt2gethlthy 1 year ago
Allison, this is absolutely amazing. I am very impressed with the sumo suit that was removed. It must feel really weird. I am wondering how much you weigh now. I have been following you partly because I weighed the same as you when you weighed about 210 lbs - but I am doing it just with eating less. You are doing brilliantly and it is looking a lot better without all the extra skin. Totally amazing and I hope your recovery goes well. xxx
llotusflower 1 year ago
wow allison. i didnt even know you had surgery. that is awesome! i cant wait for my day. it'll definitely be like a year or more until i'm there. i am still losing around 2 lbs a week.. i hate this excess skin and "butter balls" on the legs. how much is it for plastics? i'm gonna need them to overhaul me like a buick.
peterrabbit31 1 year ago
Allison u're a doll.. my gosh my day was going south whatever went wrong has, watching this brought laughter & smiles out.. Ty..U know I bet those are going to try out those tips w/ the Depends ;o) I honestly can't get over the difference from the beginning to now of ur journey holy moly woman u're so flipping tiny.. Now is there still discomfort & so forth? When are u having your next surgery for the breast, arms, tummy & will he do it all @ once/ a couple of surgeries? Take care of u hugs
fudds64 1 year ago
OMG...you crack me up. Good idea, I give you that! You look so tiny! I'm glad to see your update ... I haven't done one on here yet, and I know I need to. But I look a hot mess! LOL I hope to get rid of this last drain today or tomorrow -- waiting on PS to call me back and give me the go ahead to pull it. Either I'll do it or have my sister do it (she's a nurse, too). It's not putting a whole lot out now, so hopefully they'll approve! Update to follow...
Dena
LiLtinee 1 year ago
I love how you keep it real! Much love to ya for that! The depends are a great idea! And funny....no judgement here! Ha! WOW that is a good amount of skin! It is amazing that it is cut so it is all connected! I had no idea what to expect! This is pretty cool...does that make me gross! LOL
faith8412 1 year ago
How fricken funny. You are so adorable just love the update
greenfrog775 1 year ago
Great video Allison! Gosh, you are doing amazing and you made me laugh so hard about the depends and not peeing in it! Thank you for sharing your journey so far! Take care :)
dawnmarie416 1 year ago
glad to see you doing so well! very good to know about the depends, that will come in handy come september!
mjteller 1 year ago
well i am glad to know you're not pee'n in that diaper! :) seriously - you're my superhero... thanks for doing the vids on this because it's in my future...and i am glad you're still doing well after surgery
seemego2150 1 year ago
Hey what ever works! That makes me think of when I got my doughnut cushion.I'm sitting on it now!Although it's a little out of shape at this point.I really need a new one!So glad your doing well :) Can't wait to see ya! Much love <3
cosmobud 1 year ago
allison, YOU ARE BRILLIANT! a depends is PERFECT...i'm a RN, i will pass this one to everyone who gets a tummy tuck!!!! you look marvelous.... 21 lbs, WAHOOT!
xxoo~nicole
saphre1964 1 year ago
WOW! You must feel SO much better with that extra weight off. I can't wait to see the final result! :)
kacykwinn 1 year ago
21 pounds of skin, that is absolutely amazing. Now that´s a weigh-in! Squeamish, yes...but curiously fascinated. In my opinion, your minutely-detailed, spare-nothing journey documentation is a rare gift to us all. I did the same with my breast cancer journey...have hundreds of photos, because I wanted to remember it all. Thanks for showing it like it is! Kisses, Jill
jazzdiva04 1 year ago
Allison....you're sooooo small now! Wow! Congratulations!!!
UniversityofMe101 1 year ago
What a great idea! So glad to see you are healing well and feeling good. You look great!
MarienkaeferVonMD 1 year ago
I really want a tummy tuck too! next on my list!! You lookin good!
xbubloox 1 year ago
Re: Depends... HA! Awesome! :-) About 10 years ago I had an ulcer on my shin and also had edema so water was constantly coming out this small hole in my leg. Gauze, sterile pads, and bandaids were useless at absorbing the amount of water that was coming out. People laughed at me when I told them I stuck a pad (Always) on my leg to absorb the water. It worked like a charm! hehehehe So I think your Depends idea is ingenius ;-)
carrela1 1 year ago
Wow ms allison you are becoming a new women i am sure u feel awesome with all that weight off of you sweetie and i also love a crafty lady lol love connie :0)
QuiltingConnieB 1 year ago
Wow! <3
Fuejue 1 year ago
The depends are a great idea. I got my arm lift last week, and the surgeon put sanitary napkins inside the compression sleeves to cover the scars. The depends serve pretty much the same purpose.
Teacherdude24 1 year ago
Oh I hear you it is so hard to keep them covered. I don't think I am going to go buy diapers. I will try and get pictures up soon.
tru2deheart 1 year ago
Just wondering, did your insurance pay for it, or are you paying for all this out of pocket? If you are, what did you do to get the money to get all of it done? My insurance only covered my arms. I appealed it and haven't heard back yet. If they don't approve, I have to pay myself and have no idea how I will afford it.
Teacherdude24 1 year ago
OH my goodness Allison! You look, and sound awesome! That day 10 post-op picture makes you look so skinny! Thank you for the updates and keeping it real. I love your videos!
virginiann1975 1 year ago
wow I wish I had that pain pump cause I HURT for me when I tried getting up the first time....you look amazing I am so Happy for you allison Happy Dance!!!...........love ya..........love rosemary
gastricRose 1 year ago
I have to say it-- I must...so wonderful to see you on a "regular" basis even if it took a tummy tuck to do it! welcome home! No one is quite like you Al-- no one. you are a wonderful original!
cabernetqueen 1 year ago
We love you, ALLISON!! wooHOO thanks for educating us :)
laffleck1 1 year ago
I'm so glad that all went well. i'm excited for you. i know i'm probably going to need tummy surgery also, so thanks for sharing your expirence with us. it really makes me feel that it will end up ok. hope you heal fast. :)
hellokitty7696 1 year ago
wow lady! 21 pounds, I know you feel so much better! Take care and thanks for sharing with us!
cakelady76 1 year ago
You would make a good homecare nurse~~we use all kinds of tricks for people who are healing at home! Well Done!
You look like you are healing very well
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I am so happy that the pain was not as bad as anticipated for you!! That was amazing seeing the skin like that, and your incisions look good! Best part is the depends, I will need a tummy tuck after I lose weight, and I want to remember this tip..so innovative!! Stay beautiful, Cheryl
bandednanny 1 year ago
I am so happy that the pain was not as bad as anticipated for you!! That was amazing seeing the skin like that, and your incisions look good! Best part is the depends, I will need a tummy tuck after I lose weight, and I want to remember this tip..so innovative!! Stay beautiful, Cheryl
bandednanny 1 year ago
I am happy to see your in good spirits and not having too many problems with your healing. Good to see you Allison.
pomomary 1 year ago
Thanks for the update! Sounds like you are doing great. When are you going back for round 2? My plastics journey started with a consult this month and I set a date for Jan 2011. Exciting!
vortexshedding 1 year ago
sounds like you are doing great! I have been following your journey and I liked your depends story! take Care, Allison!
EileenB39 1 year ago
21 pounds??????? Holy Moses! That's so cool!
MissJJinVA 1 year ago
look at you! superwoman!
omg your doggy is soooo cute!!! =]
well done you are doing great xx
pudgyveggie 1 year ago
HA HA! Girl Thanks for the tip! I will certainly Depends it up when I do mine!!!
Katiria30 1 year ago
lol, lol, about the depends funny
snmmorris5 1 year ago
Wow, sounds like you're doing really well. I'm so happy for you - thank you for the tip on the depends! LOL. Wear 'em with pride! My prayers are with you for a continued smooth recovery! *hugs*
Sunnedae 1 year ago
Hey that's good advise and I'll be wearing my "depends"!! If it works it works...lol Great update! I love the pics of your skin :) 21 lbs is just awesome!!
vkhele 1 year ago
yikes are those pics on the dr site you??
crosspecans 1 year ago
you had to be given blood cuz you lost so many big vessels...were you give the chance ahead of time to 'bank' some friends blood for that purpose??
crosspecans 1 year ago
So good to see and hear from you Allison!! ROFL re. the Depends!! I will definitely make a mental note about that when the time comes for me :)... I'm still waaaay behind you, having gastric bypass on August 16th, so not sure how much extra skin I will have to deal with yet. I love how you "keep it real"!! Very reassuring for we pre-ops!! Congrats!!
clumsybarbie 1 year ago
I am so happy for you! I only recently discovered your videos but have gone back & started watching from the beginning. I feel like I'm cheating, sort of like reading a book & peaking at the end to find out what happens, since the first video I watched was right before your tummy tuck surgery. :) But you look great & as a fellow weight loss survivor, I couldn't be happier for you.
Gods Blessings, Donna
meluv2cook 1 year ago
yay Allison! How great to see that you're doing so well. :-) it makes me happy to see that your recovery is going so good, and you're not in as much pain as you thought. You rock those depends girl :-) love :-) -Kris
IamKris411 1 year ago
Wonderful! I am so glad to see that you're doing so well. You are so brave. There's a whole lotta people out there that love and care for ya so please continue to keep us updated. At 3 weeks post op (gastric bypass) you make me very hopeful for the future. Great things are coming our way! Take care.
erineddleman 1 year ago
You're looking great, Allison.
BeckyInCa 1 year ago
Lookin good!
minacakes00 1 year ago
thanks for keeping us updated!!!! you look amazing!!!!
rainsh01 1 year ago