Still all good in maintenanceland...

DogMa · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:20 am Post subject:

Yay. Don't rush to post more, till you're feeling up to it. As long as we know you're OK.

Tawanda · Preferred Member 60# Club Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 2918

Lauren!!! It is so good to have you post! Eager to hear how you are doing and feeling, when you are up to the task of writing more. Take care of you!

dede4wd · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: Hi

So glad you're home and okay!

Feel better!

DeDe

LAwoman · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:

Glad everything went smoothly and you're back home.

Look forward to reading all about your experience, especially the way you write

Nancy · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:52 am Post subject:

Hi ya, Kids ~

Just wanted you to know that I spoke with Lauren this morning and she reports that she is doing
FANTAS T IC!

She is upbeat and voice is energized!

BTW, her voice is as beautiful and

sexy as she looks...

Although the body wraps prevent her from viewing the surgeon's work, she is very pleased. When asked about the level of pain, she replied "the discomfort is definitely worth it."

Lauren’s

family is attending to her needs, she sends her

love and will

post more soon.

Lizabette · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the encouraging update on LAUREN, NANCY.
We're sending our love and prayers her way...

Lauren · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:45 am Post subject:

Good morning, gang! Thank you SO much for all the kind words and well wishes, and thanks to Nancy for giving the update! Don't worry, I haven't been avoiding the forum because of not doing well, but rather, just that I couldn't seem to find a comfortable position to get into any kind of lengthy typing dialogues with my laptop. But as I improve greatly each day, I am able to make this work!

So, things are going well on the recovery front. Each day has come with a marked improvement, and I am up and about, doing some work and chatting with friends and family (both in person and on the phone). It's certainly not a "comfortable" experience, there is pain in the incisions, obviously, but to be fair, the greatest discomfort comes from the ports, which I believe Grayson talked about a bit. I won't go into detail for those squeamish readers, but let's just say it's not so much fun. On the other hand, I have a really high pain tolerance, so what I call discomfort others may consider pretty agonizing.

With all that said, as Nancy mentioned, even with bandages and stitches and scars and pain, it's ALREADY worth it! I already have the shape that I've been working so hard to achieve, and I am really pleased. Yay!

Thank you again for all the wonderful posts, your love and support is so awesome, and I totally appreciate it!

Hope you're all doing awesome, and for all you re-starters out there: MAKE IT HAPPEN! Life beyond goal is good.

Really, really good.

Lauren

bikipatra · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:47 am Post subject:

So good to hear from you and all my love and best wishes for a continued recovery!

DogMa · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:50 am Post subject:

Thanks for checking in, Lauren, and I'm glad you're doing well and are happy with your decision. Take care.

Unca_Tim · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

Great news Lauren!

You'll be turnin' all the heads in the Big Apple now...

bikipatra · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

Unca_Tim · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:10 am Post subject:

dede4wd · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: Hi

Hi Lauren,
I'm so glad to hear you're improving every day and that you're pleased with the results already!

Keep getting better! You rock!

LAwoman · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject:

Whoohoo!

So glad to read your great news, thanks for sharing.
Thrilled that all went well and was/IS worth it.
Speedy recovery, although already sounds like it is.

Diana · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject:

Hugs, Lauren!! I'm always inspired when our paths cross. Can't wait to see pics!