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  • lisasayers
    lisasayers Member Posts: 144
    edited March 2009

    Thanks Gals!

    Janet...he told me to wear the bra that they gave me in the hospital for about a week and after that...I didn't have to wear anything if I didn't want to.  No underwires...which makes finding pretty bras hard to do!  LOL

    Nips and tatts starting in June

  • swest
    swest Member Posts: 140
    edited March 2009

    Great results Lisa!  I'm so happy for you!  Happy Dancing here too!Smile

    Sonia

  • YvonneB
    YvonneB Member Posts: 149
    edited March 2009

    Thanks Sue, Wanda, Laura, Annie and anyone I might have missed!...you girls and all your wonderful support just make the day so much easier!!!  If someone told me I could feel such support from women I've never met I wouldn't have believed them.

    Annie - love the Jack Russell terrior analogy!  I've got quite the picture in my mind of the two of you!!

    Lisa - I'm off to check out the pix and am so excited that nips and tats are just a few months away!!! Hurry up and wait!!

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited March 2009

    Yes and AMEN again to Annie!!

  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited March 2009

    here's one link I found on the nipple reconstruction

    http://www.breastreconstruction.org/SecondaryProcedures/NippleAreolaReconstruction.html

  • Cathee
    Cathee Member Posts: 62
    edited March 2009

    Sandy...thanks for the website.  I have been curious about the tattoo part of it.  I am suprised that a ps is talented enough to do the tattooing himself.  I saw a tattoo artist posting here on this thread that she will come to us girls for free as long as we pay her expenses.  Hey, maybe that would be an added fun thing to do in Vegas!!!  We could all split her plane fare & have the tats together!!!   She does need a sterile room.

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited March 2009

    Cool Lisa.. I am off to check you out sister...LOL....

    I am hubbyless and kidless and grandkidless and friendless and workless  tonight.. AND I got a LONG nap.. I might be on here all night making everyone crazy...hehe..... I have to work tomorrow so it will be me.. the treadmill and the laptop tonight.. oh.. and I will be jammin' to something on Palladia Music TV concerts on Comcast... Alanis Morrisett(sp)  just ended... AWESOME!

  • Cathee
    Cathee Member Posts: 62
    edited March 2009

    http://www.ashevillepmc.com/Areola.html

    This is the website of Earleen...in case anyone is interested.

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited March 2009

    Lisa... you look really great!!!

    I was a little taken back though. I have expanders in of course...but you look soooooooooooo much like me...lol... even down to the belly ring.. it is the same one I have...lol

    We could have been sisters if I was not 5ft nothin'            HEHE

  • Bukki
    Bukki Member Posts: 103
    edited March 2009

    good evening ladies

    Yvonne....sorry for all your family troubles. You are such a sweet person for all the nice things you say in your posts.

    there are the best gals on this thread to support and comfort each of us......makes me feel like I have extra sisters.

     Jax.....glad yoou had a great time in Vegas......sorry to hear about your seroma problems. Your pix on riding the bike and all the physical activity you do....WOW....you are awesome.

    I got quite a scare last night when the one spot under my right foob that has already been revised when I got my exchanges burst open .....yuk....all this yellow fluid kept pouring out....my SO was about to freak out...I just said  'I think it might be a seroma, one of the girls one the thread has talked about hers"  It was not really funny but I just started laughing .....because of you girls I just seemed to stay calm and focused,,,put a huge dressing over it and taped the he** out of it. Called the ps first thing this morning and he agreed to meet me at the ER between his surgery cases.....so off to ER to wait for 3 hrs...oh well.....Then the ps came ,agreed with my diagnosis and sutured the spot closed.....doesn't want anything to get in and start problems with the implant. Back on abx and just hope everything starts healing up on the inside.

     Take care all ...and have a great weekend....

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited March 2009

    (((((((((((( Elaine)))))))))))))) ekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk I hope you are feeling ok now.. poor gal! NOT FAIR!

    Jax. you getting any better girl?

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited March 2009
    Sonia... gotta ask.. who is that little baby... sooooo soooo cute..
  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited March 2009

    After looking at Lisa's pictures, which are so fabulous, and seeing she has negible battle scars from surgery, it makes me wonder why my PS felt the need to put my drains in such an exposed place on the side of my ribs, resulting in scars like big bolt holes - like you would see on Egor.  I just don't get it.  I'm currently looking for a bathing suit with cap sleeves. 

  • Cathee
    Cathee Member Posts: 62
    edited March 2009

    WOW...Elaine...you were so cool about it.  I would have been on the phone to the ps immediately.  I am such a baby

  • Cathee
    Cathee Member Posts: 62
    edited March 2009

    Lisa...Your pics are awesome.

    I am here in Texas awaiting the new grandson.  He is due April 10th!!!

  • YvonneB
    YvonneB Member Posts: 149
    edited March 2009

    Thanks for such kind words Elaine!!  You girls are the best!!  That soooo sucks about your blow-out!  Never, ever ending bc fun!!!   Isn't it pathetic that you've been through so much that you just bandage yourself up and carry on!!  Yikes...the Ta Ta girls are one bunch of tough cookies. 

    Laura - I'm kind of envious thinking about you footloose and fancy free this evening.  I think I'd trade the treadmill for a movie and popcorn though...maybe a chocolate bar too...I am going to tackle some housework tonight to get ready for a dinner party on Sunday - I'm working on making it sound exciting enough for my sweat pea to join me.  Just call my Tom Sawyer!

    Deborah - You have such a descriptive way with words!! LOL  You should take up writing!!!

    Lisa - Oh my goodness, I am truly having foob envy now!  I absolutely love the fullness at the top (is that upper pole stuff???)  They look so very natural that I will want the gummies now for sure.  I love them!!  You must be so happy!!!!

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited March 2009

    Elaine....you are too much!  That was probably the best way to handle it.  What else could you have done that late at night?  So glad it is resolved. 

    Cathee - Do they have a name chosen yet?  Also....not a bad idea about getting a group to pay for Earleen's flight and lodging and have her do the tats.  She does beautiful work. 

    Sandy - Got the nipples in the mail today.  Hoo..wee...those are some honkin' areolas!  Did you cut yours down a little?  Were my areolas ever that big?  I don't even remember what they looked like.  But I had a little one woman fashion show with them this afternoon.  I would not leave them on too long though....they are very adhesive. 

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited March 2009

    Cathee and the grandson to be... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....

    I just love my two beyond words.... Only grandparents get this feeling... Congrats.. and let us KNOW!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I get MANY MANY grandchildren... I do not even care the cost of spoiling them.... We will do it.... :)... Did I tell you all my 2 yr old grandson now can say my name.. well.. he calls me Lala... I just love it.. I just do.....Dh and I wanted many children... and carried only two... so we pray we get mucho grandkids...:)

  • lisasayers
    lisasayers Member Posts: 144
    edited March 2009

    Thanks Ladies!  I am very happy with the results...I'll be glad when I get the finishing touches! 

    Laura...that is too funny that we have the same belly ring and that you think we could be sisters!  I must be the taller of the the two...as I'm 5'9"! LOL 

    Elaine sorry to hear about your challenge today!

    Deborah my drains were more towards my back...now the scars just look like bigger freckles!  LOL

    Cathee...congrats on the new baby coming.  Our oldest grandson turned two today! 

  • Cathee
    Cathee Member Posts: 62
    edited March 2009

    The baby's name is John Eric Meyer.  My daughter put here foot down when hubby wanted to name him Johanes Andre Meyer.  Whew what a mouthful!!!!  She is upstairs cleaning and cleaning so the arrival time should be soon. LOL

    I am curious now and might have to order those new fipples!

    Laura I am hoping to know the feeling soon of being a grandparent.  I love to do the spoiling part. I am especially looking forward to the quiet time of rocking a newborn baby in the middle of the night.

    Good Night to all you wonderful ladies

  • YvonneB
    YvonneB Member Posts: 149
    edited March 2009
    Cathee - How very exciting for you!  Grandbabies are soooooo much fun!  I really didn't truly understand that until I was a grandma.  My oldest son found out today that the baby they are expecting in August is a boy.  He said the ultrasound tech was very certain that it was a boy and my son said that he could tell too.  They had names chosen already and we knew if it was a boy that his name was going to be William.  I said to my son "You saw little Willy?" and he said
    "Mom you are sick!" LOL  I HONESTLY wasn't being silly and never realized what I said until after.  We all had a good laugh about seeing Willy's willy!!! 
  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited March 2009

    Yvonne,  I am praying for your family.....you are a very lovely person  and I enjoy reading your post.

    Laura,  You said that I was your sister and now you are taking on Lisa as one just because you have the same belly ring.....I am so jealous....Do you think I could get a belly button piercing while in Vegas?   Do you think one would look good on a MENOPOT!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

    Lisa, you are so perfect girlfriend,  just the right size too.....;-)

    Deborah, I got my flipples in the mail on Thursday and I had fun last night taking pictures.  My DH walked in and said "where did you get THOSE?"  In the mail I said....he thought I had bought them at VS because I had been shopping.....I am going to post pics with them on.....I don't think they were worth the cost but I plan on having fun with them.  Wearing them to see my PS next time....The areolas are the perfect size but the nipples stick out like your headlights are on....big time on!!!!

  • KinAZ
    KinAZ Member Posts: 15
    edited March 2009

    Hi all,  Had my TEs reinserted Wed and ended up staying the night in the hospital..  PS had alot of scar tissue to clean out, and my muscles were freaking.....As much as I hate the hospital I figured I might as well take advantage of the IV narcotics...best to get the pain under control before heading home.  I just took a look and the girls look nice and even.  So far so good.  Thankyou for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.

    Vinogal, sorry to hear your having trouble.  I am praying its only a minor setback.  I often feel like that 1%....it can be so upsetting.  Im sending out positive prayers for you!

    Linda 54, I order the nips from    http://www.decolleteenhancement.com/PalsNipls.html  Its mostly for fun.  Once I have healed, I want to wear them into an appt with my PS  She will get a kick out of it!

    Im tired so off to rest...

    Hugs to all, Karen

  • traceyz
    traceyz Member Posts: 98
    edited March 2009

    Hello my BEAUTIFUL sisters!!!

    Linda, ok I missed something....nipples in the mail?! I want some..do tell!! Wherever you got em do you think they have brown ones??Embarassed Were they expensive?? Where did you get em and how do they stay on????? Ok sorry for all the questions but I am really curious. BTW your new name is Lovely Lady Linda cus you are so pretty!!

    Annie, I am soooooooooooooooooooooo HAPPY about your results!! I screwed up the page yesterday because I got a little carried away with joy. I knew all the while that you were just fine!!!!Wink Oh and thanks for the wonderful compliment, you are one to talk you stunning women you!!!

    Yvonne, I am praying for your family members to be AOK!! We are all here for you!!

    Well my sisters just wanted to drop in and say hello. Vegas is gonna be a blast, I already feel so close to you all! But one thing I know for sure is Vegas will soon be forever changed!Cool

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited March 2009

    Tracey

    Where have you been girlfriend?  I have been talking about these flipples ever since I ordered them.  Last night I took bunches of pictures and I plan on posting a few when I get the time.

    These I have look more real than some I have seen on the internet but they were more costly.  I ordered mine from Amazon.com.  type in natural nipples (I think) and they only had the one kind....I ordered the small size and they are perfect for my boob size.  The nipples stand at attention hehehe   but I do not remember having to choose color......you could do a search on the web for fake nipples or silicone nipples and see what you get......Mine were $25 plus shipping but I have seen some for $8....They just stick to your skin but after a while they lose their sticking power......2-4 months......I am going to wear mine to my next PS appt.....Tongue out

    Thanks, you really know how to make a 55 yr old  woman feel good.....You are pretty HOT yourself.....with that HOT man by your side  HOT HOT

    Have a great weekend....

  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited March 2009

    I found these a while ago but never did get around to ordering them

    well I will have my nip April 9th as long as everything goes well

    I did click on the link and read they come in nude and brown

    this is the web site that I found them at:

    http://www.senselingerie.com/c-17-nipple-covers.aspx



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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited March 2009

    Cathee.. grandparnting  ROCKS1

    Linda.. you are my big sister... :):)  I had a piercing stylist pierce my belly button when I was 30.. and Lisa sports the same diamond... THAT IS ALL... COOL HUH!!!!

    Linda. I can pierce you belly button in sept. if you want...:) :)

     Tracey and all without nipples.. I hope you get GREAT results with you reconstruction!

  • YvonneB
    YvonneB Member Posts: 149
    edited March 2009

    Thanks Linda and Tracey!  Feeling better today that is for sure.  Worried about my fam but not so funked out. I can't wait to see the fipple pictures Linda, what a hoot!

    Karen - I am glad that you are on the mend.  I hate hospitals too but I do have a hankering for morphine...I can see how people get addicted to that stuff because I've never felt so "floaty" and good as I did when I had it. LOL

  • lisasayers
    lisasayers Member Posts: 144
    edited March 2009

    Linda and Laura...maybe we are triplets????????????  LOL

    Yvonne...I can't do morphine!!!!!!  Makes me halucinate!!!!  When I an emergency appendectomy a few years back, I couldn't sleep because of the halucinations....trolls in my hospital room...that or that one one really ugly nurse! ROFL

    Okay...gotta go teach my early bird class!

  • firstmate
    firstmate Member Posts: 153
    edited March 2009

    Lisa-- you look wonderful darling!  You all are so brave putting your pictures online.  I could never get the guts to do that!

    Elaine -- so sorry to hear about your drainage.  Hope you heal soon.  Bummer!

    Karen--I love morphine, probably too much!!  Take care of yourself.  Glad your preliminary results look good.

    Robin

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