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Greetings! Fellow Tummy Tuckers
I'm addicted to RealSelf! I've been reading all these wonderful blogs for 2 months now. Some of the stories are so relate-able to my own experience. I cried, I laughed along. I haven't gone through the surgery yet but, when I do I know I am going to love it!
Let's see where to begin...I am 39 yrs old, 5'3 and currently weigh 155lb, my stable weight is 130lb. (desperately trying to lose the pregnancy weight)! Also, I am mother of 2 boys ( 9 yrs old and a baby 6 months); I know we're crazy to start the whole baby thing again. But, better late than never! Actually, I've always wanted 2 and every time we tried the pregnancy was never viable. At one time, we almost came to accept that we will only be blessed with one. Until last year, I told my hubs "let's try one more time". And tadaaah we have a healthy bouncing baby boy!
Going by prev. experience, I tried to watch what I ate and was very careful with my caloric intake with this pregnancy. But, no matter how much I watched my food intake I had gained exactly the same amount of weight as I did with my first one! I mean to the T! Every milestone, it was the same amount of weight. I ended up going into labor at 38 weeks and weighed 185lbs. Oh boy! I had breast fed still only lost 15lbs. what the heck is going on?! I understand that age does slow your metabolism down. I started to get irritated and annoyed but, I still kept going with my daily workouts. My motivating factor was my TT!
This is my last pregnancy and I've always known a TT was the next step. Most definitely before I turn 40! I am bound and determined to lose this weight. I have been wanting a TT since I was a teenager. You see, I was always slim every where except in my stomach. I've always had a protruding belly. Very disproportionate body in my opinion. When you're a kid you aren't really bothered by it. But, once I became a teenager I was embarrassed by it. I dreaded swim class because, I didn't want to be seen in a one piece bathing suit.
Moving into adulthood, I love fashion and shopping! It always upsets me that I couldn't wear the cute blouses, dresses/skirts or t-shirts without looking like I was with child. It seems like all that's out there are stretchy body forming t-shirts. Fudge that! I will spare people's eyes and stay clear away from that style. All the shirts I own are 1 size too big in the shoulders, and the chest area but, I gotta have it big to conceal my Buddha belly. What a shameful thing to have to endure for soooo many years! My lovely friends have no idea because, they are slim and can wear just about anything they want. I secretly, wish that for me too!
However on a personal level, it's more than wanting to look attractive in a cute outfit. It's a body image issue that I've learned to live with for so many years. Noticed, I said learned to live with and not come to accept? I feel I've perfected the art of concealing this beast under my clothes. Others don't notice it but, I will always know that it's there. Recalling back when I was pregnant standing at the cash register. A guy asked if I was having twins? I was shocked! and really didn't know how to respond to his question. Instead, I politely smiled and turned away. I mean really, I can't blame the guy - I don't think he had any ill intentions. Sadly, it was just an honest question. What's a girl to do now?
Have the baby, lose the weight/get to my pre-pregnancy weight or darn close to it OR die trying! I know, talking about weight loss is easier said than done. But, I have to continue my quest in weight loss. I keep motivated by reminding myself that I am gifting myself "a new body". Meaning, it's a chance to start all over by adopting a healthier active lifestyle. It's a second chance for new beginnings! If Kate Plus 8 can do it so can I!
At first, sadly my hubs wasn't on board with me. I had to finally explain to him that it was more than wanting to "look cute" in an outfit. I really had to dig down and share with my spouse my personal pain that I've suppressed for many years! I've never made love to my husband with the lights on! I didn't want him to see me in my glory. Married for 12 years and still don't feel comfortable being naked with the lights on?! I mean who does that? This is suppose to be my life partner, my best friend! I told him that, I am tired of being ashamed and embarrassed. I want to feel sexy and comfortable when I am with him. Believe me, when I say this was the hardest thing for me to do! But, I had to release the pain and let him know, how I truly felt about myself. I am so glad that I did! It was so therapeutic for me.
As my husband and my BFF he is now supportive in my decision to have a TT.
I've been researching information on TT for years! Bonus, I have cash on hand. I feel that I am knowledgeable in what a PS looks for in a candidate, what the procedure entails and what to expect post op. I've gone to 2 consults this month (they were a wk apart from each other). The 1st PS was courteous and he explained to me why I had a protruding stomach and what he'll have to do to correct it which is, tightening of my ab muscles. His incision is low and he sits me up at a 45 degree angle when he is stitching me back up that way I am tight as possible. An overnight stay at a TLC where nurse will make me walk frequently cash price $6950.
My 2nd consult there's a story attached:
I remember watching a plastic surgery story on E! years back and this PS was chosen to do multiple surgeries on a particular entertainer. He raved about this person as having a gift and talent of stitching him back into a piece of artwork. Wow! I was mesmerized! No way in heck! I will be able to afford this person. Only the rich and famous can afford this kind of talent was what I thought back then.
Fast forward to now, and for kicks, I decided to call this PS' office to book a consult. I had asked the receptionist for a phone quote on a TT she proceeds to tell me, the PS is running a promotion of $5000. At first, I thought I misunderstood so, I had asked her to repeat herself. OMG! I can't believe what I am hearing! Wow if only I had a camera to take a pic of how big my smile was at that moment! So, the only natural thing to do was to book the consult pronto!
Had my consult last wk (5/31), PS told me he does the most TT in the country, went over the standard TT procedure and tightening of the muscle etc. I asked questions and he answered them. He marked up my belly to show how much he'll be cutting off and shows me the incision line which will be very low. He explained I will have no stitches going home as he weaves it under the skin. Wow I'm happy with that!
OMG, I still can not believe this price! BTW, I can be overly cautious... you know the old saying...
Afterwards, I spoke with the office manager to go over pricing and the all the final details. My cash price is $6072, I am still not mad at that price for who I am getting as a PS. I think I was like a kid at Xmas time, smiling from ear to ear all the way home!
Ooh' couldn't WAIT for hubby to come through the door so, I can give him the details!
Today is (6/05), haven't put any money down yet all it takes will be $2000 to secure my surgery and lock in the quoted price. I babysit for a friend 2 days a week. I know she will be taking vacation this month. I would like to coordinate with her schedule as I am not allowed to lift for 2 weeks. Initially, I wanted to allow myself ample time to lose this weight have about 25lbs left to go. PS says my BMI is good and that it is up to me to wait until Sept. My hubs asked why I don't do it in July? Hmmm... possibility as I want to get it over with. I've been waiting too long to prolong it any further anyway September seems like a million years from now! I want to check with my friend whom I babysit for today and then I can get the ball rolling in motion! Eeeee I am so friggin excited! 24 years of planning is finally coming to fruition!
I am attaching 2 cringe worthy before pics of my Buddha belly; please don't hate me if I hurt your eyes. LOL
I will update as soon as I secure a surgery date!
3 Months Later - Does anyone know the recommended time frame for scar supervision??
Greetings! Fellow Tummy Tuckers I'm addicted...
Greetings! Fellow Tummy Tuckers
There's is no turning back now... It's...
It's official! made my down pymnt at PS' office this morning. I am moving pretty fast n' furious on purpose with this journey. I've been wanting this for sooo long I am prepared & ready!
Here's the breakdown:
Friday, (6/15) PreOp
Friday, (6/29) Surgery Day TT & MR! *Seems so unReal!
(I will try to figure out how to add me in the June calendar).
To my fellow June TTer's - Best Wishes and have a safe n' healthy healing!
Had my preOp appt. this morning to go over the...
Question: Did anyone have to take a Xanax day of surgery to calm nerves? I was wondering if that had any affect on your procedure.
Oh my gosh! Next Friday..... Let's Do This Thing!
Let's Do This Thing!
OMG! Noooo, just my luck woke up w/a sore throat...
I pray I get better by mid week - if not I will need to reschedule (which will suck!).
I read somewhere on here most PS ask that you reschedule when you are dealing with a viral problem. Not what I want to hear... boohoo!
Doc's office called me back to tell me that I do...
I am so thankful right now... I will do my best to stay hydrated and continue taking Tylenol cold meds so, I can hopefully get rid of this cold before Friday. Don't wanna have to worry about coughing attacks while I am all stitched up (ouchie!)
It's the final count down!!
Tick Tock, Tick Tock... is it Friday...
Anyhoo, there's only 2 more days left!!!
I think I had my first tt dream last night... I...
Cooo Ka chew! I think I fell off the rails for a bit there because for a while I thought I was cool, calm and collected. LOL
I am glad I had found this site. It's great to have a place to jot down my thoughts (even if no one reads my posts). To the ladies that I've corresponded with thus far. Thank you for the well wishes & for all the insightful and valuable information! You all have been a God send! Just in case, my tt schedule gets bumped to an earlier time, I may not have time to come on 2mrro.
Good luck to the girls going in 2mrro, I send you warm wishes and happy healing!!
Here's a recap of my TT experience: Friday was my...
Friday was my TT, it was org scheduled for 11am - PS called to adv it will be 10am instead, so I rushed in shower cleaned my belly with Dial antibacterial soap (doc's instructions). Husband got the kids in car and off we went. Got to the surgical center before 9am was put in room, changed into a gown, filled out consent forms for the anesthesia, pee'd in a cup. The PS came in at 9:50 ish and marked up my belly. Then I kissed husband and kids goodbye. PS said it should take an hour in a half; so husband and kids went cruising around in the area and had lunch. Was taken back to the surgery table, the wonderful anesthisiologist was waiting and he advised he was going to slowly give me a "nice cocktail" which I will drift to sleep and wake up just as gentle.
When I woke up it litterally felt like I was only asleep for 20 minutes! The nurse had me in a CG already, she made sure I was able to pee (which I did). By the time she dressed me, my husband and kids were there waiting. Nurse wheeled me out to our car and off we go! Walking was hard the PS gave me a walker to use. (Which is helpful)
As far as pain I am doing better than I had expected of myself. I was given Lorecet which I am taking but, I really don't have that much pain to use it for too long. Maybe on Monday I'll stop and take Xtra Strength Tylenol instead. Walking much faster today however, I am still hunch back of Notre Dame!
This morning, had my 1st PO visit - PS changed my dressing he had held up a mirror so, I can see it. It looks good! I'm quite happy can't wait to see the rest of it next Thursday as he will be removing one of my drains.
Speaking of drains they really haven't been bothersome plus I am not putting out as much. I am laid up on the recliner and not moving much. It was hard to get up and down to use the bathroom and also, I'm suppose to walk every 2 hrs. That part is difficult I just have to try to figure a way that will be easier for me.
I have a soon to be 7 mos. old and hubby does help but sometimes he gets too rowdy for him. So, I ask my husband to put the baby on my chest, since I can't lift him. That seems to be ok for a while but not for too long he gets too heavy and his weight pushes down to my belly and then it becomes uncomfortable.
I would like to add that the worst part of this experience is the anticipation. Because now, that I have gone through it.. it's not bad at all. So, for those who are considering a TT don't be scared just do your research and have faith in your doc.
Wishing the ladies who went in the same day a speedy recovery! TTYL
PO #2 Pain is still mild for me, hoping to be off...
Pain is still mild for me, hoping to be off of pain meds early this week. I'll just take Extra Strength Tylenol instead.
Still sleeping in the recliner that's been okay, my back hurts (thats from being hunched over). My PS loaned me a walker so, I use that to scoot around the house. Been getting up to walk every few hours, this is to prevent blood clots.
On Thursday (7/5), I go back to PS' office to get one of the drains removed. Speaking of drains I have only been draining less than 15mls since Saturday. So, I think that's good its also less red more like urine color now. (sorry TMI).
Oh' my cold has gotten much better actually, on Friday was pretty much the tail end of it. Still coughing though but, not as much as I had thought. Let me tell ya, when I get those coughing attacks it hurts! It's scary too because, I keep praying that it doesn't pop my stitches.
I hope to have more photos up by end of week - praying for a speedy recovery for all the tt'ers!!
PO #3 Not much to report... I am still hunched...
Not much to report... I am still hunched over! I get up to walk frequently but, can't stand up for very long even w/the walker.
My dumb ass cough is still annoying boy! I had an attack and it burned my mid section!!
I called for my son to get my Halls cough drops and water ASAP! I was scared the coughing would bust a stitch or something.
Yikes, I knew that I would have the coughing issue to deal with PO. That's actually the first time that I had to cough hard.
Still sleeping on the recliner been okay but, I miss my bed also I miss sleeping on my side:-(
As for my drains, I am draining less and less this morning and afternoon: It's down to 13 mls on one side and the other side its about 12mls. It's less red more like pee color now. Thursday, I go back to see the PS & get one taken out!
I am trying to be very patient and following the doctors orders to the T. So, far I've been pretty fortunate haven't had any problems at all. I've been following up on the June 29th TT'ers and I send them all good wishes & a safe recovery!
PO #4 (my personal exp) Still not much to report...
Still not much to report as far as my recovery. Back is sore still from walking hunch back. I am only using the walker late a night and early morning. During the day I use a cane - still can not stand for very long, it's amazing how your core holds up your entire body and how much it is relied upon!
My fluid drainage is less and less same color (light pee color).
I have a 7 mos. old baby and a 9 year old home with me. It's hard with the baby since I can not lift him. I have my 9 yr old lift him in & out of bed and also, to feed him I put a few pillows on my belly and he lays on top of it that way I can give him is bottle. It's what is working for the moment.
I had another coughing episode and damn! it burns the mid section. I am going to ask my PS to take a look at my belly to make sure that I didn't do any harm to the internal stitches. That's what I am most afraid of.
I took my last pain med last night. Other than my back hurting, I feel pretty good. I only take Xtra Strength Tylenol when I really feel like I need it. I haven't had any issues w/BM have been going fine w/out meds. I can't stand taking meds, vitamins, RX etc!
I did read the updates from the 6/29 TT'ers sounds like everyone is healing nicely! Just trying to remember to take one day at a time! Wishing you all well:-)
PO #5 Happy Fourth of July! I am still...
Happy Fourth of July!
I am still sleeping in the recliner; it is starting to become uncomfortable! To say the least, no matter how much I tossed and turned it's just not enough room to really get comforatble. Last night, was a challenge I was tossing and turning so much that I had accidently bumped the drain on my right side. It did not feel good! And of course, I kept doing it all night long. So, I know it's pretty sore. Luckily, 2mrro they will be gone!
Now, I got the itchies EVERYWHERE! My CG has a side zipper so, I've unzipped to about half way so, I can scratch and once I started scratching then the other side needs to be scratched. It's spreading like wild fire oh it's terrible!
Oh' I took my last pain med on Sunday night and took Xtra Strength Tylenol on Monday. Wanted to see what Tuesday, was like so didn't take anything and surprising was not in pain. So, I decided to stop taking Tylenol all together. My back still hurts walking with only the cane now (will prob return the walker back to doc). Thank you Ana for the suggestion about holding lower back when walking. I am gonna give that a try!
For some reason, I keep reminding myself that Rome wasn't built in a day. So far, it's kept my sanity in check!
I will update again 2mrro after I get back from my PO visit. Wishing all well!!
PO Week 1 It's here! One Week!! - I can't...
It's here! One Week!! - I can't believe, just last Friday I went into surgery & Now I am celebrating my 1 week mark. (Happy 1 Week to the June 29ers!! Ladies you all should be so proud of yourselves - we made it through the hardest part). Whoohoo:-)
Yesterday, I had my left drain taken out; I was so prepared for the most horrific pain that I would encounter. The medical asst. told me to take a deep breath & I did and she cut the small stitch that was holding the drain tube in place and that was it. I did not feel a darn thang!! I still have the right drain in place (which she'll remove next Thurs.) The medical asst. told me that it may drain more but, I am getting less than 10mls. (I have to drain it AM, Noon, PM). Still sleeping on the recliner and boy now that my left drain is out I can kind of sleep on my left side instead of flat on my back. So, that's a little more comfy then the first wk.
I've been scared to remove the dressing to take a look at the doctor's work. I gotta a real good look yesterday. So, today I asked my hubs to take a pic showing the incision. I think I'll be happy with the results when it heals and the ripples flatten out. I noticed I have a small "dog ear" on the right hip where he tucked. He says it's common and it usually goes away so, I pray that it does as it continues to heal. My back still hurts, (I use a cane when I feel really tired). I am up and down on that recliner so much I feel like I've added too much stress on my stomach. Plus I over did it yesterday so, I'm really swollen and feel a bit of tingling spasms on my sides. Still not taking any meds what so ever! I am taking Arnica Montana (4 x daily, multi vit, vit c). I am drinking a gallon of water daily... that's why I am up & down on the recliner so dang much! Still haven't showered (I feel and look so gross! tired of the sponge baths). I was telling my hubby I should make a garbage bag tent dress and hop in the shower. He says that may be a good idea I might give it a try this wknd. I know I will feel 100% better!
After next week once my last drain is removed I am moving back to my bed!
Regarding food: Has anyone noticed that they are eating less? I did the first couple of days and now I feel like I am pigging out and not feeling full!?? I don't know maybe I am pms'ing...
Oh' forgot to mention: I am walking upright 90%...
Also, I find myself having problems standing longer than 5 minutes! Having the cane does help with balance.
Here's a topic that I feel is worth a discussion:...
My doc gave me a manual prior to surgery. In it there is a section about a decrease in appetite. When I read that section I was exceptionally thrilled! I was thinking it was a double bonus!
I've also, read other people's blog and they've mentioned a decrease in appetite post surgery. I asked myself, why hasn't it happened to me? When & how long will I notice my appetite decreasing?
Why because, I am still eating the same amount of food that I ate before surgery and I still find myself hungry! How can this be? I know the PS did not shrink my stomach. However, my stomach muscles were tighten so I should feel full quicker right?
Not for me... perhaps, the anxiety and stress leading up to surgery has made me become an emotional eater?
To the point where, I am not listening to my body when its too full to take in any more food!
Now post surgery, I'm really not that stressed out, I feel as though I am healing nicely and I haven't encountered any major problems. So, I can't blame this all on stress! But, is it possible even though you're a little stressed. It can still have an effect on your overall being??
I had a knee injury prior to my TT surgery and could not excerise for 2 months. Now post surgery, I still can't excercise so, that's adding more down time. I am frustrated and mad at myself for not having any self control right now!
I know that I should just concentrate on healing and not worry about the weight issue yet.
Anybody else experiencing this post surgery??
I had a full weekend was out & about with family...
On Saturday, I felt so good went shopping with the family. We went to 2 stores - I used a motorized scooter in one store since, I couldn't walk around the entire store. Got a few stares... but oh well! I needed it.
Sunday morning got up pretty early. I needed a decent shower soooo bad! My PS doesn't want me to shower for 2 weeks. In my opinion a sponge bath can only do so much. I needed to feel CLEAN inside & out! I don't know about other ladies but, when I am pms'ing I feel like I am soo dirty so, I gotta have my showers. One in the morning and one at night! It's the OCD in me.
Since I can't get the dressing and the sutures in my BB wet. I had to think of something...
Saturday, I tried the garbage bag dress and only was able to get my hair and face washed. Couldn't shave my legs or my armpits.
Come Sunday morning, I am bound and determined to take that decent shower!
I have to think quick what can I use?!! Let's wrap my belly with plastic saran wrap a few times!
Well it did work fine but, you can't stay in the shower for too long. I got my dressing wet and had to change it. So, hubs went to drug store and bought gauze and surgical tape to hold it in place. Mean while, I had to dry the incision and my belly button with a hair dryer on the cool setting. On Thursday, I am scheduled to get my right drain removed and I pray they remove the sutures too!
If they ask why I changed the dressing I don't even know what to say.
Before we had re-wrapped my belly with new dressing. I got a pic of it showing how badly swollen it is. I pray it goes down! I know that it will in due time. But what a difference from just a few days ago! And I thought I was pretty swollen then.
I still take Arnica Montana 4 times daily, vit c and multi vitamins. I also had finished Cipro (anitbiotic) last Friday. The pain meds and Tylenol I had stopped early last week. I'm just dependant on the vitamins for the swelling & healing.
I had posted about my appetite not changing yesterday. Today as a test, I paid more attention to how much and what I was eating.
I did notice that I was full quicker but, found myself being hungry again much later. I did snack.. usually something small like an apple or a piece of cheese or deli meat. I'll keep tracking my eating habits just for my own curiousity.
Happy Healings to all!
PO #11 It's almost the 2 week mark for me!! I...
It's almost the 2 week mark for me!!
I haven't taken a shower since Sunday morning, and I seriously needed one sooooo bad! Plus I started my period today (sorry TMI).
so, I took off the dressing and covered my BB w/ a smaller dressing and taped it down and layered plastic saran wrap over it before jumping into the shower. Also, I still have my right drain in so, I used an old cloth belt and pinned my drain to it and hung it on the shower caddy. It felt so good to wash my hair and wash my body, I used Dial anti bacterial soap to wash.
After the shower I toweled dried and also, used the hair dryer on cool setting to dry my BB and incision area. I had noticed that I have small cuts that's scabbing below my breastline (hmm don't know how & where that came from)? Also, been itching real bad on my left side and I think its from the CG zipper that is irritating my skin. Noticed that a small amount of skin has rubbed off & it keeps rubbing against the CG so, I had put Neosporin on it and covered it up w/a band aid. I threw a load of clothes in the wash along w/ the CG. So, I am wearing a velcro binder until CG dries which wont be until 2mrro since I have to let it air dry.
It's only 2 days away until I go back to the PS' office and have the right drain taken out. So, I wont get another shower until I get back home on Thursday. I told my husband that I plan to take like 3 showers! LOL
I'm still watching what I eat and still the same appetite as before, I seriously think that having Aunt Flo has a LOT to do with it too.
So, I continue to monitor it... Hope everyone is doing well and feeling good:-)
PO #13 Aaaaaaaaah' MAZING!! That's how I feel...
Aaaaaaaaah' MAZING!! That's how I feel right now:-)
Had my 2 wk PO visit, all is well got my last freakin drain out (didn't hurt). Incision healing nicely, PS cleared to start walking, light house cleaning. My belly is still swollen and I am still wearing the CG. This time I have a cotton tank shirt underneath so, it helps with itchiness (somewhat). My PS doen't put tape on the incision so; I have to wear granny panties that's high to cover it so, it doesn't rub against clothing & get irritated. Also, got the BB sutures removed too (I love my new BB)! I will get a new photo up tonight.
Took the longest freakin shower known to man! Even after the water turned cold I was still lovin it!! LOL
I took my time washing my hair, conditioning it, shaved arm pits, legs and lady part. Speaking of lady part, I can't believe I can now see it! Didn't even have to suck in my gut. Unbelievable freakin believable!!
After the shower, I used the hair dryer (on cool setting) to dry my BB and the incision. I don't think it's neccessary but, I wanted too since it was my first real shower.
I might even go for a walk tonight after the sun goes down and it cools off. Here in NV we had two days of excessive heat warning yesterday it got up to 115 degrees! Wowza! it's hella hot. LOL
I will try to sleep on my own bed tonight, if I don't feel comfortable I'll go back on the recliner.
I had finished the last Arnica Montana I don't think I'm going to get anymore. I am not swelling that bad and I really don't think it even helped me. I will continue taking the vitamins though (multi & vit c).
Tomorrow will be 2 weeks! Happy 2 weeks to all the 6/29'ers!!! Best wishes always!
PO 1 Week I had my hubs take 4 new pics of me...
I had my hubs take 4 new pics of me last night (rockin' umm granny knickers)! hahaa...
I am looking at the before front view & the after front view of me standing in front of the shower curtain. I can't help but feel really emotional right now (I'm teary eyed)... I can NOT believe the Buddha Belly Gut is now finally gone! I can see a HUGE difference in my body contour. I know, it's still very early yet to see the final results but; I am happy with what I am looking at right now:-) In addition, I know I will be much more happier as the months go on and with proper diet & excercise: That's something to look forward too!!
However, my left side, has a lot more skin puckering than the right. I had thought the left drain hole closed up but, when I showered this morning, I had lifted up the skin fold to look around and saw that it did not close up completely. I had the left drain removed last Thursday. (It was supposed to have healed up that day)!
The right side has less skin puckering and I will monitor the drain hole on that as well. I had asked the Medical Assistant yesterday about the puckering. She said that it puckers because the sutures underneath is healing and it will flatten out in time as it heals. GOD, I hope she is right!! It looks ugly to me, when my husband saw it he said "it looked horrible"! I told him that if it doesn't flatten out in time, the PS will put me under general and fix it in his office (no charge that's his gaurantee).
I don't go back to see the PS for another 2 weeks: I will be 1 month then.
I still can't stand upright still standing about 90%.. I tried to straighten myself up gently, it was uncomfortable so I gave up. I figure it will happen in time. The longer I sit and when I get up I am really hunched back. So, I gotta remember to get up and move MORE!
Last night, I tried to sleep in my bed I still can't the pressure on my back from being flat was uncomfortable. So, I slept on the recliner again. I slept much better though, because I was able to turn and sleep on both sides now.
Tomorrow is Saturday, I'm excited to be able to start excercising. So I'm planning on walking early in the AM. I will take it slow and steady.
Hey 6/29'ers, we made it!! We've reached our 1 week mark!!!
Wishing all a good weekend and happy healings:-)
Duh' I meant 2 WEEK Mark!!
PO 2 Weeks & 3 days.. Ok, I have a few goals...
Ok, I have a few goals that I would like to accomplish. But my main goal now, is to be completely walking and standing upright by the end of this week, (cross my fingers)!
I am still hunched over and only walking 90% upright. I did slowly try to straighten myself but wasn't able too.
At this point, I am not overly pushing myself and have been listening to my body.
I'm still sleeping on the recliner (which, I don't mind because it's comfortable and I am able to get a good nights rest).
I have been keeping an eye on both of my drain holes. The right side looks like it's scabbing and healing well. The left side, I am a bit concerned about, because it looks like it's re-opening! It's too early to freak out about it yet, so I'll give it til the end of this week to report it back to the PS.
I still use Dial anti bacterial soap on the BB and incision area. I just lather up with my hands and go over the areas gently. And I use the hair dryer on cool setting to dry it. I noticed that the scabs are starting to fall off in both areas as well.
I looove how my new BB is looking it is soooo much better than the old BB! My incision is nice and low and the cut is pretty clean and even. What I am not thrilled about is the skin puckering on the sides (left & right). I know, I know.. I was told that it will flatten out and not to be concerned.. But they look freakish to me! Especially, the left side (yuck)!
I don't want to start nit picking since, it's still early in the healing phases so; I'm going to be patient.
Oh btw, I can walk around the store w/out having to ride on the electric shopping cart (yay)!
I did check up on you ladies, well the ones who've made recent updates or uploaded new photos. Sounds like everyone is doing well and for those who've hit a bump. Please continue to stay positive and keep moving forward. This journey is a long recovery process.
Hope all continues to keep getting better & better!
PO 3 Weeks Whoa! I can't believe I am 3 weeks...
Whoa! I can't believe I am 3 weeks PO... Happy 3 weeks to the 6/29'ers!!:-)
As for recovery, I've been pretty fortunate to have a good experience. I didn't have any BM problems, didn't have to rely on pain meds for more than a couple of days was up and moving around the first week of surgery. However, I had the typical hunch back problem and still do if I sit for too long!
Earlier this week, I spoke about accomplishing one of my goals by my 3rd week. My main goal was, to be able to stand and walk fully upright by Friday. Well it's Friday, and I am still 90% upright. I do, make an effort to straighten myself up when I walk or stand but, when I do there's a pulling feeling down my mid section. It kind of scares me, (I'm always afraid that I will pop my stitches). That feeling could be due to the tighten muscles and also, the extra skin that the PS removed?? Anyhoo, I will continue to work on straightening myself up daily.
The other long term goal for me is to get back to being active again. I am the kind of person who gets bored with excercise routines very quickly. The only thing that keeps me going is running! I miss that so much. Because, of the hunch back problem, I haven't been able to start up my routine. I walked with my family one day last week for 30 minutes; and I was NOT comfortable! My back hurt so bad!! Since then, I haven't tried to go out. Soooo, I know I've put on some weight - I really haven't fret about it until I took a new pic of myself last night. Eeeeew! I desperately, needed a reality check! I'm posting that front view pic to show that it's not just due to swelling. It's FAT, that I've put on. Seriously... it's the never ending battle with the bulge for me!
So even though, I didn't have problems in the beginning post surgery. I have a problem now. We all know losing weight is hard and it will take a lot of will power & dedication. Believe me, I am not being hard on myself it's reality for me. I gotta do something about it, NO MORE excuses!
In regards to the inscision, it's healing nicely and the scabs are starting to fall off in some areas. My next appointment with the PS will be next week (1 month PO).
I've been sleeping in my own bed since Tuesday, I am a side sleeper so it took many toss & turns to find the most comfortable position. Also, I've been wearing my CG since they sent me home from surgery. That stupid thing is so itchy even with a cotton tank top under it and high waisted granny panties. Plus with the weight gain it gets really tight in the crotch area. So, I went to Walmart and bought a waist cincher corset type thing to wear at night. I think I need it to be tighter!!
I am finding myself to be critical of the results thus far. Don't get me wrong my PS did an awesome job! Regretfully, I am thinking I should have looked into lipo as well. Big sigh' well.. I guess that's something else for me to save up for:-)
Until next time... sending all best wishes and healing vibes!!
PO 1 Month Wow! I can't believe I am now a...
Wow! I can't believe I am now a month PO: Time sure flew by for me!
I saw my PS he says the incision is healing nicely the swelling will take several months to go down. I asked about the skin puckering on both sides (left & right). They too will flatten out in time, I did notice that my left side is looking a lot better than a few weeks ago. Which I am happy to see the changes. As for scar therapy, my PS doesn't reccommend anything. But, if I want to try a product called; BioCorneum + SPF 30. It is a silicone gel that is best for scar supervision. He says to use a few small drops (its pretty concentrated) and to rub/massage onto scar twice daily. It's pretty pricey (over $100 for a 50 gram tube).
I have but a few scabs that haven't fallen off yet. When it all falls off, I will give Palmer's Cocoa Butter Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil a try just to see how it works for me. In the meantime, I will do some reading up on BioCorneum.
My PS did clear me to return to all normal daily activities! That's music to my ears:-)
I was thinking to myself the other day, on how fortunate I have been with this surgery PO. If I was to do it all over again would I go through it? My answer would be: Most definetely only IF I will be this fortunate the next time around.
Going into surgery I was nervous, scared, excited etc (just like so many others before me). Most of all; I was concerned about the recovery. From what I read, I knew that it wasn't going to be an easy road. At the time, I was dealing with a head cold. The day of surgery I was still at the tail end of it. I did prepare myself for those painful coughing attacks. And boy! they were painful!!
I was so scared that I would pop my stitches. So, at every PO visit I would bring it up to either the PS or his MA. Each time, they had reassured me that it is so hard to pop a stitch. Those stitches are very, very strong. It is rare that anyone has popped their stitches. That was enough validation for me.
So to those who are thinking about having a TT... my advise is to make sure you do your homework. Be prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly. Keep in mind that after the surgery you will NOT be able to jump into your skinny jeans for a while. You will have lots of high and low emotions on top of all the other physical stages that you will go through. Recovery is NOT easy for all and your body will take you through lots of different healing stages (twists & turns). Be patient with yourself as the healing stages is slow. I knew for a long time that this is what I've wanted; so far its the best gift I gave myself!
I am attaching 1 new photo showing my BB and incision. I have just a few more scabs waiting to fall off.
Wishing all good health! :-)
Don't know if I will be bikini ready by Labor Day.. a tankini? (maybe, LOL)! Happy 1 month to the 29'ers!!!
PO 2 Months Hi, I hope you are all doing well...
I hope you are all doing well and for those who have gone through surgery; I wish you well & a quick recovery:)
It's been a while since I last updated my page... I can hardly believe its 2 months for us 6/29ers!!
Was anyone having issues with viewing pics a few weeks back?
Took a weekend getaway with the fam last weekend; hung out at the pool all day and just chilled! I wore a tankini. I am still working on losing 15 more pounds, my weight loss saga has been slow and steady. I am just so happy to be active again! I cherish the alone time I get when I am out running. My 9 year old begs to go with all the time, sometimes I do cave in and let him join me. On days when I don't feel like running, I'll pop in a dvd and we'll do Insanity together. I'm glad to see that he takes a strong interest in being active & healthy:-)
As for my TT incision, it continues to heal nicely at week 4 I had a tiny scab that didn't fall off on its own. So, I rubbed it off and when doing so noticed that I had a stich pop out. At first, I didn't really know what it was so, I took a tweezer and gently yanked on it and saw the clear stitch. I was too nervous to pull any further. My followup was the following day anyway so; I had the MA snip it off for me.
For scar supervision, I've read other people's success stories with Palmer's Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil . So, I wanted to give it a try as well.
At 6 weeks, I started the scar treatment twice daily (AM & PM). Once applied, I made sure to really massage my incision and my belly button. I wanted to try to break up the roughness of the scar so when it heals it will flatten out and even out. I finished the bottle on Wednesday night. I really didn't see any changes so, I decided to try the product that my PS mentioned to me the last time I saw him called; BioCorneum + SPF 30 (keep in mind this stuff is pricey), I started it yesterday (Thurs.) its really concentrated so just 5 tiny pumps and it goes a long way! So again, once applied I just massage my incision and my belly button.
It claims to also work on old scars too, I have a couple of childhood immunization scars on my upper forearms that I am using this on too just to test it out. The directions says on new scars use for 3 months and on old scars for 6 months. I'll wait to see if this stuff is as good as it claims to be!
I still wear my CG but now only during the day. Even though, I am not swelling that much I feel more comfortable with it on. I was thinking of ditching it at 2 months PO but, we'll see how much weight I lose in September.
I've been running 5 days a week and really haven't lost weight since I started at week 4 however, I have noticed that I've lost inches. I'm being patient with my progress and taking the slow & steady approach. My big goal is to get strong enough to run AND complete a 5K! Then maybe onto a half marathon:-)
I will have some new pics posted hopefully by tonight if not for sure the weekend:)
I wish all well and please have a safe Labor Day weekend!!
I had forgotten to mention a few things during the...
I sometimes can feel my nerves repairing and reconnecting itself. It feels like an electrical shooting spasmatic sensation in my lower incision area. It's not bothersome but when it happens I do notice it.
The skin puckering on both my left & right side is smoothing out slowly. The left side was the worst part and I can see improvements already. I massage the entire area in the AM & PM. I should remind myself to do it during the day too when I am laying around.
I had some technical difficulties uploading photos a few weeks ago, so I'm adding a few of 1 month PO. The last two are pics of me after my run today. Boy! what a difference from pre surgery to now. So, so blessed to be given the opportunity to have the TT done. No regrets what so ever! :-)
PO 3 Months Tomorrow will be 15 weeks ... my...
Tomorrow will be 15 weeks ... my incision is still red and also some areas are a little bumpy. (I know, in time it will naturally flatten out). I am still using the BioCorneum cream. I honestly, don't see any "magical" effect since using it back on Aug. 30th. After I use up this tube I will go back to using the Palmer's Vitamin E Skin Therapy Oil. Does anyone know how long we should continue scar supervision? I recall reading an article from a local PS and they indicated that too much can be harmful to a scar that is healing. Hmmm...
As for my belly button the incision is healed and still red/pinkish color. I had noticed last month, the stitch looks like it wants to come through. It's a small round bump on the tip of my BB. At my last, follow up the MA couldn't snip it since it hadn't come through the skin. So, I continue to massage it every day and wait for it to pop through.
As for my fitness routine, I continue to work on my runs and a month ago I had incorporated Pilates every day. Despite it all, I still wasn't losing any weight sure an inch in my arms and waist but that's it! You can imagine how frustrating that is; I mean it's been 3 months post-surgery & no weight loss!
You've heard of the saying.."Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" and since, I was never a breakfast person. I started to eat hot oatmeal it's been a month now and I am happy to say that I've lost 2 pounds! For me, that's an improvement. (My old eating habit wasn't the healthiest approach). My weight loss drive has been a very slow process. However, I am seeing changes in my body and I know consistency is the secret!
Also, I came to accept that flatter doesn't mean smaller either. I still deal with swelling the more I work on my abs the more swollen I get! I still have fat in my stomach so, when I suck my stomach in I can see the muscles. I got to remember healing will take 6 mos. to 1 year.
In the meantime, I will continue with making healthy eating choices and being consistent with my exercises.
Happy healing to all and good luck to those who are waiting!
I chose Dr. Stile after my initial consultation with him. I felt that he was very knowledgeable and confident! I knew that my needs were going to be met and that he would ensure that I was being taken care of while in his care. Overall, I am pleased with Dr. Stile and his staff!


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^ thats ugly.... the 2nd letter, not a fucking T at all...
^ thats ugly.... the 2nd letter, not a fucking T at all...
@Kidreny!: dude to much shadow dont add any on the last letter
Man, It seems you post every-single thing you do. Like work shit out on your own for a day or two. Its like when ever i go out to do shit i come back and theres like 5 of the same throw posted by you. No hating or anything im just saying draw for like 2-3 days on your own then comeback with new idea's. Listen to what people have to say about there crits and build off it.
zarb thats a dope throw. hit the streets with that.
the throwie isn't that bad but it still needs more improvement,
Better E.
just started about a month ago...so cut me some slack
TERS, quite like the bottom one.
The T/E seem less rounded than the RS though, knocks the flow out a bit.
new name first attempt
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ters- maybe less fatty letterS?
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Sunday, 12 August, 2001, 19:44 GMT 20:44 UK
More misery for Brits in Edmonton
The final day of action in Edmonton saw Britain's athletes fail again on the World Championships stage.
There were no British medal wins, with familiar hard luck stories in the 4x400m relays, the javelin and the women's 800 metres.
The final day winners included legendary stars such as Hicham El Guerrouj and Jan Zelezny plus the predictable USA relay teams.
But the Americans failed to produce a clean sweep of relay golds as their women's 4x400 team dropped the baton and trailed in fourth.
Jamaica were the beneficiaries in that race, which featured Britain's best performance of the day - fifth place behind the delayed Americans.
The medallists were separated by less than a fifth of a second with Austria's Stephanie Graf beaten by Mutola, as she was at the Sydney Olympics.
Moroccan El Guerrouj put behind him his defeat at Sydney last year, winning gold after a typically bold 1500m performance.
Despite their women's failure, the male American relay runners were faultless as they won both golds.
In the 4x400 they saw off a determined Caribbean challenge after Jamaica and Bahamas chased hard. Britain trailed in sixth.
The finale, the 4x100 metres sprint relay, was a comfortable win after Brazil won the baton.
But the USA can count themselves lucky after coming close to disqualification in both heats.
Finland's Aki Parviainen had thrown a new championship record of more than 91 metres, but Zelezny put it in the shade with his next throw.
Britain's injury-hit thrower Mick Hill failed to make the final eight after pulling up when making his third throw.
The final field gold was won by South Africa, who went from no medals to two in the final hour.
Hestrie Cloete won the women's high jump title before their relay team took a surprise silver in the 4x100.
That pushed Great Britain further down to a joint 18th place in the medal table.
Not since another Canadian championships - the 1976 Montreal Olympics - have British athletes performed so badly.
Ceremony jeers
The final day also included a reminder of what many will remember this championships for.
Women's 5,000 metres winner Olga Zegorova received her gold medal to a chorus of boos.
The Russian tested positive for the drug EPO in Paris earlier in the season but was reinstated during the championships.
Ethiopia's bronze medallist Ayelech Worku failed to attend the ceremony but local organisers said her absence was an administrative error.
"The bronze medallist did not intentionally miss the presentation and it was not a protest," they said in a statement.
"According to her manager she was given an incorrect time of the ceremony by Ethiopian team officials.
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A test launch of what is believed to be a Taepodong-2 missile would inflame a region already tense over the north's continuing nuclear weapons programme.
Jung Tae-ho, a spokesman at the South Korean president's office, said there were "signs" of an imminent missile launch. The north last conducted such a launch in 1998. Pyongyang imposed a moratorium on testing long-range missiles in 1999.
White House spokesman Tony Snow said the US expected the north to abide by that freeze. President George Bush, his national security adviser, Stephen Hadley, and secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, had been in contact with more than a dozen countries and communicated with North Korea through its UN envoy.
The Taepodong-2 is North Korea's most advanced missile and is capable of reaching the US with a light payload.
Japan's foreign minister, Taro Aso, said his country would take the issue to the UN. "We will naturally file a stern protest and it will be fierce," Mr Aso told TV Asahi. He also said it would be "inevitable" that the UN security council would consider imposing sanctions on North Korea if it went ahead with a launch.
Japan's largest newspaper, Yomiuri, reported that US and Japanese officials had confirmed that North Korea had assembled what is believed to be a Taepodong-2, with two stages at the launch site, based on photos from satellites. The newspaper and South Korea's Yonhap news agency carried similar reports citing unidentified US and diplomatic officials saying North Korea also may have begun fuelling the missile.
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The Summerside Rotary Library is very excited to welcome back "Angel Lady," Karen Forrest, to hold a session on Tuesday evening, June 3, at 7 p.m. Karen is a Canadian bestselling author of the publications "Angels of the Maritimes: By Your Side" and regional bestseller "Canadian Angels: By Your Side" and "Angels of the Maritimes Volume Two."
Forrest is a gifted spiritual counsellor, motivational speaker, angel therapy practitioner and does medium counseling and teaching from a heart of compassion. Always believing in angels, but not knowing how to connect with them, Karen became an angel therapy practitioner in 2004.
One of the most common questions Karen receives is: "How do my angels communicate with me?" If you are interested in the answer to this question, then join us at the library for this free lecture.
You will be able to discover the secrets of how your angels communicate with you. Karen will discuss how to easily recognize angel messages for those who may not have detected them in the past. The lecture will be an hour long and registration is not necessary.
Anyone who has attended the event in the past can tell you that it will be a full house, so come early and find a seat as it will be an experience you don't want to miss.
We also invite you to join us for our final puppet show before fall hits. On Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m. bring the family in for some fun and laughs in the children's section.
For more information about the Summerside Rotary Library and its programing and services, come see us at 192 Water Street, call 436-7323, or visit www.library.pe.ca.
Mallory McKinney is the literacy and public services librarian at the Summerside Rotary Library.


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> I have some "maybe" bugs I'd like to mention, but I'd like to see if
> they have already been submitted somehow before hitting the list with
> them. I don't see any resources for this on the m0n0wall web site.
> Should I just post here for discussion?
Sure. There isn't a list of any sort, though there are known issues.
Adding a list is a good idea though, I should probably add that to the
beta documentation. I'm not really sure offhand what all the issues
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Dumary Island (デュマーリ島 Dyumari Shima?) is an ancient island located off the coast of the Americas in which Devil May Cry 2 is set. The island was discovered by religious refugees from the Mediterranean regions, who were branded as heretics for continuing to believe in the old pagan gods by followers of a different religion. These people, along with runaway slaves, assimilated to form a new culture that became known as the Vie de Marli. They came to worship entities from the Demon World, and the rites performed in honor of these beings often resembled exorcisms and demon sealing ceremonies. These religions were headed by the "guardians", a clan of priests who borrowed the demonic power of their "gods" in order to protect them, their worshippers, and, as the many legends of the Vie de Marli say, even to combat enemy gods.
Several hundred years ago, the legendary demon hero Sparda appeared from the demon world to aid in exorcising an ancient evil known as Argosax The Chaos who was worshipped by a secret tribe of people among the inhabitants of Dumary Island, and was the most powerful and malevolent demon master that ever existed. Sparda used the Arcanas with the help of the Vie de Marli clan to seal the great devil, and although he was temporarily trapped within the demon world after the final battle with Argosax, he eventually returned to the human world.
In the past couple of decades, the multinational public corporation Uroboros, headed by the modern-day sorcerer/multimillionaire Arius, has begun to build their own official city along with some of their factories and an offshore oil-rig. A trivalent, combined-tower skyscraper called the "Skyscraper Sanctum" on the upper west side of the Dumary Island served as the headquarters. The pretext of being on the island was to acquire the "special ores" hidden within the island's mountains; however, their true purpose is to recover the fabled Arcanas and release Argosax, obtaining his power and rule the Earth.
- In ancient times, a religion arising somewhere east of the Mediterranean Ocean split into many different factions. Its disciples quickly carried it to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa. As time passed, some gods from the various sects were forgotten, others were assimilated into other religions, and still others were shunned as evil.
- For one reason or another, the gods all but disappeared. What few people continued worshipping them were branded as heretics. The dissenters were forced to turn their backs on their own homelands in order to continue in their beliefs.
- Venturing farther and farther away, the outcasts eventually found themselves adrift in an unknown land floating on the outskirts of the New World. This was Dumary Island.
- Hordes of refugees of different races, beliefs and languages crossed over to the island. The first to arrive followed the sea routes of the old Viking explorers, around the North Pole and through the Pacific Ocean. Following them came runaway slaves seeking sanctuary.
- The newcomers all had a single common point – belief in a pagan religion. Tribes that had historically skirmished over old differences running deep in their cultures now lived together peaceably on the same island.
- As the generations passed, the former strangers blended together into a single people. Their mix of different languages, ethnic customs and various gods gave birth to new, totally unique religions.
- The gods worshipped by the new blend of people were an ancient family of beings inhabiting a different dimension. They wielded strange powers and existed outside the concepts of right and wrong. Deities that were considered evil or pagan in the old world were, on Dumary Island, simply thought of as "other gods" – there were far too many of them to count. Rites performed in honor of these idols often resembled exorcisms and demon sealing ceremonies.
- The priests of these cults were known as "guardians" and were sometimes called upon to protect the gods and their worshippers. Many were the legends of guardians who had borrowed the power of their own gods to defeat enemy gods. One recent tale, only a few hundred years old, told of a great swordsman appearing from "the outside" to aid in exorcising the most evil god of all time.
- Over the centuries, Dumary Island's success in supporting the worship of unique religions while maintaining its existence out of the mainstream has been nothing short of miraculous. Lately, however, agents of international corporations have quietly begun infiltrating the island. Their purpose is to acquire the "special ores" discovered in the island's interior.
- On Dumary Island, the people's simple religious piety, as well as the fabulous artifacts buried in the inner mountains, are now in great danger...
Located upon the Dumary Island itself is an entire European-style village presided over by an immense old clocktower. A half modern, half medieval city with its own train station is located next to the village. The hidden underground catacombs built underneath the land and within its secret passages lead to the island's harbor. A more modern-looking city, now often called "Uroboros City", was built around the Uroboros Corporation's "Skyscraper Sanctum", including a factory with an underground subway station and an off-shore oil rig. Ancient, intricate, and partially flooded ruins are hidden beneath a sleepy garden within Dumary Island itself.
Vie de MarliEditThe Vie de Marli clan are an ancient order of guardian priests and devil hunters from Dumary Island who were human/demon hybrids with special powers, their two most notable members Matier and Lucia. Their sole purpose in life is to defend their homeland of Dumary Island and their people from all incarnations of evil. The clan's history, along with the natives of their land, extends back to the founding of Dumary Island several thousand years ago when the island was originally discovered by religious refugees from the Mediterranean regions, who were branded as heretics for continuing to believe in the old pagan gods of ancient times when a certain religion was arising and emerging somewhere east of the Mediterranean Ocean, split into many different factions as its followers quickly carried that faith to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
Hordes of refugees of different cultures, beliefs and languages crossed over to the island. The first to arrive followed the sea routes of the old Viking explorers around the North Pole and through the Pacific Ocean. Following them came runaway slaves who were seeking sanctuary. Though these refugees had once belonged to tribes that had historically feuded, they were forced to assimilate in the new land, and as the generations passed with peaceable cohabitation, their original beliefs along with their dialects, ethnic customs and superstitions blended to become new, totally unique religions. And thus the Vie de Marli was formed: the "guardians", a clan of priests who were in charge of these sects along with the peoples who then came together as a singular culture and people of Dumary Island under the same name, for them to be forever recognized by the entire Human World. And so too is the isle that is Dumary Island which has given by its guardians their name as the island's own, yet secondary, given name. They, like the peoples they protected, came to worship beings from the Demon World, and the rites performed in honor of these beings often resembled exorcisms and demon sealing ceremonies. They bore their own legendary (and recognizable) symbol of a three-pointed trident (fuscina or tridens) with a short, middle prong and incorporated into their clan and their faith. And most importantly they borrowed the demonic power of their "deities" in order to protect them and their worshippers, including, as the many legends of the Vie de Marli says, borrowing the power of their gods to combat enemy gods.
Several hundred years ago, the legendary demon hero Sparda appeared from the Demon World to aid a warrior priestess named Matier and her fellow guardians in exorcising an ancient evil known as Argosax who was worshipped by a secret tribal cult of people among the inhabitants of Dumary Island, and was the most powerful and malevolent demon master that ever existed. Sparda and the Vie de Marli clan went into battle against the devils, as well as Argosax's loyal worshippers on Dumary Island. In the end, they both used the mystical power of the island's legendary treasure, four sacred relics known as the Arcanas created by the Vei de Marli, to defeat and seal away the King of Darkness. And though he was temporarily trapped within the Demon world after the final battle with Argosax, he eventually returned to the Human world. Matier and her people the Vie de Marli, were forever grateful to their friend and ally for help rescuing their home of Dumary Island and the Earth from the tyranny of the unholy.
Since that great battle, and over the centuries, Dumary Island and all its inhabitants under the care of the Vie de Marli clan and their optimistic leader Matier, peacefully continues to thrive while they slowly but sufficiently adapted the modern ways of the outside world into their livelihood, such as business, technology, mobile transportation (automobiles and trains), science, education, and construction. Dumary Island's success in supporting the worship of unique religions while maintaining its existence out of the mainstream has been nothing short of miraculous. On the island's lower east side where the Vie de Marli clan's old village is located, the locals of Dumary Island have built a half medieval/half present day city (with roof antennas and lightning rods bearing the resemblance of the Vie de Marli symbol) there including their own train stations with light rails, a tall clock tower, and a harbor. And thus throughout many years then, they often welcome tourists and visitors into their land. But they all must becareful because not all outsiders are welcome here. But as long as Dumary Island's watchful protecters the Vie de Marli clan are still there, no harm and evil will come to the natives of the island or to other newcomers that harbors no ill will, nor poses no danger.
The Battle for Dumary IslandEdit
But now, in the past couple decades in the 20th century, the multinational public enterprise Uroboros Corp., headed by the wealthy multimillionaire Arius, has begun to build their own official city (often called "Uroboros City") along with some of their factories, an offshore oil-rig and even a trivalent, combined twin towers-skyscraper called the "Skyscraper Sanctum" on the upper east side of the Dumary Island under the pretext of acquiring the "special ores" hidden within the island's mountains; however, their true purpose is to steal the fabled Arcanas and use to them to release Argosax, obtaining his power and rule the Earth. Concerning the CEO and founder of Uroboros, Arius, it is rumored that he has a profound knowledge of archaeology and ancient civilizations. Some say that the fact that his company is digging around ancient ruins somewhere on Dumary Island and his knowledge of these old cultures are related. In fact, those rumors were true, though the Vei de Marli including already discovered that Arius actually studied the occult as well and gain his own supernatural powers from learning the ways of the dark arts (made a "deal" with the devil Argosax), thus indeed making himself a full fledge sorcerer indeed.
On their home island while they're investigating their new "visitors" the Uroboros Corporation, the Vie de Marli clan have investigated and discovered the strange going-ons and demonic attacks in their own village, such as caged skeletons of condemned criminals coming to life, simian-like beasts (Msiras and Orangguerras) besieging city streets and shadowy wraiths haunting the island's underground catacombs. The clan also have investigated that corporate "town" Uroboros City on the upper side of their island, and uncovered more unusual phenomena and terrifying secrets there, such as mutant harpies and ancient goat-like devils running amok on the city streets, secret experiments and illegal projects held in Uroboros' factories, and machines being possessed by strange phantom parasites. To them, agreedibly other than other ordinary people outside their land, underneath the facade of a legitimate multinational conglomerate and a profitable organization, Uroboros Corporation is more than a just future corporate tyranny, they are a dangerous conspiracy of ruthless men and women seeking the powers of darkness and total dominance, and their president Arius as a callous robber baron (for buying some acres on Dumary Island both legally... as well as illegally), and a power hungry madman who seeks to conquer the modern-day world.
Fortunately the Vie de Marli clan alongside their leader Matier and her daughter Lucia went to the devil hunter Dante for help, and so they did. They and their people fought back and reclaim their homeland from the evil corporate conspiracy when Dante ruined Arius' immortality-inducing ceremony by switching the Arcana Medaglia with his two-sided coin and fought the evil businessman in battle before he shot him point blank. But later, the portal to the Demon World has partially open when the towers of the Skyscraper Sanctum were hit by a beam of energy and activated and slowly moving away from the pyramid beneath them, to only become separate and the diamond block on the top of the building was no more as it may have been completely sucked into the Netherworld because of the portal was unstable. all that happened because of the ritual at the solar eclipse, even though the ceremony was incomplete. After the doorway to the dark realm was closed when Dante entered it to face the impartially-summoned Argosax, Arius suddenly came back from beyond the grave and remerged as a ferocious undead demon he had been transmutated into. Now while under the control of his "master" Argosax, he's hellbent on revenge against not only Dante for killing him, but also the one person who was his defected former "creation" Chi (X). But Lucia (now her true name) continues to face her 'creator' and sworn enemy alone. Then he went under another and yet hideous transformation into a most twisted beast whose appearance was the most unsightly of devils before facing Lucia in a destroyed rift within the citystreets. But still Lucia fought back and put this abomination to an end. And so, the corrupt madman Arius and his industrial empire Uroboros Corporation were finished. Dumary Island was free and humanity is safe. But still, the Vie de Marli's leader Matier ensured her daughter Lucia not to worry about the Son of Sparda (Dante), since he would return home, back to Earth the same way Vie de Marli's friend and brother, Sparda did!
|Arius - Dante - Lucia - Matier - Trish
|Argosax - Bolverk - Furiataurus - Infested Chopper - Infested Tank - Jokatgulm - Nefasturris - Noctpteran - Orangguerra - Phantom - Tartarussian & Plutonian - Tateobesu - Trismagia
|Lesser Demons
|Blade - Demonochorus - Erupt Gel - Finis Demon - Flambat - Infestant - Goat Clan - Mancer Demon - Msira - Puia - Sargasso - Savage Golem - Secretary - Spicere
|Dante's weapons: Merciless - Rebellion - Vendetta - Ebony & Ivory - Missile Launcher - Shotgun - Submachine Guns
Lucia's weapons: Cutlaseer - Klyamoor - Zambak - Bow Gun - Cranky Bomb - Darts - Throwing Daggers
Trish's weapons: Sparda - Luce & Ombra - Nightmare-γ
|Locations & Miscellaneous
| Dante's Office - Demon World - Dumary Island - Human World
Arcana - Amulet - Guidepost - Majin Form


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Surprise to see this posting now with no comments. Earlier, there were comments about this Advertorial, several of which were critical of the Pleasanton weekly for posting this as a news item. Now the comments are limited to Registered Members only. Rather disappointed in the handling of this by the Pleasanton Weekly. What is/was the rationale on the part of PW for the change?
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Outpacing 'Terminator Salvation' in the three days weekend battle for the box office's top, 'Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian' crushes competitions over the Memorial Day holiday.
"Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" has indeed claimed a North American box office victory over "Terminator Salvation". Outperforming the fourth "Terminator" series during the three days weekend, the sequel to 2006's "Night at the Museum" continued its reign by drawing in approximately $70 million over the Memorial Day weekend.
"Night at the Museum 2" marked its leading actor Ben Stiller's biggest live-action bow. It bested over his $46.1 million opening of 2004's "Meet the Fockers" and outnumbered the first four days earning of the original "Night at the Museum" which was $42.2 million. This Memorial Day bow was on par with Stiller's 2005 animated "Madagascar" if adjusted for ticket price inflation.
"It's blown away our expectations," said senior vice president of domestic distribution for 20th Century Fox Chris Aronson of "Night at the Museum 2" impressive count. "We've nearly doubled the opening of the first 'Night at the Museum.' It's an incredibly strong No. 1 that beats out 'Terminator,' which I think most people thought would win the weekend."
"Terminator Salvation", which was predicted to collect $70 million over the four days weekend, failed to meet expectation. Settling in for the second place, the McG-direction action thriller pulled in around $53.8 million to a total of about $67.2 million since its debut on Thursday, May 21. Despite its failure to catch the #1 box office slot, Warner Bros. domestic distribution president Dan Fellman said, "Our results were excellent. This was a great result for any film."
Staying strong at number three was "Star Trek". The eleventh installment of the popular sci-fi series rang in an estimated $29.4 million, boasting a three-week-cume of about $191 million. "Angels & Demons" followed closely on the fourth place with approximately $27.7 million. The additional bow gave the Tom Hanks-starring movie a total of about $87.8 million over its 11 days in theaters.
"Dance Flick" rounded up the top five box office this Memorial Day weekend. The Wayans brothers parody movie brought in about $13.1 million. It had a lower opening than any of the movies it spoofed, but it nearly doubled the opening bow of the last parody movie, "Disaster Movie".
Top Ten Movies at Weekend Box Office for May 22 - 25:
- "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" - $70 million
- "Terminator Salvation" - $53.8 million
- "Star Trek" - $29.4 million
- "Angels & Demons" - $27.7 million
- "Dance Flick" - $13.1 million
- "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" - $10.1 million
- "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" - $4.8 million
- "Obsessed" - $2.5 million
- "Monsters vs. Aliens" - $1.9 million
- "17 Again" - $1.3 million


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The little table covered by vases full of perfect, artfully arranged roses makes for an unusual sight in this century-plus old, working-class neighborhood. Some passers-by seem baffled by the sign, too: "ONE VASE of roses per family. Please, return vase." "One man insisted on giving us $2," says 78-year-old Mary Sieder. "We told him they were free, but he wouldn't take them without giving us $2. Sometimes, they leave money on the table." "We don't want to sell them," explains her son Ernest, 49. "We want them to be free. That's what 'you're welcome' means when someone says 'thank you' - no strings attached."Takers have carried Mary and Ernest's rainbows of roses far from their North Highlands Avenue garden. "We've had people come from all over," she says. "They drive by on their way to work and see the table. "They take them to their mothers, their grandmothers, to rest homes, to work. The postman takes them to a law office downtown. They take the vases and many return them. Sometimes they take just one rose and leave the vase, if they don't think they can bring it back." Mary gets the vases for 40 cents apiece at the Sunshine Thrift Store. She guesses she's bought about 300 since she and Ernest started giving away their flowers back in spring 2007. The two don't like to take money, but they have fun with other tokens of gratitude. "Mostly, they leave notes," Mary says, showing the stack she has saved. "One lady brought us a bag of apples. One brought us a picture of her mother. A man left a couple avocadoes." The Sieders' roses got their start a few years ago, when Ernest planted a few bushes for his mom. Then he moved up North and over to Florida's East Coast, where he taught science and started a rose garden at a Christian school. When his dad, Herman, got sick, Ernest came home to help care for him. And he got his mom outside planting more roses. Today they have more than 100 bushes, vines and small trees - about 20 different varieties of Fortunia rootstock. They crowd the front yard of the bungalow Mary's parents bought when she was 11. "I buy them for the scent," Ernest says. "Other flowers are pretty, but only roses have that fragrance. You can have beautiful form and beautiful color, but the fragrance is what makes you go 'Aaaaaaaaah!' '' Ernest handles spraying and cutting; Mary creates the arrangements. Together, they plant. This time of year they have only 20 or so blooms to set out every few days, but from spring to early summer, Ernest might clip 150 in a single day. Then they break out the big vases. "You've heard, 'It's more blessed to give than to receive,' " he says. "It really is. It's not like we're sacrificing." Ernest & Mary's Rose-Growing Tips You Gotta Spray: "If you're going to invest your money in roses, you have to spray," Ernest says. Lots of diseases, pests and fungus attack. He relies on the folks at Hardin's Nursery, 6011 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, for help identifying problems. (Note: They're open only 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.) Joining a rose society is also a good idea, he says. Don't Shop From A Book: Ask at the nursery for what grows well here - what's best for Florida and Hillsborough County (or whatever county you're in.) Make A Comfy Bed: "I like to dig out the whole area, remove some [native] dirt," Ernest says. He adds top soil or a soil mix for roses, compost, and lots of peat moss to hold moisture. "Peat's the biggie," Mary says. Know When To Clip: When the green sepals embracing the bud fall down, the blossom's about to open. Squeeze the bud - if it's hard, it's not quite ready. If it's a little poofy, it's time to clip. Keep Your Blooms Longer: Clip about a half-inch from the bottom of the stem every couple days, Mary says. Cut on a slant.
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Citizens speak out at council meeting
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
In the regular meeting of the Dalhart City Council on Tuesday, February 12 a group of approximately 30 citizens filled the back corner of the meeting room at City Hall. The group attended the meeting to discuss the fate of the case against Karrie Ann Calfy Arroyo, confessed animal hoarder.
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