From C-Sections to the Roux-en-y
Hey! I am new to this site and have my surgery scheduled for May 14th :)) But I am curious for those of you that have had csections, were there any similarities to the recovery process? Or anything that will help me with recovery. I have lately become a gym rat and I am loving it! I know everything takes time, but after 3 csections I have this sexy pouch from my csections, wondering what it could or will be like after my WLS...will it get really bad before it gets better while losing? Thanks in advance for your help!
I had a C-section, and the recovery from that was much, much worse than the RNY. I was hunched over for a couple of weeks after the section, after the bypass only about a couple of days.
If you already have a pannus losing weight will not make that any better. It will actually get floppier as you lose weight and the fat under the skin leaves. Keep thinking about how much healthier and happier you are instead of the loose skin, and start saving now for the tummy tuck that may be in your future.
Good luck with your surgery! Remember to keep breathing and keep thinking about the goal, and you'll do great!
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
I'm not far out at all, just a little over four months. So far I've lost 87 pounds (that include pre-surgery loss) and am very happy with the results! Yeah, the skin thing is starting to be problematic, but that's what plastic surgery is for IMO.
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
I have had 2 csections and my recovery from RNY was easier because I didn't have to take care of an infant or breastfeed afterwards! I was able to just relax and heal, which makes a big difference. I have the hanging belly you speak of as well. I'm 5 months out and have lost 83 lbs and I still have the hanging part although it is much smaller now. I really don't think it will completely go away but I'm ok with that.
Thank you :)! I don't wear anything but sports and casual wear since I'm a stay at home mom but my clothes fit well even with my little pooch. It used to be very pronounced and I used to wear a long shirt to cover the abdominal area. Now I wear all kinds of lengths of shirts. I wear a L in shirts and a L in pants (12-14) at this point.