First post-op check up.
I'm feeling soooo much better! Almost human again. So far so good. The check up went really well- the drain came out and bandages off and re taped- I can shower and sleep in my bed...Yay! Crazy how it's the everyday normal activities are missed most. Yesterday was a turning point and I made all my goals for the day- 84 oz liquids, 65+ G protein, and 4/ 15 minute slow (1.5 mph) sloggs on the treadmill. Recovery, here I come. I took a big look at my tummy, and guess what? No extra skin. I used to beable to gather up gobs and gobs of skin and its not there anymore. Thank you surgeon- (He seemed pretty well pleased with himself watching me look at myself in the mirror- Ha!) and thank you (now also much lighter) piggy bank and thank you wonderful, supportave hubby-love-o-my-life, and thank you God for my life. Haven't been on the scales yet. When I came home from Sleeve surgery last Dec, I was 18 #s heavier and it took two weeks to loose the water weight. Lesson learned and I'll wait this time. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving folks. Much to be grateful about this year- including all of the wonderful friends I've made on this forum. Will be posting some pictures sometime in the future. Surgeon said he removed approximately 12x 10 in from lower tummy and 8x9 piece from upper abs. Definately a lot of skin. Next Wed, the plans are to remove sutures, and go from there. Will be in the garment 3 weeks 24/7, then 3 weeks after that except for sleeping.
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
You know how you can reach down ther and agather up all that extra skin and hold it in your hands like a loaf of bread? Guess what? Soon you won't be able to because all that won't be there anymore--PRICELESS!!! Enjoy! Heal well. Bonnie
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!