Tummy tuck update
Hi All,
I had my fleur di lis abdominoplasty on Monday, and it was a piece of cake. I was up and walking within 3 hours of completing surgery. No headache, or grogginess, no nausea.
There is pain at the incisions so I am using pain killers now. This means I can't drive until I'm off the pain killers.
The doctor removed 5.5 pounds of skin from my belly. And the belly looks great. I'll post some before and after pictures in a few days.
Best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Yes, I got a recommendation from a friend who used this surgeon after weight loss and recommended him highly. His name is Jeffrey Smith, and he has an office in Chelmsford, (Northeast Plastic Surgery) and he did the surgery at Lowell General.
I'm thrilled with the quality of his work. He was very informative and took lots of time to explain the procedures, the various choices, the things to watch out for, etc. I really liked working with him. He was also about 1/2 the cost of doing the same procedure at Lahey!
I'll post pictures in a few days, when I get these drains out and I can maneuver a little better.
Best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Congratulations, Carol!! Both of my children were born at Lowell General Hospital :-) I didn't realize you were from Mass as well. Small world!!
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
congrats!!! can't wait to see the pictures in a few days.
Congratulations, Carol! I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. :-) Kay
5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1
GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)
