huskerfan85
One Month out from thigh lift
Jul 21, 2009
Well I am one month out from my thigh lift. I am happy overall, but wish he could have taken off more skin and tissue (don't we all wish for that) I flew to California at 3 weeks out and had no trouble at all, just a little discomfort and a little more swelling. I was at work all day yesterday with out the garment and had a lot more swelling, but needed to leave the garment off due to blisters from tape and band aides. So when school starts and I officially go back to work on the 23rd, I will be wearing my garment ( I am an assistant Principal in a high school) as I will be sitting a lot for the first few days in meetings.
Pictures are for friends ony and password is legs
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Pictures are for friends ony and password is legs
Had plastics on 6/17
Jun 25, 2009
I had my thighs done on 6/17, no real issues, I have been very lucky in that I took only one pain pill when I got home and have not taken any since. I still have both drains in one week later, but they will come out on Monday. I am healing well according to the Doc's assistant. I wish he could have taken more, but it is amazing what he was able to take. I now have legs that do not have saddlebags. I can not remember not having them at all. My mom is here with me and she said that she has not seen my legs that slim since 5th grade. I think I will most likely have to have the lower body lift next year, as I still have some issues, but doing this was the second best decision I have ever made...the first being WLS.
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Insurance said YES!!!!!!!!
May 03, 2009
After submitting an appeal letter to my insurance company on March 31st, I found out on April 8th that they approved my thigh lift. The nurse at the doctors office said that she finally got them to view the pictures and after looking at them they approved me within the hour. I will have my thigh lift on June 17th. I have to wait till then as I am done working (high school teacher) and my mother can be with me. This is the first time she has been able to be here for the actual surgery, for my WLS she came when I got out of the hospital. I am very excited but also a little worried!!
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frustration
Apr 15, 2009
I am kinda frustrated right now, the scale is not budging, and has not really moved in over a year, but my clothes are looser.....guess I am still losing inches, but putting on muscle. My surgeon said I need to up my cardio to 60 minutes a day 6 days a week.
On a good note, I have plastics scheduled for my legs on June 17th. I had to fight the insurance company a little, but after they looked at the pictures, they approved me in less than 24 hours. So once again, I will be having surgery in June. I am excited, but also scared about my hair...it was just growing back nicely, and then I had gall bladder surgery, and now six months later will be having plastics. Oh well, it will be worth it to have "normal" looking legs. When I have time I will post pictures of the legs from hell!!
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On a good note, I have plastics scheduled for my legs on June 17th. I had to fight the insurance company a little, but after they looked at the pictures, they approved me in less than 24 hours. So once again, I will be having surgery in June. I am excited, but also scared about my hair...it was just growing back nicely, and then I had gall bladder surgery, and now six months later will be having plastics. Oh well, it will be worth it to have "normal" looking legs. When I have time I will post pictures of the legs from hell!!
Dang Gall Bladder.....
Dec 06, 2008
Did I say I Love my surgeon?!?!?!?!? Three weeks ago I began to have sever pain and cramping in my tummy, I knew it was gall bladder, and called my PCP got right in, and he ordered the proper tests. He saw from the results that I needed to see the surgeon, and two weeks later I had the offending organ removed....boy did I have a shock. My surgeon said that I had such tight ab muscles that he had a hard time getting in and I am so very sore....guess all that gym time is paying off...but here I sit 3 days later with no pain, and back to being able to eat without pain again. Let's hope the weightloss will get jump started again, as I have been stalled since July....ugh....
LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!!
Jul 19, 2008
I never dreamed that I would be able to enjoy my life again. I just returned from 10 wonderful days in Hawaii. A year ago I would have never attempted this trip, but after losing 160 pounds felt it was now or never. (my friends will be transfered soon) I bought my ticket in May thank goodness as I watched the price rise extremely high so I was locked into going even though I almost decided not to go. It was the best time of my life so far. I had no issuses on the plane with the seat, or the restroom, I was able to go and see everything I wanted to, and even wore a swim suit.
I thank God everyday for this opportunity to live again. Even though I am still a ways from goal, I can not remember the last time I was not at least 100 pounds or more over weight....I think it may have been my Senior year in High School when I lost 75 pounds on nutri-system (the old one).
I have posted some photos of my trip just to prove to myself that it really happened, and to remind myself that there is more to come!
I thank God everyday for this opportunity to live again. Even though I am still a ways from goal, I can not remember the last time I was not at least 100 pounds or more over weight....I think it may have been my Senior year in High School when I lost 75 pounds on nutri-system (the old one).
I have posted some photos of my trip just to prove to myself that it really happened, and to remind myself that there is more to come!
Where has the time gone?
Jun 01, 2008
WOW I am a couple days past my one year anniversary and I feel wonderful. If I were to stop losing right now, I would be content. I am wearing the size I wanted to end up at, and am within 20 pounds of my own original goal. I remember being happy weighing around 220 when I graduated from college in 1985.....my nut. suggested that if I were content with that weight then to shoot for the moon, and go for my dream weight. I picked 180 as that is in the mid range of normal for my height. My surgeon said that he thinks I will get there and go farther with no problem due to how well things are going so far. So no my new goal is t wear a 12/14 pant.....I am in a 16/18 now, so looks possible. I can wear a size 14 dress as long as it is a little full...I carry most of my weight in my butt and thighs...I am truly a pair shape.....
Another thing that amazes me is that I have never been within 60 pounds of a normal weight in a very long time. This gift I gave myself has been such a life saver....no I did not have to co-morbidities that many did, but I was keeping myself stuck in my house due to the fear of not being able to sit down or fit in things.
I had to have an ultra sound on my legs an d was told to wear comfortable shoes as I would be standing, and that I would need to wear shorts that they would provide...boy did my old fears raise its ugly head...I took a pair of shorts with me just in case, and was shocked when the tech just took one look at me and handed me a pair of XL gym shorts....they were actually a little big!!!!!!Now I should have known they would fit, as I have been wearing a mens XL sweat pant for months now, but still not believing it always. the best thing was the tech's father had rny a few years ago, so he knew what I was going through and was so very kind and complimentary of my successful journey so far!
I thank God for this tool every day, even when my new pouch reminds me it is the BOSS! :)
Another thing that amazes me is that I have never been within 60 pounds of a normal weight in a very long time. This gift I gave myself has been such a life saver....no I did not have to co-morbidities that many did, but I was keeping myself stuck in my house due to the fear of not being able to sit down or fit in things.
I had to have an ultra sound on my legs an d was told to wear comfortable shoes as I would be standing, and that I would need to wear shorts that they would provide...boy did my old fears raise its ugly head...I took a pair of shorts with me just in case, and was shocked when the tech just took one look at me and handed me a pair of XL gym shorts....they were actually a little big!!!!!!Now I should have known they would fit, as I have been wearing a mens XL sweat pant for months now, but still not believing it always. the best thing was the tech's father had rny a few years ago, so he knew what I was going through and was so very kind and complimentary of my successful journey so far!
I thank God for this tool every day, even when my new pouch reminds me it is the BOSS! :)
A few days shy of one year!!!!!
May 21, 2008
I am just a few days shy of my one year anniversary. I have lost 156 pounds and many inches. My trainer at the gym took some measurements tonight, and this is how I compare to the night before surgery:
Chest 51" to 40"
Upper Arm 16.5" to 12.5"
Waist 49" to 39"
Hips 75" to 50.5"
Thighs 36" to 21.25"
I was wearing a tight 34W pant, and am now wearing a comfortable 18.....NO W involved anymore, and a 10-12 t-shirt. I so love this tool!!!!!!!!!!!
Chest 51" to 40"
Upper Arm 16.5" to 12.5"
Waist 49" to 39"
Hips 75" to 50.5"
Thighs 36" to 21.25"
I was wearing a tight 34W pant, and am now wearing a comfortable 18.....NO W involved anymore, and a 10-12 t-shirt. I so love this tool!!!!!!!!!!!
Update
Mar 27, 2008
Well after stalling for the month of March..most of it anyway...the scale moved today. I am now 3 days shy of 10 months out and down 144 pounds. I would like to lose another 50-60 pounds so will be kicking up the work outs, and changing up the eating routine. I also know that I need to drink more water!!
Another benefit of this surgery
Feb 24, 2008
On Friday 2/22/08 I was rushing out of my house with my hands full...trash, bag for work, and purse...and somehow I miss stepped and fell off the garage steps. Now it is only 3 steps high, but hitting the concrete was not any fun at all. After I got back into the house and determined nothing was hurt to terribly except my pride, I examined the area where I fell. It struck me that last year at this time I would have been really hurt, as there really was not much room for me to fall. I would have banged into the stairs and my car....maybe even damaging the car....who knows...so while falling is not really a wow moment, after the fact, it was a moment realizing that I did not get hurt as I fit into the space available.
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Colorado Springs, CO
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29.4
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Surgery
05/30/2007
Surgery Date
Apr 08, 2006
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