1 Month Post Plastics, 1st Update

(deactivated member)
on 1/19/09 11:27 pm - St. Paul, MN
Hi Everyone!!!

Well... it's been a ride. A frickin wild one! I will spare any ramblings right now but photos are up. 7.5 pounds were removed... I'm down a little over 10 pounds in the 4 weeks since surgery & have had some complications. I'm still pretty swollen & will likely drop a few more from what the doc has said. The pain was truly unreal & the recovery has been a biotch! I will be glad once I am back to "normal"... although I am already extremely pleased & know my pain & suffering will not have been in vain!!! I will write more later. Oh, to clarify, I had plastics on 12/19/08 with Dr. Kovanda of Midwest Plastic Surgery out of Edina, MN (he is AMAZING) - he did a breast lift with shape reconstruction & nipple relocation, upper & lower tummy tuck (above & below belly button) including muscle repair, medial thigh lift & a mons lift. I would NOT recommend this much work at once... but have a list of reasons & thankfully it worked out for me. Anyway, I will certainly try to post more soon & will get into why I say hell no to that much work at once. Oh - and insurance approved the work (except he did the muscle repair included in the other procedures since they wouldn't cover that part)... that will be part of my further ramblings but insurance DOES pay for things when they are proved to medically necessary & when the proof is provided along with a good medical team. I have had some minor complications - several openings on the thighs, some lymphadema in a breast & a few skin infections... a UTI from the stupid catheter & other random information but I don't think anything uncommon.

Thanks to so many of you following this saga... and I hope everyone is well. Happy new years - new year, new me!
happy girl
on 1/19/09 11:43 pm
i am glad you posted!  i have a consultation with him coming up.  I am really not sure if I am going to go through with anything, but am checking out a couple of Drs.  It's great to hear from someone who actually went to him

2003 RNY, 2007 Revision Distal RNY
April 17, 2009 ~ fleur de lis TT w/Muscle Repair, Medial Thigh Lift, Ventral Hernia Repair 


  

 

Diamond Girl
on 1/19/09 11:55 pm - Ham Lake, MN
(((Jalyssa)))
So happy to hear from you! I had been wondering how your PS went. Sorry to hear of the complications - be your own best advocate on those to keep the infections at bay! You will no doubt love your final outcome once you're totally healed.

I think your results are wonderful.

Hang in there kiddo!!!
        
lafoster
on 1/20/09 5:18 am - Rosemount, MN

Thank you for posting an update - best wishes on a continued recovery for you.

 

rickpete
on 1/20/09 5:49 am - Elk River, MN
From your profile it is apparent that you were and are now a beautiful young woman.  I do hope that you heal up soon so you can enjoy the new, more comfortable you.

Take care,

RP
Jennifer G.
on 1/20/09 11:42 pm - Minnetonka, MN
Your post inspired me to come out of lurking. I am completely blow away by how brave you are. I checked out you pics and thought wow this is one fantastic women for sharing this with us. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you will recover soon.

Jennifer

 

    
(deactivated member)
on 1/21/09 3:41 am - Winona, MN
Thanks for the update watchin your journey is an isperation to many I'm sure. It was a blessing to to hear that Insurance can and does pay for this stuff too Keep us updated and I pray for a speedy recovery and I pray the pain subsides!
WishOnAStar
on 1/21/09 4:32 am

I agree with Jennifer G.  You are an amazing person for sharing this wild ride with us.  I admire you for being so open about your journey.

Thanks for the post and congratulations on all your success!

Stephanie

Marsha F.
on 1/24/09 8:21 am
Wowzers  are you brave.  I hope you have a speedy recovery.  What criteria does the ins. company use to deem in medically necessary?  I would like to have it done but my gosh I am a major puss to pain..... Good luck to you sweetie and keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs to you
Marsh
 
QUEEN_1975
on 1/25/09 6:35 am
I am so proud that you went the estra mile for yourself. If you could give more info on the ins. part that would be great. I have more self esteem problems with my skin then I ever did my weight. Never thought I would have said that. I hope you have a healthy recovery and everything goes well!!
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