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I am having a panniculectomy in October. Mine is huge. I went from 430 to 170. I'm trying to figure out what I should have on hand after I come home. Or any tips or tricks to make recovery less hellish.
I am going to rent an electric recliner and I have each parent coming for one week (so 2 straight weeks) of help. I'm married, but my husband is gone from 4am to 6pm.
I'd like to have everything ready before I have surgery. Thanks for any advice!
I did my thigh lifts in stages. First was spiral (the hardest to heal and did have some complications. Then did the medial lift. Much easier surgery.
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You don't need a reclining. Just lots of pillows. I made myself a little cocoon of pillows. Really one or 2 pi;llows under arms is sufficient. Jus elevate the head of the bed a little and prop arms with pillows.
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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A lot will depend on pain levels, swelling, and surgeon advice. You don't want to be driving while on narcotics. You need to be able to lift your arms etc.. turn wheel etc... I'm the onlly driver in my house. Took about a week
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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You'll need to be off narcotics for 24 hours before you can drive. So.. it'll depend. My arms and breasts were pretty pain free and I felt good enough to go to the movies on Friday - my surgery was Monday. Although I didn't drive. Then I drove myself to my follow-up on Tuesday, so 8 days post-op. (This was after my mastopexy/UBL. I did my arms with my LBL.) The one thing I'd be concerned about in your case is range of motion for arms to be safe driving. But I think that's something only you can know.
So it's possible :)
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Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
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You should ask your surgeon, but "elevated" tends to me "above your heart." You likely wouldn't have the range of motion to have your arms over your head anyway immediately post-op.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I would think in a week you would be OK to drive short distances, as long as you are off pain meds. I probably waited 2 weeks, but I did not need to go anywhere.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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Another pressing question,
How soon were you able or felt like driving?
My DH has Alzheimer's and is in a memory community. He's excited about the surgery; perv,does the motorboating sound ?. He"s less than 5 minutes away from me and I've made arrangements for him along with my Fsurgerysupport team. He usually does well while I'm traveling with our daily phone calls. It's around the 6th day he starts to miss my physical presence.
My surgeon knows I'm a caregiver; that said, I've waited 7 years to have the surgery.
I know we heal and experience pain at different levels. I've read ranges from 5 days to 13 days postoperative. Just curious.
Thank you for replying Laura, makes much more sense to me.
I'm continuing to make my list and get everything ready. My son will be returning from deployment after 8 months away. He's stationed at Little Creek, don't know the exact day but it'll be a week or so before my surgery. Doubly excited about everything!
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