Hi First off, congrats on your weight loss :) Secondly you mentioned that this Dr. was one of "three" in the province's provincial program ( Canada?) Then why not go for another two consults? Its your right to get second opinions and have it even possibly covered by OHIP, or whatever provinces medicare it is.

Good Luck :)

I?m curious why the PS office did not suggest you have 2-3 compression garments so you can wear one while laundering the other(s)?

Hope you feel better soon. Your results are going to be amazing!!

I mean, I am no medical professional so I am tempted to tell you to carefully climb in the tub and take a warm shower. BUT, if you had a medial thigh lift, I can't tell you to do anything because from what I understand, that healing process and time is a whole different beast...just ask Cynthia (NYMom) who had various openings and issues...it sounds very stressful and I don't blame you for having a cry fest. Just remember there is an end in sight! And unlike, say, hernia surgery, this result will be visible to you and make you so happy!

You are reminding me that I need to be more kind and giving when someone I know has surgery - do more than just check in via a text or call. I forget how hard it is to feel helpless. I also hate relying on others and asking for help.

Hang in there!

It's so crazy how different surgeon's have different rules! Some people are served soft food in the hospital after RNY, others can't eat soft food for two weeks. Apparently the same goes for plastic surgeon's! I was allowed to shower on day 2 I think...even with drains. I hooked the drains to my lanyard and it felt incredible to be able to be clean. I am so sorry you aren't allowed this simple joy! You are totally allowed to have a pity party, you poor thing. It all sounds very frustrating. But like Erin and Laura said, this will literally be such a distant memory. I almost can't even conjure up how I felt that first week and it's only been 2 years. Plus, I saw your surgeon's before and after pic, and once you're clean and the swelling has gone down, I can already tell you are going to be THRILLED with your new body! Hang in there, come and vent anytime, and know that this too shall pass :)

Oh, and I haven't been strong enough to stand over a sink to have anyone wash my hair yet, but maybe I can do that tomorrow afternoon too. It's not as uncomfortable as the other stuff because I don't get greasy hair, been unsing dry shampoo, and I have an around the head chin strap for the lipo done under my *****which I hear from those who said I didn't need it that it looks great), so you can't see my hair really. So a tiny positive there.