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I was 57 when I had my LBL. So worth it. I agree with Laura, for the best results go with someone who has extensive experience with people with massive weight loss. I always say the quality and quantity of our skin is not the same.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
on 5/12/18 4:31 pm
It's when my angle gets too low and I'm drinking protein shakes the phlegm builds up not much this evening though. Yay
They are full so I'm going home tomorrow morning ready or not! Ready to try the recliner instead of the adjustable bed that takes three people to get me up. Ugh.
I was surprised how much my lungs were affected by the anesthesia. I kept going into coughing fits and feeling like I couldn't breathe. That only lasted for maybe 24 hours though before it was better.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
on 5/12/18 11:20 am
Ugh last two days have been hell. Not sure how anyone goes home after 2 nights. I'm signed up for 5 and will see about staying longer.
I can't get comfortable and find I'm choking on phlegm most of the time and coughing is a ***** Getting up is worse.
I'm eager to be "done" I guess 
or maybe it's a little ocd. I'm reading, reading, reading, thank you everyone for the immense amount of great information.
Surgeons will vary on how long they want you to be at goal. Mine said 3-4 months. I was 6 months out when I had surgery.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
I had a consultation about a month after I thought I was at goal (I lost a few more pounds between then and surgery). So I was just a couple of months out from goal when I did it (and was very happy I did).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm sure either will work. I used a foam wedge (purchased via Amazon) on the couch and later when transitioning to bed, with a pillow under my knees. I found that quite comfortable. I didn't have a recliner and didn't want to rent/borrow one. Pillows alone without something more substantial might not work as well as a wedge because they might slip.
This is the one I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HHLBKK/ref=oh_aui_deta ilpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
How far out did you schedule your surgery? I have 10 lbs. more to loose but it's coming off sooooooo slow.
Hey everyone.
Mai I'm scheduled to have my tummy tuck after losing 110 pounds on June 14. And my question is, is it better to be in a chair/ recliner or propped up with pillows in bed for recovery?
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