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Once you're in a garment you don't really care but it does cover (mostly) like underwear. I wore them on/off after day 8 (which is also when my drains came out).
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
Yeah, I had to shimmy out of my undies in the bathroom stall and ball them up and tuck them in my pocket. The worst part was that then I had to fess up to what I did in front of husband and kids because otherwise, I was going to have to ride in the car with pee soaked underwear in my pocket.
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 don't really remember how long I went without, like a few things, it was one of those "I was able to start wearing underwear again when I started caring about it." :)
For my LBL, I had both drains out at the first post-op appointment which was 8 days 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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The crotch-less-ness of the garments drove me nuts with everything peeking out rubbing on pants. I experimented with wearing underwear over/under them and settled on over. Until the day that we were traveling and I opted to pee through the garment hole but forgot to pull the underwear down. That was fun.
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 5/6/18 8:17 am
Love the superhero image! Now I'm feeling the need for some Wonder Woman Underoos...
Liz, you look amazing!
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
Most PS in the DC area is about $8000 per procedure and an LBL is 2 procedures. Some of the cost variance has to do with whether the procedure is done in the hospital or in an outpatient surgery center and whether you have to stay overnight. For myself, I wanted to be in the hospital, Sibley is a great hospital, and for a more extended procedure (anywhere from 6-12 hours) I didn't want to go home right after surgery. I wanted to be sure that I was stable and mobile and that the pain was under control. That said, it does cost more and using a hospital and staying overnight are not necessary. Talk to lots of surgeons and read reviews and find out what feels comfortable for you and your health.
My surgeon, Douglas Forman, doesn't want to do the front and back at the same time because it is pulling on the incisions in both directions but I know that Dr. Michaels does lots of LBLs and people are pleased with the results. I am having an extended mastopexy (I have lots of loose skin from my breasts extending into my underarm) and an extended abdominoplasty (pretty much all the way to the table) for my first surgery. Sometime this winter or early spring I plan to have a butt lift and maybe my inner thighs. I wasn't sure about my thighs because I have alot of muscle definition from exercise but my inner thighs really do sag to my knees and will look even worse once my tummy is tightened. My arms are pretty good and I'll probably leave them alone.
My surgery is on the 18th and I am happy to share my pics when it is done. Send me a friend request and I will PM you.
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
Gwen and Erin, etc.
How long did you go without? I am hoping that I can wear something by the time the drains are out. And BTW how long were your drains in? My PS says that they should come out at 10 days if all goes well.
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
Morning, can I ask do you need a full body contouring? I have hanging skin everywhere. What type of quotes did you get?
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