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I'm not Erin, but I did Pilates :D It's amazing for the core and abdominal muscles.
Also work on building the muscles that are in the areas you'll be relying on for movement. So arms and legs. (Which, I realize, really ends up being "build everything.")
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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Erin,
I meant to ask you what prep workouts did you do to be more prepared for surgery. I have a few months to get ready and want to give myself the best advantage.
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.
Tammy, have you heard anything from any surgeons or your insurance? I just had my 2nd consult and am learning alot about how different doctors work.
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.
I know what you mean, Liz. I consulted with one surgeon who did his procedures in a surgery center not the hospital. The cost was minimally cheaper, but I was really nervous about the "what ifs" and whether there was some certification problem that kept him from working in the hospital. I am also hoping that having a few more monitored hours will help the pain to get under better control.
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.
I also wanted to be there just in case there were any complications (there weren't).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
When you're paying for surgery out of pocket, it is easy to try to save a few $$, but I agree that staying inpatient for one night for some assistance would probably be a good idea.
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.
I was back to work full time after 4 week following my LBL & bracio
I stayed overnight for my TT and was glad I did. Mobility was not too good for that first day.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Thanks Erin. I made a call back to the first surgeon that I consulted with to ask about his closing procedure. He also does "quilting" of the skin to the muscle but also puts in drains. He says that the drains usually don't have to stay in as long though with the extra stitching. I also talked to him about whether a combo of BL & TT would be outpatient or inpatient. He would prefer to have me stay over at Sibley for one night to be sure that I am able to be mobile after the muscle tightening. I would love to go home after surgery but getting help with getting in and out of bed at first would probably be helpful.
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.
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