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Gwen M.
on 3/28/18 6:26 am
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

I bought a multipack of those and was very happy for them, since I did ooze a bit. I used them to protect chairs and sheets. The ones I got were washable, so a good investment :)

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

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

cofoxie
on 3/27/18 11:01 pm
Topic: RE: starting stuff - names of surgery/types - timing/when to start, order - any cost advice?

Thanks Cecily! you're right. I guess I have to make another one or a new thread for this topic.

CC C.
on 3/27/18 8:40 pm
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

That helps a lot, Gwen, thanks! I think it's mostly just the assistance items I was thinking of. Or things like a waterproof cover/puppy pads for the chair or bed...

CC C.
on 3/27/18 8:37 pm
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

Super helpful, Erin, thanks! My toilets are a bit low and considering my thighs will be done too, I think I'll borrow the one my friend has in storage from her hip replacement.

CC C.
on 3/27/18 8:33 pm
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

Thanks, Roxie! I have one to get all the socks I drop behind my dryer...

Bonroxie19
on 3/27/18 6:06 pm
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

Hi there,

order the tool on amazon that helps you grab things that are too high or low. Will keep you from trying to bend.

Bonnie RNY 2/11/15 by Dr. Takahaski

5'3" SW 230 pounds, GW per Dr. Takahaski 150 pounds, CW 132 pounds (10/1/17)

BMI 19% Bod Pod test 1/29/17 13.1 mile half marathon, 1 hour 59 mins (8/21/2017)



Erin T.
on 3/27/18 5:16 pm
VSG on 01/17/17
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

I did not use a raised toilet seat at all, but my friend's house had higher toilets already. I used a shower seat for the first 5-6 days but didn't need it after that. I think if I did it again I'd find a plastic chair to use instead.

I rented a power recliner and used that for the first several days. I think if I lived alone I might have kept using it for longer too.

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

Gwen M.
on 3/27/18 1:24 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: A question about ?stuff?

I definitely needed a toilet seat riser for more than the first 5 days after my thigh lift. And a shower stool for both surgeries, just because standing for the entire time of a shower took too much energy.

I never used a walker with any of my surgeries. I did use a cane a few times, but it was mainly so I could beat people up (well, really it was just a warning to other people to steer clear and not bonk me).

I don't know what other things you're wondering about though!

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

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

CC C.
on 3/27/18 12:45 pm
Topic: A question about ?stuff?

I will be spending the first 5 nights at the recovery center after my lbl and modified medial thigh lift (only top half of my thighs) before coming home.

Are there things I will have needed the first 5 days that I won't need once I'm home? The recovery center will have all the things I might need there like a raised toilet seat, shower stool, walker... I'm just wondering if I need to have everything on the lists I've read ready at home if the first 5 days are covered?

CC C.
on 3/27/18 11:09 am
Topic: RE: starting stuff - names of surgery/types - timing/when to start, order - any cost advice?

You may want to post a separate, new post for this. I know several people have had facial plastics, but I'm not sure they'll see your post at the end of this older one!

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