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This is my first post on this site. I have lost 120 lbs and need to lose 30 more. I have talked to a couple of plastic surgeons regarding skin removal surgery on my abdomin. How do you know if they are good or reputable? I don't have any friends who have had skin removal surgery, so I am worried about trusting just anyone. We have all seen the horror stories.
Any recommendations are appreciated. I live near Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Thank you,
Unscented maxi pads are so much cheaper than gauze so if you like to save money, stock up on these. I got mine from the dollar store. I did not use the sticky side, my binder just kept them in place. Also I cut a slit in them to place around my drains to prevent leakage on my binder.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
on 3/13/18 3:01 am
Wow you look great!!! Amazing! Glad your feeing well and healing so fast.
In my experience day 3 is the turning point. I?ve taken myself off the narcotics (although I took one before my shower) but treating pain with extra strength Tylenol.
I?m able to get up myself, get around, fix simple meals, washroom, etc. I still get help propping pillows around me and under my legs and help with changing dressings. I answered a few work emails today but still tire easily and walk hunched over.
Here is me just before surgery and then post op day 2.
Referral sent: 1/26/15 / Sleep study: 2/23/15 / Orientation: 4/20/15 HRRH / Meet Dr. Hagen: 11/17/15 (no show) / Meet Dr. Klein: 12/10/15 / Trio appointments: 2/11/16 / Follow up appointment SW and RD: 3/16/16 / Dr. Glazer: 3/30/16 / Dr. Klein: 5/9/16 / Surgery date 5/25/16 / LBL with Dr. Nandagopal 3/9/18 - PS SW 155
HW - 280. Opti start - 280. Surgery day - 266. CW - 142.
I feel really good! I'm ready to start working out again (as of today I can). I lifted some (very light) weights tonight. I feel like I've lost quite a lot of muscle tone. The only things I have left to deal with are muscle tightness in my abs upon standing if I have been sitting a long time and I have one tiny opening where a stitch was poking out. It's about 1/4" long. Everything else looks like it's been healed for months, not weeks.
I had mine done with Dr. Joesph Michaels in Washington, D.C.
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
Great tips. Thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate it.
How are you feeling?
Where did you have yours completed at?
on 3/12/18 10:41 am
I'm thinking of trying to stay 5 nights at the recovery place instead of the 2 the doctor suggests. I have friends who can come and help me in a pinch once I'm home, but I hate to ask anyone to come be my full time nursemaid.
I'm 6 weeks post op today. The things I found really important:
- Power recliner (I rented this and it cost about $400 for the month). I only used it for a week but the daily price made it worth it to rent for a month.
- A lanyard to hang my drains on while I was up moving around/showering
- A shower chair, I used this only for the first week, but it was needed
- For the first 8 days when I was in a binder (vs surgical garment), I used these surgical dressings
- Easy protein sources: For me, that was RTD protein shakes, and whole fat greek yogurt. I didn't eat much else at first. Oh and Ben & Jerry's ice cream just to get some calories.
- Plenty of pillows for behind your back and under your knees as you won't be able to lay flat at first.
- My Purple seat cushion. My butt hurt more than anything else! This was especially invaluable for my 8+ hour ride home.
- Tylenol for once I stopped narcotics
- PJ pants (in a larger size) and large t-shirts (I had no issues wearing pants right away)
- A loofa for when it's time to start gently scrubbing off the glue
- Tank tops for under the surgical garment. I wore those to stop rubbing on the incision for weeks 2-4
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 required help for the first 5 days. I can't imagine having done that part alone. Jon helped get me food (I probably wouldn't have bothered to eat otherwise), managed my med schedule, helped me shower, and helped me get in/out of bed. Not to mention just fetching things for me (charging cable, drinks, etc). I didn't move much during that time beyond getting up to use the bathroom. By one week out I was showering alone and could go up/down the stairs to get basic food items and sit at the dinner table (we were staying in my friend's very cushy basement).
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
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