BACK FROM PLASTIC SURGEON ...

I just got back from Dr. K's . And so far so good . No infection in the left butt cheek , but the right one is still draining . The culture came back and it is a staph infection.. this is why I have been feeling so ill lately . I am still on Augmentum .. and he took me off the Levequine. He cleaned my burn .. OMG I am getting feeling into my butt area .. I could feel everything he was doing . I do not want to even imagine what burn victims do when this happens .  The wound in the front is healed .. Thank God !! It went from an open 4 X 4 X 2 deep to a now tiny looking scab.. 8 weeks to heal you guys .. 8 weeks I can tell ALL of you this . Please take into consideration when you go for your PS consult , that your skin will be different after WLS . Remember that we do absorb our nutrients as we did before and this too will hinder healing . We are so different than people that have not had the surgery . This has been the longest 8 weeks I have ever spent . And all of it has been to heal and complications . I am not saying that all  people will have  complications .. but I tell you to please be aware of what can happen . Be aware too that swelling can last up to a year depending on what type sugery type you have . Do I regret this . No way .. After all of this is said and done , I will have the body I have strived for . I will need to get back into the gym for my legs and arms .. no more sugery for me except for my implants .. that I will get once ALL these wounds are done .. Once the implants are in .. I am done ..  But please do your homework .. it is not a walk in the park .. more like a kyack down a winding river .. be prepared for bumps... but a lovely trip once it is over .  Melinda .. thanks so much for taking the time to post about me .. you are a true gem .. and I can always count on you .. for support of me and everyone here !! Thanks to all that prayed for me .. and sent me well wishes ... Keep me in your prayers Ok .. I am still in need ... we know HE answers .. !  Have a great night and again .. you all are the best !  Tink

Good to hear from you and that healing is continuing. I cannot imagine the journey you've been on. It takes a strong person to persevere as you have.

Thank you sweety .. I have truly been tested that is for sure . But God has gotten me through it .. along with my great friends here ... OMG .. you would not believe the outpouring of love that came to me from these guys and gals when I was hospitalized in June .. They are the very best ...  Again .. thanks for your kind words,  Tink

You are very welcome Natalie glad to here things arevlooking better for you. Soon you will be 100% and loving the new booty. :)

Glad to hear that you are getting better!  You should be perfect by the next time you come to the beach! Christine

Nat, So glad to hear that things are moving in the right direction!  Just think how wonderful you'll feel in a few weeks when you're all healed and back to your new old self!  Let's do lunch soon! Hugs, Chele