New Tummy!!

Mar 08, 2011

 I officially had my panniculectomy on Feb. 22nd.  Hoo boy was I not prepared.  It is not a bend you over in pain type of feeling, but just a slow burn after the surgery.  MUCH different than my bypass which felt just like I had done too many sit-ups. The doctor had to call in another surgeon to help with the surgery and I am happy to report there were no complications, and they finished ahead of the 6-8 hours they thought the surgery would take.  It only took 5 hours!  I was in the hospital for a day and a half and most of that second day was waiting for me to pee. LOL.  They would not release me until I did.  I couldnt drink enough and stay awake long enough to get up the urge LOL.  Relaxing after the surgery right now, but I plan to get back up to Montreal within the next month!!!  I can't wait to see my love again.  I am missing him much more than I should! :p  I have to wear this damned girdle which- because my legs are still quite big, keeps rolling up on the legs.  I HATE it!  But walking without it hurts, so it must be worn.  All in all I am happy I had this surgery done.  Not having a hanging stomach is so foreign and amazing!!  I am already down to 282 pounds!!!  Dr. Lomonaco said they removed 24 pounds of skin and tissue from my stomach alone!!  Well, if there are any questions, just let me know-  I will try and answer them the best I can!

-Sarah

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