Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Surgery this morning BA/BL, arm lift and full tummy tuck!



Recommended Posts

Ms24 i don't get it either. I frankly didn't have rashes or anything. Spanx solved any extra skin issues really. What was gross to me was sitting on a spin bike and having my belly skin on my lap. Or doing planks or push ups and looking down at that horrible hanging skin. Also i had to wear loose pants to avoid a skin muffin top. Emotionally disturbing. ..but even after losing 150 or more... not medically necessary so i am really surprised at all the insurance coverage people are getting!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's the black eyes I get doing down dog, lol! Need a boob lift or a better sports bra!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's the black eyes I get doing down dog, lol! Need a boob lift or a better sports bra!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Post op day 9: (I think) ok so the last few days have been the worst for me!!! I was in soo much pain and I hadn't had a bowel movement since before my surgery! So they took out 3 of the 4 drains I had and removed my dressings. They put on my arm garments and now my arms feel more comfortable! My stomach( even swollen) looks amazing!! And my boobs look great too! Although they are very high and a bit mis shapened. My surgeon said in time they will settle into place a nut lower and after the swelling goes away they won't look misshapened. But they look like a teenager again!!! So they had me do a fleets enema and that didnt quite work so they told me to do another one, well let me tell you!!! I felt like I was ripping my ab muscles apart! It hurt soo bad I thought I was going to die!! Now 24 hrs later I'm still going to the bathroom!! I hurt so bad don't ever do 2 enemas in a row!!! You will regret it! Now I have to take Imodium to

Get it to stop ! I'm even afraid to eat!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

post-190135-0-22768200-1404427364_thumb.jpg

post-190135-0-89665800-1404427371_thumb.jpg

This was me a few days ago

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Post op day 9: (I think) ok so the last few days have been the worst for me!!! I was in soo much pain and I hadn't had a bowel movement since before my surgery! So they took out 3 of the 4 drains I had and removed my dressings. They put on my arm garments and now my arms feel more comfortable! My stomach( even swollen) looks amazing!! And my boobs look great too! Although they are very high and a bit mis shapened. My surgeon said in time they will settle into place a nut lower and after the swelling goes away they won't look misshapened. But they look like a teenager again!!! So they had me do a fleets enema and that didnt quite work so they told me to do another one, well let me tell you!!! I felt like I was ripping my ab muscles apart! It hurt soo bad I thought I was going to die!! Now 24 hrs later I'm still going to the bathroom!! I hurt so bad don't ever do 2 enemas in a row!!! You will regret it! Now I have to take Imodium to Get it to stop ! I'm even afraid to eat!!!

Did you start taking collace or anything like it before surgery? I'm having plastics in 2 weeks and have read that it helps if you start taking stool softeners before surgery. I always have issues with pain meds.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes, I take colace daily because I already have issues with Constipation. But I think it happened because I wasn't drinking enough because I was in alot of pain I would take my pain meds and within a half hour I would be asleep for about 3 hours and that kept me from drinking as much as I needed to!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2week appt today: took last drain out ( yeah!!) then they decided they would pull all the tape off... Can I say painful !!! Other than that everything looks good and is healing as expected. What I can say is that my implants bother me when they swell, they gravitate all the way to my clavicle when they are swollen! And I'm starting to get little pains here and there, they say that's normal and to expect more! My incisions are healing great and after spending all day out and about I am tired and achy!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my two week appt today as well. Got my last drain out. They are going to do my tape on Thursday. I said that's going to hurt, they told me no. Now I know. I'm sure you are exhausted. I have no energy after spending the entire weekend in bed. Do you have energy yet? Glad to hear your appt was successful.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my two week appt today as well. Got my last drain out. They are going to do my tape on Thursday. I said that's going to hurt, they told me no. Now I know. I'm sure you are exhausted. I have no energy after spending the entire weekend in bed. Do you have energy yet? Glad to hear your appt was successful.

Yes, I get tired very easily right now! We were out for 7 hrs today and I am soo tired myself and I hurt all over, I was out way too long!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What would you recommend to purchase, to have ready prior to my surgery. So far I have made my own ice packs but the doctor said in certain areas I shouldnt apply them. Any tips? Also did anyone gain weight ? Like actually weight ,not retaining Water? One of my concerns. But I want to take it easy after the surgery. No reason to pay all that money not to feel are look good?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll be honest, I didn't have much pain and didn't need ice. I think I would describe it as being uncomfortable. I would have as many meals cooked ahead of time that just need to be heated. In small containers because you won't want to lift anything. Have them at eye level because you won't want to reach or bend over. Don't be afraid to ask for help!! I needed more help with this than when I delivered my twins via c-section.

Have a couple ugly snap up house coats. I still wear these around the house. The front snaps really came in handy with the drains. Have something to read and some things to watch on tv. Be ready to rest, rest, rest. Don't push yourself.

I didn't seem to gain weight. I've only lost since surgery. I've made sure that I'm drinking at least my 8 glasses of Water each day and eating clean Protein. Basically back to the basics after WLS. I feel this has been key to my success.

The drains are a pain and you just need to be patient with them. It's heaven when they are out.

Finally, be ready for a slow recovery. I'm two weeks out and I'm stir crazy. I've been so active for the last 15 months that I'm stir crazy. At the same time, I'm exhausted and continue to be surprised how much energy things take. Taking a shower, going up and down the stairs, making my kids dinner (chicken nuggets in the microwave lol). Patience is not one of my best qualities. I'm really trying. At the end of the day I look at my before and after PS pictures every day to remind myself what I used to look like. This is so worth it!! Just can't wait to get back to my life again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Be careful. I am in a FB GROUP of plastics patients. ...The ones who have complications are often the ones who over do it early on. Rest!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2week appt today: took last drain out ( yeah!!) then they decided they would pull all the tape off... Can I say painful !!! Other than that everything looks good and is healing as expected. What I can say is that my implants bother me when they swell, they gravitate all the way to my clavicle when they are swollen! And I'm starting to get little pains here and there, they say that's normal and to expect more! My incisions are healing great and after spending all day out and about I am tired and achy!!!

I used ice packs and found them tremendously helpful :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×