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2 days post bodylift

JoannLz

By JoannLz, in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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JoannLz    62

JoannLz
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Well i made it.. they removed 9.5 lbs of skin... i thought maybe 5lbs.. now im just in bed. Doc said alot of bedrest. The pain isnt to bad. Its the muscles that are painfull. Nausea meds make me feel worse so i quit taking them i feel much better. Pain kills knock me out so im sleeping most of the day. I have no hunger but doc said i have to eat to heal faster. So here i am taking it slow... really slow.. also doc said to lay as flat as possible. And no to relay to much on the recliner so my stiches wont open.. anything else that might make this go smooth??

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brightlife0305    40

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So where all did they remove skin? Did you go to a doctor in the states? What did that cost? I assume insurance didn't cover any of it.

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JoannLz    62

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I live in oklahoma city but i had my proceedure done in tulsa ok. Total cost was $9,450.

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sweettea    300

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So, I'm assuming insurance doesn't pay for it. Take it easy like the doctor says. You don't want to go through that and pop a stitch.

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JoannLz    62

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No ive had to pay everything out of pocket.

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sweettea    300

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Husband says I don't need it. It's not bad, but I notice it. Especially when I lay on my side. I guess I'll just quit laying on my side.

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JoannLz    62

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Ya my husband never saiD i looked bad or saggy. But i could feel it. And it bothered me.

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JoannLz    62

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Yes im 2 years 3 mths out.

Sw 257, cw160.. lowest weight was 145 but i looked sick. So i gained some back and ive been at this weight for about 8 mths.

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enjoythetime    1,457

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Congrats to you! Wishing you a healthy and fast recovery!

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JoannLz    62

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Thank you

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India928    81

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Ya my husband never saiD i looked bad or saggy. But i could feel it. And it bothered me.

what exactly did you get done? tummy, boobs, arms, legs? title says Body-lift? I've wondered how much skin removal and lifting/contouring they can do at one time.

Congrats on your weight loss AND new body image ;)

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JoannLz    62

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Well i wanted the 360 bodylift with boobs. But the doc said he doesnt do them together. He doesnt like to have people under for so long. I only did my 360 body lift. That took around 4 hours. They took 9.8 lbs of skin. And ill do the boobs in my next surgery.

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JoannLz    62

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Heres my after pic.

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sweettea    300

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I want a body lift. Hubby says I don't need it. But, I think it would boost my self esteem.

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