Sherrischeffler

My plastic surgeon says it can take 1yr to completely heal on most plastic surgery

Only regret, not doing surgery 15 yrs ago

I use Palmers, scar oil . Sold at Walmart.

Continue trying appeal at least twice

I lost 300 pounds and keep it off and I 10 years Graduate.

I have documentation with my Doctor on all the issues!

I know my Insurance will approve all my reconstruction surgeries!

What the process get started?

Thank you

Sherri

Congrats Sherri, well done. I can tell you one thing, insurance has changed incredibly since I began my weight loss journey. I had a reduction and lift 10 mos. ago for breasts. Process was to find a plastic surgeon in my network, make an appt. go see, I know your problems are the same that most all of us have had. My surgeon had a form to check off everything, and it really was just about everything we have going on which I call 'the issue with the extra tissue'. Next step was my primary sent one page from two years ago that showed I had gone to see him and in that visit had X problem and he had noted 'plastic surgeon?' Sent that to the plastic surgeon who submitted photos, my form I filled out. They were so confident it was covered, they booked the surgery date my first visit. So they submitted the paperwork, images and surgery date for authorization, approved in I want to say less than 2 weeks. I have Humana.

I have been using Nursing pads (NUK) large, inside my bra for incision drainage they are working great so far.

I also have gained 9lbs since breast reduction last Tuesday but i believe its mostly fluids &pain meds causing Constipation & lack of exercise im thinking positive

Anyone having breast reduction /lift i have found that large nursing pads we ork wondersinside surgical bra &nipple areas ,i bought (NUK )brand gor $6 at Walmart get the (large ) they cover lots more plus i lined inner perimeter where incision was madekeeps from becoming irritation/itching.

No im not married to my DR. goodnuff,but its helped with cramps in the past.

Palmers, scar/stretch make oil sold @walmart, walgreens.has worked well for me.

Weight training & more Protein an extra 20 grams per day help tremendously fellas..

Ive tried Dark chocolate (sugar free ),when away from home & my dr suggested running vacuum cleaner says pushing / pulling helps ease cramps but everyone is different.

Yes generally thsts what their gor but i also went tu o f ollar general &purchased $ome camisole/bra type compression tops w / out wires for only $10 each & like them much better

Dr Bruce Shack @ Vanderbilt Plastic surgery 615-322-2350.he just done my breast reduction yesterday &i feel very little pain,awesome job he done..going back for more work in December.

Checkout amaxon i found a few nice pieces there, very reasonable prices.

Isn't the clear liquid phase only like a week? The most important thing is to start getting your Water intake up, so you don't get dehydrated. I just checked my food journal, and I lived on sugar free ice pops and strained vegetable Soup. Strained Soups tasted so much better than broth, and my dog loved the veggies mixed in with his food... lol. Is there a reason why you can't do whey based protien? I was drinking 2 4oz shakes a day, would take almost an hour to get one down, but it wasn't that bad. 6 months post surgery, and now I hate protien powder, I get my protien from greek yogurt now.

Good luck with your recovery, you'll do great! Congratulations on the new you!

Thanks,i feel like i lost another 50lbs gone but only a breast reduction. Im in Heave! !!

Im home from reduction surgery (yesterday ) got home late, anesthesia has wotn off now experienceing some pain but jot very bad ,ive only taken pain medication 3 times since yesterday which is great. I should have done this yrs ago,it feels like 50lbs off my chest no more shoulder pain i noticed that immediately

In 24hrs these DDD will be gone , im getiing a small B cup &im soo excited i dont know what to do with myself except prepare things at waist level to prevent reaching/bending .

nectar brands are awesome, no grit either.

I atill haven't been shopping for new clothes yet its been almost 2yrs & i had clothes from size 8-22 which was my largest size ever, so nowim gonna wait just til July & thats my 2yr anniversary for wls then gonna shop. Im also getting a Breast reduction next Tuesday so might as well wait until healed completely.

Shave & keep minimal crotch hair & i use powder alaways, Vagisil makes a excellent powder,i also go commando because panties hold odors..some may find yhis TMI but its true.

Great job.

Got approval today surgrry is next Tuesday May 12th

Yes he did it was same Dr who fone abdominalplasty