Djmohr

I went home the same day. Surgery lasted longer than expected, it was supposed to go 3 hours and ended up going nearly 6 hours from start to finish. My surgeon is a perfectionist and definately took her time.

She used a rather new technique where she does a type of Lipo to remove any fat first and then removes the skin second. This ensures no drains needed however it is more painful than the other appoach because of the lipo. I am black and blue from inside my armpit all the way to my elbow. The scars are more toward the back and my arms look very small even in their most swollen state. I couldn't be happier with the result and it can only get better from here.

I did have a rough afternoon and evening last night. Both arms swelled so bad that my fingers looked like fat little sausages and I spiked a fever of 101. If my fever went any higher I would have had to go in but thankfully it came down through the night as did a lot of the swelling in my hands. I also had bad pain control last night and the pain meds gave me a migraine. That tends to happen to me fairly regularly. The arms however Are still very swollen and black, blue and yellow. They look gnarly.

I feel much better today and the pain is much better too. I said a few prayers last night that my pain would reduce by a little to make it more manageable.

Would I do it again? Absolutely, no doubt about it! The pain is the worth it completely!

Oh and they got 1 liter of fat off each arm and 1/2lb of skin. So doc believes the total will be somewhere around 3.5 to 4.0 lbs removed. Of course I jumped on the scale but I gained 6 pounds of fluid from surgery which is expected. That should come off over the next week or so.

Thank you for the details, Djmohr. It has been very interesting and informative. I want to go for a consultation soon. My bcbs will pay for the stomach work, but not arms, yet my arms are the thing I am most self-conscious about.....guess because it's summer and sleeves are short. Again, you have been a wealth of information and I appreciate your sharing.

Thank you everyone!

Hope you had a good time last night! You deserve it.........enjoy and good luck with the new doctor.

so glad everything is happening for you esp the doctor part.

I am sure the moment school is out she will be calling me again. Or the little smarty pants will call before school tomorrow morning when I am still sleeping. Haha.....

That's so awesome @Djmohr.

Happy birthday to her and continued happy grandparenting to you!

Will do. Thanks!

Sounds like a great idea! Will be interested to know your thoughts following your acupuncture treatment. I, too, have a lot of arthritis and assorted other issues causing chronic pain. Meds and staying mobile and exercising is what keeps me going. Here's to hoping you get the relief you need!!

@MrsSugarbabe. I will definately keep you posted. I have been through pure hell with my current back and spine team. Apparently when you have severe throracic pain you are simply full of sh@t. All they have done is through hard core drugs at me and I am been in PT since December sometimes 3 times a week.

Yesterday I told them they couldn't diagnose a hangnail. LOL. They immediately decided now, after all this time that they should do an epidural steroid injection in the nerve root that is compromised. We scheduled it yesterday then today I get a call from their nurse, they thought that would be too agreesive and so they would like to cancel that appt. they thought continuing with pt would be the way to do. I was livid pissed and basically told them I was nervous about letting them touch me in the first place given their lack of ability to diagnose what is going on with me.

I told them to cancel every appt that I have because they are just collecting insurance money. I am tempted to report them to my insurance.

The only good news in this is I researched and found a highly respected orthopedic surgeon who reviewed my records and wants to see me. Called me himself. I see him on the 21st and I am looking forward to it. In the meantime I am using water exercise and acupuncture and hoping it will really help.

Thanks everyone, you guys are so awesome to have in my life!

congratulations! Woooohoooo!

congratulations! Woooohoooo!

Thanks so much. Last time I was there was in 1998

That's awesome! I ended up giving up a cruise so I could have my surgery. I have been before and I will go again. No biggie. It was to the Bahama's for a few days.

That's amazing!!! I am so jealous!!! Take me with you!!! I hope you have a wonderful time!!!

No infection and they look awesome! We believe I am alergic to the adhesive and we have been working toward relief but can't get rid of the burn and itch. I wouldn't call it pain, just sheer crazy itching and burning. I got another 13 days until dressings come off. I will send u my latest pics.

Thank you for sharing. My skin surgery is getting real. Had my history/physical yesterday.

I hope your arms feel better soon!

I didn't have my breasts done, but I had an abdominoplasty done in March 2008. If you have questions, or I can help you with anything, let me know. Congrats on this upcoming date!!! You are going to feel so amazing. What a journey for you...

Thanks Lori!

so awesome, can't wait til I can get some plastics!

I am jealous

Lucky! It will be great to be able to work out at home. Especially with winter weather coming on.

That's sound great! Sit down elliptical? Make sure you post a picture and your review. Sound interesting.

Oh, and that cheesecake went home with them today! I was proud of myself yesterday. Today, I ate good stuff just more than i should have. When I cook, I taste.

UGH! I hear ya'! I have GOT to go on a sugar detox. I cannot believe how much I have eaten the last couple of weeks!

I've been struggling the last few days too. Threw some stuff out like you. The carbs both starchy and sugar have been so hard to deny. We can (and will ) get past it!

that's so cool. you deserve it you have worked hard

that's so cool. you deserve it you have worked hard:)

congrats girl!!!

Thanks everyone! Everything seems to be going pretty good for me. I haven't posted pics of my self because I am waiting until I reach goal. It is sort of a gift to myself for getting there. It gives me incentive to keep on pushing.

Awesome!!

Congrats....keep up the good work!

How exciting and hard earned!

wooooohoooooo!

were both gonna get there before christmas I can Feel it !!

do you find you get a lot of use out of your instant pot? I've been debating getting one for a while now...I like the idea I can use it as either a slow cooker or pressure cooker.

I have stuffed peppers in my instant pot and boy they smell good! - when should i come over? LOL kathy

@heidikat72 - I use my instant pot for everything. At least 3 to 4 times per week. Tonight I will make beef stew in literally 30 minutes and the beef will be tender and moist.

@proudgrammy - Hubby is eating the last of the stuffed peppers for lunch today so you are too late

They were yummy......

It really is one of the best kitchen appliances i have ever purchased.

Tell us if they're worth the $$$...I've never been able to pull the trigger because they just seem so flimsy for the price. But I covet them none the less!

Yes, please let us know how if they are.

I almost never ever wear flat shoes but I just looked and these look expensive and well made! Let us know what you think. I really need a pair I can throw in my purse for an emergency.

Woo-hoo!! So very excited for you!! Great work!! Congrats!

Congratulations!! I'm so proud of you!!

I'm really happy for you DJMOHR! You have been such an inspiration for me, and I thank you for all of your hard work and posts. I am also hoping for a tummy tuck in the next year so will be anxious to read your posts on this journey if you decide to go public with it. It's been 9 months for me with a loss of 110 #, and I attribute it partly to your motivation, positive posts and encouragement. WELL DONE!

GREAT job!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!

Wow! How great is that!

congrats!! that is amazing

so glad to hear you got good news.

Good news! So glad to hear it.

@Djmohr I'm glad you found out whats going on! I pray now you will feel better knowing whats going on with your body. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers... Feel better soon

Congrats! I'd say that's a definite win!

Our Thanksgiving was today with the family. I'm anxious to see how I did. Mostly ate turkey, and a few bites of the other things. AND a small serving of dessert. We will see how it goes on the scale tomorrow. Congratulations on your success as you kick off the holiday season.

I loved seeing my son for Thanksgiving! I literally sent him home with every leftover with the exception of a very small amount of turkey and a tiny portion of my sweet potato soufflé which rocked! I figured if I got everything else out of my house I would not be tempted to eat it. LOL! I was down a little more again yesterday! Woot woot!

Yay! Congrats!

Awesome!!!!!

WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!!!

Looks like someone spammed you. I think you have the ability to delete this garbage.

As to the hot chocolate so glad to hear you enjoyed it as I was thinking of getting some for when I can't drink coffee for 2 months.

Wow, you have done well! 125 pounds, you've lost a whole person. Nice.

Babbs,

I de died to start crocheting again to keep my hands busy. Since then I have noticed that I have a whole lot less head hunger going on and therefore my snacking has changed dramatically. I still snack but I noticed my calorie count has dropped from 1200 per day back down to around 1000 to 1100. Also of course when your hands are so busy you are burning more energy. I am still restricted and having another back surgery on 11/16.

That really is the only thing different to speak of.

yay!!!

I love the word tardy. It sounds so much better than being late!

well done on the excellent labs despite being fashionably late (i prefer that phrase!)...it just proves that you're doing a fabulous job!

"I love the word tardy. It sounds so much better than being late!" --

Either way, you do it with style!

Would you like a hancry? That's handkerchief suitable for absorbing tears.

LOL!

Well, now I know why I was hangry! I usually consume between 1000 and 1200 calories, 75 to 80 grams of protein and less than 90grams of carbs.

I didn't log my food until after dinner last night mostly because I was in a funk all day. Although I hit my protein and water goals I only consumed less than 800 calories so I actually was hungry. Being 16 months out, that is simply not enough for me and I refused to give into snacking.

That explains it.

Hi- Djmohr its been a while...I am 8 months out now I hit around 1200 a day but with working out ( I power walk ALOT) I NET anywhere between 800-900 calories MOST days 3-5 days a week anyway. The other days Im at 1200 cal... which is still going to have us losing weight at anyway. How many pounds left to goal? Are you going to start maintaining? you look fabulous BTW Hope all is well on your side.

Good for you! I got busted Sweating to the Oldies the other day when a neighbor came to the door.

Too funny!