I'm 5'4 and my surgery weight was 236 I believe (I got a new phone and my numbers were in my old phone). My surgery date was 7/30/2015. Here is my before and after picture.
I'm not sure. The doctor never gave us a set amount to lose in the first few months. He only gave us our final weights for our year. He wants her at 130 to 140 by October of 2016. For me at 5ft7in he wants me at 140 to 150. Hope that helps ya
I didn't have a drain but I did have this ball/device that administered a numbing agent. It was wired into my chest, just under my sternum and hung around my neck. I only wore it for a couple of days until it was empty.
My incisions across my abdomen were glued, so unless I lifted up my shirt and showed someone they were not visible.
You may have some bruising where the IV was administered.
Also, since you are on blood thinners you may bruise easily.
One thing you may need to keep in mind as a student is that in the first weeks/month or so after surgery you may be mentally fuzzy. I was in a bit of a fog for a month which impacted my short term memory. This may be due to dehydration/lack of nutrition, anesthesia, and/or general stress due to the surgery and healing.
Also, keep in mind lifting restrictions. You won't be able to lift a heavy book bag for a while.
The best way to heal quickly is to be gentle with yourself and follow your program.
Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as instructed. Exercise (walking is great until you are cleared for more strenuous exercise).
If you need any accommodations after surgery, talk with your Dean of Students office. And, if you can't find healthy choices through food service, definitely talk to the manager of your food services.
Best of luck with your surgery and keep us posted on how you are doing.
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