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mmorris4

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    On 6/23/2019 at 5:23 PM, Stella S said:

    Friday I had a 5 hour Vertical thigh lift - My third round of major PS following WLS. Before and after this procedure I have used lymphatic massage techniques. It is a game changer! Still feel lousy but this is the least amount of post surgical misery I have experienced. It is early though and this procedure has high complication rates. For more info on lymphatic draining, swelling, https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-perform-lymphatic-drainage-massage. Ask your PS. May not be the only factor but wish I knew about it for previous procedures.

    Hi. I am considering a thigh lift. Can you give me the good, the bad and the ugly? I have done my research but i am looking for info from someone who has personally had it done.

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    I started back on the pill a month post op. No unexpected complications. My OBGYN did tell me my period were going to be more irregular due to the rapid weight lose, but they should even out know that I am 10 months post op with the weight lose slowing down. No,issues with the pill in her opinion though.

    Thanks. I didn't have to stop taking mine at all. Amazing how all drs have different "requirements"

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    I do not see why the pill would be ineffective with sleeve surgery. You do become more fertile after WLS - but the pill should be effective in preventing pregnancy (unless you are often vomiting). It could be an issue with Bypass because of the malabsorption.

    Ok that's exactly what I was thinking, maybe with bypass but with the sleeve I am still absorbing pills. I was able to continue taking my pills the whole time even the day of surgery (didn't need to I was on the sugar pills). My dr never mentioned that I shouldn't take the pill anymore. Thanks.

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    Sorry to hear you're dealing with Constipation pre-op @mmorris4. Luckily, I didn't deal with pre-op, but post-op I did as the anesthesia and pain meds can cause it, along with just not putting that much food into your body. Miralax worked wonders for me and I am a little over 2 weeks post-op and I still use it about 3 times per week to help stay regular for now. There are a lot of different over the counter solutions for constipation. If your NUT recommended miralax, I would try that first and if it doesn't work, as them for another suggestion but definitely address it and keep them in the loop with anything you are taking to help you! Good luck!

    Thanks. This pre-op is hard enough. Now this too. lol. Hopefully it gets better.

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    I had to do a trial 2 week liquid diet before even meeting my surgeon, and I had some troubles during it with constipation. I started drinking more Water, and around day 12 or so, it all kind of worked itself out... Literally :huh: Relief will come!

    Thanks. I sure hope so. I drink a lot of Water as it is.

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    Dude. I cannot stop having diarrhea. It's awful. I feel for you though. I used to only poop maybe twice a week.

    Oh no. I guess it's always something. I hope you get some relief soon also.

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