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1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

Not tagged but chiming in:

Thanks for your input. Definitely looking to hear from anyone. Those tagged are just who I happen to know have recently had PS. But the topic of scars is certainly broader than just PS.

@ms.sss @Arabesque any particular brand of bio oil you recommend?

Thanks friends. Seems consensus here is to eat Protein (which of course is also what we are supposed to do after sleeve surgery anyway) and use bio oil (or coconut oil or tretinol on the scars). Something interesting is that the three people that told me about the no seafood and/or beef were all Asian, and one of them actually commented that she wasn't sure if it was just an Old Wives tale. Truthfully I couldn't go without seafood or beef because those are some of my staple foods to get in my protein. Thanks again for everyone's input.

A couple people IRL have told me to avoid seafood for six months after surgery to help with scar healing. Another person said beef also. My Dr didn't say anything about it. Anyone have any thoughts?

@ms.sss @mousecat88 @catwoman7 @sillykitty @okayestmom

39 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I applaud you from under my quilt

@GreenTealael 😄

Choosing to head outta my comfy bed early on a Saturday morning and head to the Pilates studio.

These choices are almost as important as the food.

Baritastic

@ms.sss you're healing well. But dang, I'd have been pretty happy to have your 'before' body. I'll try to take pics today or tomorrow, and will reluctantly post them.

1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

Sorry everybody, I'm on a posting-spree at the moment...

Here is a pic of the compression garments in play these days (I'm aaaaaaaalmost standing up straight!)

@ms.sss Dang girl! Look at you and your hot body! Not that I'm surprised because all of your OOTD posts show that you already looked great. I'm especially oggling your beautiful legs, wow! I think you are a runner though right? I'm not willing to put in that much effort lol

4 hours ago, ms.sss said:

#winning

@rs : are you able to put on the garment yourself? How is your arm mobility now?

@ms.sss my arm mobility is pretty good but my husband still helps me put the garment on.

Didn't cry this time when I put my stupid compression garment back on after my shower #notababy

1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

definitive line in the sand: if the suppository does not work tonite, he's taking me to the ER for some professional help. 

I agree. Definitely go in. 12 days seems crazy long!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076FHBDDD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Trying this one. Reusable, too.

Holy hell [mention=352077]ms.sss[/mention]. That swelling is mind boggling. I would have been freaking out. So happy they’re deflating. Is your swelling like this too [mention=334772]rs[/mention]?
While I’m enjoying poop watch 2019, I know it’s hellish for you. Fingers crossed for some movement soon. I love how supportive your husband is. Volunteering to insert your suppository is way big love.
PS - Happy to share the ‘windy’ quote. [emoji12]🤣

1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

Hand swelling comparison Day 1 (morning after surgery) vs today, Day 9 (they are almost back to normal, but not quite)

One of my nurses in the hospital joked that my left hand looked like a blown up surgical glove.

1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

Hand swelling comparison Day 1 (morning after surgery) vs today, Day 9 (they are almost back to normal, but not quite)

One of my nurses in the hospital joked that my left hand looked like a blown up surgical glove.

Oh my! Glad they are better! As much as mine have hurt they haven't gotten as swollen as yours were before. Goodness.

Have you tried just the egg whites?

3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

It gets hot to the touch and brite red. Is yours doing anything like that?

@FluffyChix no they aren't hot or red. They seem to be doing better since I've been elevating them and I now have the original compression garment back on. I will continue to monitor and call the Dr if it worsens. Thanks for all the good info.

16 months post sleeve and I still can't tolerate eggs, any kind. Every couple months I try again and each time I nearly throw up. Loved eggs before surgery. Strange.

8 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

My forearms, wrists and hands were pretty swollen and moderately sore immediately after surgery...am 9 days post op today and they have almost gone back to normal size, and no longer hurt. I can see my knuckles and tendons on the back of my hand again.

Were they they same way when you were using the garment? Or have they gotten worse? (This may mean your ace bandages are wrapped to tight).

...also elevation helps: keep your forearms/hands higher than your heart. I found this was easiest achieved in a reclining position with your hands on a long pillow across my body.

The swelling has been worse with the ace bandages. The drains were removed the same day I switched from the garment to the bandages so maybe that is a factor also. I just forced myself to put that stupid garment back on to see if it'll help. Cried like a baby putting it on. My arms are so sensitive to even the slightest touch. I'm now lying down with arms elevated on pillows. Hopefully all of this will help.

21 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Can you lay down for a while and elevate them with pillows?

@Orchids&Dragons good suggestion. I haven't been doing much elevating.

14 minutes ago, mousecat88 said:

That's pretty strange. Can you use a different compression garment? Do you have drains in? Sorry if this was addressed - I am lazy and don't want to re-read the thread. LOL

Drains have been out for 3 days. I was having issues with the original compression garment so I switched to ace bandages several days ago, with my Dr permission. I just now pushed myself to get that old garment back on to see if it will help. Hurt like a mfer to get it on. My arms are just so sensitive to even the slightest touch especially in the extra swollen areas. Plus I'm just a baby, with a very low pain threshold lol

11 days post arm lift surgery. My lower arms are really swollen from around the elbow all the way down to, and including, my hands. And it hurts too. I'm keeping them wrapped up in the ace bandages. I don't know what to do to alleviate the swelling and the pain. Any thoughts?

Congratulations @okayestmom and @Strivingforbetter!

3 hours ago, JessLess said:

Pat him on the head and tell him to STFU.

😁