Orchids&Dragons
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2 hours ago, GreenTealael said:1 month + Update:
Life is progressing along, some days it like I never had surgery other days a sneeze leaves me incapacitated 😳
Belly button is coming along better now. My Primary swapped it for kicks and giggles to run a culture because she is that thorough. Turned out positive for an infection... no doubt from my inability to keep the area dry during showering.
No problem, messaged my surgeon to keep him in the loop and set up a follow up visit some time soon. Received a rx for antibiotics and I'm using a wound wash after I shower to clean the area as well as bacitracin. I am so glad I have a surgeon and primary who are consistently accessible.
Current weight today is 152 but 2 days ago ot was 162 because of Water retention and swelling 😳 this is exactly why you cant always trust the scale. I'm sure ill be something else tomorrow. Sadly with the Water weight/ swelling I developed really nice curves and now they're gone again 😭
Bathing suit pics below (this suit didn't accommodate my breast pre surgery but now its slightly loose)
Bathing suits and wine bottles - my kinda party! You look amazing, girl! Even a little deflated!
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Congratulations! It was, by far, my favorite milestone!
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4 hours ago, Recidivist said:That was from the big ferris wheel in Melbourne (Australia), where we were attending the Australian Open!
I was so impressed by the new you that I didn't even notice the view!
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Maybe they can remove the pancreas (if that's the desired treatment) at the same time that they do the sleeve? The pancreas is very close to the stomach.
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56 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:#nevertrustamansopinion😂
Not if he's lookin' at boobies!
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10 hours ago, Arabesque said:The latest in bondage wear 😜
I was thinking Jedi-chic!
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7 minutes ago, AZhiker said:I was not aware that a revision from sleeve to bypass was open and not laproscopic.
Mine was laparoscopic
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41 minutes ago, jubug09 said:It was! But, unfortunately, too spicy for my hubby 😟
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I don't think you'll find anyone on the forum who not only struggles to make good choices consistently, but also to accept that you can make a bad choice, forgive yourself and move on. This is the nature of the beast. It is really difficult to try to stay on very low calorie intake before your surgery. I'd focus more on high-quality choices, maybe trying out high-protein recipes, getting in more Water, etc. Instill those habits now. The drop in calories will happen naturally after the surgery. One warning - do NOT get in the habit of Protein Shakes now or you will be sooooo burned out by the time you actually need them! Best of luck to you!
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41 minutes ago, Sophie7713 said:For my age - I just opted for Excess skin removal. Surgeon felt I had a pretty nice tight abdomen underneath - as I did exercise regularly when very heavy. Maybe that was a helpful silver lining to this step?
I'm asking because I'm 60, and I want to be realistic. However, I've had 4 kids, including 15.5 pound twins (total weight)! My belly muscles have been stretched to h3ll and back! And if I go to the trouble of plastics, I'd like it to be worth it.
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Sophie, you're looking amazing! Did the doctor have a lot of muscle-tightening to do for your abdomen or was it primarily Excess skin removal?
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My deepest condolences. I can't imagine what you're going through.
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