Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

*EDITED* I HAVE ADDED PICS IN A LOWER POST PLEASE DONT LOOK FURTHER IF THESE PICS MAY OFFEND YOU.

Hi everyone,

First off thanks for all the messages and phone calls.

Anyway, from the beginning. I arrived at the hospital at 6.30am and

was notified that it would be about 9am when I went in. I was taken

down and drawn on and my surgeon ended up lipoing the back of my

upper arms, my back fat and flanks. I had a breast lift without

implants and an extended Tummy Tuck with aggresive muscle repair. I

woke up in the most pain I have ever been in my life. I had a pain

pump and was told to use that when needed. I pushed it constantly the

first night. It is all pretty much a blur. The next day I asked for

the pain pump to be taken off as it was sending me loopy...I hate

that feeling...so they took that off and put me on digesics. They got

me up out of bed which was like OMG, I actually cried it hurt so

much. After getting up I felt so much better and that was the

beginning of it. I showered and started walking bit by bit.

Day 3 they came and took my drains out, some say it doesnt hurt some

say it does. I say OMG I nearly passed out. Good thing is that the

pain only lasts for a few seconds then stops...but that few seconds

is like agony.

Once my drains were out they couldnt keep me down. I stopped taking

the pain meds through the day and walked as much as I could. I wanted

to be ready when I left hospital and not be so useless.

I had and still have alot of sweeling from the Lipo and I have a

garment covering my arms, then another one that covers from boobs to

upper thighs. It is really tight and is uncomfortable at times but

when I take it off to shower it feels weird, so at the moment I

prefer it on.

Since getting out of hospital I have had a run in with the toilet and

Constipation like you have never heard off, I actually passed out in

pain and thought I was going to die.

As for my results I am really happy so far. I still have huge

swelling so cant see the actual results properly yet, but seeing my

boobs on my chest with nipples pointing up and a tummy that doesnt

cover my pinny and thighs is an amazing feeling for me. I have never

had this in my whole life and it I tell ya is worth everything I have

and am going through with the recovery.

Pain - I say 9/10 the first day - then 3/10 after that.

I dont feel pain my boobs just discomfort actually like when your

milk comes in when you breastfeed, that is the exact feeling.

I have no pain in the TT insicion just in the upper abs where they

did the MR, and that feels like you have done 1000000000 sit ups.

I do have pain from the lipo, which has been the worst of it all, so

if you have the op done without it I really dont think for me it

would have been painful much at all. The lipo feels like I have been

kicked and beaten for hours and my body is covered in bruises...which

it is.

They took 3.8kgs off my belly and 3 kgs in lipo which is about 15lbs. No difference on the scales, infact I am heavier than they day of the op which is to be expected with all the swelling and Fluid retention.

Anyway thats all for now, I am going to try and work out how to show

you the pics as I am feeling paranoid about posting them for the

world to see. Ill think of something really soon.

Hugs

Kel xxxxxxx

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Soooooooooo glad you're feeling a bit better!! Sounds like the worst of it is definitely over. Nipples that stick out rather than down and a flat stomach sounds oh so good! hehe

Take it easy and use this time to rest ... you're gonna have your hands full getting ready for the wedding soon enough lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Flatbellykelly!!!! I wish you a speedy recovery. Wait and wow us when the swelling is gone by giving us PICS!!! You rock!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So Happy for you. Thanks for explaining in detail for the rest of us looking forward to simular procedures.

I hope you took before and soon... after pics.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest ASPHALT ANGEL

Oh I am so, so happy for you and a bit jealous...lol I can't wait to have boobs that look normal again, and no hanging belly. Hope you recover fast.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Jess

Thanks for updating for me and the messages. I am going home tommorow and will have my phone and stuff so I will give you a call or you can call me and we will chat.

Thanks again

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

thanks for checking in! I'm glad your doing ok.

Thanks for all the input, i'm storing that away for when its my turn. Are you glad you did it all at once or do you wish, you would have done them seperate.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

wow kelly~ i had no idea you were going thru all this...I AM HAPPY FOR YOU. I can't wait till I get my body in shape after all this.....Congratulations and u sound like u are doing an amazing job at recovering. soooo happy for you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok Here are a few pics, it is really embaressing posting these and I cant help but feel disgusted. Please note that the after pics have so much swelling that the final results are noticeable fully yet.

I hope these pics dont offend anyone but I know most of us are in the same boat and I feel I can trust my friends with these. I will have lots more pics when I get home and I will make an album for you to see my progess.

Thanks

post-204619-13813133036525_thumb.jpg

post-204619-13813133037058_thumb.jpg

post-204619-13813133037429_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kelly you look good..My sister had a breast reduction and her nipples were put way too high..

You are symetrical and when the swelling is gone ...WOW!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you are looking really good:)

i told u the pain is well worth it

get plenty of rest

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kelly, don't feel disgusted, you are beautiful and brave. I'm so glad you posted! Egads! I have to giggle because you look like you have been hit by a truck! LOL Go back to bed! You will be sooo happy when the healing is done. Hang in there. Your boobies look so perty! And your tummy will un-swell nicely, you wait! Rest and heal, and give us more pics. I love them!!!!

I can't quit looking, I keep going back to check on you! Wow!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow! That's amazing surgery. Did they move your port for the Tummy Tuck? Also, you look great... I had a breast lift and they made me have stupid ole' gauze sewed onto my nipples for about 3 weeks. I was gross... You're look all perfect already and mine looked like someone beat my boobs with a stick. They were ok after they healed though....

Bad news is I need a new breast lift since I've gained so much and it's all went right back... mine was about 5 years ago.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kellie, you HAVE to change your title! You look so, so tired and beat up, you poor thing, but the fact that you already say it was worth it is so inspiring! You're going to be our PS poster child. Heal fast, and be super good to yourself, you deserve it!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×