Today, I leave at 11:00 to go to the hospital. Surgery at 1:15. Getting panniculectomy AND tummy tuck. Would post before pics, but this page seems to be having issues. Will post before and after, when I can.

Today' date=' I leave at 11:00 to go to the hospital. Surgery at 1:15. Getting panniculectomy AND tummy tuck. Would post before pics, but this page seems to be having issues. Will post before and after, when I can.[/quote']

Woo hoo! Good luck and take care of yourself. Congrats for getting to this's point.

That's awesome! Had my tt 7 weeks ago and couldn't be happier! Good luck!

oo oo I wanna see pics! goodluck!

So exciting to have a flat tummy! Can't wait to see pictures!

Thanks for all the support and good wishes!!

Girl, you weigh 109!!! That's amazing!!!! I def want to see pics. Take care and be a good girl!

So excited for you! Be sure to let us know how it goes....hugs!

good luck!!

Today' date=' I leave at 11:00 to go to the hospital. Surgery at 1:15. Getting panniculectomy AND tummy tuck. Would post before pics, but this page seems to be having issues. Will post before and after, when I can.[/quote']

I am so excited for you!!! Keep us posted :-)

How did your surgery go? Hope all is well.

Surgery went GREAT!! They gave me a TAPS block, while under anesthesia, so I woke up with virtually NO PAIN. The effect lasts about 16 hours, so took very little pain meds during that time. Left the hospital about 17 hrs after waking up. Now a bit more pain, but wouldn't call it excruciating. It's more back pain from walking like Quazimodo and sleeping sitting up. Unfortunately, I don't have a recliner. Tuesday, the Dr. will probably take out one drain and remove the dressings. I'm guessing the left drain will come out first as the output is about 1/5th of the right. Drains are NOT as gross as I expected. I'm able to 'detach' my brain, so it is just a bulb with red stuff. LOL. When I actually see where they go into me, that might be a different story

Thanks again for all the well wishes! I will take pics, when the dressings are off.

http://asra.com/pain-resource-center-regional-anesthesia-transversus-abdominis-plane.php

That's terrific. Yes, the sleeping sitting up and the walking like Quasimodo gets old and keeps your back rather sore. Once you're able to stand up straight you'll feel much better. I bought one of those bed wedges to sleep on. It's like a pie shaped piece of foam to put under your upper body. I got another to elevate my feet. Ended up putting me in the same position as a recliner would have but took the pressure off my butt and lower back and felt way more comfortable.

That's terrific. Yes, the sleeping sitting up and the walking like Quasimodo gets old and keeps your back rather sore. Once you're able to stand up straight you'll feel much better. I bought one of those bed wedges to sleep on. It's like a pie shaped piece of foam to put under your upper body. I got another to elevate my feet. Ended up putting me in the same position as a recliner would have but took the pressure off my butt and lower back and felt way more comfortable.

Where did u get the wedges? and how much are they?

I got them at a medical supply store. Here's a pic similar to what I got. I think they were about $25 each.