Two weeks from Plastics - progress so far

[gamergirl 4,609]

One to two hours to remove stitches? How many do you have? Is your support person medically trained or is it a relatively easy job?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

So glad I had the dissolvable stitches...not so glad about that tape I had though. Removing that was torture....especially since hair had grown underneath it by the time it was ready to come off. So about 34" of tape pulling hair on an extremely sensitive area......I cried a few tears.

[gamergirl 4,609]

So glad I had the dissolvable stitches...not so glad about that tape I had though. Removing that was torture....especially since hair had grown underneath it by the time it was ready to come off. So about 34" of tape pulling hair on an extremely sensitive area......I cried a few tears.

So now you know what a bikini wax feels like?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

omg BTB, that sounds awful. All surgeons have their approach not sure one is better then another but remember I had to make a long flight home just 11 days post op, so maybe that is why the different technique? Not sure, but I have an approach with surgeons, pick one with good results and trust their judgement.

My internal stitches are dissolvable, but there are lots of external stitches and they are easy to remove, just a slow process. Go slow and carefully and have the right tools for the job. I also have a friend that is an EMT that could help, but some of these stitches are located in rather personal spots, so I would rather not call on him if I don't have to. The external stitches are basically a running stitch, so you snip the knot, pull to remove, snip when it gets too long, pull to remove etc. I also had steri strips that continue to shed with each shower.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

So now you know what a bikini wax feels like?

Yeah but I guarantee I'm the hairiest person on this thread.

[Macy6 356]

Wow! No I mean WOW! Good for you! You look amazing.

[abetterme4.2 268]

Wow. Just wow. Looks absolutely amazing. Very happy for you and your progress. Looks like very minimal swelling and looks fabulous even at this stage.

Keep us posted! You look hot!!

[Sweet Pee 349]

So glad I had the dissolvable stitches...not so glad about that tape I had though. Removing that was torture....especially since hair had grown underneath it by the time it was ready to come off. So about 34" of tape pulling hair on an extremely sensitive area......I cried a few tears.

Tape: I cried too. Loud! My skin came off! I have very very thin skin too. I thought the husband was going to rush me to the hospital.

My PCP worked a hour on my sutures. There were some he and the nurse could not get out, so they sent me to a surgeon. It took the surgeon less than 5 seconds to remove the rest of my sutures. Good thing my body was still numb. I did not feel a thing :-)

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Tape: I cried too. Loud! My skin came off! I have very very thin skin too. I thought the husband was going to rush me to the hospital.

My PCP worked a hour on my sutures. There were some he and the nurse could not get out, so they sent me to a surgeon. It took the surgeon less than 5 seconds to remove the rest of my sutures. Good thing my body was still numb. I did not feel a thing :-)

My skin is thin too and thAt sort of thing draws blood on me so I guess it's good I didn't have the tape.

[MandaPanda 173]

Wow. You look amazing! So inspirational. Please update with more pics as time goes by and you heal up! Wow

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Thanks Jane! It actually looks comfortable, no seriously! You look very ... snug. How long do you have to wear the whole shebang for? Will you switch to a longline bra or corset and Spanx?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Thanks Jane! It actually looks comfortable' date=' no seriously! You look very ... snug. How long do you have to wear the whole shebang for? Will you switch to a longline bra or corset and Spanx? [/quote']

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op so halfway there. Garments musy be worn for 6 weeks. However, much like stockholm syndrome many people continue wearing them longer. That feeling of being swaddled realky gets deep into your brain. I dozed off after a shower without garments and I actually dreamed of being a baby and somebody wrapping me.tight and how good it felt...wierd!!!

[Miss Bean 10]

Jane if you don't mind me asking about the cost. I am looking for similar if not the same thing. I live in Canada so am also curious about the flight home. If you could private message me that would be great. Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. You look absolutely wonderful.

[Bkind2u 48]

Hi Jane, WOW what a transformation! Thanks for posting your pre VGS photo, it makes me sad to look at it. Reminds me of myself pre op. I am planning on plastics when I reach goal and looking at your pics and reading your posts are very inspiring! I had breast cancer 3 yrs ago and had a lumpectomy and radiation, so am hoping the breast lift can be done at Stanford with medical insurance. I had the VSG in TJ as a self pay because I was off work for knee surg and impulsively decided to go for it while off. Best decision ever! I am definitely going to Mexico for any other plastics I need/want. I love reading about your weight loss journey and fitness regimen also.

CONGRATULATIONS you l

[Sweet Pee 349]

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op so halfway there. Garments musy be worn for 6 weeks. However' date=' much like stockholm syndrome many people continue wearing them longer. That feeling of being swaddled realky gets deep into your brain. I dozed off after a shower without garments and I actually dreamed of being a baby and somebody wrapping me.tight and how good it felt...wierd!!![/quote']

Is that why I am still in my compression garments? Hmmmm

Maybe we can both go to CGA (Compression Garment Anonymous) meeting.

"Hi, my name is Sweetpee and I'm addicted to my compression garment" :-)