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February 2014 post op losers

kimr

By kimr, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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clairec    44

clairec
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Hi Kim,

I am so very pleased to hear from you. I have been really worried because I thought that you would post something as soon as you were able to. So I thought you must be in a lot of pain/discomfort etc. It sounds as if it is a real success and you are obviously really pleased with it all already. Getting comfortable must be a real issue though anbd you have done really well to get back to work so quickly.

My surgery is booked for the end of January and I saw the consultant again this week. He is really lovely and he said mine will take about 4.5 hours. I don't need my back area doing, which means turning you over mid surgery I think, so that is good. I have a large umbilical hernia so another consultant will be there to do that, which is an added issue. Mine is an apronectomy which includes the public area which also has major slippage. There is still quite a lot of fat as well as skin to remove there because my weight has plateaued and won't budge any further. I was warned that it would because of my hormonal and mobility issues and because I had lost quite a lot before that, so I am ok with my current weight. It will go down again with the surgery, but more to the point it will be much easier to manage and might stop the pressure on my back being even greater. He said that something always develops as a result, infections, small adhesions, clots, gathering of Fluid in strange places etc but they know what to look out for and how to deal with these things so that is good. I am not having the bit done under my boobs which is also there because it would affect the healing further down. Also no boobs, legs, arms etc but if the bit under my boobs looks completely strange I might have to have that done at a later stage. I have been told that I need to go off off work for 6 weeks though to give it all a chance to heal.

How long were you in hospital for. It is great that you could drive after such a short time. I have been told 4 weeks for driving and swimming. I was wondering about sleeping lying down and you have been in your recliner at night for a long time. It sounds like you are thrilled though with it all. So really enjoy it, you so deserve it. I hope your husband enjoys his affair with you too! Do post some pictures of the new you as soon as you want to. We would love to see how you are looking now, looking absolutely gorgeous I am sure.

Do keep in touch Kim and I will be asking more I know.

Take care, and you go girl!

Claire x

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JanetteH    80

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Hi Kim

Congratulations - sounds as if you will be looking fantastic! Cant wait to see some before and after pictures :-) So glad everything went fairly well - keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Janette

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kimr    37

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Girls I will try to find some non discreet pictures to post. I'm not a fan of posting pictures of my naked body with me in it! LOL.

AS far as cost, the 3 procedures came to about $27K.

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kimr    37

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Claire, I don't understand why your procedure should include extra for the pubic area. The lift in the tummy should take care of that. I know that the UK is much more conservative with recovery times. My SIL who lives there said they can;t drive for 6 weeks after a c-section, but here we can drive after 2 weeks.

I was able to drive after one week as long as I was off narcotic drugs. I needed to be able to drive me kids to school. I used tylenol during the day and took pain pills at night to sleep. AT 3 weeks I am still slow, but managing ok. Still can't bend completely down and sleep in the recliner.


it's much tougher recovery than the bypass.

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clairec    44

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Hi Kim,

I think it depends where the loose skin goes as to what should need doing. My public area definitely needs sorting out but my back doesn't. So at least I won't be uncomfortable back and front like you are. I am expecting it to take a long time to heal though and being worse than the bypass and painful. It sounds really sore for you and I do hope that you get back into bed again soon.

I think the fact that he drive manual cars over here is what can make a difference, lots of lifting both feet when driving. Also there is the concern from insurance companies that we could have to break hard and they base everything on that. As you say even a C Section is 6 weeks for most insurance companies here.

My surgery I think should take about 4 hours and probably will cost about a half of what yours did. You have had different areas sorted out, a longer operation, and maybe the costs are higher in the US, I don't know.

I do hope that you feel better soon, it sounds as if you are on the mend.

Do take care and we will al Celebrate the new you. How fantastic.

Claire

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kimr    37

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how do I post pictures?

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ryn2bthin    87

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Kim..

I use my smart phone... down where it shows "quick reply" there is a circle with a plus sign inside. Hit that then at the top of the page there is three vertical dots hit that..it should say "attach picture"

Hope that helps you.

Deanna

Edited by ryn2bthin

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kimr    37

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I don't have this as an app on my phone.

I can add the picture now, but it's upside down. I can't get it to rotate and save. Sorry. The picture is me with my shirt tucked in! First time in years!

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JanetteH    80

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Looking good!

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clairec    44

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Hi Kim,

You look so wonderful, you must be thrilled! I really hope that you are healing well now and feeling better. Thanks for posting this picture, it is such an inspiration for us all.

Take care

Claire x

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ryn2bthin    87

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Happy holidays everyone. Looks like all is doing well seeing how there have been no post since October. I hope each of you have a wonderful Christmas holiday full of new adventures.

Best wishes

Deanna

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clairec    44

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Hi Deanna,

I am having the hernia that they found at the bypass sorted out when I have the apronectomy on 28th Jan so I will let you all know how it goes. Has anyone found that their weight has had a bit of a bounce back, because mine has? My dietician seems to think it is predictable and normal and I am not over stressing about it, I just want it to stabilise.It would be good to know whether it has happened to any of you though.

Have a lovely Christmas Deanna and everyone else. Janette how are you doing? How is Kim doing after her surgery. How are you Erin? Sounds like everyone is great if they are not posting here and this has been such a great group and a massive support when we all needed it. It's a positive sign that we are all thriving.

Have a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year

Claire

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kimr    37

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My weight has been at a stand still for awhile (although I did loose from the skin removal surgery). I am completely recovered from the plastic surgery. It is wild to have a rock hard stomach!!! And perky boobies. :-)

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and holiday season.

Kim

Good luck to you that are having the plastic surgery in January, I'm here if you have any questions!

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clairec    44

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Hi Kim,

It sounds like you are doing so well. I will be glad to have my surgery at the end of January. I will be in touch if I need to know anything.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

Take care

Claire

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