February 2014 post op losers

[millergirl314 168]

Wow you look amazing!!!!

[ryn2bthin 87]

Erin... you are beautiful!!!.. congrats on hitting your goal

[Wallflower7522 328]

I haven't posted in forever. From a 24 to a 12. I've actually gained some weight recently but not gone up a size. I've been working out a lot and I've added some muscle.

[ryn2bthin 87]

Wallflower you look amazing!!.. congrats

[clairec 44]

I haven't posted in forever. From a 24 to a 12. I've actually gained some weight recently but not gone up a size. I've been working out a lot and I've added some muscle. [attachment=55290:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1438272036.813676.jpg

You look absolutely great. I don't like where you are in your first photo, it looks really scary! Well done on looking so great.

Claire

[kimr 37]

wallflower you look so great!!! I hope you are feeling great too!

[Wallflower7522 328]

wallflower you look so great!!! I hope you are feeling great too!

Thanks I do! I do have some issue with my blood sugar from time to time but other than that I feel fantastic. I typically work out 3-5 days a week, I do yoga now, in insanely active compared to my previously life. I have no regrets what so ever.

[kimr 37]

Hi girls!

Wanted to let you know I am having a plastic surgery tomorrow. I'm excited, but SO nervous about the recovery. I am doing a full belt (incision all the way around to remove the loose skin from my torso) and also a boob lift. Procedure is scheduled to take 7 1/2 hours. Please think good thoughts for me!!

Kim

[ryn2bthin 87]

Prayers your way Kim...this is so exciting for you..keep us posted..mine will be in January i hope

[clairec 44]

Hi Kim and Deanna,

I am thinking about you KIm, like Deanna mine will be in January too hopefully. So you are thre first and will be a role model for us. Do let us know how you are doing as soon as you are able to.

Thinking of you

Claire

[ryn2bthin 87]

Hi Kim

Checking in to see how your surgery went?.. Hope you are doing well

Best Wishes

Deanna

[Lynnc121 143]

Kim keeping you in my prayers. Keep us updated.

[kimr 37]

Thanks for checking in Deanna! The surgery went really well. It was supposed to go 7 1/2 hours and only took about 6 1/2. I'm on day 18 post op I believe. The first week was brutal! Even the 2nd week was tough. Because I had a belt lipectomy which the incision goes all the way around, there is not one position to be in comfortably, plus you can't lay flat or lay directly on the tail bone (risk of opening up). I am still sleeping in a recliner and hope to move to the bed soon. I'm still swollen on my tummy, but happy with what I can see so far. My boobs are awesome! They went from hanging almost to my belly button to firm boobs right where the should be. They don't even move! It's wild, I look in the mirror and don't recognize myself. My husband says once we can become intimate, it's going to feel like an affair to him LOL I was able to wean off pain pills during the day after 6 days, so I could drive. I take tylenol during the day as needed and take pain pills at night to sleep ok.

I went back to work after 2 weeks and it's been difficult mostly due to energy levels and I've started to swell in my ankles. I'm now to go back in compression stockings and try to move every 30 minutes. By 2 or 3 o'clock I am done! I worked it out so I could leave at 3 everyday this week and that has been a good idea. I was supposed to travel for work next week, but doctors nixed that.

Let me know what other details or questions you may have. I'm happy to share anything!

Kim

[kimr 37]

oh, the total procedures I had was the belt lipectomy, breast lift (no augmentation and Lipo in the bra line area on my back (ouch!)

[Lynnc121 143]

Can I ask about cost and insurance?