Hi February losers! I know we've got a great group in the pre-op sub forum, but now that we are on to week two, thought we should start the thread over here too! I see a few other Feb stragglers around so hopefully they can join here too.

I had my surgery on Monday 2/3. I'm down 10.5 as of one week. Not sure if this is a normal amount or not. I'm not getting in much calories, but do get in Protein of at least 50g per day (need to up this) and all my Water. I have a drain which still causes me pain. Other than that thing, I'm doing good on my incision and recovery. Today I start back up work, but thankfully it's from home and I just have to work on a laptop or computer.

So looking forward to the losing phase of this journey with you all and learning and growing from each other.

Edited February 10, 201412 yr by kimr

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

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.

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.

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

how do I post pictures?

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 October 15, 201510 yr by ryn2bthin

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!

You look AMAZING!! great job

Looking good!

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

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

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

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!

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

Hello Everyone

I hope things are going great for each of you.

I finally have my tummy tuck surgery date..Feb 24th. So excited but so nervous. Kim and Claire...any tips you can offer?

I will post before and after pictures.

Best wishes everyone

Deanna