14 week update LBL, Arms and Breasts with Dr. Capella

ICG63
on 5/4/16 2:53 pm

Revision on 10/31/13

It's been 14 weeks since my LBL, Arms and Breasts with Dr. Capella.

At my 12 week visit, he said I could go back to exercising fully. I'm not sure if that is why my scars seem redder now? More blood flow? All scars seem wider and redder, and the back side (I don't have a good pic) is still the worst. Still peeling, scabby, healing. Argh.

All in all I am definitely happy to have done all and grateful for being more comfortable in my body. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and enjoying summer! I'm starting to make peace with what remains (flaws-big back and jiggly thighs, heavy legs), and now focussing on exercise, to see what I can do to make things look better. I am so much happier in my body than I was at 260lbs, with limited choice in clothes, and sometimes paralyzing self critical thoughts that kept me from wanting to socialize or go out at all, to say nothing of the huffing and puffing, and lack of energy!

Tomorrow I have a check up with Dr. Inabnet, who performed my roux en y revision in October 2013, so I guess I'm in a reflective mood :-)

Neesie57
on 5/4/16 4:16 pm

VSG on 08/04/15

You look amazing! Your scars look a little red, but healed, and will get lighting and thinner with time. Congratulations, you are going to have an incredible summer.

5' 5" tall. VSG on August 4, 2015/ Starting weight 239.9/ Surgery weight 210.9/ Current weight 137.4/ Goal weight 140/ No longer overweight, now a NORMAL weight. Now that I'm at goal, it's time to move on to maintenance!!!!!!!!

ICG63
on 5/4/16 5:52 pm

Revision on 10/31/13

Thanks !

airbender
on 5/4/16 4:56 pm

congrats, no it is normal for scars to get darker up to about 6 months, then lighten and since Dr Joe uses a pucker stitch....the incision will be very small and difficult to find in about 18 months at full maturity

If you have a specific question for me, PM me or I will not see it, as I don't check responses on the forums and don't have anything forwarded to my email.

ICG63
on 5/4/16 5:52 pm

Revision on 10/31/13

Thank you :-)

Leslie W.
on 5/5/16 6:31 am - Cobourg, Canada

RNY on 10/11/11

My scars widened and redden too. Started off nice and thin. Started laser profractional and bbl within first month. They are flatter and reddness going.

Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011  NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11  Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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AngryViking
on 5/5/16 9:16 am

RNY on 07/17/14

Amazing results! You did them all at once?

ICG63
on 5/6/16 9:11 pm

Revision on 10/31/13

Thanks :-) Yes, Dr. Capella specializes in this kind of surgery and can usually do all in 6-7 hours.

(deactivated member)
on 5/5/16 10:14 am

ReShape on 10/30/16

Wow excellent work. The scars will get a bit redder but will fade in time. Make sure you follow the Dr's orders on aftercare of them. I hope to have some of those by the fall if all goes to plan. tummy and thighs in the fall followed by the arms as soon as he will allow after that.

Congrats it has to be a great feeling and the result is fantastic. Keep up all the great work!!! Rich