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Topic: Plastic surgery after weight loss
I was just wondering how many of you out there have had abdominal Plasty after massive weight loss? I am hoping to have ROUN-Y in the next few months. Due to the number of children I have and long term obesity I already have a large pannus, sagging skin on arms, thighs, breasts and underarms . I am afraid that it is going to cause me great discomfort. I am uncomfortable with the skin overage; I already have. I read through all of the Medicaid information on it. I would like to chat with anyone that had the procedure with Medicaid paying for it. If anyone out there has had the arm, thigh lifts or breast reconstruction. I am interested in hearing about that as well. Thank you, for your time. I am trying to get every duck in a row in advance.
Heather
Topic: RE: Passed my lab tests - surgery in 19 days WOOHOO/EEK
Hi there,
am having my VSG on May 28th...I am very excited!!! I will add you to my friends list and I will keep you posted.......Good Luck!!!! I start my liquid diet Wednesday so say a prayer for me....two weeks and then surgery.........take care...jill
Topic: Post surgery bad breath
So it was pointed out to me by my brother last night that my breath smells like "moldy a#&" to quote him directly. I know I have had a terrible taste in my mouth from these damn protein shakes, but come on, kicking me when I am already down, how rude? So does anyone else have horrible breath/taste in their mouth? I chewed gum the rest of the day, but it tasted like crap too. How long does this last?
Topic: RE: My Surgery is Tomorrow
Hey Jessica,
Good luck tomorrow, I had mine last Monday and I also am back to work today. I will tell you this, the surgery all in all, was fine. Although I did tell my nurse on Monday afternoon to call my doctor, I want to go back and be normal. I wanted to eat. It gets a lot easier. Monday sucked, Tuesday was better, Wednesday I just wanted to go home, Thursday I did go home. Everyday does get better and easier. Just know tomorrow is going to suck, but like I said, it does get better.
Topic: RE: My Surgery is Tomorrow
Hi Jessica
Best of Luck to you. You will do fine, it is natural to have concerns but just keep telling yourself you will be ok.
Topic: RE: My Surgery is Tomorrow
I am not really afraid of the surgery but the anesthesia. I don't know why but anesthesia scares me. I have had a few surgeries before so I know what its like I just have this anesthesia fear for some reason.
Topic: RE: My Surgery is Tomorrow
hi Jessica,
Are you nervous about having surgery in general or about having this surgery? I had my gallbaldder taken out the old fashioned way (open), so I know what to expect from major surgery. I'm still excited about this surgery. But you're a day ahead of me. We'll see how I feel tomorrow...
good luck,
Jayne
Topic: RE: My Surgery is Tomorrow
Hi Jessica, I wish you luck tomorrow! Remember to walk walk walk in the hospital it really helps. I had my RNY on Monday the 5th and I am sitting at my desk at work right this very minute. Let us know when you are home. You'll do great!!
Cheryl
Topic: My Surgery is Tomorrow
Hi all tomorrow at 9am is my day and time. I am really nervous right now.
Topic: RE: What not to do 3 days before surgery!
Yeah I did that too recently and its so sad and scary.