Home from my hernia and skin removal surgery

Everything went well, surgery took a total of 6 hours. PS did the skin removal first, then my WLS came in and did the hernia repair, and they both did the closing. They said it all went well no complications. I expected to wake up with a boat load of staples or stitches, but instead they glued me back together, the only stitches I have are the ones holding my 2 drains in place. I also have some kinda bulb, filled with pain meds, it has a small tube that delivers pain meds right to the incision line. The worst part of it was having a good bit of chest congestion that has to be coughed up, and that hurts like a sombeach. I was a little disappointed in the weight of skin he removed, his estimate was 15-25 pounds of skin, but ended up only being 11 pounds of skin. He said I already lost the fat out of it and skin doesn't weigh that much. Overall I am very happy the way it looks.

Alan, I'm so glad that you made it through surgery ok. Don't be disappointed with the 11 pounds. They took a little less than 4 pounds on me and it made a world of difference! It doesn't sound like much, but it will look like alot! Happy healing. Take good care of yourself! Wanda

Congrats glad everything went ok for you. Pattie

Glad to hear everything went well and you are home recuperating. I wish for you a speedy recovery!

Welcome home! I've been thinking about you - glad you posted! Wow 11 pounds! Terrific! You are doing amazing feel better - you have a few ladies who have had PS here - if you have any questions. take care, Britt

Congrats! Allen I know you will be pleased with your results. They removed 10 from me and it has made a huge difference. My surgeon said - remember it is surface area removed not weight that is important. Glad everything went well and you are home. Feel better, Trudy

Alan, I'm so glad it went well! ELEVEN pounds is great and, knowing you, you'll lose more tahn the 15 or so the doc was expecting to remove anyway! Don't rush your recovery. Take care of yourself and please keep telling us about it! I think I'll check your profile to see if you have new updates! CeCe

Hope you are healing well Alan..... That is great that you lost 11 pounds of skin.... WOW!!!!!!!! I can't wait till I can take my place on the PS bench..... Keep us posted on how you are doing... HUGs, Shawn M.