Home from Plastics

Had my panni (TT) on Thursday and I am home recovering. It really looks nice and tight and it even took out some of the wrinkles in the top part of my thighs. I am still needing the 2 pain pills every 4 hours....the percot is making me nasuea to my stomach. It never did that before when I was heavier. I am very please with my results. I will post some pictures after I get things together. I can't wait to buy a pair of string panties!!! karie

Hi Karie, How much skin did they remove pound wise? Do you know how many inches smaller you are? I go for mine in 9/7/5. It's insurance paid, so it'll just be removal of skin, nothing special. I go for my detail consult on the 30th. I am expecting to be out of work at least 3 weeks. Do you have a drain? Stiches or glue? Sorry to ask so many questions. Nona

Nona, Happy to reply to your questions. My surgery was done as outpatient and it took 1 1/2 hours long to complete. I was sent home with two drains on each side put it is not put into the incision site. It is put in below the insiciion in my upper thigh. I was told to take the pert (sp) every 4 hours as needed 1-2 pills. Well, I was taken 2 every four hours until today where I am taking only1 an trying to go without so much pain med. I did get very nausea with this pert on Thursday, Friday which i had taken in the past but b/c of my weight change I think it effected my body differently. I ws closed up with stitches put they are on the inside and should disolve....no glue was used to my knowledge. I was told that one may be out of work for 2-3 weeks...the big NO NO is not to lift anything, I had the panni (TT) which means they tightene the stomach muscles. Doc says it looked like a teenagers belly. Oh, here is a good laugh...the surgery center called the day after to see how I was feeling and I told her I was sick from the med. She asked are you eating and I said yes, crackers and applesauce. She told me no honey you got to eat a entire sandwich....obvious she did not realize that gastric people cant eat that much. Well, anymore question give me a email I will be glad to share. Oh, I am not sure how much skin was removed. I did not see the doctor and my husband did not ask...I see the doctor on Friday so I will see. Hugs, Karie

I can eat a whole sandwitch, no problem. Depending on what it on it. I usually do some meat, a slice of cheese and lettuce and a slice of tomato on low carb bread. But I can eat the entire thing. But, then I only try to eat three times a day. Can't seem to stick to the mini meals. End up eating too much. Like for lunch today, itls a cheesburger, no bun, some steamed mushrooms and onions, a few raw carrots and celery. B-fast was a pb&j low carb sandw. Supper will be chicken on the grill and a salad. It's about 1500 calories a day. Way more than most of you eat. That's why I can't get any more weight off, even with exercising every day. (Powerwalk for 45 minutes-2 miles) Nona

Karie, Welcome home and I hope you take good care of yourself. Take plenty of pain meds, and I can't wait to see your pics. Let me know where you get those string panties so I can pick up a pair after my LBL. I think after I have the surgery I would love to put those on. (((((HUGS)))))))) to you....Lorraine

Forgot to mention: When I take Vicodin, which is a bit stronger than Perk, I take it with a full meal. Nothing less. But if I'm where I can't get to food, I drink a big bottle of water with it. At least 20 oz. And drink it fast, too. Nona

Hi Karie How I envy you.I can't wait until my ps is done.I am very happy for you and good luck with the pain meds.......steve

WooHoo......I know exactly how ya feel as I too am home, well I have been home awhile now I too got really nauseus with the pain pills but I had vicadin. I cannot believe I am 12 days out now.....my incisions look great almost healed....I will post more pics when healed.....How much swelling do you have?? I don't feel swollen, but man I tried on a pair of jeans and almost had an emotional break down when they didn't fit.....so apparently I am still swollen......I had my drain tube removed at week post-op I think.....thats when I got puffier I think! How are you loving the binders??? I think they are so irritating......but I wear mine always otherwise I feel to tight to move.......it is a crazy feeling Good luck and keep us updated! Take Care jesi