Update on Me...

Hey all,
 
Well here it is Sunday morning, five days after my life altering surgery and all I can say is WOW.  It is already obvious that the doctor went above and beyond what he was "suppose" to do, because despite swelling, I am already pretty flat.   (was just suppose to have a panniculetomy and monectomy)  The first night was rough so we called the doctor and got a stronger pain medication and that seems to of helped (now that we have it regulated so I am not loopy).  The pain pump that I was sent home with is just about out so the numbing meds that have been pumping to the incisions is dwindling and therefore my pain is increasing.  And of course, if you know me at all, because I was feeling really good yesterday, I did some menial chores which of course ended up being very very bad for me.  I did them while Doug went to the store to get me some stuff because I haven't been wanting to eat (found that drinking a juice it up drink with added protein keeps me from feeling nauseous).  He was soooo worried when he found out that I had done that that he was reluctant to go to work today.  So as Doug is on his way to work, I am under strict orders not to do anything other than sit in my chair, work on my computer, nap and eat! 
 
Despite the pain, I actually feel pretty good.  I am really mobile, conscious (well most of the time), and actually want to eat (and for me that is a big deal).  Last night I slept in my bed rather then the recliner chair and man did that feel good.  Doug put a pillow in between us so he wouldn't bump me, he is too sweet.  He has taken care of my drains and they are slowing in the amount of fluid and turning clear.  Doug is a bit surprised at how well I am doing, but I told him I heal quickly and have the mindset I have too. 
 
Thanks to all of you who have brought us meals over the last few days, they have been wonderful and for my children to eat ... they were really good (they are super picky despite my efforts to not make them so).  Thanks Linda, for coming and getting a couple of my kiddos for  church, I certainly appreciate that a lot.  I have a follow up on Tuesday at 10 am, I also have an ortho-tech appointment in which I am getting fitted for my new knee brace and scheduled for PT (trying to avoid another surgery).  Doug will be taking me to those appointments.  I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband who sacrifices for me and the kids, and to have such friends and family who'll help out in anyway possible.  I will update again soon, off to nap as my meds are kicking in and I am falling asleep writing this.

Congrats, Loni, on such a wonderful transformation over these past 4 years... how wonderful, too, to have good friends taking care of you, and a great hubby, too!

best wishes for a full recovery!

Lori

HI LONI

WOW IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOU. I MUST HAVE MISSED YOUR POST ABOUT YOU HAVING YOUR PS SURGERY. I'M SORRY ABOUT THAT, BUT SO GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING SO WELL. YOU ARE A TROOPER FOR SURE , BUT TAKE IT SLOW LADY SO YOU DON'T MESS UP ALL THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU HAVE HAD DONE. SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A TERRIFIC HUBBY TO TAKE CARE OF YOU SO WELL. YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT THE "OH" GROUP FOR HELPING OUT. WE HAVE SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD RIGHT HERE ON THIS BOARD.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON THE NEW YOU!!!

TAKE CARE AND DO WHAT HUBBY TOLD YOU TO DO, NOTHING BUT SIT AND BEHAVE YOURSELF.  KEEP US INFORMED ON HOW WELL YOUR DOING. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE PICTURES OF THE NEW LONI.

BYE BYE ENJOY YOUR SUNDAY.

Its hard to imagine that it has been 4 years since I started this transformation.  I am not done with it but glad that I have had this OH family here to help along the way.  I will post pics after the swelling has gone down... I dont want to gross ya all out.

I am at least going to have one more round of PS but it wont be at least till winter break (being a teaher is a blessing hehehe)  That round will be a boob job, arm lift and thigh lift.  if I need more tummy work done then we'll discuss it for next summer. 

Love ya girl... good to see you again... I am always lurking... just don't always have time to post... since I am on recovery mode and tied to my laptop... i will post more during this summer.

 

Loni, behave and keep in touch while you can. I am so happy for you. You are having a lot done. I bet you are so happy and proud to be so slim and healthy. Continued success to you on all of your journeys. Looking forward to those pictures and as far as gross that would be me. lol a lot of people show there before and after pics. to share. You do it when you feel comfortable about it.

love ya lady

(((GINORMOUS HUGS)))

       JODI

Congratulations, Loni!    You and the other long-timers are a great inspiration to us newbies!  I have a question, though.  What is a monectomy?

 

Monectomy is the removal of excess skin in the pubis area.  I carried my weight in my middle so the majority of my excess skin was in my stomach and pubis area... I had so much of a hang in my pubis area that it looked like it belonged on the opposite sex (get what I mean)

 

Thanks for clarifying . .  and for giving me one more thing to look forward to after I join you on the loser's bench! 

Hi Loni...

Just wanted to say "hi"... it's good to hear everything is going well with you!

I don't post much - but, do try and check in every-now-and-then.

I do still remember meeting you at Dave & Busters in Ontario, when you were still a pre-op... and, I, a brand-new post-op.

Take care,
- Patty

I use some of the pics from that night as my before pics.  It is h ard to imagine that 4 years have gone by and what newness life has brought. 

I too don't post a lot bu****ch and lurk from time to time. 

Thanks for stopping to say hi... you look fab... how are things with you?