Doing well after LBL

Hi there!  I just wanted to take a minute to check in and let you all know that I am doing considerably well following my lower body lift.  I am VERY pleased with what I see so far.  I thought I would have much more pain in the beginning.  The first few days were pretty good.  Nerves are starting to “wake up” so I am having quite a bit of discomfort the past two days.  My bum is numb all the time and that causes me to feel very achy.  I can’t stand straight up or bend over to far but that will come with time.  If I drop something on the floor that I can’t pick up with my toes, it stays there until someone else is home and can get it.  J  I feel that the next week or so will be the toughest but I hope to have marked improvement by labor day weekend.

 

I had surgery on Tuesday, August 14^th, came home on Thursday, Aug 16^th, with 6 drains.  I had four drains taken out on Monday, Aug 20^th.  I hope to have one more out on Friday and the last one next Monday.  I tire very easily but I hope that will pick up as I increase my eating and get back on track with my vitamins.  I have lost about 11 lbs.  They removed 6 lbs of skin and fat.  I can already tell a difference.  I tried on my youngest daughter’s size 12 jeans and they fit with room to spare!!!  J  That makes me very happy.  I hope to so shopping over labor day weekend and see what size jeans I really wear.  I haven’t taken any measurements yet but will do so in another week or two.  I am still swollen and want to give that time to go down.  Dr. Bonnecarrere & Dr. Martin were wonderful.  I’ll write more again later, I am done sitting up for now and need to get back to reclining. 

 

Hugs, Robin

So glad to hear that you're doing well! I'm very excited with you and this step of your journey. Post pics when you feel up to it. A size 12 - I'm so jealous. Stay positive Robin, and please keep us posted on your recovery. TraciL

That's incredible!!   I cringe everytime I watch these surgeries on Big Medicine.  But it still amazes me as to how much skin they remove.

That sounds great!! Hope to see you soon.

Hey Robin! I too am very jealous!!  It's wonderful to hear that you are doing so well.   Don't try to push the recovery and don't overdo too soon. I can't wait to see you. Hugs, Mo

Hi Robin (or should I say skinny-minnie)  :-) As someone who was recently "in your shoes", I can definitely relate.  I'm glad to hear everything's going well.  Be kind to yourself and don't push yourself too hard.   Be prepared for swelling.  Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones and not swell.  It's fun to go shopping and not have to worry about all the extra skin anymore! Hugs!

Congrats on your success!  Hope your healing remains fast and uneventful. Enjoy the even newer you!

Robin, I am so happy to hear that you are doing well.  I hope you get to feeling great very soon.   Wishing you a speedy recovery and I can't wait to see you.  I know you must look like a million bucks! Hugs,