update on corinn...sorry long winded today

Hello all my VA friends! I am 9 days out of plastics. Yesterday I only used pain meds at bed. I had some moments that I was very uncomfortable but not major pain, so I delt with it. I think my stiches in my arms look wonderful. Anything is better than the nasty hanging skin I had. My chest....I am very pleased with it. I just hope these "excersises" really make them softer. They are so rock hard and high. Geez. I still am very happy with them. My arms have hurt more than the chest. Now for the first 4 days I did my meds alternating every 3 hours like the doc said so I didn't feel much. I get to take the compression garment, for my arms, off on next friday. I have to wear my chest binder for a few months. That one is a pain in my backside. It rides up under my arms and irritates the stitches.  Oh and games my head has been playin with me.........Thank you soooo much Natalie. I made the BIG MISTAKE of stepping on a scale. And those of you that have gone before me know what I mean. I have gained 15 lbs but I know now it is all water. I am just waiting, trying to do it patiently, for it to come off. I have to keep reminding myself that it will. Well, off to do "excersises". I hope everyone had a great 4th and the rest of your weekend goes just as well.

Oh Corinn, feeling ALL your pain!  How anyone can go thru this more than once I don't know.  I am taking every single pill allowed and counting the minutes between each.  I took no pain meds after coming home from WLS so this is a new experience for me. The only updise is that my surgery doesn't result in weight increase - I've actually lost some ounces.  Thank goodness for the protein powder or I'd be starving for sure. My exercises consist only of messaging my throat, cheeks and under eyes.  My alternate exercise is finding a position to sleep that doesn't hurt my tailbone, Ouchie! I cannot imagine leaving the house for DAYS! Scaring little children! Wishing you speedy heeling! Cleo

Hijacked**** Cleo you were a beautiful boom w/out plastics not sure what you were having done didnt get to chat w/ you about that sorry your in pain but sister I feel you when I had the 2 I went through wasnt nothing like you girls did and I sucked those pain pills every 3 hours so I was ahead. Hang in there it will get better and we will see your piece of art hugs!

Cleo, Hey how are you recovering? - I know what you were havng but heard that for a week it is completely painful as you can't get your head comfy - how is your pain? Bet you will love your results! Thinking of you...... Jackie

Corrin - sounds like you are doing pretty darn well, can't wait to see your photos after you finish healing.  lys

Corinn, glad your doing so well dont get crazy on us and do things your no and get those arms infected, relax and do as the DR says  I know how those bandages (not the arms ) but the boob thing can drive you nuts I hated mine when I had the breast reduction and the panniculetomy I was in more misery from them than from the surgery but as the surgeon said we put them there for a reason grrrrr. But I know your listening Im just teasing you. Hugs to you and keep us posted its always nice to here the different storys from different people. I know you will be a pretty as you always were. 

Sounds like you are doing good Corinn.  Hopefully you will be healed & loving it in no time.

Hey there beautiful ! You do not have to thank me ... cuz I been there .. did it .. done it .. and survived it . You are doing wonderful . I know you are pleased . Just listen to your body and let it heal .  Will talk to you soon ..  Love ya ,  Tink