Plastic surgery approved & date made. Advice?

biastar83
on 12/19/11 5:53 am - WI

I'm 2 an half years out. lost 190ish Lb's. Got January 5th plastic surgery date. I think they are just doing a lower body lift an then a cut down the middle to tighten my whole core. So like a upside down T. Does any one have any advice or stories to help me get mental prepared. Thanx

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

smileyjamie72
on 12/19/11 6:22 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

I had the anchor cut tummy tuck in '03. I could not stand up straight for weeks after!!!! I was pulled tight. I rented a walker (I was 31) with wheels and a seat that you could fold down, and sit on. It came in handy walking in the stores!!! After any major surgery you tire out SO FAST!!!!

Good LUCK!!!!!!!!!
-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

fullhousemom
on 12/19/11 7:14 am

DS on 10/11/11

If you look through the threads from the past month, you will see two or three really good posts about plastic surgery. You can then look at their profiles where they have posted pictures and some have blogged about their plastics as well.

Best wishes. I hear it is pretty intense!

Crazeru
on 12/19/11 7:30 am

DS on 04/17/08

There is a PS board here on OH. Shows up under forums. Lots of info there. Good luck.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

AmandaID
on 12/19/11 1:37 pm - Shoshone, ID

DS on 12/07/05

I had an anchor cut abdominoplasty, too ... about 2 1/2 years ago now. I would highly suggest a compression garment. Practice getting up and down off of a bed and couch without using your tummy muscles (start to roll off and stand up), as that little maneuver will come in very handy. Don't lift anything more than 10 pounds for at least 6 weeks, then 20 pounds up to 6 months. The swelling and internal healing takes a lot longer than the external, so take care of yourself! Drink lots of water. Take extra iron. I also took Arnica before surgery to help with the bruising and healing. Make sure you force yourself to walk upright, not hunched over, after the first couple of days, or it will hurt more in the long run (something I learned from other abdominal surgeries long ago). If you search for my posts from June 2008, you can read all about my plastics and my experiences, as I posted regular updates from Brazil!

Best of luck to you! Enjoy the results!!!

Amanda in ID
DS ~ Dec. 7, 2005, with Dr. Marchesini in Curitiba, Brazil
sw289/lw135/gw137/cw150
PS ~ June 6 & 19, 2008, with Dr. Kuster, Vila Velha, Brazil
check out my website at http://myweb.cableone.net/aeller5/DS/default.htm

Nicolle
on 12/20/11 12:51 am

DS on 02/22/08

I lost about the same amount of weight as you and had the anchor cut TT. Check out my profile for pics and my story there. Man, I love it! the recovery was not so bad. The drains were the worst. Once those were removed, I was sooo much better off!

Good luck to you!

Nicolle

I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!

HW: 344 lbs CW: 150 lbs

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!

strawberry28
on 12/21/11 4:20 am - somewhere, MD

DS on 12/04/09

Get a lift recliner. Be prepared to just lay around for the most paert for about 3 weeks.

SW= 268
CW= 145  ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6"       BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/

Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein

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