Update from Karen C. . .

Jan, I feel much better this afternoon. I was concerned that maybe I wasn't draining ENOUGH. I called the nurse and she was reassuring. This surgery ended up taking 6 hours instead of the estimation of under 4. My lower body lift took about 3.5. Can't imagine having them done at the same time. I was hoping to have a breast reduction done with this surgery but neither surgeon, this time or the last, wanted me to be OUT that long.

I started out at 377 lbs and am 5 ft 3. Not sure if I still have my befores of the lower body lift but if I can find them I will share both with you. I will wait until I have "afters" of the thigh lift in a few weeks. I'll handle these pictures privately (as privately as the internet can be) through emails.

 

 

 I'm having a hernia repaired at the same time as the LBL, and my ps thinks I'll be under 7 hours, so he doesn't know if he'll get to the thighs or not.  If not, he suggests doing them a week later so I can use the same recovery time.  Not sure if I want two surgeries so close together, but I do want my thighs done too.  

I started at 349 and now weigh between 176-179 (though I still have to drop the 5 pounds I gained over vacation).  I'm 5' 4.5", so not much taller than you.  I'm getting excited about it, but really nervous about what it will really look like.

Thanks for all your input.
Jan

YAY!!!  Thanks for letting us know how you are. Rest and get well.  We love you!

Another challenge and well on your way to conquer!!!

Way to go, girlfriend!

So glad you are doing OK. Remember to be excellent to yourself. Happy the surgery is over and you are on your way home. Hugs and love Monica

Karen, sounds like you are doing great!! Please be good to yourself & don't over do.
Nan

Aloha my friend....You are a brave, brave woman!! You are also a trooper, and if anyone can get through this and come out smiling and positive, it is YOU!

I look at my thighs and shake my head. Only wish there were a magic wand that I could run over them and make them smooth and tight.

Take good care of yourself. Sending you a big aloha hug (very very gentle) but powerful in it's energy.

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

So glad that everything went well and that you're recuperating.  Soon you will be wearing a mini skirt!
Margaret

Glad you are perking along so well. Hope the pain gets less soon

hey karen

glad to hear things are improving daily.  keep up the good work and i wish
you a speedy surgical recovery

hugs,

Jacki