5 Days since mini TT.....

MultiMom
on 12/7/09 2:19 am - NH

I here and now, bow down to you gals that have had multiple procedures

and actually go back for more!!! I didn't even have muscle tightening and I am a physical and emotional mess

!!

After my RNY, I was out and about in 4 days..... BA in 3 days, and gallbladder in 2 days (I actually went to a concert on the 2nd day). Today is day 5 for me and I still haven't left the house or really feel like I should. I will be going to my follow up appointment tomorrow morning and will have to at least drive and drop kids where they need to go. Emotionally I am on the verge of tears all the time

. My ex has been great doing lots to help me and I have not had to exert myself physically. I know that the swelling, pain and feeling fat doesn't help. And probably that this is my 3rd surgery in less than 3 months too.

If I didn't have my OH friends, it just wouldn't be pretty at all!!

Thanks everyone!
Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

Jennifer Q.
on 12/7/09 2:29 am - Newton, NJ

RNY on 03/23/09

Oh Martha!! ((hugs)) I am right there with you!! I am bawling reading your post! This is the 3rd time I have been in tears today!!

I dont think I could ever have another procedure!! We will get through this and be happy with our results I just know it and that is what is keeping me going!! Talk to you soon! -Jen Q.

SW 241.6/ CW 138.8/ GW 140 At Goal 12/11/2009

MultiMom
on 12/7/09 6:21 am - NH

RNY on 10/27/08

What a pair we are, huh?

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

katiekat412
on 12/7/09 2:44 am

RNY on 09/17/08

I TOTALLY understand! I was lucky to have people in MX to recovery with because we all made each other go out, and I think it kept my mind occupied. The second I got home though, I was a couch potato and such an emotional mess. I didn't sit around and cry, but I was just sad all the time. I must have called my mom and told her I was sad 400 times. I had friends come and visit and I just wanted them to leave, even though I love them dearly. The first improvement came last week when I stopped the pain meds. Then today I went back to work, and I feel a little bit better again- still not great though. I feel like I've probably gained 10 lbs (I'm sure I did in swelling, but I mean fat). On the plus side, it can only get better from here.

I agree. What would people do without this site??? I'd go crazy!

Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

MultiMom
on 12/7/09 6:23 am - NH

RNY on 10/27/08

I am kinda jealous of the Mexico camaraderie!! AND the warmth...... The cyber support is pretty wonderful too!

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

playwithzoe
on 12/7/09 2:45 am

VSG on 11/13/08

Sorry you are blue, hang in there it'll get better. Try to get a massage to help get the anesthesia out of your system. Also any sort of thing that will help you to sweat it out if you are able at this point will help. Is it possible for you to go outside and take a walk? I don't know about tt but I know for other stomach surgeries (like hernia or hysterectomy) they want you to walk as much as possible, even though it is hard to do, it speeds up the healing. Fresh air and a little exercise always do wonders for the mood. But hey, I'm not a doctor so take my advice with grain of salt!

46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA

MultiMom
on 12/7/09 6:20 am - NH

RNY on 10/27/08

I'm walking alot around the house..... the salt I would need outside for the snow and ice, so I am staying in where it is warm!! Thanks for the suggestions!

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

michelle1123
on 12/7/09 4:50 am - San Francisco, CA

VSG on 07/16/08

Sorry you're feeling down, Martha : (. Even though we know the blues come after surgery and may be prepared, it doesn't prevent us from feeling them anyway. Hang in there and know that you'll feel a little better - both physically and emotionally -- every day!

I go in for my LBL with all the bells and whistles on Saturday. Looking forward to getting it over with, but not looking forward to recovery :(.

Wishing you the best and sending positive thoughts your way...

Michelle

MultiMom
on 12/7/09 6:18 am - NH

RNY on 10/27/08

Thanks Michelle,

Hopefully getting out (and getting the drain out) tomorrow will help!

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

playwithzoe
on 12/7/09 10:12 am

VSG on 11/13/08

Hey Michelle, remember me? Sounds like you're doing well. I've decided to go to Dr. Sauceda for some work hopefully in January. I'm gonna get some facial work, brow lift and lid lift, some fat grating in to my laugh lines and my lips plus donut breast lift and augmentation, lipo on my tummy and thighs and a butt augmentation. I also want a thigh lift and a mini tummy tuck but can't get it all done at once so I may forgo the BL/BA for the TT/TL waiting to hear from the doc. Good luck on Saturday and let us know how you're doing.

Tamera

46 yr old female; 5'6"; 11/13/08 VSG Dr. Jossart LapSF, SF, CA
SW 213, GW 150, CW 140, dream GW 130 and/or 20% body fat or less
12/22/09 mini face lift; Dr. Hove, Monarch Med Spa, KoP, PA
01/09/10 Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, Mexico
U & L eye lid lifts, mini tt w/o muscle tightening, Brazilian buttock lift by fat grafting, Benelli BL & BA

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