1 week out from plastics

moosemom
on 2/4/10 7:02 am - Wylie, TX

Just touching base with everyone. I made it through my surgery pretty good. Only minor complication from a past hernia surgery. I ended up being in surgery 91/2 hours instead of 8. Well I'm a week and 2 days out from my plastics. Everyday I am feeling better every day. I had my first followup and it went well, he took 2 of the 4 drains out. Next week they will take the stitches from around my belly button and the other 2 drains. I'm already really happy with the results.

Thanks for all the support
Lorraine

Philosophy of life "Treat others like you wish to be Treated"
Only you can make yourself happy!!!

Zeldarin
on 2/4/10 8:42 am - IN

Thanks for the update Lorraine, so glad you are doing well and feeling better everyday!!!! Robin

HW/SW/CW/GOAL
217/206/145/136
Plastics with Dr. Sauceda April 8th/2010
Mini AL, Mini TT, Medial TL, BA, Lipo

moosemom
on 2/5/10 12:18 pm - Wylie, TX

RNY on 07/25/06

Thanks Robin

Jody ***
on 2/4/10 10:16 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Glad to hear you're doing well - I was SO glad when the last drain came out! Started feeling normal again!

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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macygranny
on 2/4/10 11:45 pm - Vandalia, IL

I have question for you since you recently had your tt. Were you swelled alot after surgery? I know you are not that far out but how soon does the swelling go down? any infor you can give me I woul apprieciate it. I am having a tt June 5th. thanks how was the pain?

Vicky

Jody ***
on 2/5/10 12:27 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Pain was managed well for about a week - then I didn't need my pain meds anymore. I had some very wise people on this board recommend you wake yourself up at night to take your pain meds - keep them in you 24 hrs a day - and it made a HUGE difference when I got up in the morning.

Yes, swelling is an issue. I'm 17 days out and have quite a bit of swelling and have been told i can last for several months. The Dr has told me not to wear my compression garment at night to let my incisions breathe, but I also take a warm heat and put it on my belly and do gentle massaging motions to try to get it moving. I'm wearing my pre-op clothing, so that is good!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!

macygranny
on 2/5/10 6:16 am - Vandalia, IL

If you are wearing pre op clothing-swelling isn't too terribly bad then correct. That is what I was worried bout not having clothes to wear!

Vicky

Jody ***
on 2/5/10 6:24 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

I am now - but had to dig in my "big bag" to find stuff to wear for the first 2 weeks. I wore a lot of sweats and big baggy sweatshirts to cover the drains, and to be more comfortable in.

I'm still wearing some stretchy-type of clothes, jeans, pants, etc. There are some jeans I can't get into again yet.... I'm still wearing my compression garment too and have a t-shirt on under it too - so that can add a little bulk too....

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!

moosemom
on 2/5/10 12:27 pm - Wylie, TX

RNY on 07/25/06

I got a size larger exercise pants and some zipper tops. I was told to have zipper or a button down shirt to go home in. So far everything is worked out great.

Lorraine

moosemom
on 2/5/10 12:25 pm - Wylie, TX

RNY on 07/25/06

I was told there will be some swelling for up to 3 months to even a year out. It really depends on your body. I had a extended abdominoplasty and a breast augmentation/mastoopexy all done at the same time so I had a lot of swelling. It gets better everyday. The pains isn't to bad once I get moving. Lying down after standing up is more painful then getting up from a prone position for me. Today I only took one pain pill but will take another before I got to bed. I think the pain is worse in the morning for me because I feel so stiff from sleeping all night in one position. Good luck and follow your Dr on one your pain management. Good luck.

Lorraine

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