24 hours out from extended TT
Hi Guys,
I am a lurker here, had my RNY at 310lbs in 2002...made it down to 152, had a baby and am now at 170. Through an odd set of cir****tances I had a large chunk of money come my way that I could only receive via credit card....and since paypal has such high fees and I have no other way to accept credit.....and my sister in law was dating a very skilled surgeon that offered to give me the 'family discount'....my dream became reality yesterday. I would have liked to lose back down to the 150 range, but the other snag was that my surgeon was relocating and my discount about to fly the coop. So anyway, I am actually quite happy at 170...size 10. Nothing wrong with that, and I've accepted that if I do wind up losing more weight it might mean some loosening...but I can live with that.
Yesterday I went in for the procedure, and it's so strange to me how I can't get my mind around it. I haven't peeked at my new tummy, everything is wrapped up...but until I see it I still feel as though that flap is going to be there. I can see my 'new' mons, at least some of it...and I'm very happy there as he did lipo and lifted it, and there isn't any bruising or even much swelling.
My biggest issue has been the nausea. In order to manage my pain, I have to take the medicine which makes me sick, because I can hardly eat...because I'm nauseated. It's a terrible cycle. I have to force myself to swallow and then choke a few bites here and there, so that I constantly have something in there. So far scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, and tonight a small portion of chicken breast. Next after the nausea comes the peeing issue....it takes me 20 minutes minimum to travel to my bathroom, disrobe, sit down, pee...then reverse the process. By the time I make it back to my recliner and get situated, on several occasions I have literally had to get right back up and do it again. Last night I cried in frustration...but the 5 litres of fluids that they ran in my IV followed by 3 16oz waters that I drank meant that I was up all night.
Good side of that is all the good walking. I'm not too concerned about blood clots, because I was walking a bunch.
The pain is real. Worse than my hip to hip hysterectomy incision, worse than my bypass, worse than my c-section. I was feeling pretty sad about that until I absentmindedly reached to scratch my back....and it was TIGHT. By my request we did the anchor incision, hoping that it would help my back flaps (along my ribs, waist and of course bra line) and it's obvious that it did help. I can't wait to see.
I also had chin lipo done, to fix my double *****it's hereditary in my family) so I have to wear a head garment for three weeks, can't wait to see what that looks like.
I'll happily post pics when I can. I owe you guys that much for letting me stare at yours all these years, wondering how my own would look. Thanks everyone for participating in this board. It meant so much to have a place to study and build up the confidence to do this.
~Stasi
I am a lurker here, had my RNY at 310lbs in 2002...made it down to 152, had a baby and am now at 170. Through an odd set of cir****tances I had a large chunk of money come my way that I could only receive via credit card....and since paypal has such high fees and I have no other way to accept credit.....and my sister in law was dating a very skilled surgeon that offered to give me the 'family discount'....my dream became reality yesterday. I would have liked to lose back down to the 150 range, but the other snag was that my surgeon was relocating and my discount about to fly the coop. So anyway, I am actually quite happy at 170...size 10. Nothing wrong with that, and I've accepted that if I do wind up losing more weight it might mean some loosening...but I can live with that.
Yesterday I went in for the procedure, and it's so strange to me how I can't get my mind around it. I haven't peeked at my new tummy, everything is wrapped up...but until I see it I still feel as though that flap is going to be there. I can see my 'new' mons, at least some of it...and I'm very happy there as he did lipo and lifted it, and there isn't any bruising or even much swelling.
My biggest issue has been the nausea. In order to manage my pain, I have to take the medicine which makes me sick, because I can hardly eat...because I'm nauseated. It's a terrible cycle. I have to force myself to swallow and then choke a few bites here and there, so that I constantly have something in there. So far scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, and tonight a small portion of chicken breast. Next after the nausea comes the peeing issue....it takes me 20 minutes minimum to travel to my bathroom, disrobe, sit down, pee...then reverse the process. By the time I make it back to my recliner and get situated, on several occasions I have literally had to get right back up and do it again. Last night I cried in frustration...but the 5 litres of fluids that they ran in my IV followed by 3 16oz waters that I drank meant that I was up all night.
Good side of that is all the good walking. I'm not too concerned about blood clots, because I was walking a bunch.
The pain is real. Worse than my hip to hip hysterectomy incision, worse than my bypass, worse than my c-section. I was feeling pretty sad about that until I absentmindedly reached to scratch my back....and it was TIGHT. By my request we did the anchor incision, hoping that it would help my back flaps (along my ribs, waist and of course bra line) and it's obvious that it did help. I can't wait to see.
I also had chin lipo done, to fix my double *****it's hereditary in my family) so I have to wear a head garment for three weeks, can't wait to see what that looks like.
I'll happily post pics when I can. I owe you guys that much for letting me stare at yours all these years, wondering how my own would look. Thanks everyone for participating in this board. It meant so much to have a place to study and build up the confidence to do this.
~Stasi
RNY 2003 Kaiser Fresno
Ex anchor TT 10/2010
Ex anchor TT 10/2010
Doc gave me double strength percocet, which I didn't think touched the pain the first day. I had access to 60mg Morphine time release, and so I took one early day 1 and it controlled me all day. Downside was the nausea, which is extreme...so the evening of day 1 I took a half tablet (30mg) and managed to eat, so I think I'm ahead of both pain and nausea, at least at the moment. I'm also taking metamucil tablets and stool softeners and munching on dried plums (prunes) in my 'spare time' as I sit here. Still no bowel activity since before the surgery, but no pressure or discomfort as of yet. I just know how I respond to these medications and want to stay ahead of the constipation that I know is inevitable.
I did take a peek last night after I posted...it was necessary to change my dressings and adjust my binder. That thing is such a pain in the butt. Doc says to make sure it doesn't roll or twist, but that's all it wants to do. We flipped it over, because it was all lumpy and it seemed to help some. Not sure if I mentioned the lipo, but he did some conturing around my waistline and hips and said that if the binder isn't flat it could mean the healing will be funky. He said it would be better to take it off than to wear it all bunched up.
Everything looks good...I'm definitely flat. The drains of course are gross but having recently had a hysterectomy I knew what that would be like...but this time there are two instead of just one. There is a lot of swelling on my hips where the drains are, but otherwise things don't look too awful. I stepped on the scale and I'm 177, so that means I gained 7lbs of water/swelling since before the surgery. Not too bad.
Let me also say that my lift chair is a blessing from God. I had looked into rental, which was $250.00 for ten days...and then I checked Craigslist and found a nearly new lazyboy lift that was purchased just a few weeks before the owner wound up moving to a convalesent home. So for $250.00 I wound up with a beautiful, clean chair that retails for $1400! It has built in heat and even a heating pad that plugs into the chair itself and can be placed anywhere on my body. I plan to use it for my recovery, and then loan it to a friend who is having surgery in December...and then probably use it again when I have my thigh lift...and then probably sell it for close to what I paid. Prior to the surgery, I wasn't sure if I really needed this chair....having read people comment on them here I knew it was helpful but figured I didn't really have to get one. However, now that I'm in recovery and living this- I do not know how I could possibly get along without it! A regular recliner would be murder. I basically sit upright in my chair, because to go back would be unbearable- the tension on the muscles of the tummy would just not work. So I sit here upright and have a king sized pillow under my knees so that the pressure is off. It works so nicely. I would definitely recommend it for anyone having more than just a skinny girl mini tuck.
I did take a peek last night after I posted...it was necessary to change my dressings and adjust my binder. That thing is such a pain in the butt. Doc says to make sure it doesn't roll or twist, but that's all it wants to do. We flipped it over, because it was all lumpy and it seemed to help some. Not sure if I mentioned the lipo, but he did some conturing around my waistline and hips and said that if the binder isn't flat it could mean the healing will be funky. He said it would be better to take it off than to wear it all bunched up.
Everything looks good...I'm definitely flat. The drains of course are gross but having recently had a hysterectomy I knew what that would be like...but this time there are two instead of just one. There is a lot of swelling on my hips where the drains are, but otherwise things don't look too awful. I stepped on the scale and I'm 177, so that means I gained 7lbs of water/swelling since before the surgery. Not too bad.
Let me also say that my lift chair is a blessing from God. I had looked into rental, which was $250.00 for ten days...and then I checked Craigslist and found a nearly new lazyboy lift that was purchased just a few weeks before the owner wound up moving to a convalesent home. So for $250.00 I wound up with a beautiful, clean chair that retails for $1400! It has built in heat and even a heating pad that plugs into the chair itself and can be placed anywhere on my body. I plan to use it for my recovery, and then loan it to a friend who is having surgery in December...and then probably use it again when I have my thigh lift...and then probably sell it for close to what I paid. Prior to the surgery, I wasn't sure if I really needed this chair....having read people comment on them here I knew it was helpful but figured I didn't really have to get one. However, now that I'm in recovery and living this- I do not know how I could possibly get along without it! A regular recliner would be murder. I basically sit upright in my chair, because to go back would be unbearable- the tension on the muscles of the tummy would just not work. So I sit here upright and have a king sized pillow under my knees so that the pressure is off. It works so nicely. I would definitely recommend it for anyone having more than just a skinny girl mini tuck.
wow i would love that chair! i was wondering how im going to sit/sleep and get up. is the pain getting better? im going to take whatever they give me like clock work so i dont get behind the pain. i even bought a timer!
man im so nervous and excited. do you have any pre-op pics? i would love to see them. i have my pre-op pics on here already and i know i look aweful but soon i will have post op pics for people to see the b4/after.
keep in touch and id like to add you as a friend
man im so nervous and excited. do you have any pre-op pics? i would love to see them. i have my pre-op pics on here already and i know i look aweful but soon i will have post op pics for people to see the b4/after.
keep in touch and id like to add you as a friend
Honestly its not that bad, the pain from the drains are what hurts, the incision from the panni isnt bad, hense why i felt so horrible reading your trials. I only hope today has found you better and the pain is subsiding for you! My surgeon said my tummy didnt need muscles retightened, but she did move belly button up..I am happy with the results and i hope you get there soon! My thoughts and prayers are with you
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SW -334
GW -180
CW -163
Panni Approval June 22,2010
Panni Removal Surgery Date Oct 6,2010 YIPEE! 
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