I finally got my body back!!!

Yes, he's definitely a very special man and a gifted and talented surgeon...and so very modest about his skills.

Laura

wow you seem to be doing great! i have tt and breast reduction on 10/18 and your post is
uplifting since im nervous as hell!  im so worried about pain! what meds did u take?

keep the posts coming and id love to see pics

Well, I'd say on a scale of 1 to 10 my pain was never above a 3 and that was immediately post op and the following day as well.  Yesterday I quit using the pain pump at about 6AM and took only 3 doses of Vicodin throughout the day and switched over to ibuprofen last night at 10 and haven't needed anything but that.  I was on Dilaudid in the hosp (pain pump) and didn't really use it too much.  I literally have zero pain.  I'm able to cough and laugh with no pain.  Went downstairs in the hotel I'm staying at and had dinner last night.  I thought I'd wake up in the middle of the night needing something but no...only needed ibuprofen and it's mostly for my back from being hunched over.  I can only attribute this to exercising like a freak for the past 15 years and going into surgery in tip top athletic shape...I dunno.  I feel extremely blessed.  Good luck on your upcoming surgery.

Laura

Laura, I agree totally about the physical conditioning. I just can't say enough how valuable it is to be in great cardio shape going into ps, especially for those of us who are 40+. It doesn't mean you absolutely won't have any obstacles, but for most of us, it's the most valuable thing we can do for ourselves to bring out the best outcome.

Shelly, so glad to hear you ditto those remarks.  Also, your before/after pics are my hope.  Is it freaky that I look at them once a week or so?! LOL  I'm not a stalker but we are just so close in age/size etc.

Hey, that's good to hear! I'm glad they are of help. I need to put some newer ones up. When is your surgery scheduled for? The time seems to go by so quickly once that date is in the book-

I'm an athlete now myself and so glad to hear you say that you think this has helped you!!  I have mine on Oct 28th and hoping and praying that all my hard work at the gym, biking, running, and swimming is going to pay off.

Well it's the only explanation I have for feeling so great this soon out.  I've not required narcotics at all since I left the hospital yesterday afternoon.  I'm on 600mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours or so and not for pain but doing it to help keep the swelling at bay.  I seriously have zero pain...no kidding.  I'm still pinching myself...just can't believe it!  But I won't complain.  Keep up the gym work.  It'll pay off in the long run...you'll see : )

Laura

Congratulations.  I will be one year next month, and I am just now maybe, maybe consideriing PS when the time is right.  Where does Dr. Lo practice, and will you post photos?

Dr. Lo is in Houston and post massive weight loss is his specialty.  He is worth every penny, I promise.  I will post some pics in a few days when I can stand up a little straighter...just keep checking back for my updates!

Laura