28 Days until TT, Brachioplasty & Lipo... Advice?
Hi All!
Been lurking for a while, but now that I'm 28 days until my surgery date, wanted ask you all what you wish you'd spent your last weeks prior to surgery doing? Any helpful hints? Tips? Warnings?
I had RNY in 2004 and have put off plastics for - oh, just 7 years. What was I thinking? It is scary but amazing to be back here with you all. I remember having so much amazing words from OH prior to RNY surgery.
Thanks in advance!
Been lurking for a while, but now that I'm 28 days until my surgery date, wanted ask you all what you wish you'd spent your last weeks prior to surgery doing? Any helpful hints? Tips? Warnings?
I had RNY in 2004 and have put off plastics for - oh, just 7 years. What was I thinking? It is scary but amazing to be back here with you all. I remember having so much amazing words from OH prior to RNY surgery.
Thanks in advance!
HW - 378 LW - 180 ( for about 5 minutes in 2005)
Weight at RNY in May 03' - 368, Current weight: 216 lb - maintained for 5+ years
Plastic Surgery Date: December 12 2011, Ext. Brachioplasty, TT & Thigh Lipo.
est. Weight post PS: 200lbs
Weight at RNY in May 03' - 368, Current weight: 216 lb - maintained for 5+ years
Plastic Surgery Date: December 12 2011, Ext. Brachioplasty, TT & Thigh Lipo.
est. Weight post PS: 200lbs
I had Anchor Cut- Circumferential body lift and Brachioplasty 6 days ago, 16.3 pounds removed, 5 drains in my stomach and one in each arm. NO PAIN!! YAY
A bit of discomfort from the stomach area but pain meds are keeping that at bay. No pain or discomfort in the arms.
Before surgery I was very fit, jogged and did stair climbing. Drank plenty of water, got in lot's of protein, I wore compression socks that went to my knees for a month to aid in blood clot prevention. And prepared for this surgery I have used the following.
Lift chair to sleep in with extra pillows
High rise toilet seat
shower chair
hand sanitzer, baby wipes, paper towles, sterile gloves.
All other gauze, binders, tape, scissors were provided by my surgical center.
I mostly hang out in tanks and very loose pajama or sweat pants.
I have continues to concentrate on protein based foods, walk around my house every hour and most importantly have a postitve attitude.
I had help the first night and since than my husband and I have done just fine.
Good Luck
A bit of discomfort from the stomach area but pain meds are keeping that at bay. No pain or discomfort in the arms.
Before surgery I was very fit, jogged and did stair climbing. Drank plenty of water, got in lot's of protein, I wore compression socks that went to my knees for a month to aid in blood clot prevention. And prepared for this surgery I have used the following.
Lift chair to sleep in with extra pillows
High rise toilet seat
shower chair
hand sanitzer, baby wipes, paper towles, sterile gloves.
All other gauze, binders, tape, scissors were provided by my surgical center.
I mostly hang out in tanks and very loose pajama or sweat pants.
I have continues to concentrate on protein based foods, walk around my house every hour and most importantly have a postitve attitude.
I had help the first night and since than my husband and I have done just fine.
Good Luck
HW 405- Pre op weight 374- Plastics weight 203 Current weight 194
Circumferential lift/Brachioplasty November 8, 2011
16.3 pounds removed.
Revisions + Thighplasty October 23, 2012
Breast lift- Spring 2013
I'm having surgery around the same time as you are! I'm having my body work done in 12/9 followed by a facelift on 12/12.
I went to a homeopathic pharmacy and asked for a consult on things to help me heal. I'm going to take big doses of Arnica to help with the bruising. They also recommended a collagen based pill and a few other things to help with cell regeneration and inflamation.
I'm planning to add in extra protein from now until surgery and get in lots of pilates and zumba classes to keep myself strong. Mostly I'm trying to keep a positive mindset and stay out of the fear zone.
Good luck!
I went to a homeopathic pharmacy and asked for a consult on things to help me heal. I'm going to take big doses of Arnica to help with the bruising. They also recommended a collagen based pill and a few other things to help with cell regeneration and inflamation.
I'm planning to add in extra protein from now until surgery and get in lots of pilates and zumba classes to keep myself strong. Mostly I'm trying to keep a positive mindset and stay out of the fear zone.
Good luck!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
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