Full TT and Breat Aug! need tips and has anyone had these two done together?
I would recommend sleeping in a recliner, I am planning on sleeping here for a week or so.
Take everything slow...especially when you take your binders off. Took my first shower today and it took me about a half hour to get everything off, 10 minutes in the show and half hour to rebandage. Maxi pads make great bandages.....and they are alot cheaper than gauze and my PS even recommended it.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
Hi there Patty! I'm moving this weekend and still very much up to my neck with a very full life with full time school, work and being a single mom, plus working on a myriad of other things like a social life I try to fit in.
I'm rarely on OH anymore but do read a bit when I can and my other OH friends keep me updated on anything great. I'm just setting up my date now; will be either 3/5 or 3/14.
I have been following your progress through reading your posts and our mutual friends. I'm sorry I haven't responded personally due to time limitations. I often just browse quickly in between tasks and can't really post much. But you have been in my thoughts and I have been thankful to be able to know what's going on with you.
Sorry again I haven't been able to be in touch.. I hope that changes soon. I hope you are feeling better after your latest.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
Anticipate getting your period either right before or after surgery.. I got mine the day of... Have Ready to drink protein shakes and meals you can eat with little preparation. I can still hardly reach the microwave... get a good sports bra measure now then add 3 - 4 inches to the band width.. get your personal grooming in order before surgery..clean your house..
I used a toilet seat lift thing over my toilet for at least a couple of weeks.. I had depends on hand too...
Use stool softeners before and after surgery regularly....Use gas x.. its hard to pass gas afterwards too..
Use compression camisole and briefs (high waisted)..long T shirts or tanks to wear under binder..
Make your night stand user friendly.. keep drugs, propel/water,
You will be bored..get plently of movies, keep laptop close..
Keep a pillow in your ride home.. place pillow between you and seat belt..
I found my skin really dry afterwards.. use cetaphil instead of regular bodywash..
baby wipes, antibacterial wipes, pumpless antibacterial hand soap..after surgery hard to open childproof medications..
Get a recliner.. I wish I had.. My DH had to help me in and out of bed several times a day.. Make sure you have someone with you for at least first 3-4 days..
Have lots of woopie with DH cause you'll have to wait until you heal
comfy zip up front pajamas, loose fitting pajama pants.
CW= 145 ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6" BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/
Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein