Survey to help the newbies!!
Hello, came across this survey from WAY back when I had my first ps. Since I don't seem to remember most things, was hoping you all could help out the newbies, me included with answering these questions. I will post what "I" wrote then, and re post after the new ps I am having later this month. I feel it really helps people with a little idea what others experienced.
Just copy and paste this, add your input.
1. Procedure(s)
List what you had done, and the date(s)
2. Occupation
Primary 'job' title
3. Duties
Describe your primary duties and cir****tances performed (i.e. work at home, in office, at desk, physical labor level, how much sitting vs. standing or lifting, what type of house work, etc.).
4. Time Off
How much time did your employer allow you to take off or how much time were you able to take off? If self-employed or sahm, how much time off did you schedule?
5. Actual Recovery
Do you feel your time off was sufficient for your level of recovery? How recovered were you at the following time frames, on a scale of 1-5 (1 being most and 5 being least healed/pain free):
* ONE WEEK
*TWO WEEKS
*THREE WEEKS
*FOUR WEEKS
*FIVE WEEKS
*SIX WEEKS
*TWO MONTHS
*THREE MONTHS
*FOUR MONTHS
*FIVE MONTHS
*SIX MONTHS
*SEVEN MONTHS
*EIGHT MONTHS
*NINE MONTHS
*TEN MONTHS
*ELEVEN MONTHS
*ONE YEAR
*LONGER THAN ONE YEAR
6. Children
Do you have children at home? If so, please give ages. If children are small, or require care (anything from special needs to being 'the mom taxi') affected by your recovery, please give details.
OTHER SPECIFICS:
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long?
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in?
9. Any complications?
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you?
11. When was your first:
*Shower?
*Bath?
*First time swimming?
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach?
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example.
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)?
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame?
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)?
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results?
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout?
17. Issues with swelling and/or tightness...time(s) of day most swollen? What activities or foods seem to contribute?
18. Eating any different since ps?
19. Weight gain/loss?
20. How much fat/skin/etc removed?
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with your results?
22. Any other procedures you plan to have done?
23. Best things about having had this PS?
24. Worst things?
25. Any advice for newbies beginning their research?
26. How many consults did you have prior to surgery? Were the consults paid or free?
27. Why did you choose your PS?
28. Cost and method of payment?
29. Anything in particular you bought or gathered prior to surgery to aid in your recovery?
30. Anything you would have done differently, in hind sight?
31. How long were you 'hunched over' (if you had tt)?
Just copy and paste this, add your input.
1. Procedure(s)
List what you had done, and the date(s)
2. Occupation
Primary 'job' title
3. Duties
Describe your primary duties and cir****tances performed (i.e. work at home, in office, at desk, physical labor level, how much sitting vs. standing or lifting, what type of house work, etc.).
4. Time Off
How much time did your employer allow you to take off or how much time were you able to take off? If self-employed or sahm, how much time off did you schedule?
5. Actual Recovery
Do you feel your time off was sufficient for your level of recovery? How recovered were you at the following time frames, on a scale of 1-5 (1 being most and 5 being least healed/pain free):
* ONE WEEK
*TWO WEEKS
*THREE WEEKS
*FOUR WEEKS
*FIVE WEEKS
*SIX WEEKS
*TWO MONTHS
*THREE MONTHS
*FOUR MONTHS
*FIVE MONTHS
*SIX MONTHS
*SEVEN MONTHS
*EIGHT MONTHS
*NINE MONTHS
*TEN MONTHS
*ELEVEN MONTHS
*ONE YEAR
*LONGER THAN ONE YEAR
6. Children
Do you have children at home? If so, please give ages. If children are small, or require care (anything from special needs to being 'the mom taxi') affected by your recovery, please give details.
OTHER SPECIFICS:
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long?
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in?
9. Any complications?
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you?
11. When was your first:
*Shower?
*Bath?
*First time swimming?
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach?
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example.
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)?
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame?
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)?
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results?
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout?
17. Issues with swelling and/or tightness...time(s) of day most swollen? What activities or foods seem to contribute?
18. Eating any different since ps?
19. Weight gain/loss?
20. How much fat/skin/etc removed?
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with your results?
22. Any other procedures you plan to have done?
23. Best things about having had this PS?
24. Worst things?
25. Any advice for newbies beginning their research?
26. How many consults did you have prior to surgery? Were the consults paid or free?
27. Why did you choose your PS?
28. Cost and method of payment?
29. Anything in particular you bought or gathered prior to surgery to aid in your recovery?
30. Anything you would have done differently, in hind sight?
31. How long were you 'hunched over' (if you had tt)?
Mari Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!
1. Procedure(s) List what you had done, and the date(s) panniculectomy, no lipo, no ms (before WLS, long story, in 2008)
2. Occupation
Primary 'job' title
3. Duties
Describe your primary duties and cir****tances performed (i.e. work at home, in office, at desk, physical labor level, how much sitting vs. standing or lifting, what type of house work, etc.).
4. Time Off
How much time did your employer allow you to take off, or how much time were you able to take off? If self-employed or sahm, how much time off did you schedule?
I had help from my dh for 5 days before he went back to work.
5. Actual Recovery
Do you feel your time off was sufficient for your level of recovery? How recovered were you at the following time frames, on a scale of 1-5 (1 being most and 5 being least healed/pain free):
I was able to take care of myself by day 5,mostly.
* ONE WEEK 5
*TWO WEEKS 3
*THREE WEEKS 1
*FOUR WEEKS 1
*FIVE WEEKS 1
*SIX WEEKS
*TWO MONTHS
*THREE MONTHS
*FOUR MONTHS
*FIVE MONTHS
*SIX MONTHS
*SEVEN MONTHS
*EIGHT MONTHS
*NINE MONTHS
*TEN MONTHS
*ELEVEN MONTHS
*ONE YEAR
*LONGER THAN ONE YEAR
6. Children
Do you have children at home? If so, please give ages. If children are small, or require care (anything from special needs to being 'the mom taxi') affected by your recovery, please give details.
I have 2 kids at home, 11,15 (at the time of surgery in 08 I had 4 kids at home)
OTHER SPECIFICS:
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long?
My ps gave me a Velcro type garment. I wore it 5 weeks.
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in?
I had 4, the first two were removed by the first week, the other 2 a few days later. I was told not to take a shower until they were removed. Sponge bath only.
9. Any complications?
No
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you?
No problems, took stool softener a few days before sx.
11. When was your first?
*Shower? One week.
*Bath?
*First time swimming? 6 weeks
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach? Stomach 2 weeks, side 3 weeks.
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example.
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)?
I used a recliner, it was great!
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame?
My 1st day was in an after care facility, then my dh helped, cooking, helping get up, to the bathroom, with most everything. I remember it hurt a lot going to the bathroom, to have to squat. I would sort of pee, in a simi squatting, not sitting position for a couple of days. TMI
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)?
ps gave me percocet, used for a couple of days, then just Tylenol. I also had sleeping pills from ps, used for a few days. Muscle relaxer for sore back from ps.
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results?
I'm using over the counter cream. Will let you know how well it works, later. (I nver really noticed any difference)
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout?
Started walking at 2 weeks, riding bikes and aerobics’ at 3.
17. Issues with swelling and/or tightness...time(s) of day most swollen? What activities or foods seem to contribute?
Swelling every night.
18. Eating any different since ps?
Eating less.
19. Weight gain/loss?
Lost 20lbs so far.
20. How much fat/skin/etc removed?
12 lbs off.
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with your results?
Am very satisfied.
22. Any other procedures you plan to have done?
Not at this time, maybe later.
23. Best things about having had this PS?
She was very professional.
24. Worst things?
Distance
25. Any advice for newbies beginning their research?
Don’t eat anything after sx, except liquids, until you pass gas, stops all nausea. This was my first sx and was scary, but you will remember nothing. Walk as much as possible, makes you heal faster. Take deep breaths after sx, gets out the anesthesia.
26. How many consults did you have prior to surgery? Were the consults paid or free?
One, free.
27. Why did you choose your PS?
Internet
28. Cost and method of payment?
Cash, $7,000, total price.
29. Anything in particular you bought or gathered prior to surgery to aid in your recovery?
Stool softener, pillows, maxi sanitary pads to put between garment and scar area. Extra strength Tylenol , wife beater to wear under comp garmet. Mens they are longer.
30. Anything you would have done differently, in hind sight?
Done it sooner, not worry so much.
31. How long were you 'hunched over'? (for certain surgery's only)
5 days.
2. Occupation
Primary 'job' title
3. Duties
Describe your primary duties and cir****tances performed (i.e. work at home, in office, at desk, physical labor level, how much sitting vs. standing or lifting, what type of house work, etc.).
4. Time Off
How much time did your employer allow you to take off, or how much time were you able to take off? If self-employed or sahm, how much time off did you schedule?
I had help from my dh for 5 days before he went back to work.
5. Actual Recovery
Do you feel your time off was sufficient for your level of recovery? How recovered were you at the following time frames, on a scale of 1-5 (1 being most and 5 being least healed/pain free):
I was able to take care of myself by day 5,mostly.
* ONE WEEK 5
*TWO WEEKS 3
*THREE WEEKS 1
*FOUR WEEKS 1
*FIVE WEEKS 1
*SIX WEEKS
*TWO MONTHS
*THREE MONTHS
*FOUR MONTHS
*FIVE MONTHS
*SIX MONTHS
*SEVEN MONTHS
*EIGHT MONTHS
*NINE MONTHS
*TEN MONTHS
*ELEVEN MONTHS
*ONE YEAR
*LONGER THAN ONE YEAR
6. Children
Do you have children at home? If so, please give ages. If children are small, or require care (anything from special needs to being 'the mom taxi') affected by your recovery, please give details.
I have 2 kids at home, 11,15 (at the time of surgery in 08 I had 4 kids at home)
OTHER SPECIFICS:
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long?
My ps gave me a Velcro type garment. I wore it 5 weeks.
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in?
I had 4, the first two were removed by the first week, the other 2 a few days later. I was told not to take a shower until they were removed. Sponge bath only.
9. Any complications?
No
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you?
No problems, took stool softener a few days before sx.
11. When was your first?
*Shower? One week.
*Bath?
*First time swimming? 6 weeks
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach? Stomach 2 weeks, side 3 weeks.
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example.
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)?
I used a recliner, it was great!
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame?
My 1st day was in an after care facility, then my dh helped, cooking, helping get up, to the bathroom, with most everything. I remember it hurt a lot going to the bathroom, to have to squat. I would sort of pee, in a simi squatting, not sitting position for a couple of days. TMI
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)?
ps gave me percocet, used for a couple of days, then just Tylenol. I also had sleeping pills from ps, used for a few days. Muscle relaxer for sore back from ps.
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results?
I'm using over the counter cream. Will let you know how well it works, later. (I nver really noticed any difference)
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout?
Started walking at 2 weeks, riding bikes and aerobics’ at 3.
17. Issues with swelling and/or tightness...time(s) of day most swollen? What activities or foods seem to contribute?
Swelling every night.
18. Eating any different since ps?
Eating less.
19. Weight gain/loss?
Lost 20lbs so far.
20. How much fat/skin/etc removed?
12 lbs off.
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with your results?
Am very satisfied.
22. Any other procedures you plan to have done?
Not at this time, maybe later.
23. Best things about having had this PS?
She was very professional.
24. Worst things?
Distance
25. Any advice for newbies beginning their research?
Don’t eat anything after sx, except liquids, until you pass gas, stops all nausea. This was my first sx and was scary, but you will remember nothing. Walk as much as possible, makes you heal faster. Take deep breaths after sx, gets out the anesthesia.
26. How many consults did you have prior to surgery? Were the consults paid or free?
One, free.
27. Why did you choose your PS?
Internet
28. Cost and method of payment?
Cash, $7,000, total price.
29. Anything in particular you bought or gathered prior to surgery to aid in your recovery?
Stool softener, pillows, maxi sanitary pads to put between garment and scar area. Extra strength Tylenol , wife beater to wear under comp garmet. Mens they are longer.
30. Anything you would have done differently, in hind sight?
Done it sooner, not worry so much.
31. How long were you 'hunched over'? (for certain surgery's only)
5 days.
Mari Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!
1. Procedure(s)
On July 13, 2012 I had and extended tummy tuck, liposuction of the outer thights, medial thigh lift and fat transfer to the buttocks.
2. Occupation
I am a district level school administrator (Director of Special Education). ALthough I am a year round employee, I scheduled my surgery during the summer break when I have the flexibility to take vacation time and work from home.
3. Duties
I spend lots of time in front of a computer, but I also have to travel between campuses. This involved lots of stairs, driving and lugging of bags. I also have a LONG commute (3 hours per day).
4. Time Off
I was permitted to take as much time as I needed (I have 4 weeks of vacation time and had saved up an extensive sick bank), but I played it by ear. In the end, I took two full weeks off and then resumed working. For the third week, I did full days from home (though I was sore and tired from sitting at my desk- lesson learned). The fourth week will be a hybrid. I will work from home for 3 days and go into school for 2 days.
5. Actual Recovery
Do you feel your time off was sufficient for your level of recovery? How recovered were you at the following time frames, on a scale of 1-5 (1 being most and 5 being least healed/pain free):
Week One: This was a pretty rough week. I could get myself in and out of bed (with a stool) and my chair and I was able to shuffle around. That's about it. I needed help with dressings (especially getting in and out of the compression garments) and I needed someone to drive me to my follow up appointments.
Week Two: Two drains were removed, which made moving around a lot easier. I went off all pain meds, so I felt a little sick from that, but every day got easier. At the end of the week, the final drain was removed and it was like a miracle! I felt SOOOO much better without that constant soreness and pain. I was able to move around more easily and didn't need to hunch over.
Week Three: I look and feel great! Swelling is WAY down, I am able to drive and can go out and about on my own. I am not allowed to walk the dog (95 pound Akita) or lift things, and I get tired easily, but that's to be expected. People are amazed at how fast I've recoverd and how quickly I am healing. As for me, I couldn't be happier with how things are going.
6. Children
We have no children, just a large puppy and a cat. My husband has been super supportive about picking up the slack for their care.
OTHER SPECIFICS:
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long?
I was given two compression garments by the surgeon. They come up to the top of my abdomen and extend to my knees. They fasten on each leg with velcro and have a zipper on top of that. They have open areas in the crotch so you don't need to remove them when nature calls. Once I was able to remove the dressings from my waist, I also began wearing a Flexees garment. Now, I rotate between the three. Sometimes I prefer the surgical version because it's adjustable and a little cooler.
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in?
To be honest, drains were the hardest part of recovery. I got an infection in one drain site which required 20 days of anti-biotics and they were just very sore and uncomfortable. To shower, I tied a ribbon around my waist and pinned the drain lines to it.
9. Any complications?
I had two complications. First, I got an infection in one of my drain sites. I also had two tears in the incisions in my groin (medial thigh lift). This was not at all unexpected and my doctor prepared me for it. I "pack" the wounds twice per day with gauze and saline and am on anti-biotics.
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you?
I began taking a stool softener immediately after my surgery and had my first "movement" 5 days later. It was pretty painful (trying not to strain the incisions and squatting in a less than comfortable position) but then things went back to normal. It should point out though, that I eat a VERY high fiber diet (tons of veggies) so that definitely helped.
11. When was your first:
*Shower? Day 4
*Bath? not yet
*First time swimming? not yet
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach? three weeks
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example. Not yet
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)?
I used a recliner to lounge in during the day (and still sit in it in the evenings, to help with leg swelling) but I went upstairs to my bed at night.
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame? During the first week, at least one sister or parent came by every day. Mainly we just sat and visited, but they also helped me with chores and took me to my appointments. I needed help with wound dressings for the first 4-5 days and getting in and out of the compression garment was definitely a two person job at first.
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)? I was on a low dose of oxycodone for about 5 days, then I switched to advil. I was free of all pain medicication by the middle of week 2.
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results?
My surgeon hasn't cleared me for this yet- probably due to the open tears.
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout?
Not allowed yet- much to my dismay.
Procedure(s)
List what you had done, and the date(s) Lower body lift, breast lift, arm lift. July 17, 2012
2. Occupation stay at home Mom
3. Duties House work, taking care of 3 kids
4. Time Off My parents watched the kids for 12 days after my surgery so I could rest and they could have fun.
5. Actual Recovery
I felt overwhelmed the first couple days having all 3 kids (9,6,2) home but just did what I could. i.e. kept them alive, fed and clean and decided to worry about everything else later.
3weeks
6. Children
3 kids like i said 9,6,2....I just did what I could every day and was able to do all the important stuff just slower and with rest breaks inbetween.
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long? My surgeon doesn't believe in binders so 3 days and nothing since.
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in? 4 drains 2 out week one last 2 out week two. safety pinned them to a 1/3 of binder
9. Any complications? none...knocking wood
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you? no, starting taking 100mg x2 daily from first day home from hospital
11. When was your first:
*Shower? 48 hrs
*Bath? can't until 8 weeks
*First time swimming? can't until 8 weeks
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach? 2 weeks but not all that comfortable ..3 weeks more comfortable
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example.
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)? two weeks in recliner
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame? got help from parents watching kids for 12 days, husband helpt at home as needed but otherwise took care of myself
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)? tylenol 3 for about a week after surgery every 4 hours
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results? too early to do anything and my surgeon isn't a big believer in those treatments
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout? I was told 6/8 weeks
17. Issues with swelling and/or tightness...time(s) of day most swollen? What activities or foods seem to contribute? first week had a lot of swelling in arms and stomach. now arms much less swollen and only lower stomach swollen...look 3 months pregnant at end of the day
18. Eating any different since ps? trying to avoid salt, drink lots of water and eat protein
19. Weight gain/loss? so far 10 lbs loss
20. How much fat/skin/etc removed? 10 lbs
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with your results? yes but can't really say what final results will be until majority of swelling is gone
22. Any other procedures you plan to have done? not for a long time
23. Best things about having had this PS? i don't have batwings any more! or back fat, my breast are where they are supposed to be not flat pancakes hanging on my upper stomach.
24. Worst things? i'm straight up on and down, kind of like a girl before puberty.
25. Any advice for newbies beginning their research? find a surgeon you trust
26. How many consults did you have prior to surgery? Were the consults paid or free? 1
27. Why did you choose your PS? he's the best in my area...in my opinion
28. Cost and method of payment? 20 grand, self pay
29. Anything in particular you bought or gathered prior to surgery to aid in your recovery?
30. Anything you would have done differently, in hind sight? no
31. How long were you 'hunched over' (if you had tt) by my 2 week apt i was nearly standing straight up
List what you had done, and the date(s) Lower body lift, breast lift, arm lift. July 17, 2012
2. Occupation stay at home Mom
3. Duties House work, taking care of 3 kids
4. Time Off My parents watched the kids for 12 days after my surgery so I could rest and they could have fun.
5. Actual Recovery
I felt overwhelmed the first couple days having all 3 kids (9,6,2) home but just did what I could. i.e. kept them alive, fed and clean and decided to worry about everything else later.
3weeks
6. Children
3 kids like i said 9,6,2....I just did what I could every day and was able to do all the important stuff just slower and with rest breaks inbetween.
7. What type of binder/garment did you use, and for how long? My surgeon doesn't believe in binders so 3 days and nothing since.
8. When were your drains removed, and what did you do for taking showers with them in? 4 drains 2 out week one last 2 out week two. safety pinned them to a 1/3 of binder
9. Any complications? none...knocking wood
10. Issues with constipation post-op, and if so, any solutions that worked for you? no, starting taking 100mg x2 daily from first day home from hospital
11. When was your first:
*Shower? 48 hrs
*Bath? can't until 8 weeks
*First time swimming? can't until 8 weeks
*Time able to sleep on side/stomach? 2 weeks but not all that comfortable ..3 weeks more comfortable
*Other significant milestone(s) to share? Sex for example.
12. If you used a recliner, how long? If you did not use a recliner, what methods did you use as an alternate (pillows, etc.)? two weeks in recliner
13. Did you have help from family, friends, neighbors, or health care providers, and if so, how long? What did they do, and in what time-frame? got help from parents watching kids for 12 days, husband helpt at home as needed but otherwise took care of myself
14. What sort of pain management did you employ (i.e. type of drug, pain pump, length/frequency of meds, etc)? tylenol 3 for about a week after surgery every 4 hours
15. How are you or did you treat your scar (massage, silicone sheets, scar creams or gels, etc)? How often and how long? Significant results? too early to do anything and my surgeon isn't a big believer in those treatments
16. When did you resume working out, and what type of workout? I was told 6/8 weeks
17. Issues with swelling and/or tightness...time(s) of day most swollen? What activities or foods seem to contribute? first week had a lot of swelling in arms and stomach. now arms much less swollen and only lower stomach swollen...look 3 months pregnant at end of the day
18. Eating any different since ps? trying to avoid salt, drink lots of water and eat protein
19. Weight gain/loss? so far 10 lbs loss
20. How much fat/skin/etc removed? 10 lbs
21. Overall, how satisfied are you with your results? yes but can't really say what final results will be until majority of swelling is gone
22. Any other procedures you plan to have done? not for a long time
23. Best things about having had this PS? i don't have batwings any more! or back fat, my breast are where they are supposed to be not flat pancakes hanging on my upper stomach.
24. Worst things? i'm straight up on and down, kind of like a girl before puberty.
25. Any advice for newbies beginning their research? find a surgeon you trust
26. How many consults did you have prior to surgery? Were the consults paid or free? 1
27. Why did you choose your PS? he's the best in my area...in my opinion
28. Cost and method of payment? 20 grand, self pay
29. Anything in particular you bought or gathered prior to surgery to aid in your recovery?
30. Anything you would have done differently, in hind sight? no
31. How long were you 'hunched over' (if you had tt) by my 2 week apt i was nearly standing straight up
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