Feeling better-no more drains!

lessofme123
on 6/21/16 3:24 pm

My doctor removed my drains today! It is only 7 days since surgery, but my drains had already mostly dried up. I feel so much better and can tell more what I will look like. It is exciting! He also said I could leave my bra off at night if I want, and wear my own bra instead of the surgical bra. It is amazing to have this new slim body that only two years ago was obese. I can't wait for the swelling to go down and to start buying cute clothes!

    

    
Laura in Texas
on 6/21/16 7:10 pm

What did he say about the lumps in your armpits you were concerned about?

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

lessofme123
on 6/21/16 7:20 pm

He said it was just from swelling and would go away. Since I have been lying down a lot the fluid is pooling there. It already is a little better. 

    

    
Laura in Texas
on 6/21/16 7:52 pm

I assumed it was just swelling but it's good to hear it from your doctor. Happy healing!!

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

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