4 weeks post op LBL
I was allowed to start running again at 6 weeks - that's when I was cleared for exercise. But I didn't actually feel ready to start training where I'd stopped prior to surgery.
So I'd suggest a) asking your surgeon and then b) listening to your body and taking it easy to begin with!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I see the doctor tomorrow. But i know will the one issue on my spine I will not be doing any running soon. I will keep with the walking until all is healed. I was running up to 35 miles a week before surgery and do realize it will be a while before i get back to that.
Bonnie RNY 2/11/15 by Dr. Takahaski
5'3" SW 230 pounds, GW per Dr. Takahaski 150 pounds, CW 132 pounds (10/1/17)
BMI 19% Bod Pod test 1/29/17 13.1 mile half marathon, 1 hour 59 mins (8/21/2017)
I was cleared to run at 6 weeks, but I found that the small opening I had got considerably worse when I ran for the first time. It went from 'well this might be open and it's weeping' to 'Holy crap, it's deep and I'm afraid it's going to split further open'.
I backed off again and didn't start running again until 8 weeks and everything has been fine.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Sounds like you are doing so well. I just had my staples out yesterday. My belly button is crusty so was lectured to keep it cleaner. Cleaning every day but the scab will not come off.
Be grateful for the numbness, my feeling in my outer thighs came back around day 5 and was replaced by a pin *****ed feeling for 2 days and now they feel like they are on fire since then. That is what keeps me up at night, hoping it resolves soon.
I have had serious swelling. I went in at around 135 and was up to 147 3 days post op. Now at 2 weeks post op my weight is down to 135 (they removed 2.5lbs). Still very swollen and have gained at least 2 pant sizes. Looks like I?ll be in leggings for the next month or so. Can wait to be able to wear regular clothes and see my waist again.
I would also kill to have a bath...I think my first post op question was ?when can I have a bath??
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
I had the crust on my belly button too and was lectured about getting it off because "bacteria love to live behind it". That scared me and what I did was when I showered I cupped my hand just under my belly button so it was submerged in a little pool of water. I'd do that for like 30 seconds but would do it several times each shower to soften the scabby crust. Then as soon as I'd get out of the shower I'd take gauze and hydrogen peroxide and sort of rub the belly button slowly to loosen the crust. It started to come off in pieces more and more and looked pretty scary when it came off. Was pretty red and raw underneath. I dabbed it with a hydrogen peroxide soaked gauze 2 times a day, made sure it was dry then put a little bit of polysporin on it using a q-tip. Within a few days it was good but is an outtie now. Dr says it's just swollen but Im not convinced lol.
The feeling you describe in your outer thighs sounds awful! Hopefully that resolves soon. Is it getting better?
Swell hell. Could be 3-6 months I was told before swelling is completely gone - what?! Ugh. Hopefully better for summer at least!
Referral sent: 1/26/15 / Sleep study: 2/23/15 / Orientation: 4/20/15 HRRH / Meet Dr. Hagen: 11/17/15 (no show) / Meet Dr. Klein: 12/10/15 / Trio appointments: 2/11/16 / Follow up appointment SW and RD: 3/16/16 / Dr. Glazer: 3/30/16 / Dr. Klein: 5/9/16 / Surgery date 5/25/16 / LBL with Dr. Nandagopal 3/9/18 - PS SW 155
HW - 280. Opti start - 280. Surgery day - 266. CW - 142.
To the swelling. I'm up 3 inches on my waist! I really hope I don't need to wait 3-6 months to wear my clothes. :( I knew I'd be in leggings for a few weeks...
Thighs are not improving, but from what I've read, most resolve by week 6.
im also soaking and peroxiding..it is stoftening a bit, but won't come off. I'm not too worried about it. Yet. It is pretty red and raw, but I think it is froze peroxide.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
My belly button looked gross too. I kept asking Jon (my husband): "Does this look...no ok to you?" but when I would send pictures to the surgeon he said it was fine. I think the scar in the button makes it look red for a long time, mine still does on close inspection.
As a note, my pre-op pants have been too big since about week 6. I was previously a size 4 and now I'm a size 2. I haven't bought any new pants because I figure I'll give it until 12 weeks just to be sure. I still do have swelling but it looks more like a 'food baby' at the end of the day then that all over water weight.
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
This gives me hope!
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
I just finally got to a take a bath at nearly 10 weeks, because of the stupid open spot. I was dying for one! I actually went to LUSH and bought bath bombs to commemorate the occasion. 
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Sigh! So can't wait!
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
