The Big Day is Finally Here

wannabesupermomm
y

on 7/10/18 9:08 am - New York, NY
RNY on 10/25/16

Tomorrow, Wednesday June 11th, I finally go in for surgery! I have to be at Hackensack Hospital at 6:30 AM, and Dr. Capella will start at 7:30 AM. I am having a LBL, BL, FLANKPLASTY, MASTOPEXY, and BRACHIOPLASTY.

I figured it was time to finally throw up some "before" pics. I am already excited to update this thread sometime in the next coming weeks with my "afters".




I am as prepared as I think I can be. Today I am keeping myself busy, including a final visit to the gym before I have to say goodbye for 2 months :(

See you on the other side!

RNY w/ Dr. George Fielding @ NYU 10/25/2016

LBL, BL, MASTOPEXY, FLANKPLASTY, BRACHIOPLASTY w/Dr. Joseph Capella @ Hackensack 07/11/2018

Stay tuned!

MarinaGirl
on 7/10/18 11:48 am

Good luck tomorrow!

Librarian67
on 7/10/18 4:27 pm
RNY on 02/28/17

Wishing you the best tomorrow.

HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.

Laura in Texas
on 7/10/18 8:46 pm

Best wishes!! Take your pain meds on schedule and update when you can!!

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."

Dcgirl
on 7/11/18 7:34 am - DC
RNY on 12/16/13

You will do great! I have to echo what Laura said - set an alarm those first few nights for every four hours and have your pain meds on a step stool or small table next to your bed/recliner right where your hand is, next to a water and a small snack so you can wake up, easily pick up the food and drink, and take your pill. My "omg I will die moment" (I only had one!) was the first night at home (night 2) when my pain pills wore off and I woke up thinking "I cannot breathe due to abdominal pain oh my god I will die". Clearly, I didn't die, and as long as I kept up the pills for those first days, I was absolutely great. You may have moments of regret but the end result is worth it! Good luck!

NeedsSleep
on 7/12/18 9:11 am - IL
VSG on 09/20/12

How are you doing? I'm guessing you're still probably pretty doped up but please let us know!

HW: 292 - SW: 237 - GW: 165

(the first 55 lbs. was from Weight Watchers, over 2 years)

wannabesupermomm
y

on 7/12/18 2:43 pm - New York, NY
RNY on 10/25/16

Hey guys!! I made it!

Dr. Capella and Scott did a great job. I was super comfortable and happy with them through this whole process.

I am still in the hospital. I was supposed to leave today, but I really couldn't move or operate and was still in too much pain.

Dr Capella came to see me, and said everything looks good. They removed a whopping 12 pounds!


I know this is a ****ty picture, but it's the best I have for now. My legs are already remarkably smaller! Thanks for all your support guys and I'll check in again soon.

RNY w/ Dr. George Fielding @ NYU 10/25/2016

LBL, BL, MASTOPEXY, FLANKPLASTY, BRACHIOPLASTY w/Dr. Joseph Capella @ Hackensack 07/11/2018

Stay tuned!

NeedsSleep
on 7/18/18 10:36 am - IL
VSG on 09/20/12

How are you feeling now?

HW: 292 - SW: 237 - GW: 165

(the first 55 lbs. was from Weight Watchers, over 2 years)

(deactivated member)
on 7/12/18 4:10 pm

Congratulations! You must feel good to be on the other side. Speedy healing to you.

Gwen M.
on 7/13/18 8:08 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Yay! Happy and healthy healing to you :D

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

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