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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.
Hi everyone! I had LBL March 9, 2018 and everything went well although I had a stubborn spot on my left hip that would not close. We removed stitches several times (3 - 4 times) and it still wouldn't close. My PS tried silver pads, inadine pads and finally debriding (scraping the surface with a scalpel to get rid of dead skin and promote healing) and then silver nitrate sticks to burn/cauterize the open area.
I was so nervous about necrosis and/or infection and was getting frustrated not understanding why it wouldn't close. Finally I noticed another stitch that surfaced. I pulled it (as per the direction of my PS) and it was longer than my middle finger in length. After removing that last stitch it closed within a few days! What!? I am so happy!
I am officially a stitch spitter, lol.
If you have a spot try to be patient. I was told it would close and they were right but I was feeling pretty down about it over the past few weeks. Looks like I'll be swimming this summer - yea!
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.
on 6/1/18 6:48 pm
GAH!!! I had a 3/4" spot open up on my LBL line in front with yellow gunk coming out. Why did I do this again?!?!
I was cleared for all workouts starting at 6 weeks, but it was probably closer to 12 weeks before I really hit my core hard. I was running again at 8 weeks though.
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
When did you start exercises that involved the core muscles? I am 2 weeks out from surgery and still limited to walking no more than 6 blocks twice a day. I am going nuts, but am compliant because I want good results.
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.
...and yes, I have one flat hip. No idea what's up with that bone 
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
...especially if you start some core workouts when you're cleared. This is 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks post op!
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
We wanted to pass along this info, in case anyone is interested....
So many of you have been asking about the contest categories and prizes for the #OH2018 Meet & Greet Costume Party!
We are thrilled to let you know that the prizes ($700 WORTH!) and costume categories have been added to the website, stop by and check them out. We can't wait to see your costumes in October! http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/meet-greet-costume-party -- with A Lighter Me.
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