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on 4/7/18 8:21 pm
I did see that realself.com (bottom of the linked page) let's you search for doctors in other countries. Maybe start there?
on 4/7/18 7:54 pm
I dread the itch! I ripped off 3 of my 6 laparoscopic dermabond coverings in my sleep after my hiatal hernia surgery from all the scratching. And during the day I scratched all around them all day just to get some relief from the crazy-making itching. And those probably totalled 3 inches of incisions! God help me when I have more like 5 feet of them...
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
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OMG 4 weeks out and the itching is the worse. I keep telling myself that the itching means healing. I am also taking 1/2 benadryl before bed also. I see the ps on Tuesday hoping he will confirm it is just the healing so atleast i will feel better about it. Lol
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)
Hi there,
i am now 4 weeks out from lbl. I now have not quite an opening but an indent on my back right on the spine. The PS says i said put neosporin daily and keep it covered and hopefully 2 weeks wil heal. I have had a couple of smaller ones that took a week to heal. So after all that my real questions is when where you able to start running again.
thank you,
Bonnie
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 couldn't agree more! I was also out of the Vaughan clinic and they've been amazing. Great after care too. Just text my question and they respond. Dr. Al-Habib called 2 or three times once I was home and Dr. Nandagopal call once. People I've told can't believe the surgeon called to check on me! I would also highly recommend this clinic!!
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)
Hello,
I was glad to find this website. It feels very comforting to read the discussions and know that there are other people out there who shares same issues and concerns.
I hope someone can help me in recommending great plastic surgeons whom are experts in surgeries post massive weight loss. I did the circumferential surgery 5 years ago and wasn't able to do my thighs. Its time to do my thigh lift as I'm really suffering form the excessive skin. as per previous consultation, I have around 20 pounds of excess skin to be removed.
I'm looking for a specialized doctor in German, Switzerland or UK. Can anyone refer me to a good one? the online search didn't help me and I know no one as I'm from the middle east.
Thank you so much for your help.
Dr al habib told me to start taking binder breaks in week 3 and 4 and be completely off in week 5. They want you to build strength back up. Not become reliant on the binder for support.
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)
Yep...Vaughn clinic. Was a much better surgical recovery experience than I've ever had. Would totally recommend them. Dr Al-habib has been fanstastic with the follow up.
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)
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