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I'm 6 weeks post op today. The things I found really important:
- Power recliner (I rented this and it cost about $400 for the month). I only used it for a week but the daily price made it worth it to rent for a month.
- A lanyard to hang my drains on while I was up moving around/showering
- A shower chair, I used this only for the first week, but it was needed
- For the first 8 days when I was in a binder (vs surgical garment), I used these surgical dressings
- Easy protein sources: For me, that was RTD protein shakes, and whole fat greek yogurt. I didn't eat much else at first. Oh and Ben & Jerry's ice cream just to get some calories.
- Plenty of pillows for behind your back and under your knees as you won't be able to lay flat at first.
- My Purple seat cushion. My butt hurt more than anything else! This was especially invaluable for my 8+ hour ride home.
- Tylenol for once I stopped narcotics
- PJ pants (in a larger size) and large t-shirts (I had no issues wearing pants right away)
- A loofa for when it's time to start gently scrubbing off the glue
- Tank tops for under the surgical garment. I wore those to stop rubbing on the incision for weeks 2-4
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
I required help for the first 5 days. I can't imagine having done that part alone. Jon helped get me food (I probably wouldn't have bothered to eat otherwise), managed my med schedule, helped me shower, and helped me get in/out of bed. Not to mention just fetching things for me (charging cable, drinks, etc). I didn't move much during that time beyond getting up to use the bathroom. By one week out I was showering alone and could go up/down the stairs to get basic food items and sit at the dinner table (we were staying in my friend's very cushy basement).
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
That part will be difficult but perhaps they can arrange home care for you
Good luck and keep us posted
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.
Thank you - and to you as well
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 3/11/18 5:20 pm
Sure, the special was $11,500. Regular price $15k to $25k depending on your case.
on 3/11/18 10:40 am
I put a deposit down for the LBL (he had a special last month), and to get the reduced rate it has to be done by May 31, so before then. Sooner rather than later would be great just for personal travel reasons, but I'll take what he has. I have my second consultation with him on Wednesday (last one was 5 years ago, so I need to do it again) and will try to book a date. Scary, but exciting.
I'm soaking in everyone's questions and answers about it, so thanks for asking yours!
Yes I was there. I have been to the last 2. I did not meet with Dr Katzen but have heard great things about him.
You have to be comfortable with your Plastic Surgeon and it seems as though we both have been blessed.
When are you looking to schedule?
on 3/11/18 10:08 am
Were you at the conference in October? I probably walked past you! I'm using Dr. Katzen. I saw both of them on the panel there. Both impressed me. I had met with Dr. Katzen several years ago after my last pre-wls weight loss attempt and liked him a lot.
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