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Thanks - I didn't want to look weird or different, just reverse my aging a bit. I'm not seeing the improvement under my eyes much yet, but I guess the swelling there takes a lot longer to resolve. I'm just glad it healed so fast so I didn't have to hide through the holidays!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I ended up filing FMLA for 4 full weeks off. I could extend if I needed it, but I have enough paid time to cover that if I want. So I'll have surgery on 1/29 and hopefully return to work on 2/26.
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
Breasts really are the easiest of all the surgeries to recover from. Hope they are not charging you too much to upgrade the implants....
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
I know DCgirl started working from home the first week after surgery, but that is different than sitting at a desk. While that sounds easy, it's the sitting part that would be hard.
I remember waking up 2 weeks after surgery on a monday and feeling a new level of energy, I had turned a corner. I was scheduled to fly cross country that Friday for my nephew's wedding and I was like "I can do this" In 20/20 hindsight that was crazy. Hahaha, and it set me back...but I did it and was utterly exhausted. If you are having surgery on Monday maybe go for 2 1/2 weeks and have a short week? Like go back on Wednesday or Thursday...that way you can ease into it and see how you do.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Pain, can be nerves reattaching and because of muscle tightening. It really can continue on and off for a long time. I would be less concerned about that thean the would openings.
I had ones from my thigh lift that needed to heal 'from the inside out' Doc had me putting medicinal honey on them and a light bandage depending on where they were.... I also used silicone scar tape over certain suture lines than needed healing or protection from irritation- not for the scar issue but for healing. It is cheap on Amazon and you can wash and reuse it. Might help.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Fabulous results. as Laura said, very natural.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Just take it easy. Thigh lifts are the worst. Had two. Spiral and medial. Gravity also adds to the pain. Get high toilet seat if you don't already have one. Rest rest rest. I thought that TT was the worst but nope it was the thighs.
Don't get constipated and take your pain meds
Perhaps a padded toilet seat cover would help?
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)
Still having aot of pain. Left leg hurts more than right. Not able to walk with a normal gait. Still hurts to sit on the toilet. I keep thinking it will get better soon, but it does not seem like it has. I have a follow up appointment in 3 days. I don't understand who the back of my left leg hurt when anything touches it. Incision sites look good.
Thank you! I didn't even bother trying to get insurance coverage even though my PS thought my eyelids might be covered. I have a high deductible and my surgeon gave me a substantial discount on the whole thing since he had done my previous surgery and I was a pretty easy patient.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish