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ruggie
on 6/5/12 4:55 am, edited 6/5/12 11:41 pm - Sacramento, CA

I'm alive!

I'm doing okay but pain management is an issue. I have a low pain threshold. :(

Surgery was about eight and a half hours - I turned out to be a bleeder so they had to proceed more slowly. But here I lie with a full lower body lift and lipo'ed chest.

Will update this thread later.

Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")

INgirl
on 6/5/12 5:03 am

VSG on 04/11/11

Aw, sorry to hear you're hurting!!

Rest up, and heal up Ruggie.. sending you warm fuzzy narco thoughts.

Mom4Jazz
on 6/5/12 5:20 am

VSG on 04/18/11

Have some of the good drugs.

Glad to hear you came through surgery well. So sorry you're having pain. I'm a pain wimp, which is kinda like having a low pain threshold except less tactful.

I'd offer a virtual hug, but I doubt hugs are your idea of fun right now.

Heal quickly.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

loverofcats
on 6/5/12 5:20 am

VSG on 08/30/10

Glad to hear that you made it through surgery. I understand about the pain. Take your meds on a regular basis and I hope that this phase is short. Rest and heal. Let us know how you are doing, as you are able to do so.

Gail

Saudb
on 6/5/12 5:23 am

VSG on 04/29/10

Glad to hear you made it though. Stay on top of the pain. Remember to take a stool softener with the pain pills. Trust me on this :).

justeric78
on 6/5/12 7:10 am - Houston, TX

VSG on 05/11/11

Just remeber how awesome you will look soon and keep the thought close. It will all be worth it! I want pics!

(deactivated member)
on 6/5/12 8:51 am

Hopefully you will heal up fast, sorry it was a rough one. I'm a total whimp and could not have handled it without those pain meds. Hopefully you have lots of pain meds on hand to get you through.

LyndaCary
on 6/5/12 9:07 am - CA

VSG on 12/21/10

They give you good drugs for a reason .... So take them!

Look forward to your updates n pics.
Lynda

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.HW-276 ReferralW-258 Lost 22lbs pre surg SW-236 CW-124.6

(deactivated member)
on 6/5/12 9:23 am

VSG on 06/30/09

Keep ahead of the pain and don't be a hero, keep those drugs flowing. It is easier on your body to stay ahead of the pain than to play catch up. I am glad you are well enough to post and please keep us updated. We are all pulling for you. The first week is the worst, it gets better. Hugs.

Sniffles...
on 6/5/12 9:38 am - Hendersonville, TN

VSG on 03/30/10

Congratulations and heal up soon! I just had brachioplasty and breast reduction/lift 18 days ago. I'm feeling much improved already and soon you will, too!