Questions Anyone???

Just wondering if any of the members have any questions concerning the process, procedure, or post-op.  Let's here up!!!

Yes ma'am.  What is the first week after surgery like?  I know you are supposed to be up and mocing but how much and how often?  How much pain do you have?  How interested are you in "eating".

My wife just got her surgery date.  I'm in the last month of my physicisan monitored weight loss.  We'd like to know what the near future holds.

Thanks,
Carson

Wonderful question.  Remember you are having major surgery and everyone response different to surgery.  That being said, I can tell you how things were for me after surgery and some things to keep in mind.  Since you are having major surgery it is very important to blood clots are form from lack of moving of blood in your body.  Thus, it is important to move around as move as possible but continue to get rest.  There was some minor discomfort for me during the first week, however, it was mainly gas not the actual surgery.  I got up and moved around at least every 2 hours.  I would get up and move more frequently as the week went on.  Now, things have changed a little since I have had my surgery, I came home on liquid diet.  I am a firm believer in making sure that proper liquid intake is considered first then work in protein each day.  Work closely with the staff about recommended amounts of liquid and protein at certain phases of the recovery.  READ THE PACKET THE STAFF PROVIDES YOU.  Remember you have major surgery and you will feel full quickly.  It gets better each day just don't over do it.  I am sure you both will do great.  Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Thanks
Terri Troup

 The only question I have is how long does it take for surgery after the insurance approval has been recieved. Are there any further test to be completed at that point.

Thanks in advance

It depends on how booked the doctor is for the coming month(s).  I was approved in the first week in August and Dr. Williams was not available until the first part of October.  Once insurance provides the approval, then the scheduler will be calling to setup everything with you. 

Also, at your intital appointment you should have received a checklist of testing and other requirements.  If all that is marked off, then you should not require additional testing unless your doctor makes a decision or needs to have additional testing for some reason.  Please make sure to keep copies of all documentation just in case something gets lost.  Also, feel free to follow up with the clinic on the status in order to make sure no additional testing or requirements need to be meet.  Be proactive because it will make things better on you and also on the staff.

Terri

 Hey all.. I'm curious about exercise and what any of you have found to be the best help for toning as you lose. What works for you?

 Cardio and weight lifting are the best means of toning.  I cannot really speak about long term because I am only 9 months out.  The way that I figure is the first year is about weight loss and year 2 is about toning.  That is why I decided not to think about plastic surgery until 2 years out.  I think any type of exercise is better than nothing at all.  Just remember it will not happen over night and will take time.  

 Thanks! I had heard water aerobics and swimming help a lot too. I want to see how far I can go without plastic surgery.

 Well I had my surgery and am home recovering now. I feel good, but also feel like I have a lump in my tummy.. not sure if i is gas or what.. seems to feel better when I move around. The sinus drainage is making me feel full too.

 Glad to hear you are at home and doing well.  Just remember to keep moving and the gas (funny feeling) in her tummy will get better.   If you can drink warm tea it will make the sinus drainage better.  it too will get better over time.  I am so glad that you are doing good.  Please keep us posted.