Lower Body Lift over

I made it through the lower body lift surgery. I am still in a lot of pain. The surgery was on Wednesday with Dr. Kaufman in Folsom CA. It is still difficult to move and the drains are freaking me out a bit, but luckily my husband is emptying them. I am still wearing a compression garment and I can't really tell what things look like. I am also very constipated from the pain medication. I will keep everyone posted, but I am a little out of it. Thanks.

Dianna

I am so thrilled for you!!! Congrats despite the discomfort at the moment.  Yes, please keep the group posted.  Please give your husband a Gold Star from us! =)  Keep drinking tha****er and take a stool softener to help with the constipation. 

Hang in there and we're celebrating YOU!

Thanks. I finally went to the bathroom with the help of an herb called Senna. I pushed pretty hard and one of my incisions started oozing. We kept changing the gauze, but it was making a mess and I finally got the idea to use a maxi pad and it worked great. We are staying at a hotel in Folsom while I recover for two weeks.

I am feeling much better mentally. I am taking celexa and I'm not crying anymore. I just feel normal and happy. This drug worked for me before children, the only reason I didn't try it first was because it contributed to my weight gain. I hope with the VSG I will not gain as much weight. I don't know if I am going to make it to the February meeting. It will see how I fee. Thanks for everything.

Dianna

How did you like Dr Kaufman? Better than Dr. MacNemar?

I am glad your recovery is getting better!

I really like Dr. Kaufman. I didn't have a consult with Dr. MacNemar, so I don't really know how I like him. He seemed nice and very competent. Good luck.

Dianna