Question:
Home from hospital and Lower Body Lift

I'm 5 days post-op and wanted to just share my experience and let everybody know how well it went. If this procedure is next on the list for you, feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to answer any questions. I have before/after digi pics to share. I cannot believe the difference 5 days has made. Incredible yet the first 48 hours was definitely 'buyers remorse'. Pretty horrific pain that I couldn't control but I went into the surgery knowing my history of 'nothing works'. I'm sure your situation would be different.    — Vicki S. (posted on January 4, 2004)

January 4, 2004
Hi, I emailed you. I would love to hear details. Thanks, Debbie
   — D. K.

January 4, 2004
I wanted to let you know that I did email you with questions. Thank you for sharing your surgery experience with us.
   — cindy

January 4, 2004
Hi - I'd like to know your details too, thanks
   — Megan *.

January 4, 2004
Welcome home, I just saw a documentary on someone who had a low body lift - she had 35 pounds of skin removed along with another 7-10 pounds of fatty tissue. She also stated the pain was the worst part, but the doctor forward her about it. She recovered nicely - and I hope you will continue to as well - your profile does not look like you needed a lift - so I guess your lift was not as severe as this woman's. I admire you for being so brave to do it mostly. Be well - Anna M
   — Anna M.

January 4, 2004
What was the name of that show (the previous poster mentioned) where the woman had 35 pounds of skin removed?
   — raye

January 5, 2004
Trash Can of Skin is now showing pretty regularly on the Discovery Health Channel. It's about the lady who lost over 300 pounds via diet and exercise and then lost 35 pounds with the circumfrential body lift. I thought it was a great show and how awesome is it that she was able to lose over 300 pounds on her own! I really enjoyed the show.
   — ronascott

January 5, 2004
You looked great before surgery, I'm sure you feel great now that your healing. Best wishes, Debra.
   — Debra J.

January 5, 2004
You look FABULOUS! Beautiful before surgery, magnificent after. You are stunning. :):):) Congratulations. Kathy Riffle...Open Proximal RNY...June 23, 2003...5'8"...295/200/170
   — Kathy R.