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Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty Recovery -Struggling to Eat
ausmith replied to melyssafaye's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Yes drink plenty of Protein until you can get back to solids Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
I honestly don't think the idea of no jiggle at all may be realistic. My arms are very toned through yoga, but I still have a little left. They just can't cut too close because of all the arteries and nerves. But toning will certainly help to a degree.Yeah I know there will be a little jiggle and I know they are definitely better than before. I just want them to be as toned as possible. Do you mind me asking what type of yoga poses and all that I can do? I've already done about 300 curls today with 4 lb weight. Lol That seems early to be doing that many curls so soon after surgery. Be careful Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Hi how is everyone ? It looks like I'll be getting my body lift and breast reduction/lift early August. It's all starting to get very real now Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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How is everyone ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Forget hair loss problems....I have nail issues
ausmith replied to Nurse_Lenora's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I mix 3 leaves of Gelatin with 500ml Water and 1 full scoop of Fuzzy Navel Syntrax nectar. This makes 3 or 4 Jelly's. Not that I planned to use this to get longer stronger nails it was a nice side effect. I was trying something different with the Syntrax Nectar for a change. After a few weeks I noticed I had Long strong nails ! Crazy because my nails do NOT grow. That as the only change I made so it had to be the gelatin. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
I have an appointment with a PS this afternoon for body lift and breast lift. I hoping to have it done early August, so I can't wait to hear how your going and pick up some tips along the way. Hope your doing ok Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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MFP Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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What do you eat? Am I eating too much?
ausmith replied to Mrs. Lincoln's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Because you can't set your calories...if your under 1200 calories then you can't log for that day... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App You can change your calorie goal and Protein, carb etc in MFP Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Australian Medicare / Private Insurance coverage for Plastic Surgery
ausmith posted a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I have been given these codes for plastic surgery 30177 for abdominal skin reduction and 30171 for Arms and Legs. Has anyone been approved by Medicare or their private Insurance for these surgeries since the beginning of 2016 because I believe that knew requirements were put in place in January making it harder for approval now. If you have can you tell me what your requirements were and how Long it took to be approved? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
If your not eating enough cal's you will stay in the stall because your body will think it's starving. Even if you don't feel like eating, eat it will get you moving again. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Can't wait to see your results. I have a phone consult next week. Then face to face next month and all going well surgery August. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Hi Water it down 50/50 Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Finally on the other side.
ausmith replied to talkysfunny's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Depends on what you mean by "recovery". Recommended time off work is 4-6 weeks. If you have muscle repair along with the tummy tuck (which you absolutely should for good results), there will be a good few days where you need help with everything, like just getting up and down. Close to two weeks before you can walk fully upright. 8-10 weeks of wearing compression garments 24/7. A good year or so for your lymphatic system to build new channels. I had numbness and phantom itching for about 2 years due to the nerve regeneration. And I'd say it was about 2 years for my scars to fade to the point they are now. I'm almost 5 years post-TT now, thought and I promise that it was well worth all the suffering!In regards to the phantom itching and numbness is it extreme or just annoying Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Finally on the other side.
ausmith replied to talkysfunny's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Do you have a before photo ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1462449419.285912.jpg That's one of them. That's fantastic. I can't wait to see how you progress. I'm hoping to have work done the 2nd 1/2 of this year Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Finally on the other side.
ausmith replied to talkysfunny's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Do you have a before photo ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Holiday to Thailand 5 months after sleeve
ausmith replied to GG123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi if you don't mind me asking about your cosmetic surgery can you tell me what you had? I'm looking at full body, breast and arms now that I have lost the weight. Also is there a surgeon there you would recommend ? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Holiday to Thailand 5 months after sleeve
ausmith replied to GG123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks I'll check it out Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Holiday to Thailand 5 months after sleeve
ausmith replied to GG123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have heard about a hospital in Bangkok that does also does plastic surgery is this the same one ? Can't remember the name and have been trying to find out which one it is Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Holiday to Thailand 5 months after sleeve
ausmith replied to GG123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't cancel you will be fine. We went to London and Paris 6 weeks after surgery and life was great. It will be even easier than you think because Travelling when you weigh less is the best feeling ever. Good Luck Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
After 2 1/2 yrs I still struggle with size perception, I can't look at a girl on the street and say to myself ok I'm that size. It's crazy I know I've lost over 111 pounds but I have no idea what that is when I try to compare. I'm hoping the problem will work itself out after plastics as the loose skin makes me feel bigger than I am. If anyone else is around 143 pounds and height is 5.3 I would love to see pictures of you. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Depressed & Can't meet H20/Protein goals
ausmith replied to fullyalive's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just fill up on the Protein Drink you can tolerate. Don't stress they don't expect you to meet all of your goals until you are back on food. Go easy on yourself, if you can go for a short walk getting up and going outside might lift a little of the depression. Hope you feel better Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
She is gorgeous ! Not great to hear about the PND not that I have experienced it but if you to vent or talk some of us are still here and happy to listen. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Speak to your Dr about DVT I would have thought they would have been giving you shots already to prevent it Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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Sugar substitute recommendations?
ausmith replied to PhoenixMarie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon made my Husband and I make a promise to never go back to any artificial sweeteners. We both lived on Diet Coke and sugar free products before surgery. ( wasn't working we both had over 100lb each to lose). He said that they trigger your appetite Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Syntrax Nectar Protein
ausmith replied to 2bsleeved26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love the fuzzy navel I have been drinking it every day since surgery 2.5 yrs. I have started making it into a jelly. 500ml Water, 3 leaves of Gelatin and a scoop of the Syntrax. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App