JulieNYC's Extended Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift

[maziemommy 8]

How's the "recliner chair" working for you? Hope "Dad and Stepmom" are taking great care of you!! Looking forward to hearing from you.

[lizrbit 0]

okay now im starting to worry? anyone hear from her?

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[maziemommy 8]

She may not be feeling up to posting yet....or out of her eliment...or can't get to a computer just yet.....let's think positive.

[Platinum 0]

Thank you so much Julie for your story. I was banded two months ago and have yet to have my first fill. I have been eating more than I should and I have been feeling guilty about it. I have lost 20 pounds and have been at a standstill for a couple of weeks. After reading your post, I realize that my feelings are pretty normal as I am waiting for my first fill. Again, thank you so much for telling your story and inspiring me in my journey to lose 120 pounds.

I am so proud of you and now I am feeling like I can be that success story too.

Thank you:clap2:

[JulieNYC 4]

Well, I'm back!

The surgery went very smoothly. I lost 12 lbs in 5 hours.

I had to stay in the hospital a little longer than I expected because I had a little post-op fever (around 101). I couldn't be discharged until it was under 100 for 24 hours, so it was Friday afternoon before I left.

By the time I left the hospital, I was quite comfortable without pain meds. I'd had IV pain meds and shots in the hospital, then moved to liquids on Friday morning. They sent me home with liquid narcotics, but I haven't needed them.

The pain hasn't been that bad. I can't speak about the results yet. I haven't wanted to look! I have 4 drains (I had 2 more "pinrose" drains in the breasts, but they came out on the first day post-op). 3 are coming out today. One will stay in for 10-12 days, so they say. It's really not outputting much, so we'll see.

The worst part, by far, has been not being able to do things for myself. I'm not even supposed to walk to the bathroom by myself (they don't want me to fall, even though I'm quite certain I wouldn't). The second worst thing was having the IV in for 2 days. Geeze, those things are painful!

I'll post more when I have more strength and when I have a little more to say about the results.

Thanks for all of your well wishes and good thoughts.

[juliegeraci 7]

Julie, so glad you got out of the hospital okay and are feeling good. Congrats on your surgery. I'm sure you will love the results.

[kareyquilts 1]

Glad to know that things went well!

[TracyinKS 7]

Congrats Miss New Hard Body!

[guysis 0]

Yeah Julie - get that hard body recovered quick - we need you back in the exercise challenge!

[JulieNYC 4]

OK, things are going pretty well. I looked in the mirror a little yesterday (with the binder still on) and I really look a lot different -- a lot thinner. I joked with Dad asking if he took out a rib, à la rumor about Cher. Plus, when seated, I have a true lap. That's cool. Still waiting to see the results when the binder comes off for the first time. Not sure when that'll be.

Three drains came out yesterday. Two didn't hurt at all -- I mean, not AT ALL. The third one was a little dried out and did hurt quite a lot (like a 6 out of 10) but it only lasts a second or two, so at least there's that!

Boredom and immobility are my biggest current challenges.

[kareyquilts 1]

I hope that you enjoy 24. I'm surprised you haven't peeked too much, but I'm not sure I would either. How is your pain doing? Are you feeling very emotional? I hear that is a strong component of the whole thing.

[Marimaru 7]

Glad to hear you are doing well, and I'm glad the pain isn't too bad. It's interesting how that varies on different people. If you knit or crochet at all, it can make hours disappear.

I'll be interested in seeing the results when you are up for taking a picture.

[juliegeraci 7]

Julie, glad to hear you are doing so well. Congrats.

[JulieNYC 4]

I hope that you enjoy 24. I'm surprised you haven't peeked too much, but I'm not sure I would either. How is your pain doing? Are you feeling very emotional? I hear that is a strong component of the whole thing.

I haven't peekend mostly because I can't. The binder is an impressive thing. I might get the bandages off my breasts tonight and move into a sports bra. If so, I'll get to see the girls in full. I can see the tops of them now and I'm thrilled. We'll see what I think once I can see the whole deal, scars and all.

No pain, per se, at all. I'm sore -- as if I worked out way too much a day or two ago -- you know, how it's hard to get started moving, but once you do, it's ok.

I haven't been emotional about it yet. I'm still at my parents' house for at least another 10 days and my emotional guard will probably be up until I get home and am alone with it, for better or for worse.

[JulieNYC 4]

Slept in bed last night instead of in the recliner (pillows under my knees to keep the required "crouched" position) and that was glorious.

Now we get to start the count-down till my first post-op shower. 8 days to go!