Finally on the other side.

[talkysfunny 70]

Just finished my first round of plastic surgery. I have an amazing nurse friend taking care of me. The plastic surgery team is the best in class. It was worth every penny and every minute I had to wait for it (my doc has an over year waiting list) and every bit of pain so far.

You are all worth the effort this part of our journey entails. Everyone should be given the chance to experience this.

Stats:

Pre VSG weight 350

Day of VSG 320

Pre plastic weight 200

I had a breast augmentation and extended Tummy Tuck. Here are some post TT and augmentation pics. I know how important this is to see by pre bariatric patients, post bariatric, during stalls, when you're feeling down from the excess skin. We are all capable of this. We are all worthy of this!!! Once I'm a week out and get my drain I will post another pic...I'll keep updating this topic!  

[jane13 2,256]

@@talkysfunny - You look great!

What is the 'next' round for?

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[Lemm61 206]

Thanks for sharing!

[talkysfunny 70]

@@talkysfunny - You look great!

What is the 'next' round for?

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

The next round will be my arms at some point. The last will be my thighs.

I'm doing really good. I'm up and walking every few hours. Tolerating my oral pain meds. Needed zofran a bit but I'm on strong pain meds. My friend is a rock star taking care of me. My doc did amazing and my recovery nurse was a saint.

Edited May 3, 2016 by talkysfunny

[talkysfunny 70]

Thanks for sharing!

Anytime. It's a huge help for people to support each other. This site was my saving grace during this process and continues to be.

Hugs to everyone!!

[JamieLogical 8,708]

Congrats! Hope your recovery goes really smoothly.

[talkysfunny 70]

Congrats! Hope your recovery goes really smoothly.

So far I'm doing amazing.

[Spiceyfrog 269]

Congratulations - you look amazing. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[talkysfunny 70]

Congratulations - you look amazing. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

It's looking like it's going that route. Thank you so much.

[KristenLe 5,979]

It is amazing (and a little gross) to see what they removed. You have a great surgeon - excellent results!

[talkysfunny 70]

It is amazing (and a little gross) to see what they removed. You have a great surgeon - excellent results!

I know those pics are graphic but plastics is no joke. Lol

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I was so glad my surgeon didn't show me the skin or fat she removed. That definitely would have grossed me out! She didn't even tell me how much it weighed, but I did find that later in my paperwork post-op.

[talkysfunny 70]

I was so glad my surgeon didn't show me the skin or fat she removed. That definitely would have grossed me out! She didn't even tell me how much it weighed, but I did find that later in my paperwork post-op.

How many pounds was it?

[Lemm61 206]

Can I ask how expensive it was? Did insurance pay for any?

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I was so glad my surgeon didn't show me the skin or fat she removed. That definitely would have grossed me out! She didn't even tell me how much it weighed, but I did find that later in my paperwork post-op.

How many pounds was it?

It was 12 pounds of skin. I don't remember how much fat was lipo'd out.