February/March 08 plastics

[marypetunia 0]

Dear Jusme

So very sorry to read about your loss, "roller coaster" is certainly a good description of where your emotions and thoughts have been lately. My prayers for healing in body, mind, and spirit are sent along to you. Glad to hear of the upcoming surgery back on.

Karey...Getting closer! How did your pre-op go?

Neil....WOW! What a difference 10 days made!!

Blessings to you all, Mary

[losingjusme 12]

OMG ... im next!!! :thumbup:

[kareyquilts 1]

Mary: Pre-op went well. Not fun to pose for the pictures, but I managed to get through it. Nesting right now, trying to get the house in shape, get my ducks in row, etc. Bad guess of the nerves!

[HarleyNana 10]

Neal, you look awesome. I know you're enjoying the new you, especially since the drains are out.

Went for my almost 6 weeks post op yesterday, I don't go back for two months. I don't have to wear the compression garments anymore and I can sleep on my tummy now. Aww, the little things in life that make ya happy, LOL.

Karey, I have to have the after pictures done when I go back :thumbup:.

[I'm still here 0]

Hello Everybody ~

Thanks for the well wishes . . .

I am now 5 days post-op and am up 'puttering around' a bit today . . .

God bless pain pumps! Mine was removed on Friday and I am certain it was a life-saver. I have yet to take a pain pill since surgery, but am having incredible lower back pain. I did after being banded too - ???

I haven't taken any pictures, but I am sure I will be pleased with the results, compared to the bulge that used to be my tummy. My doctor took before pics and I am anxious to see the comparison.

I have a lot of brusing around the incision and still have my two drains. I am MOST HOPEFUL that those will be removed when I see my doctor again on Tuesday . . . Everything I have is crossed - although I have to admit, the drains aren't as awful as I expected them to be. Who was it that said 'Expect the worst and you'll be fine?' . . . Excellent advice.

I had a little bit of Lipo in my inner thighs and finally got up the nerve to look at the inside of my legs with a mirror. Wow - I guess the bruising explains the incredible pain when I sit down.

One of my biggest concerns was post-op nausea and vomiting because it has always been such a problem for me in the past. This was by far the best 'post-op' experience I have ever had, no nausea AT ALL . . . I ended up NOT getting an un-fill, and I am SOOOOOO glad. The only problem was apparently, morphine makes me 'Chatty Cathy,' and apparently I came out of recovery talking my head off and didn't stop until my friend who stayed with me in the hospital said, "LYNN! Shut up and go to sleep!" That was about 2am.

I hope everyone else is doing well . . . Have a great Sunday!

[I'm still here 0]

I can sleep on my tummy now. Aww, the little things in life that make ya happy, LOL.

Isn't that the TRUTH!!! I didn't realize how MUCH of a stomach sleeper I was before this . . .

[HarleyNana 10]

Lynn, it sounds like you're doing really well, that's awesome. I didn't have the pain pump, but didn't really need it.

I may have to have Lipo done on a "fluffy-puffy" area, if the swelling doesn't subside. I still wear the panty type garment when I'm out and about, figure it can't hurt matters.

Looking forward to the pictures when you're up to it.

[losingjusme 12]

Lynn,

so glad you are doing well! :thumbdown:

good to hear about the pain pump... i did bite the bullet and told the doctor that i wanted one. i take it was worth the $350?

[I'm still here 0]

Lynn,

so glad you are doing well! :thumbdown:

good to hear about the pain pump... i did bite the bullet and told the doctor that i wanted one. i take it was worth the $350?

Absolutely! I paid $500 for it and don't regret it for a second. Best of luck on your upcoming surgery.

[kareyquilts 1]

Lynn: I've been wondering how you were doing! Glad your alive and made it to the computer! It's interesting the different prices. I am having the pain pump and was charged $295. Maybe you all should come to Utah for your PS?! Glad you didn't get nauseated this time. So you don't feel to tight without an unfill? I'm getting a lower profile port, but the doctor is putting the same amount of fill in that I have now. So no unfill for me either. Guess I'm glad, I've heard of a few people who gained weight because of an unfill and really are you going to feel up to going and get a fill, right after a TT? I don't think so! I hope you continue to heal well!

[ousooner 1]

Lynn, glad your doing well. I got over the hump at about the 7th or 8th day, so it should get even better for you soon. Thanks for checking in and am happy to hear all went well :thumbdown:

[losingjusme 12]

Neal,

when are you getting back to work? you think 2 weeks for a desk job would be enough? im getting really nervous!!!

[ousooner 1]

Neal,

when are you getting back to work? you think 2 weeks for a desk job would be enough? im getting really nervous!!!

I am two weeks today. If I really had to, I think I could. I am taking 3 weeks. I still have 2 drains that hopefully will come out on my next post op on Thursday. I have been off pain meds for a couple of days now.

[losingjusme 12]

do you think the drains are the only thing holding you back?

i am not going to have any drains (thank you thank you thank you, Dr. P)

[losingjusme 12]

nina is doing OK. she's having internet connection issues from the hotel in France.

she is really sore from the Lipo (says the lipo is worse than the tuck). clothes are loose, but thighs look the same due to swelling.

just thought i'd let you guys know she's ok ...