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The Visit With The Plastic Surgeon... WOW!
Now this is funny:
For the first time in my life I was told yesterday to continue eating healthy, at least 100grams of protein a day, exercise but try not to lose anymore weight. He knew about the WLS patients eating low carb and I told him I live on chicken, fish, cottage cheese, and yogurt and that its easy to consume the protein. OMG!!! How ironic! I have gone from 410.7 pounds to " try not to lose anymore weight" I'm laughing myself silly today but am also incredibly euphoric. My surgeon who did my WLS said before I ever lost weight that he bet I would have 30 pounds left to take off in plastic surgery ( stuff that would not disappear). I have also pushed and pulled at my skin trying to envision what I would look like after surgery and when I did it in front of the doc yesterday asking him if I was going to look like this his reply was "YES!" You guys I actually cried!!! He also told me that the water filled leftover skin is tainted, it stunts proper metabolism, once it is removed your body recognizes its gone, your metabolism will kick in again and he said to expect an extra 15 pounds to drop off the few months after the lower body lift. Oh My Gosh! Chances are high less than 150lbs!!! He noticed my face didn't sag and was quite surprised. I did mention the turkey gobbler under my neck and I will also have it taken care of at the same time. I told him I wasnt remotely interested in a face lift or an incision near my jaw or ears. So this neck lift entails a small incision in the crease under the chin, lipo suction, and tightening the band there to draw the skin back up since the weight seperated the band. KEWL HUH!!! After the doctor visit my friend and I met up with my sweet Dad and we took him to dinner. He was so shocked again to see me as I had lost 40 more pounds since he saw me last. He looked over the table at me and said " I cant take my eyes of of you. You're so beautiful and I am so proud of you" I bawled my eyes out!! I love my Dad. While I'm far from beautiful it warmed my heart that my Dad thought so. HE hugged and kissed be goodbye and then came back over and said " I have to hug you one more time" I cried today when Larry told me he just wants me to be happy and come full circle. So..... It's off to Mexico one more time for Thanksgiving and when I return I will have surgery Dec 4th. In on Monday, out on Wed. I'm warned the recovery is arduous but the immediate results though lumpy bumpy and bruised will be significant in my case. They do everything to eleviate the tremendous discomfort with leaving an epidural in the whole day of surgery and giving you a catheter. The next morning you get up to walk. They place 2 pain pumps in and they get left until your doc office visit on Friday and they pull them and switch you to oral medication. 3 drains are left in until they no longer produce fluid. I have to admit. My mind is on tilt but I am so looking forward to the new me!!! Just though I would share it with those of you who are interested Laureen |
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"Laureen" wrote in message oups.com... My mind is on tilt but I am so looking forward to the new me!!! Just though I would share it with those of you who are interested You are so amazing, Laureen! I hope the surgery is 110% successful. Nicky. -- A1c 10.5/5.4/6 T2 DX 05/2004 1g Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine 95/73/72Kg |
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I can feel your excitement Laureen, and I'm excited for you. I think
your story has been one of the sincerest and most interesting weight loss stories I've ever followed, and I wish you nothing but the best. You go! -- Cheri Laureen wrote in message So..... It's off to Mexico one more time for Thanksgiving and when I return I will have surgery Dec 4th. In on Monday, out on Wed. I'm warned the recovery is arduous but the immediate results though lumpy bumpy and bruised will be significant in my case. They do everything to eleviate the tremendous discomfort with leaving an epidural in the whole day of surgery and giving you a catheter. The next morning you get up to walk. They place 2 pain pumps in and they get left until your doc office visit on Friday and they pull them and switch you to oral medication. 3 drains are left in until they no longer produce fluid. I have to admit. My mind is on tilt but I am so looking forward to the new me!!! Just though I would share it with those of you who are interested Laureen |
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"Laureen" wrote in message
oups.com Now this is funny: For the first time in my life I was told yesterday to continue eating healthy, at least 100grams of protein a day, exercise but try not to lose anymore weight. He knew about the WLS patients eating low carb and I told him I live on chicken, fish, cottage cheese, and yogurt and that its easy to consume the protein. OMG!!! How ironic! I have gone from 410.7 pounds to " try not to lose anymore weight" I'm laughing myself silly today but am also incredibly euphoric. My surgeon who did my WLS said before I ever lost weight that he bet I would have 30 pounds left to take off in plastic surgery ( stuff that would not disappear). I have also pushed and pulled at my skin trying to envision what I would look like after surgery and when I did it in front of the doc yesterday asking him if I was going to look like this his reply was "YES!" You guys I actually cried!!! He also told me that the water filled leftover skin is tainted, it stunts proper metabolism, once it is removed your body recognizes its gone, your metabolism will kick in again and he said to expect an extra 15 pounds to drop off the few months after the lower body lift. Oh My Gosh! Chances are high less than 150lbs!!! He noticed my face didn't sag and was quite surprised. I did mention the turkey gobbler under my neck and I will also have it taken care of at the same time. I told him I wasnt remotely interested in a face lift or an incision near my jaw or ears. So this neck lift entails a small incision in the crease under the chin, lipo suction, and tightening the band there to draw the skin back up since the weight seperated the band. KEWL HUH!!! After the doctor visit my friend and I met up with my sweet Dad and we took him to dinner. He was so shocked again to see me as I had lost 40 more pounds since he saw me last. He looked over the table at me and said " I cant take my eyes of of you. You're so beautiful and I am so proud of you" I bawled my eyes out!! I love my Dad. While I'm far from beautiful it warmed my heart that my Dad thought so. HE hugged and kissed be goodbye and then came back over and said " I have to hug you one more time" I cried today when Larry told me he just wants me to be happy and come full circle. So..... It's off to Mexico one more time for Thanksgiving and when I return I will have surgery Dec 4th. In on Monday, out on Wed. I'm warned the recovery is arduous but the immediate results though lumpy bumpy and bruised will be significant in my case. They do everything to eleviate the tremendous discomfort with leaving an epidural in the whole day of surgery and giving you a catheter. The next morning you get up to walk. They place 2 pain pumps in and they get left until your doc office visit on Friday and they pull them and switch you to oral medication. 3 drains are left in until they no longer produce fluid. I have to admit. My mind is on tilt but I am so looking forward to the new me!!! Just though I would share it with those of you who are interested Laureen It's been nice sharing part of your weightloss journey. Your heart is just as BIG as it always was!! I'm truly happy for you and your wonderful family. Keep posting!! Carol Ann |
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In article , Marengo
) says... On Fri, 9 Jun 2006 16:25:12 -0700, "Cheri" gserviceatinreachdotcom wrote: |I can feel your excitement Laureen, and I'm excited for you. I think |your story has been one of the sincerest and most interesting weight |loss stories I've ever followed, and I wish you nothing but the best. |You go! What Cheri said! Ditto! -- Saffire 205/140/135-140 (aka JUST RIGHT!) Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 *** This post originated in alt.support.diet.low-carb -- its appearance in any other forum is deceptive and unauthorized. *** |
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"Marengo" wrote in message ... On Fri, 9 Jun 2006 16:25:12 -0700, "Cheri" gserviceatinreachdotcom wrote: |I can feel your excitement Laureen, and I'm excited for you. I think |your story has been one of the sincerest and most interesting weight |loss stories I've ever followed, and I wish you nothing but the best. |You go! What Cheri said! Jeez. Get a room. |
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Laureen wrote:
Now this is funny: For the first time in my life I was told yesterday to continue eating healthy, at least 100grams of protein a day, exercise but try not to lose anymore weight. He knew about the WLS patients eating low carb and I told him I live on chicken, fish, cottage cheese, and yogurt and that its easy to consume the protein. OMG!!! How ironic! I have gone from 410.7 pounds to " try not to lose anymore weight" I'm laughing myself silly today but am also incredibly euphoric. My surgeon who did my WLS said before I ever lost weight that he bet I would have 30 pounds left to take off in plastic surgery ( stuff that would not disappear). I have also pushed and pulled at my skin trying to envision what I would look like after surgery and when I did it in front of the doc yesterday asking him if I was going to look like this his reply was "YES!" You guys I actually cried!!! He also told me that the water filled leftover skin is tainted, it stunts proper metabolism, once it is removed your body recognizes its gone, your metabolism will kick in again and he said to expect an extra 15 pounds to drop off the few months after the lower body lift. Oh My Gosh! Chances are high less than 150lbs!!! He noticed my face didn't sag and was quite surprised. I did mention the turkey gobbler under my neck and I will also have it taken care of at the same time. I told him I wasnt remotely interested in a face lift or an incision near my jaw or ears. So this neck lift entails a small incision in the crease under the chin, lipo suction, and tightening the band there to draw the skin back up since the weight seperated the band. KEWL HUH!!! After the doctor visit my friend and I met up with my sweet Dad and we took him to dinner. He was so shocked again to see me as I had lost 40 more pounds since he saw me last. He looked over the table at me and said " I cant take my eyes of of you. You're so beautiful and I am so proud of you" I bawled my eyes out!! I love my Dad. While I'm far from beautiful it warmed my heart that my Dad thought so. HE hugged and kissed be goodbye and then came back over and said " I have to hug you one more time" I cried today when Larry told me he just wants me to be happy and come full circle. So..... It's off to Mexico one more time for Thanksgiving and when I return I will have surgery Dec 4th. In on Monday, out on Wed. I'm warned the recovery is arduous but the immediate results though lumpy bumpy and bruised will be significant in my case. They do everything to eleviate the tremendous discomfort with leaving an epidural in the whole day of surgery and giving you a catheter. The next morning you get up to walk. They place 2 pain pumps in and they get left until your doc office visit on Friday and they pull them and switch you to oral medication. 3 drains are left in until they no longer produce fluid. I have to admit. My mind is on tilt but I am so looking forward to the new me!!! Just though I would share it with those of you who are interested Laureen Congratulations! This is a big step... -- jmk in NC |
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He also told me that
the water filled leftover skin is tainted, it stunts proper metabolism, once it is removed your body recognizes its gone, your metabolism will kick in again Laureen, What did the doctor say it was tainted with? I've never heard of this. AK in PA |
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He said it was just stagnant old skin with water in it. He mentioned it
was poorly oxygenated skin and tissue and that it slows your metabolism because it puts your body in the reserve mode because it senses something isnt right. He then said once it is removed your body kicks in with some weightloss because it doesnt feel it has to be in the reserve mode. I dont fully understand it either and am going to do a search on it. One thing that caused all the water in the first place was I had my right ovary removed in 2001. They had a rough time getting to it and getting it out. My lymph nodes got interrupted and stopped draining right and it caused the fluid collection. It happened over a one week period post op. The sad thing is once the lymph nodes stop working and the water collects it just stays in the lowest part of the body and can only be surgically removed. Weird huh??? I asked him if the water in the tissue will be a hinderance to the 2 new sides of skin melding together and sealing off and he said no because he is removing the water filled tissue. He told em the water is deeper than the outer thick layer of skin. If you find anything out about this please share it. I am a bit ignorant with this issue too Thanks, Laureen AK&DStrohl wrote: He also told me that the water filled leftover skin is tainted, it stunts proper metabolism, once it is removed your body recognizes its gone, your metabolism will kick in again Laureen, What did the doctor say it was tainted with? I've never heard of this. AK in PA |
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Best of luck with the surgery Laureen.
Tara |
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