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35 Yr Old Male, Lower Body Lift and Lipo After Loosing 190 Lbs - Washington, DC
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Just scheduled a circumferential lower body lift with lipo for Aug 29, 2014. I'm a 35 yr old male living in Washington, DC. I lost 190 pounds after having bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) in Feb, 2013. My weight has remained constant for the last 6 months and now I'm looking to deal with all the excess skin. I just paid my deposit and had my pre-surgical appointment last week. I've let work know and have started to make plans for my post-operative care. I started a core strengthening exercise regimen about three weeks ago and it's coming along well. My surgeon recommended I work to get 80-100 grams of protein a day. Any other suggestions on how to prepare myself for this next step?
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Replies (8)
July 19, 2014
thanks for sharing your story. i'm 24 and aiming to have my procedure done next year. keep us updated!
August 16, 2014
Oh my! Do you look good! So happy for you and your weight loss. I had a gastric bypass also. I lost 110 lbs and will be getting tummy tuck, arm lift, and breast lift with augment. Later I will be getting a butt lift and inner thigh lift. You look like a totally different person. My Dr. did not recognize me after my weight loss. Aug. 29th is just around the corner...I wish you all the best.
August 16, 2014
Thanks! Getting close. I'm on vacation now and am enjoying all the things I won't be able to do for the first weeks after the surgery.
UPDATED FROM Tombon
1 day pre
Two days away from surgery.
Here's some photos from before and after my weight loss. I'm now two days away from the surgery - both excited and anxious. The photos show my weight loss over the course of 18 months.
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August 28, 2014
You will do great! I hope you have someone to help you recover for the first week.
August 29, 2014
I think you should go for a mid line tuck as this takes care of both the longitudinal and side excess skin.. You would also need a chest lift.
August 29, 2014
Thank you for the comment, but my surgery is today so this is coming a little late to make an impact on my treatment plan.
UPDATED FROM Tombon
4 days post
Surgery went well. Recovery underway
Surgery went very well. Now four days out. Was very pleased with the quality of care I received from my surgeon and their team. Everything was explained well and I felt like they moved at a pace that was comfortable for me. The overnight in the hospital was great and in my opinion was very necessary.
The lipo areas seem to be the most painful right now. I've had a lot of bruising in those areas. I've stayed ahead of the pain meds and kept the wound areas very clean and dry. Tomorrow is my first post-op. Not sure whether they will remove the drains at this point. They're putting out much less fluid today so I remain optimistic.
Had a full shower today and it felt glorious. I have more of my hunger back and am focusing on getting my lean protein first. Also slept through the night last night for the first time, which I'm sure helps healing as well. Weighed myself today just to see how much water weight I've gained. Looks to be about 6 pounds so far, which is to be expected.
Still so glad I did this. Can't wait for healing to really be evident.
The lipo areas seem to be the most painful right now. I've had a lot of bruising in those areas. I've stayed ahead of the pain meds and kept the wound areas very clean and dry. Tomorrow is my first post-op. Not sure whether they will remove the drains at this point. They're putting out much less fluid today so I remain optimistic.
Had a full shower today and it felt glorious. I have more of my hunger back and am focusing on getting my lean protein first. Also slept through the night last night for the first time, which I'm sure helps healing as well. Weighed myself today just to see how much water weight I've gained. Looks to be about 6 pounds so far, which is to be expected.
Still so glad I did this. Can't wait for healing to really be evident.
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September 2, 2014
I am so glad it went well! It will take some time to really see the results like you said...swelling to go down. I can gain 5 lbs. in one day if I do not take my heart pills from water weight. I am sure I will be gaining a lot also when surgery is complete. I was happy to hear your outcome. Happy healing to you!
September 7, 2014
Thanks. I have so e fluid weight but I'm not at all concerned. I'm like 3 pounds over what I weighed the day of the surgery. All in good time.
Please keep updating and adding new pictures as you go through the process.