Randolph Wojcik Jr

I went home yesterday after staying overnight. Not too much pain. Taking pain meds on time. Dr. Woljick was excellent. Going back to dr. On Monday. Anyone else have their surgery lately? Took a shower. Cant wait until I can wash my hair. I went from DD to C. Had tummy tuck, breast lift and reduction

I am very anxious as my surgery is in 5 days. What can I expect physically in my recovery? Any tips you can give me? It would be so helpful. I am worried too about my right breast; I had surgery in a prior thorocotomy site. Because of it my right breast is numb. Would this affect my breast as far as symmetry?

Well...surgery is scheduled for December 5th. Having surgery with Dr.Randolph Wojcik in Allentown PA. He is planning on doing a lower body lift and arm lift, at the same time. I am so scared. What if I don't like the results?!? What if I ruin my body? He confidently says he can do both at the same time. He also says he confidently that I will love the results. Really hoping he is right! Anyone have surgery with him before?

Updated on 9 Nov 2017:
Freaking out! Have a new worry everyday. My latest worry is that I have not lost enough weight for this surgery to be successful.
My highest weight was 252. After my sleeve gastrectomy, I hovered
around 165lb for 5 years (5'5"). The past 6 months I've hovered around
175 lb. Even though I am hoping to get a few lbs. off before surgery,
what if I am not low enough to have a successful surgery? What if I put
myself through this, and I don't look much different? Anyone else go
through this?

Updated on 4 Dec 2017:
I am overwhelmed with anxiety as I prepare for tomorrow. Just got the call...I have to be at the hospital by 9:15am. Surgery is scheduled to begin anywhere between 10:30am-12pm. I so hope I made the right decision! Still struggling with the fact that maybe I didn’t lose enough weight?!?! Well...see my before pics. Hope to talk to ya’ll on the other side!

Updated on 6 Dec 2017:
Surgery went well. I had a lower body lift, an arm lift, and an endometrioma mass removed. My only concern at this point are the arms. They are two different sizes. My right arm looks fantastic, while my left arm still has loose skin. Will be asking doc about it in the morning. My only advise for after surgery is to keep up with pains med. They wore off in the middle of the night last night, and it was excruciating in the stomach. Other than that, the pain has been manageable. How that continues!

Updated on 8 Dec 2017:
This is definitely not easy to recover from an arm lift, and lower body lift, all at the same time. I am pleasantly surprised how much I am able to use my arms. I expected much less mobility. My big concerns are how hunched over I am. The skin is SO tight. I can’t stand up straight at all. I am walking hunched over which is killing my back! I fear I will never stand up straight. I am also very short of breath when I stand up and walk. My other concern is my arms are two different sizes, but my PS said everything will be fine in the long run. I just have to trust him! Here are some pics 24 hours after aurgery

Updated on 15 Jan 2018:
6 weeks post op tomorrow. I’m doing pretty well. I love what I am seeing except for the 2 open wounds (one on armpit. One on hip.). I also don’t like that my arms are two different sizes. My right arm looks amazing! My left arm still has some loose skin. I will probably need a revision. I am really able to get around much more comfortably now. I am wearing spanx all of the time, but not so much on my arms anymore. I think the arm compression garments significantly contributed to the open wound on my armpit. I was very worried my husband would be turned off by my scars, but he really seems to love my new body. That makes it all worth it. I did start Embrace scar therapy 12 days ago. I bought a 60 day supply. I think it is helping. Doc said scars look like they are 3 months old, even though I am 6 weeks out. I am going to continue to use. It’s a little itchy, but all in all, it’s not bad. I hope it is worth the price! I will be significantly more happy when these wounds heal. Only thing that really bums me out! I’m ready to start working out again!

Updated on 4 Apr 2018:
Don’t really get on here much anymore, but since I am, thought I would give a quick update. Loving my new body! Even though the recovery was LONG, and I had to deal with open wounds, I would do it again in a heartbeat! The new self confidence feels amazing! Lower body lift looks great! A little disappointed in my arms, but I would still do it again. They are two different sizes, but mainly only noticeable to me. I also have a hypertrophic scar under my right armpit, from the open wound. But the rest of my incision lines look great! I think Embrace scar therapy really helped. I did the 60 day supply. My upper body doesn’t quite match my lower body now. I may look into a thigh lift, but right now I am going to enjoy the summer, wearing tank tops and bikinis!!!

Updated on 24 Jul 2018:
The surgery was best thing I ever did. Motivated to stay in shape now, more than ever. Could lose a few more pounds, but feeling great! First time in a bikini....ever!

Updated on 19 Aug 2021:
Best decision I ever made. I still don't like that my arms are two different sizes, but the only one who notices it, is me. My scars are barely noticeable. I think I have to thank the attention to detail during surgery, and Embrace Scar Therapy. These are pics from this summer. Getting serious about a leg lift now. Consultation is September 13th.

I have always been a small girl.... But after I had my daughter all hell broke loose! At first I was sick throughout my pregnancy, I could not even eat, and lost 15 pounds. But when I was no longer sick the last two months of my pregnancy... I ate like I could eat no more lol... I was just so happy to eat that I went ham. Nevertheless I went from 140 to 197 during my pregnancy... And after birth I weighed 185...worked out went to 174...did hcg went down to 162...back up to 177 after my husband came into my life (he showered me with snickers and Pepsi) ha ha ha. So now I still work out but the gut still remains. Actually I got down to 152 because of stress and I still had a gut so I know I need a tummy tuck. Dr Wojick said I do have lose skin and fat so it does need to go ha ha ha.

So after the consult I scheduled the appt ASAP.. I'm scared and excited and scared at the same time! Special shot out to Stevie1girl for introducing me to this wonderful doctor. Check out her amazing transformation! Pre-op pictures coming soon.

Updated on 8 May 2014:
I can't believe that I have really less
Than five days until my tummy tuck!!!! At first I was really scared and thought that I may have scheduled the procedure too soon as I wanted to lose at least 10 more pounds and maybe wait until my child went on summer break but now I am happy that I am doing this sooner than later! My husbandwill be going on leave ffrom his job for 2 weeks to help me with my recovery and I just came from Walmart to get a couple of supplies, not much just Stoll softer, guaze, neoprene etc. I wanted to get a breakfast table stand but I didn't see one there for some reason. I will check Rite Aid. All I have to do now is switch out my living room cable box to HD to match my new HD 3D TV and I will be all set lol. Yessss... I want to be extra comfortable in the living room on my recliner as I recover! Any advice for 5 day pre op doings? I soooo can't wait to get rid of this kangaroo pouch!

Updated on 8 May 2014:
Just a couple of pictures and supplies bought today.

Updated on 10 May 2014:
So I went out shopping yesterday, nothing heavy, just some tops and was trying some shorts on trying to imagine what size I would be.. Smh... I can't wait to go bathing suit shopping... Any hoo, while in the dressing room these pictures reminded me why I was getting a tummy tuck.... All the hard work in the world would not get rid of this flab. If I was strung out on drugs and the skinnest in the world this stomach would have still been there. No more having to pull my pants up over my belly button to hide the pouch! Anyway... Take a look.

Updated on 12 May 2014:
This just got real, got the call yesterday... Have you be at the hospital today at 7am...I go back to be prepped at 8:30am....It is 12:20am right now and I need to get some sleep. Got my bag all packed because you have to stay overnight at the hospital in which I love. I really don't want to be sent packing hours after my surgery. It's nice to have the nurses take care of me for a day. Now to calm my nerves....

Father God in the mighty name of Jesus, put your protective hand and shield around me, guide Dr. Wojick hands as he operates on me, let no hurt harm or danger come my way cover me with your blood Lord God and place your healing hands on me throughout my recovery. Lord I thank you for it now, in Jesus nameI do pray, Amen!
Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!

Updated on 12 May 2014:
No typos allowed!

Updated on 13 May 2014:
Hey hours, am going to try to tell me my experience without dozing off... So here goes...
First off I want to thank God for getting through the surgery safely. God is truly amazing and showed me that everything was going to be okay before I went in. Do I arrived a little late but as soon as I got in they (nurse/Dr Wojcik) got to work. I gave a urine sample to make sure I wasn't pregnant... Dr. Wojick marked me I changed into my surgery clothes. For some reason, as soon as I saw the prepping room and Dr. Wojick I felt at ease. I thank God for that. The anesthesiologist came in to interview me, gave me medicine to calm my nerves, and then I got my IV in.. (oh and aunt flow started today :/.. They gave me a pad and disposable panties)... I started to "feel good" by the time they wheeled me in to the surgery room, mask on, and a couple of deep breaths later, I was knocked out and woke up to the surgery team telling me to wake up as if I just took a nap. That's exactly what it felt like. I felted refreshed!... I felt a little pressure and pain but not that bad at all... Got meds... Went to room... Been drinking water, eating ice, and taking meds all day... It's almost 12am now... I'm only up until I get my muscle relaxer dose and then I'm out for the night. Dr Wojcik came in to check on me twice I believe and one of his colleagues once. Just got my muscle relaxer as I was updating and the nurse says everything is fine... I blood pressure and breathing was good. She will be back in about an hour to give me my antibiotics... But I will be sleep lol... Here are a couple of sneak pictures I took of my incisions. I am very pleased!

Updated on 14 May 2014:
So Dr Wojcik is the truth... I mean just look at these pics and it's only day 1! I'm so happy and blessed.

Updated on 14 May 2014:
drugged up

Updated on 16 May 2014:
So I really don't have an appetite but I eat now compared to say one and two of the surgery. I feel mostly tight and discomfort than anything. I have no bruising from the lipo which think is amazing bit one side does look more swollen then the other. I hope that is it just swollen and that's it. I need to chill though it's only day... I also hope that my belly button heals good and not have a black scar but if it does so be it, nothing a little Mac concealer can't fix if it shows.. Ha ha ha

Updated on 16 May 2014:
Pictures...

Updated on 16 May 2014:
3 days after surgery

Updated on 19 May 2014:
And I am soooo happy... One step closer to feeling normal now! It didn't even hurt.... I am so excited... Bought a new bra from Victoria Secret and the lady who fitted me for a bra actually said I was to tinny for a 38 DD and took me down to a 36 DD. I wore a
34C before I had my daughter so I was happy that I close to that at least Waist wise. I am pretty swollen right now so I look like it in these pictures but I still look alot better in my clothes. I tried in stuff that I bought 2 years ago and didn't wear because of my gut!

Updated on 19 May 2014:
Swollen while trying on clothes.

Updated on 24 May 2014:
It's nice to be able to wear a dress and look the way I'm supposed to look with out a fat jelly belly. So far so good.... Cutting back in pain meds.