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38 Year Old Mom of One. I Had Panniculectomy Done and I Dont Really Know Why - Abu Dhabi, UAE
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I have gone through so many cycles of weight gain...
Fay64December 28, 2013
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I have gone through so many cycles of weight gain and weight loss. as a result I ended up with sagging skin. I has so many things going on in my life that I decided to go for a panniculectomy. I dont know whether I did the right thing. only time will show... I completed 7 days post op and I don't see major effects so far.
UPDATED FROM Fay64
13 days post
Day 14 post op
Fay64January 4, 2014
Okay, today is my day 14 post panniculectomy. Things are somehow better. I am still swollen but it is getting better. Yesterday I went to the mall with my daughter but I was not able to walk for more than 20 minutes. My back hurts because I am unable to stand straight until now. I feel my skin is really tight. I am afraid I might rupture my sutures if i attempt to stand straight. my doctor told me that by day 10, i should be able to stand straight. I have an appointment with her next Monday and I will ask her whether this is normal (it may all by psychological!)
One of the liposuction incisions got infected, and I started to apply antibacterial cream to it. I noticed it when I was taking a shower this morning. Let's hope it heals soon.
On a positive note, I started to eat right, and watch my food. I can't wait to start exercising again.
I am taking my weekly progress picture, and I will upload them soon.
Good luck to all realselfers and happy new year.
One of the liposuction incisions got infected, and I started to apply antibacterial cream to it. I noticed it when I was taking a shower this morning. Let's hope it heals soon.
On a positive note, I started to eat right, and watch my food. I can't wait to start exercising again.
I am taking my weekly progress picture, and I will upload them soon.
Good luck to all realselfers and happy new year.
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January 4, 2014
Sounds like you are doing great. I am sure the standing straight thing is somewhat different for everyone and I am sure it is normal for you! That first outing is very tiresome.
I am so glad that you are starting to make positive changes in your diet. I also need to do the same thing. I love using myfitnesspal.com to track calories, measurements, etc.
UPDATED FROM Fay64
14 days post
Day 15
Fay64January 5, 2014
I completed two weeks since my Panni. My abdomen is still swollen. it's a strange feeling. It's not exactly pain, but it's numbness plus a very uncomfortable feeling. when I touch my tummy, it annoys me. I hope that feeling will subside with time.
I am 5.5" and before surgery I was 177 lbs ( I was 132 lbs exactly two years ago! I accept my failure to maintain my weight loss, but I decided to move forward and not kill myself over it) I don't want to check my weight because I am still swollen and I know that the scale will not show any major differnece. I realize that Panni and lipo will not really cause a major weight loss, as much as change my shape. Regardless of what the scales show (planning to weigh myself end of January), I will not feel discouraged. After such a major surgery, I should be motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercising and eating right at least 80% of the time.
Removing a part of me still makes me sad.. sometimes, I can't stop wondering that a part of me is buried somewhere I don't know... I know it's weird but... just wanted to write it down and share my feelings with realselfers....
Tomorrow is my second appointment with my doctor....
Will update you soon.
Happy healing everyone.
I am 5.5" and before surgery I was 177 lbs ( I was 132 lbs exactly two years ago! I accept my failure to maintain my weight loss, but I decided to move forward and not kill myself over it) I don't want to check my weight because I am still swollen and I know that the scale will not show any major differnece. I realize that Panni and lipo will not really cause a major weight loss, as much as change my shape. Regardless of what the scales show (planning to weigh myself end of January), I will not feel discouraged. After such a major surgery, I should be motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercising and eating right at least 80% of the time.
Removing a part of me still makes me sad.. sometimes, I can't stop wondering that a part of me is buried somewhere I don't know... I know it's weird but... just wanted to write it down and share my feelings with realselfers....
Tomorrow is my second appointment with my doctor....
Will update you soon.
Happy healing everyone.
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January 6, 2014
Fay64 I love you openness. I think that it is very important that we are honest with our selves and feel comfortable sharing things with others who may be having the same feelings but may be scared to share it out of fear for being misunderstood. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror naked and wonder why I had part of my body cut off, because it isn't pretty in the mirror not that it was pretty before, but I kind of feel chopped up. But I also know how much better I feel that it is gone and that I don't have that flap hitting my legs as I walk and I can actually sit my baby on my lap. And in clothes I look a lot better. I actually put on a pair of jeans for the first time in a couple of years and they were 2 sizes smaller than what I was wearing prior to surgery. I think being honest with ourselves and having the courage to tell others how we are feeling is a very important part of the healing process! I am proud of you for being able to do those things! Sounds like you are doing great, hope your appointment goes well tomorrow.
January 9, 2014
Thank you loriw78. I feel happy reading your success story.
to wear clothes and like what we see in the mirror..it's a beautiful feeling. I hope I can experience it soon too.
Despite all the pain and discomfort associated with this surgery, I feel I am a new person.. Now I have this motivation to take care of my body and treat it right. I abused my poor body for so many years.. it's about time I treat it right by eating healthy and exercising
Thanks again.. you are so inspiring.
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Hopefully with time and healing you will begin to see results. You probably have swelling still, which will effect what you see. When is your follow-up with your doctor?