77 Lb. Weight Loss and Finally, at 55, Doing Something for Me! - College Station, TX

I am scheduled for a FTT with muscle repair and an arm lift on June 30th. I am 55 years old and noun some may wonder "why worry about it now", I have lost 77 lbs, through diet and exercise, and after keeping it off for over a year I know I will never feel thin until I do this. Honestly, I gained a lot of weight during my 2 pregnancies, which were over 30 years ago, and I've had this loose hanging skin since I was 23 years old. During my first pregnancy I gained 80 lbs. and delivered a 12 lb. 6 oz. Baby per c-section. 2.5 years later I had another c-section and delivered a 10 lb 14 oz. Baby that was 24" in length. My abdomen was never the same, even though I took the weight off. I didn't regain weight until I hit menopause at age 42, lost my mother to cancer, and quit smoking. On top of that I had to take mega doses of steroids. Put on 80# in a matter of a few years and suffered with depression and unable to lose until 2 years ago. My arms also look horrible with so much loose skin, "bat wings". So I am having both done. My doctor said I could expect 5-6 hr. surgery and possibly 1 night in hospital.

Tomorrow is the big day. Getting nervous. My doctor recommended that I do a clear liquid diet and bowel cleanse today since I do have issues with constipation. Wow has that been miserable! I have all my prescriptions, everything ready. I may get to come home tomorrow since I am 1st case but I may have to spend 1 night in the hospital (this was included in the price). I'm prepared for either. My 1st follow up is Thursday which is day 3 . I'll post update then.

I got to come home yesterday. I have a pain pump and 2 drainage tubes from abdomen, plus a corset. Pain is bearable. My right arm hurts the most and fingers swollen. Both arms tightly wrapped with ace bandage to below elbows. Dr. Rude told my husband he wasn't satisfied and did a more extensive TT with a vertical incision as well . My follow up appointment is Thursday at 3:40 and I may get tubes out then. I will take pics and post then.