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I had a belt lipectomy done (360 circumferential...
kitz01July 20, 2016
WORTH IT$25,380
I had a belt lipectomy done (360 circumferential with a butt lift, mastopexy with gel implants and extended lateral chest excision. It was a lot of surgery for an outpatient procedure, and not without risks, but as a medical professional, I knew this was the right decision for me.
The procedure was 6 hours and another 3 before I was able to go home. At the 24 hour mark it was WTF was I thinking when I signed up for this! As 24 was nearing 36 hours, everything really started to turn around. I didn't have a morphine pump, but did have higher dose oxy- and hydroxycodone but only needed those for the first 3 days.
My first follow-up was yesterday (day 3) and going out in public wasn't great, but it showed me that I was really capable of doing so. Today I took a shower (mostly unassisted) and feel fine. Dr. Heck is going to send me pictures of the actual skin removal--there was a lot, plus my abdominal muscles looked like they were shredded so he had a tremendous amount of work to do there. There was also 1000 cc of liposuction. I'm still pretty swollen with 5 drains, but 3 of them should come out Monday. The other 2 may be with me a couple more weeks. My breasts are swollen but looking less so every day. I chose the 300 cc moderate plus gel implants and think I'm going to be really pleased.
My sister-in-laws and husband really came through the day of surgery. Its not easy for me to ask for help, but they could see how much I needed. My daughter is a nurse and stepped in when my husband went back to work today. Don't underestimate how much help you will need!! I had rotator cuff surgery and although it hurt for longer, the pain wasn't as fast or intense as this was those first couple days. Be prepared!
The procedure was 6 hours and another 3 before I was able to go home. At the 24 hour mark it was WTF was I thinking when I signed up for this! As 24 was nearing 36 hours, everything really started to turn around. I didn't have a morphine pump, but did have higher dose oxy- and hydroxycodone but only needed those for the first 3 days.
My first follow-up was yesterday (day 3) and going out in public wasn't great, but it showed me that I was really capable of doing so. Today I took a shower (mostly unassisted) and feel fine. Dr. Heck is going to send me pictures of the actual skin removal--there was a lot, plus my abdominal muscles looked like they were shredded so he had a tremendous amount of work to do there. There was also 1000 cc of liposuction. I'm still pretty swollen with 5 drains, but 3 of them should come out Monday. The other 2 may be with me a couple more weeks. My breasts are swollen but looking less so every day. I chose the 300 cc moderate plus gel implants and think I'm going to be really pleased.
My sister-in-laws and husband really came through the day of surgery. Its not easy for me to ask for help, but they could see how much I needed. My daughter is a nurse and stepped in when my husband went back to work today. Don't underestimate how much help you will need!! I had rotator cuff surgery and although it hurt for longer, the pain wasn't as fast or intense as this was those first couple days. Be prepared!
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July 28, 2016
Hi Kitz01 - Thank you so much for taking time to share your experience at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery and with Dr. Heck! We are so happy to hear you had extra help during your recovery time. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Wow, thank you for your post! Please post some pics when you can! Love to see those results!
What would you say was the most difficult part of your procedure - the pain, dependence on others, lack of mobility?
When you have that much surgery done on different parts of the body, there's just no way to find a comfortable position. It's a different type pain that includes burning and discomfort unless you are knocked out. I see why many people recommend that this be done as an in-patient hospital stay.
The lack of mobility was actually much improved by day 3.
With 5 drains, you definitely need help in recording and measuring output, making sure you stay on top of your meds,
Now the upper drains are becoming uncomfortable and I hope those come out Monday!!