History-- Had a Gastric Bypass in Oct 2010 and lost weight from 276# down to 157#. I was offered to have Panniculectomy in Oct 2011 but decided against it due to my Major Hypothyroidism and getting it under control and stable. Also I was so thin facial wise that I felt unattractive. So, I decided to put a few pounds back on. So over the next 22 months I gained a few pounds. Now I weight from 165-170# and I like the way I look. After stabilizing my weight for 18 months I decided to pursue the Panniculectomy. I saw my primary provider (PA) on Aug 2, 2013 and he gave me a referral to see the surgeon. On Aug 6, 2013 I seen the surgeon for the first time and he said I was a candidate for a Panniculectomy even with having a prior Abdominalplasty in 2002 at the weight of 220#. I never dreamed at that time I would have the opportunity to have a gastric bypass in the future. So 8 years later I am presented with the opportunity to have gastric bypass due to my health issues: hypertension, hypothyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Sleep Apnea, Chronic joint pain, (CHF) Congestive Heart Failure, Depression, and hypercholesteremia. My highest weight was 276# in Oct 2008. And in May 2010 I weighed in at 267# when I was offered the gastric bypass. After extensive research, nutritional education, and a lot of prayer, I decided to pursue the Gastric Bypass and so glad I did and wish I would have done it earlier in life, but was unable to insurance wise, as well as finance wise. I am blessed to be married to a Retire Chief Warrant Officer 2 and have Tricare Prime health insurance.
Panniculectomy 2013 After Gastric Bypass in 2010 - LA
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Cajun Lady 2245
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- C Malave, MD, Fort Polk, LA
History-- Had a Gastric Bypass in Oct 2010 and...
10 DAY Post-Op after Pinniculectomy
Well I seem to be doing really good. I still have two JP Drains which is still draining quite a bit but I'm healing. The only concerns I have at this time is my feet and legs are staying swollen a lot and I'm drinking water like crazy. I drink at least 6 bottles of 16.9 oz each daily and I have really had to start being aware of my water in take and count my bottles. I'm about 4.5# up on the scale from what I was pre-op weight but I know I still have a lot of edema in my abdominal area, feet and legs. I wish all the extra swelling would go away. My incision looks good and healing well. Some of the incision looks a little uneven but I feel like time will help them settle down and blend more with my other skin tone colors. I go back to the doctor on Tuesday to have my JP Drains removed and I'm looking forward to it in a lot of ways but I'm also scared of possible swelling with the drain being gone. I will just have to wait and see the !!!
2 week follow up after Panniculectomy
Went to my 2 week follow up after Panniculectomy and the two JP Drains were removed. I took two Percocets as directed by physician, 45 mins prior to my appointment. It was not bad at all, a burning sensation when they were removed but only for a very few seconds. Feeling pretty good and loving my new look. I will have to take some pictures.
2 weeks today after Surgery Panniculectomy
I'm feeling great today. Two JP Drains removed yesterday and I'm up and moving. Took 2 week follow up pics to see the progress...I'm really happy with my results. I'm now 2 lbs less than I was when I had surgery and I still have a lot of swelling in my abdominal area so can't wait to see the final results.
Excellent Surgeon. You can tell he loves what he does for a living. Being a military Surgeon. Very concerned about patient well being and the fact of the patient being happy with the procedure. Great Bedside Manner. Follow up care is excellent as well as his nurse is so helpful and takes well care of patient. OR Staff was excellent and made sure I was comfortable and my concerns were addressed.
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