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41 Yo Female 5 Yrs Post Bariatric Surgery & Mommy of a Toddler - Wichita, KS
UPDATED FROM Phrystin
4 months post
3 months out and very satisfied
PhrystinNovember 4, 2015
WORTH IT$13,455
Dr Poggi really is a master of his craft. I can't say enough good things about his practice. He keeps things light and fun, and Celeste is phenomenal (Dr. Poggi sure is lucky to have her! Haha). I spent way more time there than I would have hoped, but they never made me feel like I was a burden.
My end results are fantastic. I highly recommend Dr. Poggi if you want the best of the best.
My end results are fantastic. I highly recommend Dr. Poggi if you want the best of the best.
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UPDATED FROM Phrystin
2 months post
Seroma & peeling skin on hands & feet
PhrystinSeptember 11, 2015
Good grief, if it can happen, it will happen to me! Thankfully, I am not in pain so this is an easy one to deal with. But, I do have a seroma, and a large one at that. They will probably be inserting a drain again, which I'm pretty depressed about, but if it will stop the fluid buildup, it will be worth it!
After draining the fluid from the seroma, my doctor noticed that my left leg was swollen compared to my right. Pitting edema. So I had an ultrasound done. Luckily it showed no clots, but I'm back in compression garments (girdle and Ted hose). Boo!!!
Another thing I don't know if anyone else has dealt with, but the palms of my hands peeled - like a sunburn peel - about a week after surgery. Now the soles of my feet are peeling. Creepy... The doc will look at them tomorrow to see if it is something that needs to be addressed or if I just had such a poor diet during the first weeks after surgery that my body is compensating in weird ways.
After draining the fluid from the seroma, my doctor noticed that my left leg was swollen compared to my right. Pitting edema. So I had an ultrasound done. Luckily it showed no clots, but I'm back in compression garments (girdle and Ted hose). Boo!!!
Another thing I don't know if anyone else has dealt with, but the palms of my hands peeled - like a sunburn peel - about a week after surgery. Now the soles of my feet are peeling. Creepy... The doc will look at them tomorrow to see if it is something that needs to be addressed or if I just had such a poor diet during the first weeks after surgery that my body is compensating in weird ways.
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RSMember2405
November 4, 2015
That's bizarre. The tips of all my fingers were kinda numb and felt rough and a little peel-y. I had an lbl and a brachio and assumed it was the latter. Wonder if it was the propofol. Did you have that?
UPDATED FROM Phrystin
25 days post
3 1/2 weeks out and things are much better!
PhrystinAugust 22, 2015
All drains are out, pain is less and less every day, and I can almost stand up completely straight! The scars are absolutely phenomenal, I couldn't be happier about that. Newest pictures are from tonight, but I took them myself so they could be better. Hopefully you can see just how well the incision is healing.
The marks from the side shots are because I removed bandaids right before taking the pictures. I'm still wearing the binder 24/7 and I believe that has helped immensely.
The marks from the side shots are because I removed bandaids right before taking the pictures. I'm still wearing the binder 24/7 and I believe that has helped immensely.
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August 22, 2015
Your scar looks really good.
Do you have any lessons learned you can share? I will have my LBL October 6th and would welcome any hints and tips you may have.
Do you have any lessons learned you can share? I will have my LBL October 6th and would welcome any hints and tips you may have.
August 24, 2015
Really, I'm still recovering, so I don't know what would have made it easier. Be compliant with your surgeon's instructions, drink lots and lots of water, and protein shakes. Don't be afraid to take your pain medication, it helps! My doctor had me putting bacitracin on my drains several times a day, so don't skimp on it. I went through more than 2 tubes of it in the few weeks after surgery. Most of all, just relax and give yourself time to heal. I only took 2 weeks off work, but I would really recommend taking 3-4 weeks if you can. These past 2 weeks have been difficult, but I feel so much better every day. Good luck!!!
August 23, 2015
Good to hear you are doing much better. Your results are amazing!! Thanks for the update...:)
August 29, 2015
You're looking great and the worst is over with. Your results are fantastic so far. I can't wait to see how your healing progresses. My best to you and thanks for sharing.
August 29, 2015
You look great!
I can't seem to find a garment I can stay in all day.
I'm 3 weeks out as well.
Would you please share a picture of your garment.
My ps gave me a high waist mid thigh shorts.
My thighs are so huge they gave me an Xtra large. I still had to cut the thighs because it was cutting my circulation off.
I experience swelling in my stomach after I drive or leave out.
Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Best
I can't seem to find a garment I can stay in all day.
I'm 3 weeks out as well.
Would you please share a picture of your garment.
My ps gave me a high waist mid thigh shorts.
My thighs are so huge they gave me an Xtra large. I still had to cut the thighs because it was cutting my circulation off.
I experience swelling in my stomach after I drive or leave out.
Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Best
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