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One Week Countdown to LBL - La Jolla, CA

Name: One Week Countdown to LBL - La Jolla, CA
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Author: livitup

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Hello, I am scheduled for a LBL next Monday, Aug 5...

livitupJuly 29, 2013

$9,000

Hello,
I am scheduled for a LBL next Monday, Aug 5. I was going to do a medial thigh lift at the same time but have decided to split them up, and may not even do the thigh..I want to see how the LBL goes first. I'm wondering if anyone has any wisdom to share about speeding the recovery process? Foods, supplements, things that might aid healing/reduce swelling? Best positions for sleeping? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Replies (11)

mml

July 29, 2013

Hello! I did all the right things 120-150 gams of protein a day, supplements and vitamins ie zinc Arnica Montana, vitamin C etc took very good care of myself but I think age has. Great deal to do with recovery. I am at 6 months and I am still swollen around incisions which is uncomfortable at times so just do the best you can. Good luck

K_at_RealSelf

July 30, 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your journey with us!

Good luck with your surgery, it will be here before you know it! I think MML, below, has some great ideas for you for recovery and healing!

Please do keep us updated with your progress.

Smoothgurl1014

August 1, 2013

I an lbl. 3 months ago. No medial thigh lift it was offered to me and I said no. I wish I had said Yes! DO IT IF YOU HAVE THE HELP.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

August 3, 2013

Hi! I have lots of good suggestions on my LBL review...Check it out under my profile :) good luck on Monday!!

livitup

August 9, 2013

Thanks so much everyone! I'm at day 4 post op. I have four drains in, and still cannot stand/walk upright, but the difference between today and days 1-2 is huge. Today I will see doc again (saw him morning of day 1 also) and hopefully get at least one or two drains removed. My experience so far has been as follows: Procedure itself took 3.5 hours, and according to doc and all nurses it went very well. (Note: Just to give my background--I am 47 years old, 5'5" and weigh 137. I lost 100 lbs 25 years ago, have kept it and have been in very good shape for the past several years..I do a lot of vigorous working out and have really good muscle tone, but sadly it just didn't show that much due to loose skin--which is why I finally decided to do this) Immediate post op was rough: I was weak and nauseated for several hours, spent almost 5 hours in the recovery room before being able to leave. I went home with a private nurse who spent the night and drove me back to my check the next morn, and she was great. Days 1 and 2 post op were mostly spent dozing, taking pain meds, along with anti nauseal. Eating little bits of chicken, crackers, protein shakes. By day 3 I had more of an appetite but find I can't eat much at a time because I feel full so quickly. Today is day 4 and I really feel I have turned a corner--feel stronger, not nauseated, less fluid draining. Washed my hair in the sink and washed off with a cloth, changed my clothes, all on my own (thank god for big maxi dresses!) So far, so good. Thanks to everyone for advice and support!