panniculectomy, muscle repair, lipo back and Flanks

First, I'm so thankful to God for this website! I have gotten so much information from here that it's priceless.

I go for my post op appointment in the morning and will post pictures and more about me and my journey and how blessed I am to have Dr. T. Randall Blanchard as my PS.

Dr. Blanchard's team is excellent as is the entire practice. Very attentive and clear communication. He focused more on the procedure process and best options for my current health and weight. Less concerned about trying to squeeze money out of me. Spent all the time I needed with me to assure I was okay with all we had discussed. I was even a bit Leary because I'm a African American female that comes from a long line of thick & curvy women, and my experience with some doctors were immediately to tell me to lose more weight. I am best and a size 10 at 189lbs. To date, I am 208, 5'5 and 45 yrs old.

Dr. B worked closely with his team and myself to go through my insurance who turned me down four times. And even with that, when I asked him to call and have a Peer to Peer Appeal call, he did so effortlessly. Never once did I feel like just a possible new client, I felt like a old friend and new client from the very first moment I meant this gentle man.

I can't explain the excitement and nervousness I'm feeling in the final count down to leaving all this excess skin behind! I know the road to recovery is nearing and that will be much different than the road to surgery.

I'm making my list and I'm checking two thousand times...lol! I have so much to do...

Anyone go upstairs after surgery? My bedrooms are all up a flight of stairs and most post say don't go up for a couple of days. It's freezing downstairs in my house.

Home and recovering. Surgery early this morning. Don't recall much but wanted to save some of you from forgetting one thing I did not see here... PLEASE get cough drops or something for a dry throat!

Right now just feeling a little uncomfortable, no real pain. Walking down my hall and around my better a little every 2hrs. Husband is by my side every step. Drains are a little uncomfortable and not as gross as I thought. But, this is day one and it all can change as the numbing meds where out.

Until tomorrow, BUY something for your throat so you can avoid dry mouth and end up coughing. Dear Lord this was exactly as painful as many have warned!!!!