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I'm American, living in France. I had a child when...
I'm American, living in France. I had a child when I was 17 (placed for adoption and we're happily reunited). I wasn't overweight then (or for a long time following) but I got gigantic hip-to-hip stretch marks. In my 20's, I gained a LOT of weight - up to 244 pounds at 5'4". I've now lost 75 pounds naturally over the last 10 years.
My body is smaller but still feels fat and blobby - but my stomach is one thing that I can't change with diet or exercise... its really the only part of my (very imperfect) body that I can't stand.
I'm excited at the thought of a nice stomach but I am so nervous at the recovery time/pain. Because of my weight loss, about 60% is covered by French social security and I get three-four days in the hospital plus a month off of work. I'm separated from my husband but I'll stay with him during my recovery, which is nice.
I'm just thinking about dating in the future... having this scar (which isn't worse than the horrible pooch, I imagine!) and not being able to do much exercise during the recovery period - and any complications. I'm new to this site, so I'm going to start reading the comments/experiences.
My body is smaller but still feels fat and blobby - but my stomach is one thing that I can't change with diet or exercise... its really the only part of my (very imperfect) body that I can't stand.
I'm excited at the thought of a nice stomach but I am so nervous at the recovery time/pain. Because of my weight loss, about 60% is covered by French social security and I get three-four days in the hospital plus a month off of work. I'm separated from my husband but I'll stay with him during my recovery, which is nice.
I'm just thinking about dating in the future... having this scar (which isn't worse than the horrible pooch, I imagine!) and not being able to do much exercise during the recovery period - and any complications. I'm new to this site, so I'm going to start reading the comments/experiences.
Had my pre-op visit on Tuesday. Met with the...
Had my pre-op visit on Tuesday. Met with the doctor and the anesthesiologist. Getting a little confused about insurance stuff (but at least I'm lucky enough to have a portion covered by national health insurance). My potassium count was low, so the anesthesiologist has prescribed a supplement. Went to the pharmacy to get measured for my control garment and for the support hose that I will have to wear during the procedure (just the support hose). I also have to do a Betadine scrub (hair included) the night before and the morning off.
DO NOT like seeing my nude photos but I imagine I will look a lot better afterwards! I was surprised at how thick my waist looks (it's 34-45") but pleasantly surprised that my pooch wasn't as hang-y as I expected...
Surgery a week from Friday. Reading these reviews has been a big help for me, so I hope to post as much as possible afterwards.
Fingers crossed!
DO NOT like seeing my nude photos but I imagine I will look a lot better afterwards! I was surprised at how thick my waist looks (it's 34-45") but pleasantly surprised that my pooch wasn't as hang-y as I expected...
Surgery a week from Friday. Reading these reviews has been a big help for me, so I hope to post as much as possible afterwards.
Fingers crossed!
Just to add two things: First, in looking at...
Just to add two things:
First, in looking at other reviews, I'm pretty disappointed that I didn't get in better shape/lose more weight before this operation. I'm 5'4" and about 175 now. I would like to lose another 15-20 pounds and at LEAST firm up what I have...but but in the last few months, I've moved to a new city, started new jobs, and officially separated from my husband - so life has been all over the place.
Secondly - I hear a lot of people talking about the difficulty with bowel movements... did anyone do a liquid diet in the days leading up to their surgery? Like soups, yogurt, fruit juice, etc. I am considering no solids the week before.
Ok - that's all for now!
First, in looking at other reviews, I'm pretty disappointed that I didn't get in better shape/lose more weight before this operation. I'm 5'4" and about 175 now. I would like to lose another 15-20 pounds and at LEAST firm up what I have...but but in the last few months, I've moved to a new city, started new jobs, and officially separated from my husband - so life has been all over the place.
Secondly - I hear a lot of people talking about the difficulty with bowel movements... did anyone do a liquid diet in the days leading up to their surgery? Like soups, yogurt, fruit juice, etc. I am considering no solids the week before.
Ok - that's all for now!
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