Three Weeks Post-Op... New Pictures - Paris, France
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.
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Had my pre-op visit on Tuesday. Met with the...
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!
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Just to add two things: First, in looking at...
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!
Welcome:)
You have done a wonderful job with the weight loss and should feel proud. Don't be scared it will all be fine. We all go through the pre op jitters and anxiety. It will pass and soon you will be on the recovery side.
Keep us up to date on everything.
If you could get someone to check in on you for the first week that would be great. Just have everything set to go like food, supplies etc and you will be fine. Nothing is impossible with this process..only hard for the first week or two. You can do it and will be fine. Try to focus on your end results:)