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67 Year Old Grandmother, Weight Loss of 132 lbs, Now Ready to Have Arm Lift, Breast Lift and Lower Body Lift - San Antonio, TX
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I've been overweight since a young child. My...
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I've been overweight since a young child. My weight has gone up and down the scale multiple times. My weight has been maintained at 144 pounds for more than a year. After doing all the stretching of my skin multiples times, I have very saggy skin and look like I need to be ironed out. It's awful.
Now I've retired and am a full-time caregiver for my husband who has multiple sclerosis. He's been very supportive and loving no matter my size. Being here and healthy for both of us is a priority now.
My mind has gone on guilt trips for doing this surgery for myself. But I'm now getting more into understanding that I need to feel great (I do now) and also look as good as I feel.
Your support here on real self has let me know I'm worth it and I'm very excited to be less than two months away from this adventure.
I'll be getting some before pictures and posting them soon. Posting them is a hard thing for me to do.
Now I've retired and am a full-time caregiver for my husband who has multiple sclerosis. He's been very supportive and loving no matter my size. Being here and healthy for both of us is a priority now.
My mind has gone on guilt trips for doing this surgery for myself. But I'm now getting more into understanding that I need to feel great (I do now) and also look as good as I feel.
Your support here on real self has let me know I'm worth it and I'm very excited to be less than two months away from this adventure.
I'll be getting some before pictures and posting them soon. Posting them is a hard thing for me to do.
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UPDATED FROM tomndot68
2 months pre
Date of Surgery Set
I've had a consult and the surgery date is set for August 3rd.
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June 12, 2016
What an amazing story, thank you for sharing it here with RealSelf. I know it will be difficult for you to post your photos, but many people in our community do this more as a way to document the changes they've undergone. To look at results as they progressive is such a testament to the journey you've been on. I leave that to your discretion of course, but would love to see your results when you're ready to share.
Is there any pre-op process you are doing before your procedure? What does your downtime look like?
July 14, 2016
"Dot", I, too, am following your progress. I am 56 and have battled obesity throughout my entire life (including childhood). It takes determination, courage, and discipline to get as far as you have gotten so far. I am truly encouraged by your example. I would also like to see photos post op from your next surgery, if you feel comfortable with that.
I am in the final stage of readying myself for a bypass (Roux en Y) in October. I know that I am going to require additional bodywork in the future.
thank you for sharing openly and honestly. May your surgery be everything you need and want it to be.
Sue (North Carolina)
I am in the final stage of readying myself for a bypass (Roux en Y) in October. I know that I am going to require additional bodywork in the future.
thank you for sharing openly and honestly. May your surgery be everything you need and want it to be.
Sue (North Carolina)
July 15, 2016
Thank you for the nice words Sue. I'm happy you're a few years younger than I am. I've had to cancel my surgery for several reasons. My husband is disabled with multiple sclerosis and isn't doing well now. I can't have the long recovery time right now. My daughter/grandson would help out for a week or so and have been wonderful offering that. It never was a question of the finances to do this, it's always been a question of not stressing my husband out. He has been supportive. So for now, I'm going to follow you and your decision to get healthy. Do what you must do to get healthy and stay healthy. Right now my wish/goal is to keep the weight I lost off and hope for another time when I will be able to have the help needed for the recovery time needed. I have made it to my goal weight and am very much healthier than I was three years ago at nearly 270 pounds. If I may, I'd love to follow your progress. Dot
July 17, 2016
yes, I need to get something going on here about myself.. My surgery is probably going to be in October.
UPDATED FROM tomndot68
2 months pre
Before Pictures
Posting these pictures of myself was very hard to do. It sure makes a person see themselves as they are. My arm lift, breast lift, and lower body lift will all be done at the same time. I've ordered a toilet seat riser with handles. Also will be picking up body wash wipes and bed liners. Any other needed supply suggestions will be appreciated.
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June 14, 2016
I'm so proud of you. Do you have a recliner lined up or renting one? Someone told me to get one of those things to pick stuff up off the floor. A grabber??? I'm sure your Dr. Gave you a list of things like arnica. We're almost there yea for us!
June 15, 2016
Yes, I'm getting very excited for us both. I do have a recliner and also an adjustable bed. We bought the bed about two years ago. Happy we have it already. I might check out one of those grabbers. That would probably come in handy.
June 15, 2016
I have a sleep number bed but it is not adjustable. I was looking online at them a few weeks ago during a sale but still very expensive with just having to buy the adjustable part and not the base. I have lots of pillows.
June 22, 2016
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! It's one of those things that you will never regret spending the money on!
The grabber wasn't something I got, but I've heard it's handy to have. I'd recommend Arnica Montana and Bromelain for swelling and bruising.
If you're not already doing high protein and low sodium, that would be beneficial.
I had two 6 hour surgeries within 5 days of each other; what I noticed most afterwards was my lack of energy. It was upsetting and hard to wait for it to return - I'm an active person (not hyper) and wasn't prepared for that. Just wanted to mention it since we're the same age group. It passes - for me it was a good four weeks. Don't let it get you down if it happens! : )
Looking forward to a wonderful outcome for you!
Doing my arm lift on the 27th with tummy and side lipo ---
All the best!
The grabber wasn't something I got, but I've heard it's handy to have. I'd recommend Arnica Montana and Bromelain for swelling and bruising.
If you're not already doing high protein and low sodium, that would be beneficial.
I had two 6 hour surgeries within 5 days of each other; what I noticed most afterwards was my lack of energy. It was upsetting and hard to wait for it to return - I'm an active person (not hyper) and wasn't prepared for that. Just wanted to mention it since we're the same age group. It passes - for me it was a good four weeks. Don't let it get you down if it happens! : )
Looking forward to a wonderful outcome for you!
Doing my arm lift on the 27th with tummy and side lipo ---
All the best!
June 22, 2016
Electrolytes! There are Nuun tablets on Amazon - don't use the sugary stuff like Gatorade, etc.
June 23, 2016
So happy for you, you are going to look great!!! I have several friends who have had complete body makeovers with Dr Fisher and they look incredible...I just finished up with all my body work, two weeks ago with a very long leg lift with Dr Fisher, I am completely all closed up and feeling great, couldn't be happier! You picked the very best guy to do this surgery!!!
June 23, 2016
Thank you, you have brought tears to my eyes. I'm happy, nervous, excited and really am glad I've gone ahead with this decision. It's calming to me to hear about Dr. Fisher's work and people loving what amazing surgery results he has had. Your legs have done well, I did see the pictures of your long leg lift surgery. You have healed very quickly.
June 23, 2016
Thanks, I am feeling so much better than I expected. Not bad for this 62 year old grandma either!
July 10, 2016
So excited for you! I about 8 months out from the same things you are having done! I'm 8 weeks out from my medial bilateral thigh lift! You will be so happy you did this! It's really worth it! I found a walker a great help for my surgeries. I used it for about 2 weeks with my first surgeries and a bit longer with my thigh lift! Good luck! Can't wait to see your results!
July 11, 2016
If you are staying at the Homewood Suites, they have the walker that Southern Belle purchased. My daughter used it after her surgery and they said they would keep it for Dr Fisher's patients, so you can call or ask about it when you get there.
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Wow! What an awesome weight loss! Congratulations! Can't wait to see your results :)