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Todays the Day!! 47, C-section and Weight Loss Have Left Me with Lots of Loose Saggy Skin. Its Got to Go!!

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Ive been thinking about this for a while. After...

Bigbluefish
WORTH IT$8,500
Ive been thinking about this for a while. After losing nearly 50 poulnds I was left with a stomach that just hung. I run at least 3 times a week, yoga 3 times a week. and mix other fun activities in, but no amount of sit ups or crunches was going to fix this. I met with the surgeon over a month ago, pre-admission testing done, surgery paid for, and am now writhing this from my surgical bed. I couldnt get preop photos to post, so here are a few taken from my bed..

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Victor A. Schingo, Jr., MD

Victor A. Schingo, Jr., MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 30, 2016

Welcome to the community.  How are you feeling today, hopefully resting comfortably.   How soon before you get to take a peek?

UPDATED FROM Bigbluefish
3 days post

Day 3 - quick peek

Bigbluefish
saw surgeon today, she took out the pain pump, but my drains are still in as there is alot of drainage. hopefully, on my next appointment. i was able to grab a quick peek. I know everything is normal, and very swollen, but strange to look at my belly and see that it is bigger than ever!!

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December 2, 2016
You look great
Happy healing
UPDATED FROM Bigbluefish
4 days post

day 4

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day 4 looks like day 3. SWOLLEN. i did manage to take a mini shower. one of the drains was leaking during the night, so i woke up wet - gross. exhausted before i could get conditioner in my hair, so thats going to be a nightmare trying to brush later. but i did it. good enough. ive been taking colace and phillips milk of magnesia since day 2, but nothing. little worried that when i do finally go its going to hurt like hell. i am still taking the pain meds, only one pill every 6 hours (i just take it with my antibiotic). im thinking i can probably just cut that down to one in the morning (thats when it hurts the most) and one before bed (so i can fall asleep). maybe my gut wont be as slow. can not wait for the drains to come out!! then maybe i can pull my pants up! too funny, my kids are laughing at my behind hanging out.

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December 3, 2016
I laughed when you said your kids are laughing at you - Your kids sound like mine - the stinkers! I have teenagers. After I saw that you were three days out, I wanted to check on you and encourage you! You look great in your recent photos! Remember, the swelling is temporary. :)
December 4, 2016
thank you, im hanging in there. yah, my kids were making fun of me. my husband came home with a bottle of mag citrate and when my son heard i hadnt gone to the bathroom all week he was rolling on the floor. stinkers is right. i think once the drains come out life will be better. they are right in the crease of my groin so it hurts when i sit. and i cant get my pants on past my hips without hitting the drain insertion site, hence my butt hanging out.
December 5, 2016
I feel your pain. I had my surgery Nov 28th. I didn't like the colace I had my husband get me Senokot it works wonders. I did not have to have drains though but hang in there. It will be all worth it in the long run.