It's been a month.
I'm a few pounds lighter. My jeans fit better - my waist and butt are more defined.
That is about it.
It's an improvement, but not the 'wow' I was hoping for.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Lipo Plus 26 Days 165 lbs
Ok, that sucked.
I thought I was mentally prepared for the weight gain, but I guess I wasn’t.
I was in New Orleans for three days eating restaurant food. I tried to be good – had lot of fresh fruit and salads – walked all day. Didn’t matter.
On top of that – my period is starting.
This should mean that by the end of the week the weight should be back down again, but I had hoped to see more improvement, but right now I’m bloated and not feeling particularly patient.
I thought I was mentally prepared for the weight gain, but I guess I wasn’t.
I was in New Orleans for three days eating restaurant food. I tried to be good – had lot of fresh fruit and salads – walked all day. Didn’t matter.
On top of that – my period is starting.
This should mean that by the end of the week the weight should be back down again, but I had hoped to see more improvement, but right now I’m bloated and not feeling particularly patient.
Lipo Plus 22 Days
Had to go to the airport today. I had been feeling a bit sore so I wore the Iron Maiden. Not a great idea to go through security in that thing. First time ever I got selected for further screening.
I had to go into the air chamber. I guess that was enough for them – they let me through.
I had to go into the air chamber. I guess that was enough for them – they let me through.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lipo Plus 3 Weeks 160 lbs
Ok – nice three week anniversary present. After holding at 161 all week it dropped down to 160 lbs this morning – without laxatives!
The kids are with their father for the weekend and we are going to go out of town. I hope I don’t screw up and eat too much. Plus my period is due next week so the weight has dropped off just in time for the bloating to begin!
The kids are with their father for the weekend and we are going to go out of town. I hope I don’t screw up and eat too much. Plus my period is due next week so the weight has dropped off just in time for the bloating to begin!
Lipo Plus 20 Days 161 Lbs
Back to the Doctor to get checked out.
Everything looks good. I didn’t think there was a huge change yet, but then he showed me my before pictures. OMG ! The pictures were of angles that I don’t’ normally view myself at. I am new confident that I have done the right things.
There is a big change to the saddlebags that sat on my hips. I have a waist now. Not too much change in the inner thighs, but the Doctor said that I am just starting to change and I will see a huge improvement over the next 3 weeks.
All the incisions have healed up nicely. The skin on my inner thighs is looking good.
I am below my lowest weight of 162 lbs that I was able to reach when I tried dieting on my own. After four months I decided to go ahead with the surgery.
Right now I am happy with my choices.
Everything looks good. I didn’t think there was a huge change yet, but then he showed me my before pictures. OMG ! The pictures were of angles that I don’t’ normally view myself at. I am new confident that I have done the right things.
There is a big change to the saddlebags that sat on my hips. I have a waist now. Not too much change in the inner thighs, but the Doctor said that I am just starting to change and I will see a huge improvement over the next 3 weeks.
All the incisions have healed up nicely. The skin on my inner thighs is looking good.
I am below my lowest weight of 162 lbs that I was able to reach when I tried dieting on my own. After four months I decided to go ahead with the surgery.
Right now I am happy with my choices.
Lipo Plus 17 Days 161 lbs
After visiting the surgeon for my consultation to do the liposuction I spent four months dieting to see if I could loose the weight and tone up without the surgery – and spending the big bucks. The lowest weight I ever manages to get to was 162. It felt really good to look at the scale this morning. I just hope it keeps going down.
Today was the first day without my faithful companion. We went to a huge flea market and walked around for a few hours. Not too bad. The backs of my thighs are still tender and my back is still numb. I seemed to be more aware of it moving around without the suit on.
I don’t like the look of my skin on my inner thighs. The doctor did warn me that the skin is very thin in that area and it doesn’t always adhere back after lipo. I put the suit back on for the evening and slept in it. I will continue to wear it at night and I see the Doctor again on Wednesday and I will see how things are going then.
Today was the first day that I have warn a bra since the surgery. I think there is an improvement in my upper back – I didn’t seem to have nearly as much flesh being displaced out of the top of my bra as I remember. I wished I can taken pictures of that so I would have something to compare it too.
My perfect Hubby is still telling me that he sees a big difference. I can feel it in some of my pants, but not in others. I guess it depends on the cut of the pants.
Hubby said that he downloaded the pictures I had him take of me, I haven’t looked at them yet.
Today was the first day without my faithful companion. We went to a huge flea market and walked around for a few hours. Not too bad. The backs of my thighs are still tender and my back is still numb. I seemed to be more aware of it moving around without the suit on.
I don’t like the look of my skin on my inner thighs. The doctor did warn me that the skin is very thin in that area and it doesn’t always adhere back after lipo. I put the suit back on for the evening and slept in it. I will continue to wear it at night and I see the Doctor again on Wednesday and I will see how things are going then.
Today was the first day that I have warn a bra since the surgery. I think there is an improvement in my upper back – I didn’t seem to have nearly as much flesh being displaced out of the top of my bra as I remember. I wished I can taken pictures of that so I would have something to compare it too.
My perfect Hubby is still telling me that he sees a big difference. I can feel it in some of my pants, but not in others. I guess it depends on the cut of the pants.
Hubby said that he downloaded the pictures I had him take of me, I haven’t looked at them yet.
Lipo Plus 16 Days 162 lbs
I am past the two week period for wearing the iron maiden suit, but I seem to be addicted to it. After having it off for a few hours, it always feels good to put it back on – it is very supportive and makes by thighs and back feel better while wearing it.
We planned on being out and walking around all day at the Renaissance Festival so I figured I had better wear it for the day. I have my bathroom procedures down pat so it shouldn’t be a problem. Ha!
All was going well until I needed to go the bathroom. The kids went to watch the jousting so I took the time to go, since I was stupid enough to drink a bunch of water on the drive to the Fair. The bathrooms inside the gate were lined up outside of the building and down the path so I had to skip that one. We stopped and watched the knife throwing act on the way to the jousting (where the next bathroom was located). By the time we got to the jousting arena I really had to go.
Port-a-potties.
OMG.
Ok – I have used them tons of times before, no big deal. I am in and out fast. But I had the iron maiden to deal with this time – adds a whole new perspective to things.
I got inside and quickly realized I was not going to let me pants touch the floor. Eeeewwwww. Without pushing my pants down to my ankles, I can spread my legs enough to guarantee not wetting the suit. So I sat there, pushing against my pants, while I was bent over and trying to hold my pants so they didn’t touch the floor. Stupid. Stupid Stupid.
Before I left I stuffed my purse with extra toilet paper – I figured the way things wee going the next time I had to go I would probably need it.
The rest of the day went well, it was hot though. Before we left, the Girl and I stopped into the flush toilets at the front of the park. There were only a few people in line so it wasn’t too bad. While we were waiting I pulled out my stash of toilet paper out of my purse and gave her a few sheets, just in case she needed it in her stall.
She looked at me:
“Ok, you are officially weird”
Me “What?”
The Girl “You are carrying toilet paper in your purse.”
She rolled her eyes and walked to her stall. When we finished she handed me the extra toilet paper back. And I am the weird one.
We planned on being out and walking around all day at the Renaissance Festival so I figured I had better wear it for the day. I have my bathroom procedures down pat so it shouldn’t be a problem. Ha!
All was going well until I needed to go the bathroom. The kids went to watch the jousting so I took the time to go, since I was stupid enough to drink a bunch of water on the drive to the Fair. The bathrooms inside the gate were lined up outside of the building and down the path so I had to skip that one. We stopped and watched the knife throwing act on the way to the jousting (where the next bathroom was located). By the time we got to the jousting arena I really had to go.
Port-a-potties.
OMG.
Ok – I have used them tons of times before, no big deal. I am in and out fast. But I had the iron maiden to deal with this time – adds a whole new perspective to things.
I got inside and quickly realized I was not going to let me pants touch the floor. Eeeewwwww. Without pushing my pants down to my ankles, I can spread my legs enough to guarantee not wetting the suit. So I sat there, pushing against my pants, while I was bent over and trying to hold my pants so they didn’t touch the floor. Stupid. Stupid Stupid.
Before I left I stuffed my purse with extra toilet paper – I figured the way things wee going the next time I had to go I would probably need it.
The rest of the day went well, it was hot though. Before we left, the Girl and I stopped into the flush toilets at the front of the park. There were only a few people in line so it wasn’t too bad. While we were waiting I pulled out my stash of toilet paper out of my purse and gave her a few sheets, just in case she needed it in her stall.
She looked at me:
“Ok, you are officially weird”
Me “What?”
The Girl “You are carrying toilet paper in your purse.”
She rolled her eyes and walked to her stall. When we finished she handed me the extra toilet paper back. And I am the weird one.
Lipo Plus 15 Days 163 lbs
I get to wear jeans to work for casual Fridays. I put the said pair on that I wore last week expecting a bit change. Nothing. Deeper depression.
I came out of the bedroom and Hubby asked if they were new jeans.
No – same ones.
He was surprised because he could really see a big difference. My waist is much more defined (yes, I can see that), see s difference in my inner thighs (yes!!) and where my butt meets my thigh.
Ok – I officially have the best hubby ever!
Later as I was walking around work, I noticed that I don’t’ have cricket thighs – they are not rubbing together when I walk. Very cool! There might be something to this lipo thing after all.
So I get home and decide I really should torture myself. I got out ‘The Jeans’ – the ones I wore when I had lost 30 lbs on Herbal Magic. The ones that made feel like a rock star when I wore them. The ones I kept when I put 20 lbs back on because I am going to fit into them again one day. The ones I couldn’t get over my thighs last summer.
So – I decided to put my body to the ultimate test.
I got one leg in and pulled them up over my thighs.
Next leg.
Got them over my hips-o-plenty
Then the finale – I buttoned them up!
Ok, I would never be able to bend over or sit down in them, but I got them one. With more improvement I WILL be able to wear them again and breathe!
Yes, right now the roller coaster is at the top of this hill! Unfortunately it means that it can only go down again.
I came out of the bedroom and Hubby asked if they were new jeans.
No – same ones.
He was surprised because he could really see a big difference. My waist is much more defined (yes, I can see that), see s difference in my inner thighs (yes!!) and where my butt meets my thigh.
Ok – I officially have the best hubby ever!
Later as I was walking around work, I noticed that I don’t’ have cricket thighs – they are not rubbing together when I walk. Very cool! There might be something to this lipo thing after all.
So I get home and decide I really should torture myself. I got out ‘The Jeans’ – the ones I wore when I had lost 30 lbs on Herbal Magic. The ones that made feel like a rock star when I wore them. The ones I kept when I put 20 lbs back on because I am going to fit into them again one day. The ones I couldn’t get over my thighs last summer.
So – I decided to put my body to the ultimate test.
I got one leg in and pulled them up over my thighs.
Next leg.
Got them over my hips-o-plenty
Then the finale – I buttoned them up!
Ok, I would never be able to bend over or sit down in them, but I got them one. With more improvement I WILL be able to wear them again and breathe!
Yes, right now the roller coaster is at the top of this hill! Unfortunately it means that it can only go down again.
Lipo Plus 14 Days 165 lbs
Ok – the increase in weight was really hard to take today. I know it is because we and a huge spaghetti dinner with garlic bread last night and I don’t’ make it very often because it is my favorite and I can’t control myself and I ate like it was my last meal.
It’s still hard.
It’s been two weeks today. I was hoping for some miracle change today. But instead I am filled with self doubt – what the hell did I do to my body, spent all that money for what?
I got to work and I got an e-mail form hubby. He said I looked hot this morning before I left for work.. He is the best. I really needed to hear that. Especially since I didn’t say anything to him about how I felt and wasn’t soliciting for compliments.
It’s still hard.
It’s been two weeks today. I was hoping for some miracle change today. But instead I am filled with self doubt – what the hell did I do to my body, spent all that money for what?
I got to work and I got an e-mail form hubby. He said I looked hot this morning before I left for work.. He is the best. I really needed to hear that. Especially since I didn’t say anything to him about how I felt and wasn’t soliciting for compliments.
Lipo Plus 13 days 162 lbs
I can finally see a difference in my lower back – I think the swelling is starting to go down. The Doctor said that this area would be the last part to heal – I guess he knew what he was talking about after all!
The biggest change I see right now is definitely in my waist. It was remarkable smaller. But it is giving the effect of making my hips look bigger, but my pants are telling the truth.
I am supposed to see improvement over the next three months, but I a starting to get impatient.
The biggest change I see right now is definitely in my waist. It was remarkable smaller. But it is giving the effect of making my hips look bigger, but my pants are telling the truth.
I am supposed to see improvement over the next three months, but I a starting to get impatient.
Lipo Plus 12 Days 163 lbs
I am wearing what are normally a tight pair of jeans today – but I do not have the muffin top happening! Nice. I hope it is not just the iron maiden holding everything in.
The pants are also a little saggy right below my ass where my butt and thigh meet. Hubby said he could see a difference there.
The feeling is returning to my back. It no longer feels like there is a pillow strapped to my back when I am sitting in the car.
Still have some yellow bruises lingering on my back.
The pants are also a little saggy right below my ass where my butt and thigh meet. Hubby said he could see a difference there.
The feeling is returning to my back. It no longer feels like there is a pillow strapped to my back when I am sitting in the car.
Still have some yellow bruises lingering on my back.
Lipo Plus 11 Days 164 lbs
Today was the first day that I was not consciously aware of pain.
My thighs are a bit tender to the touch of toilet seats, but other than that I am moving freely.
The incision sites are still red and swollen form the steri-strips but they are no longer itchy.
I am frustrated – I thought I would see more improvement by now.
My thighs are a bit tender to the touch of toilet seats, but other than that I am moving freely.
The incision sites are still red and swollen form the steri-strips but they are no longer itchy.
I am frustrated – I thought I would see more improvement by now.
Lipo Plus 10 Days
Doing great today.
The back of my thighs are still a bit sore – right in the spot where they connect with the toilet seat.
The puffiness on the edge of my tummy tuck scar seems to have gone down.
A little bit of feeling has returned to my lower back – along my spine. The sides are still numb though.
In the afternoon we went for a walk for 30 minutes, toward the end I was feeling a little lightheaded.
Tried out the ‘light aerobics’, no problems there.
The back of my thighs are still a bit sore – right in the spot where they connect with the toilet seat.
The puffiness on the edge of my tummy tuck scar seems to have gone down.
A little bit of feeling has returned to my lower back – along my spine. The sides are still numb though.
In the afternoon we went for a walk for 30 minutes, toward the end I was feeling a little lightheaded.
Tried out the ‘light aerobics’, no problems there.
Lipo Plus 9 Days
I woke up in a terrible panic early this morning. The suit was sooo itchy. I had to take it off right away and cover myself with lotion.
I have been washing the thing every night but I put it off until this morning.
Dumb.
Most of the bruising is gone. A little bit left on the inside of my thighs, it has migrated down to my shins. A bit of yellow bruising is still visible on my back as well.
I have been washing the thing every night but I put it off until this morning.
Dumb.
Most of the bruising is gone. A little bit left on the inside of my thighs, it has migrated down to my shins. A bit of yellow bruising is still visible on my back as well.
Lipo Plus 8 Days 163 lbs
I am getting around really well and starting to feel more normal.
So much so that Hubby and I had a date night! We dropped some pizzas off for the kids and took off to our favorite Italian restaurant. We may not make it there again before we leave for Canada so I was a little disappointed that I was wearing the Iron Maiden. I have noticed that it has helped cut the portions down – I get halfway though a meal and that is all I can eat.
Good news – I was able to share an appetizer with Hubby, had soup instead of salad an finished most of my tettrazini Alfredo.
Bad news – I get more flavorful roasted red pepper soup from the cafeteria at work and the there seems to be a new/different chef. The tettrazini was served on a plate instead of a bowl and wasn’t nearly as rich and creamy as I remember.
It was still nice to get out and we had lots of time before the movie instead of rushing across town like we normally do.
The movie was ok, good thing. About 30 min in my stomach started. The food mush have been rich enough to start a chain reaction in my intestines and the Iron Maiden didn’t’ help.
Off to the public restroom in the theater. Luckily the timing was right and there was no one in the rest room. I choose a stall near the back and proceeded to undress and get the Iron Maiden off.
Sitting in a stall with your boobs hanging out is actually very disturbing so I slipped my sweatshirt back on.
Now – I had some serious business to get to so why on earth does the next person have to come in and take the stall right next to the only occupied stall in the place! I waited here out and she finished up and left. I got back to business only to have another person come and sit right next to me again!
It’s like the place was being monitored and the staff were playing some sort of evil joke.
I finished up and got dressed and made it back to the movie – didn’t miss much. Hubby asked if I was ok and I told him what happened. I guess I exist to amuse other people, he got a good laugh out of my misfortune.
So much so that Hubby and I had a date night! We dropped some pizzas off for the kids and took off to our favorite Italian restaurant. We may not make it there again before we leave for Canada so I was a little disappointed that I was wearing the Iron Maiden. I have noticed that it has helped cut the portions down – I get halfway though a meal and that is all I can eat.
Good news – I was able to share an appetizer with Hubby, had soup instead of salad an finished most of my tettrazini Alfredo.
Bad news – I get more flavorful roasted red pepper soup from the cafeteria at work and the there seems to be a new/different chef. The tettrazini was served on a plate instead of a bowl and wasn’t nearly as rich and creamy as I remember.
It was still nice to get out and we had lots of time before the movie instead of rushing across town like we normally do.
The movie was ok, good thing. About 30 min in my stomach started. The food mush have been rich enough to start a chain reaction in my intestines and the Iron Maiden didn’t’ help.
Off to the public restroom in the theater. Luckily the timing was right and there was no one in the rest room. I choose a stall near the back and proceeded to undress and get the Iron Maiden off.
Sitting in a stall with your boobs hanging out is actually very disturbing so I slipped my sweatshirt back on.
Now – I had some serious business to get to so why on earth does the next person have to come in and take the stall right next to the only occupied stall in the place! I waited here out and she finished up and left. I got back to business only to have another person come and sit right next to me again!
It’s like the place was being monitored and the staff were playing some sort of evil joke.
I finished up and got dressed and made it back to the movie – didn’t miss much. Hubby asked if I was ok and I told him what happened. I guess I exist to amuse other people, he got a good laugh out of my misfortune.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Lipo Plus 7 days 163 lbs
Went to work – still dizzy.
Ate lots of candy – so much that my teeth feel furry.
Came home.
Threw up
Went to bed.
Incision sites are itchy as hell from the steri-strips.
Karma is kicking my ass for being vain and having lipo.
Ate lots of candy – so much that my teeth feel furry.
Came home.
Threw up
Went to bed.
Incision sites are itchy as hell from the steri-strips.
Karma is kicking my ass for being vain and having lipo.
Lipo Plus 6 Days 163 lbs
The alarm went off, I hit snooze and got up on the second sounding. Well, I sat up. I stayed there for a few minutes sitting on the end of the bed and then I laid back down again. I felt awful.
Hubby came to check on me and I told him that there was no way I could make it through a day of work.
The kids both snuck in to check on me before they left for school. They can be so sweet.
I stayed in bed watching a marathon of The outer Limits until 11 am and then I got up and moved to the couch. The Best hubby in the world made me some scrambled eggs and toast and let me continue watching The Outer Limits.
I went to have a shower, but instead I crawled back into bed and slept until 3PM. I finally got up and had a shower – it helped a lot. Then it was off to the Doctor.
I got my stitches out – I didn’t feel anything – there is still a fair bit of numbness. The steri-strips left my skin inflamed. There was no sign of infection around the incisions, but I started to get light headed. They must be used to this as they whipped out the lollipops for me. The sugar helped and they recommended I keep some candy on hand.
I asked about the fever and general ill feeling. Probably nothing – just my body being run down after the trauma of surgery made me more susceptible to bugs.
Supposedly everything looks good at this stage. I am not to expect to see any improvement until the end of the second week. I need to wear the Iron Maiden compression suit for another week and then I should still try to wear something with support.
Next appointment in two weeks.
I came home and gave hubby the prognosis and the Best hubby in the World ran out and bought me a variety of candies to keep with me. Isn’t he great?
Also, I am ok to start 'light aerobics' as long as I don't overdo it. I mentioned this to Hubby - I guess he's thinking the same thing I am.
Hubby came to check on me and I told him that there was no way I could make it through a day of work.
The kids both snuck in to check on me before they left for school. They can be so sweet.
I stayed in bed watching a marathon of The outer Limits until 11 am and then I got up and moved to the couch. The Best hubby in the world made me some scrambled eggs and toast and let me continue watching The Outer Limits.
I went to have a shower, but instead I crawled back into bed and slept until 3PM. I finally got up and had a shower – it helped a lot. Then it was off to the Doctor.
I got my stitches out – I didn’t feel anything – there is still a fair bit of numbness. The steri-strips left my skin inflamed. There was no sign of infection around the incisions, but I started to get light headed. They must be used to this as they whipped out the lollipops for me. The sugar helped and they recommended I keep some candy on hand.
I asked about the fever and general ill feeling. Probably nothing – just my body being run down after the trauma of surgery made me more susceptible to bugs.
Supposedly everything looks good at this stage. I am not to expect to see any improvement until the end of the second week. I need to wear the Iron Maiden compression suit for another week and then I should still try to wear something with support.
Next appointment in two weeks.
I came home and gave hubby the prognosis and the Best hubby in the World ran out and bought me a variety of candies to keep with me. Isn’t he great?
Also, I am ok to start 'light aerobics' as long as I don't overdo it. I mentioned this to Hubby - I guess he's thinking the same thing I am.
Lipo Plus 5 Days 163 lbs
Finished up the meds today. I had cut the pain pills down to one at a time and then one in the morning and one before bed to help sleep
It was a rough day – I got home from work and crawled into bed. Still feeling dizzy and I think I am running a fever. I see the doctor tomorrow afternoon.
Still stiff and it still hurts to get in and out of the car.
I am still packing pillows around me while I sit on the couch. The biggest problem is that I don’t sit straight, I lean to the side. I end up with stabbing pains when I try to straighten up.
It was a rough day – I got home from work and crawled into bed. Still feeling dizzy and I think I am running a fever. I see the doctor tomorrow afternoon.
Still stiff and it still hurts to get in and out of the car.
I am still packing pillows around me while I sit on the couch. The biggest problem is that I don’t sit straight, I lean to the side. I end up with stabbing pains when I try to straighten up.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Lipo Plus 4 Days 165 lbs
Ok, I am getting close to the weight I was when I started this. I still only see a difference n my waist. I know I was told that I would be swollen for the first two weeks, but somehow I thought I was going to be special case and I would see immediate results. I should know better after going through the tummy tuck.
Today was the first day back to work. It is an hour drive each way. Getting in and out of the car was a little more challenging than the truck. I had to be careful to swing my legs out the door before trying to get out – it hurt.
I didn’t take any pain meds first thing because I had to drive, I took them as soon as I got to work and I started feeling a little dizzy. I had something to eat and it helped.
The first thing I did was google 1 liter of fat.
One Liter of fat weighs 2.2 lbs
I had 3.6 liters removed so 7.92 lbs.
I can live with that.
I hope to be able to get down to 150 after the lipo and then ramping up the exercise over the summer.
It was hard to put in the full day at work.. I got stiff sitting at the desk and I was walking funny around the office. I was asked if I was ok – just said I twisted my back on the weekend. I really don’t’ feel like discussing it any further than that – I also work with all men.
I got home and crawled into bed for a nap before supper. The best hubby in the world prepared supper and took care of The Girl’s homework and let me rest.
Another new complication – itchy. There are steri-strips over the incision sites. I know I am going to react to them, but I need to keep them on so the stitches don’t’ catch on the suit. I applied some Aveeno lotion right over the strips – it helps, I also had hubby dump cornstarch powder down the back of the suit, it helped as well.
Today was the first day back to work. It is an hour drive each way. Getting in and out of the car was a little more challenging than the truck. I had to be careful to swing my legs out the door before trying to get out – it hurt.
I didn’t take any pain meds first thing because I had to drive, I took them as soon as I got to work and I started feeling a little dizzy. I had something to eat and it helped.
The first thing I did was google 1 liter of fat.
One Liter of fat weighs 2.2 lbs
I had 3.6 liters removed so 7.92 lbs.
I can live with that.
I hope to be able to get down to 150 after the lipo and then ramping up the exercise over the summer.
It was hard to put in the full day at work.. I got stiff sitting at the desk and I was walking funny around the office. I was asked if I was ok – just said I twisted my back on the weekend. I really don’t’ feel like discussing it any further than that – I also work with all men.
I got home and crawled into bed for a nap before supper. The best hubby in the world prepared supper and took care of The Girl’s homework and let me rest.
Another new complication – itchy. There are steri-strips over the incision sites. I know I am going to react to them, but I need to keep them on so the stitches don’t’ catch on the suit. I applied some Aveeno lotion right over the strips – it helps, I also had hubby dump cornstarch powder down the back of the suit, it helped as well.
Lipo Plus 3 Days 166 Lbs
Still having problems getting up. Lots of soreness and still getting the sharp pains when I move the wrong ways. Still taking all the meds as directed.
The Kids are being great about helping – they actually fight over who’s turn it is to help me off the couch or out of the car. The Boy has his chest all puffed out asking how I like having such a strong son.
I had the suit off for a few hours while I washed it. If felt good to be able to breathe again, but it actually fell better when I put it back on. It is defiantly providing a lot of support.
OK – I was warned that the meds I were taking would cause constipation. I believe the pain pills are the biggest contributor. So, correctol helped out wit that. Only I didn’t take any chances and I took the suit off when it was time. That was something I just didn’t need to deal with.
The Kids are being great about helping – they actually fight over who’s turn it is to help me off the couch or out of the car. The Boy has his chest all puffed out asking how I like having such a strong son.
I had the suit off for a few hours while I washed it. If felt good to be able to breathe again, but it actually fell better when I put it back on. It is defiantly providing a lot of support.
OK – I was warned that the meds I were taking would cause constipation. I believe the pain pills are the biggest contributor. So, correctol helped out wit that. Only I didn’t take any chances and I took the suit off when it was time. That was something I just didn’t need to deal with.
Lipo Plus 2 Days 167 lbs
The bruising had gotten worse – it is turning into the nasty black ones and they are large – especially on my inner thighs.
There is a definite difference in my waist when I am looking at myself straight on. When looking at a side profile it looks worse due to the swelling.
I am getting around better, just getting up from the couch or bed is bad. The kids have been great about pulling me up so that I am sitting straight. Then I scoot to the end and they pull me up so I am standing.
Peeing is ok. Btu because the suit goes down to my knees, it gives the sensation that I am peeing my pants every time I go. The pressure is also making it hard to empty my bladder so I always feel like I need to go.
We took the kids to a movie it went really well. We picked seats that had the railing in front of us so I was able to put my feet up and get comfortable.
There is a definite difference in my waist when I am looking at myself straight on. When looking at a side profile it looks worse due to the swelling.
I am getting around better, just getting up from the couch or bed is bad. The kids have been great about pulling me up so that I am sitting straight. Then I scoot to the end and they pull me up so I am standing.
Peeing is ok. Btu because the suit goes down to my knees, it gives the sensation that I am peeing my pants every time I go. The pressure is also making it hard to empty my bladder so I always feel like I need to go.
We took the kids to a movie it went really well. We picked seats that had the railing in front of us so I was able to put my feet up and get comfortable.
Lipo Plus 1 Day 168 Lbs
OK – that numbing agent that was injected into me is defiantly gone.
I am sore, but not in a whole lot of pain. I get some stabbing pain in my sides toward my back when I try to straighten up while leaning to the side – like getting out of bed or off the couch.
I took off the compression suit and had a shower – that went ok. I was warned that the combination could make me pass out but it was ok.
I can notice a change in my waist – it is definitely smaller, but there is swelling every where else.
The bruises are starting to show up as well. Lower back, flanks, inner thighs.
I took all my pain meds and spent the day trying to lie still on the couch packed in pillows.
I seem to have peeing down ok – the secret is to spread your legs as far apart as possible and straddle the toilet. I also leaned forward as far as I could. But this did hurt the backs of my thighs where they contacted the toilet seat.
I am sore, but not in a whole lot of pain. I get some stabbing pain in my sides toward my back when I try to straighten up while leaning to the side – like getting out of bed or off the couch.
I took off the compression suit and had a shower – that went ok. I was warned that the combination could make me pass out but it was ok.
I can notice a change in my waist – it is definitely smaller, but there is swelling every where else.
The bruises are starting to show up as well. Lower back, flanks, inner thighs.
I took all my pain meds and spent the day trying to lie still on the couch packed in pillows.
I seem to have peeing down ok – the secret is to spread your legs as far apart as possible and straddle the toilet. I also leaned forward as far as I could. But this did hurt the backs of my thighs where they contacted the toilet seat.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Surgery Day 164 lbs
I weighed 164 lbs on the morning before going to the hospital.
The staff was great. I got in and got settled into my room. The Nurse numbed my hand before starting the IV. Got a shot of antibiotics. The nurse gave me the remote – something I never get at home. I flipped through to try to find something interesting. I stopped on a channel that was playing the theme to Lorne Greene’s New Wilderness - brought me back to my childhood.
The Doctor came in to mark me up and then I realized that Lorne Greene was actually dubbed in Spanish. The Nurse asked me if I really wanted to watch that – I explained that I was a remote virgin. Between the husband and the kids I never get to choose a show.
The Nurse referred to the Doctor as a frustrated artist – I soon found out why – he went nuts with the marker. Turns out that getting drawn all over your body with a sharpie marker is actually very ticklish – my kids would have died to find that out – I am a master of pretending that when they tickle my feet that it does not work.
Next the Sleepy Time Doctor came to visit me and gave me a shot to relax me – that is the last thing I remember. Next thing I now I was waking up in the recovery room. Sort of. I remember telling them I felt sick – seems to be normal for me – they gave me something and I went back to sleep. My Doctor stopped by to check on me but I have no idea what he actually said.
Eventually a Nurse woke me and said I could try to get dressed. It seemed to go ok. Next I had to go to the bathroom. OMG! I was not ready for that. She warned me that the pressure suit I woke up wearing was put on while I was sleeping so it may not be lined up perfectly and I would have to be careful or I would pee all over it.
She was right – about the alignment. It was off by about 4 degrees. She said that one patient had tried to pee and peed all over herself and had to go home and wash her suit right away. Another straddled the toilet while facing the tank and that seemed to work. Neither option sounded good. I stretched the opening wide and managed to pee without wetting myself. It was hard though – there was so much pressure from the suit it felt like I couldn’t empty my bladder. I remember feeling like that in the last month or so of pregnancy. You would go – stand up and have to go straight again.
Soon hubby was there to get me – I was so happy to see him. The nurse said I had to eat a back of four crackers before I was allowed to go home. I figured it would be no problem. My throat was sore from the tube, and I guess it must have been really dry too. As soon as I took one bite of the cracker it absorbed all the remaining moisture in my mouth and it felt like I had a huge lump of paste in my mouth. I had to take a drink of water with each bite to get it down. I managed to eat two crackers by the time the nurse came back to check on me, it must have been enough because she let me go.
I was wheeled out to the truck and helped in – so far not to bad. I managed to get in ad out of the truck ok. We got home and I waddled to the couch and sat down and packed myself with pillows. Lying on my side seemed to be very uncomfortable so I ended up leaning slightly to my side with pillow between my legs (again a lesson learned from pregnancy).
The kids got home from school –told them that I hurt my back – they were great about it.
The rest of the afternoon and evening I sat on the couch and tried to drink some water and started my meds. I was warned that the meds would make me sick to my stomach and I had nausea medication to fight that. The combination knocked me out and I dozed off and on.
After supper I took some more meds and ventured into the bathroom and took off the suit and re-aligned it. Much better. Until I started walking back to the coach and only got half way and had to get back to the bathroom and was sick as a dog. I went back to the couch, took the meds again, but this time I made sure no to move afterward – much better.
Later in the evening the Doctor called to check on me. He said I sounded better than when he spoke to me after surgery. “You spoke to me? I don’t remember that?” I said I felt great – very little pain. I was quite proud of myself. He reminded me that I was pumped full of a numbing agent, but it would wear off by the next day crap.
He also said that 3.6 liters of fat had been removed. Awesome! All I could think was – how much does a liter of human fat weight?
He also said to avoid caffeine since it is a diuretic and I had lost a lot of fluid today. Sure no problem as I glanced at the empty large mug (no dainty tea cup for me) of tea that had tasted so good a few minutes ago.
Oh well – eventually I was tired enough and I took all my meds and crawled into bed, again packed with pillows. The meds worked their wonders and I slept through to the morning.
The staff was great. I got in and got settled into my room. The Nurse numbed my hand before starting the IV. Got a shot of antibiotics. The nurse gave me the remote – something I never get at home. I flipped through to try to find something interesting. I stopped on a channel that was playing the theme to Lorne Greene’s New Wilderness - brought me back to my childhood.
The Doctor came in to mark me up and then I realized that Lorne Greene was actually dubbed in Spanish. The Nurse asked me if I really wanted to watch that – I explained that I was a remote virgin. Between the husband and the kids I never get to choose a show.
The Nurse referred to the Doctor as a frustrated artist – I soon found out why – he went nuts with the marker. Turns out that getting drawn all over your body with a sharpie marker is actually very ticklish – my kids would have died to find that out – I am a master of pretending that when they tickle my feet that it does not work.
Next the Sleepy Time Doctor came to visit me and gave me a shot to relax me – that is the last thing I remember. Next thing I now I was waking up in the recovery room. Sort of. I remember telling them I felt sick – seems to be normal for me – they gave me something and I went back to sleep. My Doctor stopped by to check on me but I have no idea what he actually said.
Eventually a Nurse woke me and said I could try to get dressed. It seemed to go ok. Next I had to go to the bathroom. OMG! I was not ready for that. She warned me that the pressure suit I woke up wearing was put on while I was sleeping so it may not be lined up perfectly and I would have to be careful or I would pee all over it.
She was right – about the alignment. It was off by about 4 degrees. She said that one patient had tried to pee and peed all over herself and had to go home and wash her suit right away. Another straddled the toilet while facing the tank and that seemed to work. Neither option sounded good. I stretched the opening wide and managed to pee without wetting myself. It was hard though – there was so much pressure from the suit it felt like I couldn’t empty my bladder. I remember feeling like that in the last month or so of pregnancy. You would go – stand up and have to go straight again.
Soon hubby was there to get me – I was so happy to see him. The nurse said I had to eat a back of four crackers before I was allowed to go home. I figured it would be no problem. My throat was sore from the tube, and I guess it must have been really dry too. As soon as I took one bite of the cracker it absorbed all the remaining moisture in my mouth and it felt like I had a huge lump of paste in my mouth. I had to take a drink of water with each bite to get it down. I managed to eat two crackers by the time the nurse came back to check on me, it must have been enough because she let me go.
I was wheeled out to the truck and helped in – so far not to bad. I managed to get in ad out of the truck ok. We got home and I waddled to the couch and sat down and packed myself with pillows. Lying on my side seemed to be very uncomfortable so I ended up leaning slightly to my side with pillow between my legs (again a lesson learned from pregnancy).
The kids got home from school –told them that I hurt my back – they were great about it.
The rest of the afternoon and evening I sat on the couch and tried to drink some water and started my meds. I was warned that the meds would make me sick to my stomach and I had nausea medication to fight that. The combination knocked me out and I dozed off and on.
After supper I took some more meds and ventured into the bathroom and took off the suit and re-aligned it. Much better. Until I started walking back to the coach and only got half way and had to get back to the bathroom and was sick as a dog. I went back to the couch, took the meds again, but this time I made sure no to move afterward – much better.
Later in the evening the Doctor called to check on me. He said I sounded better than when he spoke to me after surgery. “You spoke to me? I don’t remember that?” I said I felt great – very little pain. I was quite proud of myself. He reminded me that I was pumped full of a numbing agent, but it would wear off by the next day crap.
He also said that 3.6 liters of fat had been removed. Awesome! All I could think was – how much does a liter of human fat weight?
He also said to avoid caffeine since it is a diuretic and I had lost a lot of fluid today. Sure no problem as I glanced at the empty large mug (no dainty tea cup for me) of tea that had tasted so good a few minutes ago.
Oh well – eventually I was tired enough and I took all my meds and crawled into bed, again packed with pillows. The meds worked their wonders and I slept through to the morning.
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