5 days post panniculectomy surgery (pics)

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  • ElectricMayhem
    ElectricMayhem Posts: 214 Member
    I'm praying my stomach doesn't give me as much trouble after i lose the rest of my weight (72 lbs to go)!! you look great and i can't wait to see the end results....if that is you BLOATED then wow, you are gonna have a concave stomach lucky girl :wink: take care of yourself and put some good vitamin e oil and aloe vera (from the plant not the bottle :wink: ) once you get sutures out to minimize scarring :flowerforyou:
  • misscristie
    misscristie Posts: 643 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!!! Holy cow that makes me excited - I'm going to need the same surgery in about 50 pounds or so.
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I'm praying my stomach doesn't give me as much trouble after i lose the rest of my weight (72 lbs to go)!! you look great and i can't wait to see the end results....if that is you BLOATED then wow, you are gonna have a concave stomach lucky girl :wink: take care of yourself and put some good vitamin e oil and aloe vera (from the plant not the bottle :wink: ) once you get sutures out to minimize scarring :flowerforyou:

    Haha yeah definitely very bloated, even now. I plan on taking pics again after my post op visit. Thank you for that advice I was considering doing the mederma but its so expensive, yours sounds way better (plus I <3<3 the smell of aloe!)

    Thanks so much!!!
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!!! Holy cow that makes me excited - I'm going to need the same surgery in about 50 pounds or so.
    Awe thank you!
    Way to go on your success! So proud of you!
    Definitely start documenting any issues right now if you are able to. The more "history" you have the better of a case you can present to your insurance!! Best of luck!!
  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
    LOVE your new belly button! Congratulations and best wishes for a fast and easy recovery!
  • sweetnlow30
    sweetnlow30 Posts: 497 Member
    You look amazing! Sore but amazing LOL. I had to show DH your pictures since I have been talking about this surgery. I don't think I would qualify for insurance to cover mine though so it is not in the cards for us right now. Maybe some day I can have my tummy and arms done :)
  • dayone987
    dayone987 Posts: 645 Member
    Congrats on all your hard work to get this far and thanks for sharing. It looks great, and that's only 5 days post surgery.
  • jenniferlmartinez
    jenniferlmartinez Posts: 95 Member
    WOW what a difference
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss and surgery!!! Its all amazing! How do I find your video blogs? I would love to see them!
    Great job! And you look amazing!
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    LOVE your new belly button! Congratulations and best wishes for a fast and easy recovery!

    Thank you so much! :D
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    You look amazing! Sore but amazing LOL. I had to show DH your pictures since I have been talking about this surgery. I don't think I would qualify for insurance to cover mine though so it is not in the cards for us right now. Maybe some day I can have my tummy and arms done :)

    Awe I hope your able to! Never hurts to try worse thing they will say is no. Best of luck and thank you for your kind words!
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Congrats on all your hard work to get this far and thanks for sharing. It looks great, and that's only 5 days post surgery.

    Thank you so much!!
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Wish you a speedy recovery. Looks great. Incision looks PAINFUL :(

    Thanks! Incision itself isn't really painful. It has that numbing tingling that comes with healing. My abdominal muscles area is where my pain is.
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    WOW what a difference

    Thank you! :)
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss and surgery!!! Its all amazing! How do I find your video blogs? I would love to see them!
    Great job! And you look amazing!

    Thank you! http://www.youtube.com/user/KMLT08?feature=mhee <~~~~Link to all my video blogs!
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    Wow! I bet you feel amazing (well besides the pain)
    Are you experiencing alot of pain? This is what they are trying to give me and I was just curious
  • wantstolooseweight
    wantstolooseweight Posts: 166 Member
    WOW Congratulations on all your hard work and success and I hope you heal up soon! It does look fantastic already so I hope your smiling about it!
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Wow! I bet you feel amazing (well besides the pain)
    Are you experiencing alot of pain? This is what they are trying to give me and I was just curious

    My incision doesn't hurt but my abdominal muscles that they repaired do. It can take a month for that pain to subside from what research and my doctor has told me. I am not taking any of the oxycodone anymore (havent since monday and monday I had a whole 2) and just sticking with tylenol for pain management.
    I would say on a scale of 1-10 being 2 weeks post my surgery my pain is about a constant 3. Which the first week it was usually a 6-8. When I am up and walking my pain goes down to a 1 unless I bend down, so walking definitely feels better than laying/sitting.

    Hoping that helps!
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    WOW Congratulations on all your hard work and success and I hope you heal up soon! It does look fantastic already so I hope your smiling about it!

    Thank you so much! Yup I am so glad I did it! :D
  • dhencel
    dhencel Posts: 244 Member
    thanks for sharing.....
  • mandimuscles
    mandimuscles Posts: 107 Member
    Amazing!! Great job!! You're a wonderful inspiration!!! :)
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    thanks for sharing.....

    Thank you for viewing and commenting! :)
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Amazing!! Great job!! You're a wonderful inspiration!!! :)
    Awe thank you so much! <3
  • marilyngrant18
    marilyngrant18 Posts: 59 Member
    Wow, what a significant difference. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. As far as the incision goes--I've healed from similar incisions twice, when each of my two children was born. I had both by Cesarean Section. Take care.
  • amyniceneasy
    amyniceneasy Posts: 143 Member
    Just wanted to send "fast healing" vibes your way. I had the same surgery done almost two years ago. My scar doesnt phase me a bit and despite the pain...I'd do it all over again. So worth it.
  • justme0362
    justme0362 Posts: 38
    That looks great. I had a panniculectomy done a few years ago but I lost the belly button in the process. I couldn't afford to have one reconstructed. Maybe one day I'll get a tattoo of one with a nice belly button ring or something :happy: All kidding aside, I am thrilled with the results of my surgery, when I got home and my cat jumped onto my lap I was like "Holy Crap I have a Lap!!". It's made a huge difference in my life. Riding a bike or even just walking without that huge apron smacking my upper thighs. I'm so happy for you, you look just amazing and it will open the doors to being able to do so many things now. Oh, and it doesn't take long to get used to that breezy feeling on the hoo hoo :laugh: Congratulations.
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  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Wow, what a significant difference. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. As far as the incision goes--I've healed from similar incisions twice, when each of my two children was born. I had both by Cesarean Section. Take care.
    Thank you so much! :)
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Just wanted to send "fast healing" vibes your way. I had the same surgery done almost two years ago. My scar doesnt phase me a bit and despite the pain...I'd do it all over again. So worth it.

    Thank you so much! Glad to hear you had the same one! Did you use any type of scar therapy on yours? I am planning to do vitamin E and Aloe.
  • kmlt08
    kmlt08 Posts: 1,054 Member
    That looks great. I had a panniculectomy done a few years ago but I lost the belly button in the process. I couldn't afford to have one reconstructed. Maybe one day I'll get a tattoo of one with a nice belly button ring or something :happy: All kidding aside, I am thrilled with the results of my surgery, when I got home and my cat jumped onto my lap I was like "Holy Crap I have a Lap!!". It's made a huge difference in my life. Riding a bike or even just walking without that huge apron smacking my upper thighs. I'm so happy for you, you look just amazing and it will open the doors to being able to do so many things now. Oh, and it doesn't take long to get used to that breezy feeling on the hoo hoo :laugh: Congratulations.
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    Thank you so much<3
    Awe that sucks they couldn't reconstruct the belly button! Must be odd not seeing one! LoL at the tattoo idea, wonder what looks/talk the artist would say in regards to creating one for you hehe! :D Yeah it is pretty awesome to already see the changes. I know it will only get better and I so look forward to doing all you said and seeing how much easier they come!!
  • ColletteNicole
    ColletteNicole Posts: 145 Member
    looks like they did a great job and that it will heal up really nicely! congrats again on your weight loss!!

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