140lbs Lost! Just got Skin Removal Surgery (M/21)

cmr3399 wrote: »

Wow thats Amazing...Do you happen to know how many pounds of excess skin they removed?

Not sure yet, I actually haven't weighed myself yet because my scale is back at university. The way they explained it to me they not only remove the skin but "gunk" that's built up down there, so Im sure the procedure would cause 2-5 lbs of excess lost.

farmerpam1 wrote: »

You're rockin it, thanks for sharing! I have to ask, was it very painful, the recovery, that is? I'm saving my pennies for the future.

It's been a week since the surgery, so it's probably an OK time to give an update:

Day of Surgery
- Post surgery "pain" is not that high, certainly not the worst pain I've had or anything (keep in mind I was on anaesthetic)
- Drain placed on my right upper side (tube coming out of me with body secretions)
- Discomfort is quite high
- Little food (ate two jello cups and one pudding cup the entire day)
- Operations was 2hrs long
- Drugged up pretty hard, was sleeping all day from the medications and essentially bed-ridden.
- Important to walk around after surgery to prevent clotting, walked around the kitchen 4 or 5 times, and the A
- Need to wear compression socks for minimum one week, as high as three weeks
- Need to wear abdominal "binder" for at least three weeks, potentially four

Day + 1 and +2
- Pain/discomfort is a 4 on a scale of 1-10
- Move around a bit more frequently and with less ease
- Bed ridden most of the day
- Lots of drugs, lots of sleep

Day +3 + 4 + 5
- Moving around a lot more
- Pain/discomfort is a 2 on a scale of 1-10
- Standing up for extended periods, left the house for the first time on Surgery Day + 4

Day 6
- Drain is removed (discomfort goes down)
- First check up appointment
- First shower!!!!


Overall, the pain was/is quite low but at the same time the doctor did tell me that I've had less pain than most people generally report. Still, I don't think the operation is agonizing, but you would definitely need at minimum one week off working, etc.

Update:

My belly button is definitely higher lol. This photo was taken 9 days after the surgery

amarie210 wrote: »

Wow! You look awesome! Way to go! My partner is having a hard time finding motivation to start and stick to a plan. He says having so much to lose (100+ pounds) is disheartening. I will be showing him your pictures in the morning as inspiration!

Tell him that the hardest part is the start and once you get on a roll, it gets easier !!!