My surgery is scheduled for October 22nd. Any pre-op advice on what
could make the recovery faster and smoother? Does everyone actually
get the "saggy" skin?
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I think it depends on your age, how long you had the weight and how much you
lose if you get saggy skin. I had hopes that if I did lots of exercise I would
not have any. I have lost 130 lbs and have another 130 to lose. Right now on
my thighs and arms I see the skin. I can’t tell on my stomach since I have a
huge hernia that will need to be repaired after I finish losing my weight.
Preop advise make sure you exercise before the surgery so it will be easier to
walk afterwards. Have some protein suppliments and drink ready because the
first months after surgery it is hard to get your protein in. I wish you luck
and will keep you in my prayers. The extra energy you have and the things you
are able to do again is worth it.
Loriann
445/310/180 (someday I hope)
My surgery is scheduled for October 22nd. Any pre-op advice on what
could make the recovery faster and smoother? Does everyone actually
get the "saggy" skin?
Before surgery, I strongly recommend consuming lots of protein to help
healing. I’m a firm believer in protein drinks, meaning high quality
whey protein, made with water, not milk.
The "saggy" skin issue is highly individual. I do believe that excellent
nutrition will help, but there is nothing you can rub on your skin which
will cause the skin to snap back. How much saggy skin you end up with
will depend on several factors, such as how old you are, how much extra
weight you have, where you carry your extra, and how lucky you are
genetically. In my case, I carried almost all my excess in my hips and
thighs. I ended up with a bit of an apron, but most of it has snapped
back, so I probably won’t bother with a tummy tuck. On the other hand, I
will probably need liposuction on my thighs, followed by removal of the
excess skin in the thighs. From what I’ve heard, I’d rather have the
tummy tuck than the medial thigh lift, but that ain’t how I was made! Oh
well.
So no, not everyone ends up with saggy skin. But I’d rather have saggy
skin, or surgery to remove it, than be 150 pounds heavier, have the knee
pain and be unable to be active part of my son’s life. I was unable to
go places with him, because I couldn’t keep up with him.
I found that starting my protein drinks before my surgery helped
build my protein reserves, so I healed faster. I can’t answer for
everyone but since I’m in my 50’s the saggy skin was a given. <G> As
a result I had plastics. My photo is in the photo gallery.
Pam in Niceville
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My surgery is scheduled for October 22nd. Any pre-op advice on what
could make the recovery faster and smoother? Does everyone actually
March 10th, 2007 at 9:06 am
I think it depends on your age, how long you had the weight and how much you
lose if you get saggy skin. I had hopes that if I did lots of exercise I would
not have any. I have lost 130 lbs and have another 130 to lose. Right now on
my thighs and arms I see the skin. I can’t tell on my stomach since I have a
huge hernia that will need to be repaired after I finish losing my weight.
Preop advise make sure you exercise before the surgery so it will be easier to
walk afterwards. Have some protein suppliments and drink ready because the
first months after surgery it is hard to get your protein in. I wish you luck
and will keep you in my prayers. The extra energy you have and the things you
are able to do again is worth it.
Loriann
445/310/180 (someday I hope)
My surgery is scheduled for October 22nd. Any pre-op advice on what
could make the recovery faster and smoother? Does everyone actually
get the "saggy" skin?
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March 10th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Before surgery, I strongly recommend consuming lots of protein to help
healing. I’m a firm believer in protein drinks, meaning high quality
whey protein, made with water, not milk.
The "saggy" skin issue is highly individual. I do believe that excellent
nutrition will help, but there is nothing you can rub on your skin which
will cause the skin to snap back. How much saggy skin you end up with
will depend on several factors, such as how old you are, how much extra
weight you have, where you carry your extra, and how lucky you are
genetically. In my case, I carried almost all my excess in my hips and
thighs. I ended up with a bit of an apron, but most of it has snapped
back, so I probably won’t bother with a tummy tuck. On the other hand, I
will probably need liposuction on my thighs, followed by removal of the
excess skin in the thighs. From what I’ve heard, I’d rather have the
tummy tuck than the medial thigh lift, but that ain’t how I was made! Oh
well.
So no, not everyone ends up with saggy skin. But I’d rather have saggy
skin, or surgery to remove it, than be 150 pounds heavier, have the knee
pain and be unable to be active part of my son’s life. I was unable to
go places with him, because I couldn’t keep up with him.
Hope this helps!
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March 10th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
I found that starting my protein drinks before my surgery helped
build my protein reserves, so I healed faster. I can’t answer for
everyone but since I’m in my 50’s the saggy skin was a given. <G> As
a result I had plastics. My photo is in the photo gallery.
Pam in Niceville
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My surgery is scheduled for October 22nd. Any pre-op advice on what
could make the recovery faster and smoother? Does everyone actually
get the "saggy" skin?
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