7 Week Update

MikeyMike
on 1/14/12 9:21 am - New York, NY

Seven weeks from yesterday I had my Circumferential Lower Body Lift. I'm so pleased I did this. I had so many doubts going into the surgery much more than I did for my VSG. I was very close to backing out.

I'm really starting to like the way my body looks. Its so strange looking down and not seeing the extra skin. I almost feel like normal.

My doctor didn't have me wear a binder. He told me it was import for the top half and lower half of the body to learn how to communicate and establish good blood flow. He told me to start wearing spanx type of compression garments the tightest I could tolerate after the second week and to wear it 24x7 for four weeks.

I purchased the starter brand from walmart they were $10 bucks each. I stopped wearing them last week and haven't gone back.

I noticed after I stopped wearing the compression garments, it looks like my belly button is starting to develop a normal shape. I'm happy about that as I was worried about it. Also happy about my butt, Not looking for perfection just couldn't tolerate the shar pei look.

I feel almost back to normal. Once in a while I feel my tummy and sides start to tighten up. But it goes away after a couple of hours.

I've started to go back to the gym. I'm still taking it very easy. Working on toning up my chest and arms. Still scared to do any abdominal exercise. I think my arms will be OK and I won't need any plastics on them. I definitely will need surgery on my chest. I'm going to get the breasts done in May.

I've posted some new pictures in my profile. I also have Pre LBL pics as well as 7 day post pics.

You have to be a friend to see those pics.

   Highest Weight: 380                      Consult Weight: 357             Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10)    Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
              Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012

RonSudol
on 1/14/12 9:30 am - NJ

good to hear mike!

   ---------------(Starting Weight - 365) ------------ (Current Weight - 165) ------------

Laura in Texas
on 1/14/12 9:39 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Fabulous results!! So happy for you!!

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

Lee ~
on 1/14/12 9:48 am - CA

VSG on 02/17/10

Mikey! I'm so excited for you. This is a fabulous report. You sound so great.

Isnt it amazing to lose the shar pei tushie?

Im starting to feel more normal too. I've been out walking more and feel energized.

Thanks for the update. :)

HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

Southernsleever
on 1/14/12 10:42 am

VSG on 10/08/10

Mikey, you look fantastic! What a difference your plastics have made.

5'6" Start-276 Goal-150 Weight loss Preop=5 Month 1=25 Month 2=10 Month 3=14 Month 4=3 Month 5=7 Month 6=9 Month 7=7 Month 8=7 Month 9=9 Month 10=7 Month 11=5 Month 12=5 Month 13=3 Month 14=4

Lisa D.
on 1/14/12 11:21 am - New Orleans, LA

VSG on 01/24/11

Damn Mike! You have gotten great results. What a waist!

I am not big boned! Bones don't jiggle!

MikeyMike
on 1/14/12 11:28 am - New York, NY

VSG on 03/03/10

Thanks Everyone!!!

   Highest Weight: 380                      Consult Weight: 357             Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10)    Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
              Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012

strawberry28
on 1/14/12 11:56 pm - somewhere, MD

DS on 12/04/09

Looking good! So glad to hear you are healing well and doing fine

SW= 268
CW= 145  ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****
GW=145
5'6"       BMI= 23
LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/

Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein

prek-3
on 1/15/12 5:20 am - Hollywood, FL

Lap Band on 10/01/07

Hi Mike!
So glad to hear your are healing up! I cant believ how much your swelling has gone down, I'm jealous! It does take the eyes and head to catch up to the changes.
Enjoy the journey and remember you are still healing,
Prek3

Nov 10,2009 I reached GOALL BYE BYE 130 POUNDS! It wasn't about the FOOD, it was about what was eating at YOU! Time for a Head adjustment! **July 2011 Plastic Surgery Lower Body Lift

Exercise is not a LUXURY!