Ouch! I've given up Nineteen Pounds of Flesh...

Mar 01, 2012

 Drum roll, please!

I was told my pannus was 18 pounds, my mons pubis another pound - no kidding, that's the number that amazed me, one whole pound! Anyhow, I hurt, but very happy with seeing my thighs when I look down!  Nineteen pounds!

I did not get abdomnoplasty, that comes later, this was more focused on the "redundant" skin, and frankly, I was excited when
My friend Kari took a photo of my smaller lady parts.  My release is tomorrow morning, and I've already figured out how to work my drains and even measure their output. Nitty gritty is what I promised, so hang on...

My incision goes from the outer edge of my hips, along the "hairline," or pubic area.  It is glued in ace with additional sutures to keep it from splitting. I'm not to use Neosporin or other creams, as it can I solve the glue. How cool is that?  I was originally told I would have 4 drains, but I only have 2.  But the best part is how great my girl parts look!

My belly is swollen over what will be my waist, so I am puzzled by it's appearance. I'm sure it will look fabulous as I heal.  It feels different walking, showering, and even going to the bathroom. For anyone with a fatty pad on the pubic bone, the work Dr Keith Paige did for me is beyond amazing! It's so funny, I can see my thighs, and I just love pulling up my hospital gown to make sure this is real.

Let me tell you about my "accommodations"! Not only am I in a private room, I call for "room service" for all my meals and if I wanted a snack! "Room Service, can I get your last name?" they have a real menu, and always ask me, "is that all you would like?" don't worry, I haven't gotten so spoiled as to request the cheesecake, but I will be having grilled talipia for dinner...

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