Tummy Tuck and Arm Lift Journey: One Month Post-Op and Drain Out!
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- I am a gastric bypass post-op patient who also happens to be a primary health care provider. After many years talking to and treating patients on their own weight loss surgery journeys, I decided to have surgery myself. On my channel I discuss my own challenges, successes and updates regarding the process.
I’m glad you’re feeling better and the results are inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your before and after viseos.
You are welcome!
OMG Kaki! You must be so thrilled!!! You're gonna be strutting on a runway soon!
Thank you so much for sharing your progress, Kaki.
It looks beautiful. Surgeon did a great job.
Thank you!
I kinda did things backward I had a tummy tuck in the late 90’s. I just had bariatric surgery one week ago.
huge huge congratulations on hitting your goal and even more Kaki!! i'm over the moon for you. this is truly inspiring. you look fantastic, the surgeon did a great job!
Thank you!!
Yay! No more drain! You look awesome!!!
Thank you!
You’re looking fantastic. It must feel so good getting that drain out. My surgeon thinks I will need plastic surgery, but it’s too soon. I have a lot of trouble with yeast infections under my belly rolls and breasts. I’m getting super close to onederland!
Wow!! That is awesome- congrats!!
Thank you for sharing! You look great. Best of luck with the rest of your recovery!❤
Thank you so much!
Kaki you look great already! I know you are happy.
Thank you! I think after everything settle in and swelling goes down I will be very pleased!
Just YAY!
Thank you!
You look good Kaki! I have been following you before my gastric bypass surgery. I am 2 weeks post op, I had the roux en y, and coming along well. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you- so glad that you are doing well post-op! Good luck!
Congratulations! So glad you’re doing so well. All looks great even with the swelling. I’m sure you’re thrilled.
Thank you!!
Amazing results already, especially your arms! Congrats!
Thank you!
Wow! Things are looking up. So happy for you.
Thank you!!
You look amazing Kaki! So glad you are feeling so well, and that drain is out! I am 3 months out and 54 lbs down so far. Can you do another what you eat in a day so I can get some other ideas? Thanks so much! Maryrenee 😊
Absolutely! I am glad that you are doing so well!
You look gorgeous Kaki and such an inspiration 🌻
Awww, thank you!
Looks sooo good Kaki!!! I’m so happy for you!
Thank you!!
You look amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey ❤
Thank you!
You look so good! Excited for you! 🤗
Thank you!
You look amazing. Your smile says it all. I'm 7 months out from RNY. I see the hanging skin. I wonder about the expense...since it's not covered by insurance.
Thank you! I get it- it is very expensive. The best advice I have to reduce cost is get consults with a few different plastic surgeons (consults usually are around $100 but if you decide to go with that surgeon they apply it towards your procedure). In my area, there was a $10,000 variance for the procedures that I wanted. I ended up going with the surgeon that was in the middle range as I felt the best about the consult and his work. The other advice is if you think you want more than one procedure, try to do them at the same time. The surgical center and the anesthesia cost are at least half of the bill, and that way you just pay once for those. My extended tummy tuck and arm lift was around $16,000.
Thank you for all your honesty in your videos. Its good to hear allllll the things when it comes to surgeries etc. You look fantastic! Question about your reactive hypoglycemia. Do you just control it with your eating and do you have to have a physician order something like the freestyle libre to wear? I am 2 yrs post bypass and I know I have developed RH. If I eat a simple carb without a protein source... my sugar level will end up in the 50-60s. But eating right has really helped that. I have been wondering if I should ask my PCP about a monitor to wear.
I do control the RH with eating. The freestyle really helps me to monitor and know which choices may lead to problems. I have not been able to wear since surgery due to the compression sleeves and I did have one bad episode a couple weeks after surgery. Woke up sweating, fast HR, the whole deal. Ugh! Your PCP can prescribe the libre. Insurance usually will not cover for hypo but it is $70/mo with their cash pay plan. Well worth it even for a couple mos to get in depth info.
@@kakisrnyjourney5376 thank you! I made a video appt with my pcp for next week. I would like to see what foods I don't do well with. I am tired of pricking my finger lol I have also been eating something every 2-3 hours because I am afraid of the sugar crashes ( as you know they are no fun) and It has led to weight gain. I would like to see if I can go longer between emails than I currently do. 70.00 a month is worth paying. thank you for the information.
@@michellewilson1221 You are very welcome! Be sure to ask for the Freestyle Libre 3- it is the latest version and smaller than the Libre 2.
Brilliant results, do you mind me asking how much you think your extra skin weighed?
I asked the surgeon to make sure to tell me and it was 4.4 pounds.
@@kakisrnyjourney5376 a small baby! I’m so pleased for you x
@@ruthcadman2601 thank you!
Kaki what was the plastics FB group you are in? Can you share your surgeons contact info?
Absolutely! The FB group is Plastics after WLS. It is private so you have to ask to join. Lots of great sharing and support. Here is my surgeon's info:
tarolaplasticsurgery.com