http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/ Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Forum Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:54:14 GMT susan / sue http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2827 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2827 To all who helped me with my questions before my abdominalplasty on Jan 8th. Thank You. It has been two weeks and doing pretty good, can tell when I get tired Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:44:54 GMT COri http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2826 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2826 I layed on my back with a pillow under my arm, it felt more comfy to me. I also have to take the highest amout of drugs they can give me due to drugs not Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:34:54 GMT Diane G http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2825 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2825 Susan - The sleeping position is in a way similar to a beach lounge chair - legs bent (propped with pillows under knees - You will want to be slightly reclined Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:32:53 GMT Diane G http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2824 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2824 Sue - I had a body lift as well as breast lift and augmentation all at once.  The first day home will be beyond horrible - just being honest.  I hope that Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:32:40 GMT Diane G http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2823 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2823 I wasn't very scared because I felt totally comfortable and at ease with my doctor.  Do you have any reservations with your doctor?  It is natural to feel Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:28:01 GMT susan / sue http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2822 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2822 I am new to this group and would like help. I am having a full abdominalplasty from breast bone down and across to the hips. 16 months ago had Gastric bypass Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:27:59 GMT averysnurse http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2821 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2821 I am 1 month away from my surgery date. I've been having more and more panic attacks and anxiety lately which I am certain can be linked to the upcoming Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:27:15 GMT susan / sue http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2820 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2820 Having my abdominalplasty done on Jan 8th. Would like some advice on how you got through the first 6 weeks?? Any suggestions that would help would be greatly Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:25:10 GMT susan / sue http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2819 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2819 My name is Susan, I am new to this group and would like to ask for advice on what worked for people when they came home with their tummy tucks.. Mine is Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:19:23 GMT Diane G http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2818 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2818 from my understanding that is how to "avoid" it but not sure - I had a complete body lift (gastric bypass helped me lose 100lbs) where they took off 9 lbs of Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:41:25 GMT drbermant http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2817 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2817 ... has been very interesting for me to see all of the before and after photos. My question is: Is there a way for your doctor to avoid the dog ears on the Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:33:50 GMT averysnurse http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2816 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2816 I'm new to the group and am scheduled for my TT on Jan. 7, 2010. It has been very interesting for me to see all of the before and after photos. My question is: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:27:27 GMT Blackmama http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2815 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2815 Hi all, Has anyone ever experienced having a tummy tuck and/or lipo on abdomen and also have a hiatal hernia diagnosis? I have acid reflux pretty bad, have Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:32:58 GMT Robert Ackermann http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2812 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2812 I'm a guy too. Lost some weight a number of years ago and am considering cosmetic to get rid of the flaps. One thing I noticed that after weight loss was I was Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:35:02 GMT jminn5703 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2811 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticandplasticsurgery/message/2811 well i am a guy but i have had some family friends that have and they seem to be doing well i think if you work out and stay fit once you have it done you