Re: Digest Number 1689/TT Pain???

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In a message dated 10/24/02 12:21:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

cherryontop3@... writes:

> Doreen- My TT pain level wasn't really any higher than for

> my wls. But it lasted much longer! And left me tired and

> generally " out of sorts " for longer. Load up on protein for

> faster healing but still be prepared for a slower recovery.

>

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> A. in Indy

> SRVG 4-11-00

> Dr. Huse St. 's/Carmel,IN

> Pre-Op: 278 lbs. BMI 47 *As of 4-23-02: 150 lbs. BMI 25.5*

> Breast Reduction & Abdominoplasty 4-4-02 Dr. Brad Thurston

>

> ~see me at

> http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Auch952842167

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>

Thanks - I appreciate your responding to me! I'm thinking too that the

recovery time would be longer than with the WLS - especially having it done

LAP - The TT is a long incision and I would expect it to be more involved!

I'm sure I will survive OK! Thanks again.

Fondly,

Doreen in Somerset, NJ

Surgery: Oct. 10, 2001

Lap - Dr. Andrei

Lost to date: 121 Pounds!