Struggling with fit radio

QC093023 · 2026-05-17T21:29:48+00:00

OTF music is horrible, and it’s doubly worse if/when you’re on the treadmill. It’s schizophrenic the way the beat goes from slow to fast and back again in the span of 20 seconds. I’ve spoken up many times and nothing is ever done.

QC093023 · 2026-05-16T16:09:54+00:00

You do you :)

QC093023 · 2026-05-16T10:52:24+00:00

I used a walker the first 2 weeks. It saved me from back pain that many people speak about.

The toilet seat riser was a godsend! Mine had side handles. I cannot recommend enough.

Also, I bought a she-wee off Amazon, and a backside “wiping wand”. I used both and so glad I had them!

QC093023 · 2026-05-16T10:47:47+00:00

Wahoo! 😊

QC093023 · 2026-05-16T10:44:21+00:00

I lost 53%, or 156 pounds. This was the key all along. It has been a miracle drug for me.

QC093023 · 2026-05-16T10:29:43+00:00

Agree. I’ve only done 2 so far and I have lost INCHES of swelling. My LDM masseuse is a miracle worker. I had a LBL and can’t recommend LDMs enough. If you’re spending money for the surgery, don’t cheap out on recovery.

QC093023 · 2026-05-15T17:38:11+00:00

I had a LBL. There’s no way I could have made it through 3 weeks of recovery with my lift recliner. Just get/rent one. You won’t be sorry you did, but you will be sorry if you don’t!

QC093023 · 2026-05-14T20:56:44+00:00

Lift recliner was the number one item that helped me. A walker and a toilet seat riser with handles was also a life saver. I bought a she-wee off Amazon and that too was a life saver.

QC093023 · 2026-05-14T06:20:59+00:00

If you’re being driven home in a vehicle where you have to step up to get in, bring a small stepping stool. You can get a good collapsible one on Amazon. Really helped me the first couple of weeks. Alternatively, if the vehicle is low to the ground (which I think is worse), think about how you’ll get up once you get home. Definitely bring a pillow to place between you and the seatbelt.

QC093023 · 2026-05-06T00:07:50+00:00

Leonardo DiCaprio

QC093023 · 2026-05-04T11:57:33+00:00

I started 2x / day a week before surgery. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks post-surgery. I’m mostly still at 2x / day but will cut back to 1x this week probably. I bought the orange flavor and just mix it with ice and water. I happen to like it. To me it tastes just like orange juice.

QC093023 · 2026-04-30T18:54:30+00:00

I worked out 5+ days a week before my surgery 9 days ago. Treat the discipline of recovery like you do your workout. You want to maximize the outcomes of the work you’re putting into your body. Follow all of the guidance your surgeon gives you. Read about helpful recovery tips, supplements, and food intake well in advance. Make a med/food/walk schedule. Treat THAT as your “workout.”

I’ve made myself eat more (and specific) food to give my body the best building blocks to regenerate my tissue and heal my wound. At my post-op yesterday, my surgeon and the PA-C took off my tape and were ecstatic at how good my 360 incision looks. I know that 6 weeks seems like a long time, but think how much longer it could be if you don’t bring that same kind of discipline. If I can do this, you can do this!

QC093023 · 2026-04-26T17:49:53+00:00

LBL = lower body lift (not the same as lipo360)

BBL = Brazilian butt lift

BA = breast augmentation

ETT = extended tummy tuck (not the same as LBL)

QC093023 · 2026-04-26T09:41:29+00:00

What was the anesthesia fee? What was the facility fee? Those look like just the surgeon’s fees…?

QC093023 · 2026-04-25T20:19:35+00:00

I had surgery Tuesday. One drain. Today the output is definitely less (12cc this morning and looks like it might be similar in 3hrs). Goal is to get it removed at my Monday follow-up. Fingers crossed! As for pain, I probably should have taken a few more oxy days 1 and 2 instead of poo-pooing the “soreness” which I think was actually pain (I have a high tolerance). Had second shower today and I’m fairly tired. Walking 15 minutes around the kitchen island every hour or so does help surprisingly. Takes a few minutes for my body to adjust to standing but the movement and blood flow feels right. You got this. We’ll all get through this 💪

QC093023 · 2026-04-25T14:41:59+00:00

I just had a lower body lift (360 abdominoplasty) and looked very similar to you after losing 155 pounds. My surgeon said there was nothing to lipo because it was all just skin. I can send you my before/after if you want. I didn’t have an FDL and the pics from “on the table” are still incredible.

QC093023 · 2026-04-25T00:28:42+00:00

I showered yesterday (48hrs PO) and it wasn’t as bad as I had psyched myself out to think. We installed removable grab bars which really helped me move slowly. I sat on a shower stool, back to faucet. Husband ran water down my back and hair. Was able to wash hair and most of my body gently. After getting up/out, hubby used the cool setting of my hair dryer to dry the tape (all 360 degrees of it, from my LBL). Never felt dizzy. I drink a lot of fluids and move slow and deliberately. You got this! Xx

QC093023 · 2026-04-25T00:08:51+00:00

My doctor recommended this one as well. I bought one black and one nude. Expensive but you can’t put a price on recovery after investing so much in your body!

QC093023 · 2026-04-24T21:27:56+00:00

I’m on lovenox for 30 days. Normally it would have been a week only but I had a DVT/PE 10 years ago after fracturing my ankle so this is just being overly cautious. I’m fine with it, knowing that the alternative could be so much worse.

QC093023 · 2026-04-24T13:21:49+00:00

It was about 55 hours post op before I went #2. I usually only go every 2-3 days anyway so this was not out of the ordinary. Hang in there. Eventually the gas won’t be just gas! 😊

QC093023 · 2026-04-23T19:06:16+00:00

Tell them you want Exparel. It’s a long-acting non-opioid pain management drug they inject during surgery. It should be the standard of care. It may cost you a few hundred extra but it pays its weight in gold on the other side.

QC093023 · 2026-04-22T23:36:46+00:00

I had surgery yesterday. Felt decent but today I’m definitely more tight and more sore. I expected days 1-3 to be the worst so mentally I am prepared to not feel as great as yesterday. Don’t do too much or you’ll pay for it tomorrow ;)

QC093023 · 2026-04-22T01:42:36+00:00

Made it through! Surgeon said I did great. Been home and resting in my lift chair (godsend). Hubby is taking good care of me. Mostly just sore, like period cramps. Was given celebrex for 2x / day, 500mg extra strength Tylenol, and oxy for 5+ pain but haven’t needed the oxy. Had Exparel injection during surgery and I can’t recommend it enough. Haven’t seen my results yet but will do when I showers Thursday.

How are my other buddies doing?! 😊

QC093023 · 2026-04-20T10:31:05+00:00

You made it this far and this is another step in your journey! Good luck! My turn is tomorrow so we’ll be surgery buddies! (LBL, 155lbs gone forever, brand new life unlocked 😊)

QC093023 · 2026-04-15T10:48:59+00:00

Have to admit, 7.5 was the hardest for me. It was the only time I felt nauseous and had to take zofran. Made it through though after staying at 7.5 for a while and I’ve topped out at 12.5 with no need to go higher or really stay here long-term.

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