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Title: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Sybil on January 02, 2016, 06:30:46 PM
Post by: Sybil on January 02, 2016, 06:30:46 PM
I think it isn't uncommon for patients to lose weight while recovering from a surgery, depending on the intensity. I know that a spinal fusion I underwent 11 years ago had me lose a tremendous amount of weight (I want to say ~30 pounds over the period of a week). Although, a spinal fusion is pretty high on the surgical intensity scale.
Anyhow!
Has anyone lost a notable amount of weight while recovering from FFS? How much work was done? How much did you lose?
Please let me know your experiences! I'll be having FFS (nearly full-face) in a week and I'm very curious about this.
Anyhow!
Has anyone lost a notable amount of weight while recovering from FFS? How much work was done? How much did you lose?
Please let me know your experiences! I'll be having FFS (nearly full-face) in a week and I'm very curious about this.
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: deeiche on January 03, 2016, 07:48:23 AM
Post by: deeiche on January 03, 2016, 07:48:23 AM
In ~ 3 weeks post extensive ( bone and soft tissue work ) FFS I lost 10% of my body weight. I attribute a lot to the fact I was in Buenos Aires by myself. While there I went back to a sparse diet I'd lived on until I met my partner 16 years ago. Until I met her food was something I consumed to stay living, I was to busy being a workaholic.
I've been back for almost 2 months, have gained a some of the weight back.
I've been back for almost 2 months, have gained a some of the weight back.
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Jannicke on January 03, 2016, 08:29:40 AM
Post by: Jannicke on January 03, 2016, 08:29:40 AM
Hi,
Had extensive FFS at the upper part of the face June this year with Dr Di Maggio in Buenos Aires.
I lost approx 5kg but part of the explanation may be some changes in diet(less carbohydrates during my stay in BA). Anyway, I've gained 2kg since then, but I more than happy to not gain any more :-)
All the best
Had extensive FFS at the upper part of the face June this year with Dr Di Maggio in Buenos Aires.
I lost approx 5kg but part of the explanation may be some changes in diet(less carbohydrates during my stay in BA). Anyway, I've gained 2kg since then, but I more than happy to not gain any more :-)
All the best
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: marie on January 05, 2016, 02:53:45 PM
Post by: marie on January 05, 2016, 02:53:45 PM
Hi!
I lost about 7kgs in about 10 days after my FFS by Dr Bart back in March 2015...
hth
Marie
I lost about 7kgs in about 10 days after my FFS by Dr Bart back in March 2015...
hth
Marie
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Danielle11746 on January 10, 2016, 05:37:31 AM
Post by: Danielle11746 on January 10, 2016, 05:37:31 AM
I would suggest loosing as much weight possible prior to surgery so facial bones are more pronounced. Then regaining after surgery if desired. Personally I look better with some weight on. As I have been very thin at times and also a little chunky, and I look best in the middle, and purposely keep my weight in the thick area, not fat yet not thin.
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Stephenie S on January 17, 2016, 08:16:55 PM
Post by: Stephenie S on January 17, 2016, 08:16:55 PM
I had FFS on January 6 2016 where I had brow contouring, rhinoplasty and tracheal shave.
This was done by facial surgeon Philip Solomon in Richmond Hill, Ontario just north of Toronto.
I lost about 5 lbs due to the liquids only for the first two or three days. Since then it has been solids and a return to normal diet after 6 or 7 days. My weight is back to 140 lbs which has been my steady weight for several years. I could easily gain 10 more pounds if I ate more and worked out so that the weight would be denser muscle instead of fat. I looked rather thin in the face from 7 months of hormone therapy so any weight gain in the face would be welcome.
This was done by facial surgeon Philip Solomon in Richmond Hill, Ontario just north of Toronto.
I lost about 5 lbs due to the liquids only for the first two or three days. Since then it has been solids and a return to normal diet after 6 or 7 days. My weight is back to 140 lbs which has been my steady weight for several years. I could easily gain 10 more pounds if I ate more and worked out so that the weight would be denser muscle instead of fat. I looked rather thin in the face from 7 months of hormone therapy so any weight gain in the face would be welcome.
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Sybil on January 18, 2016, 06:36:21 AM
Post by: Sybil on January 18, 2016, 06:36:21 AM
Thank you all so much for the responses!
I had my FFS 1 week ago today. I feel like I lost a lot in the first few days, then gained some back. I wish I could contribute more to my own thread, but I don't have a scale!
I'm also in a foreign country and don't have much money, so I won't be getting one. I'm sorry if anyone was curious. :(
Thank you again for responding!!
I had my FFS 1 week ago today. I feel like I lost a lot in the first few days, then gained some back. I wish I could contribute more to my own thread, but I don't have a scale!
I'm also in a foreign country and don't have much money, so I won't be getting one. I'm sorry if anyone was curious. :(
Thank you again for responding!!
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Jannicke on January 18, 2016, 11:47:04 AM
Post by: Jannicke on January 18, 2016, 11:47:04 AM
Quote from: Sybil on January 18, 2016, 06:36:21 AM
Thank you all so much for the responses!
I had my FFS 1 week ago today. I feel like I lost a lot in the first few days, then gained some back. I wish I could contribute more to my own thread, but I don't have a scale!
I'm also in a foreign country and don't have much money, so I won't be getting one. I'm sorry if anyone was curious. :(
Thank you again for responding!!
You're welcome, Sybil.
Wish you a good recovery.
Take care and say hello to Dr Di Maggio and his team from me :-)
Take care,
Jannicke
Title: Re: Did you encounter weight loss during FFS recovery?
Post by: Sybil on January 18, 2016, 12:15:33 PM
Post by: Sybil on January 18, 2016, 12:15:33 PM
Quote from: Jannicke on January 18, 2016, 11:47:04 AM
You're welcome, Sybil.
Wish you a good recovery.
Take care and say hello to Dr Di Maggio and his team from me :-)
Take care,
Jannicke
Thank you. I will tell him tomorrow!