Martin, I had a full abdominoplasty last September. That is the "apron" and having the abd. muscles tightened. I also had a breast lift along with it so it was a pretty big surgery. Feel free to send any questions my way.
In regards to work? I was off for 6 weeks but I am an RN and I do a lot of lifting so my surgeon didn't want me back to work for awhile. Personally, I really didn't feel up to being back to work much before that anyway. I lost a lot of blood during the surgery so I was pretty anemic afterward until I could get my hemoglobin back up. For at least the first 3 weeks I felt like a MAC truck had hit me. I could get around without a lot of pain by that point but I was totally exhausted.
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
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New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!! 
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
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