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Updated 11 Oct 2010

Posted 11 Sep 2010

Hey guys. I'm starting a new blog. I have my surgery in 5 days. I'm getting a breast augmentation, lipo, fat transfer to my hips, and a tummy tuck...which by the way I wanted for 8 years now. I'm excited and nervous. I can't sleep at night.

I'm excited because I need my old body back and yet I feel selfish for putting myself at risk since I have 3 wonderful daughters and a supportive husband. I'll be under for about 5-6 hours. Never have been under so I'm scared crapless LOL.

I will be keeping updates regularly after my surgery which is 9-16 and I will definitely post pics... I think I may even do the video diaries which are very popular recently!

Please anyone tell me about your anesthesia experience for right now I'm more concerned about that than post surgery!

Updated on Sep 12, 2010:
Ok so I am wondering. I stay the first 24 hours at a surgical center. And the nurse told me to bring stuff to do...so quick question am I gonna be with it enough to do things? She suggested books and movies. I don't see how in the heck I'm gonna be reading a book. Weirds me out I thought I'd be knocked out by pain meds..

Updated on Sep 14, 2010:
Ok ladies and gentlemen....2 more days. Tonight I have Zumba then tomorrow is all preperation. I'm very excited I talked to a few people who've went "under" and they say easy breezy. That thats actually the best part! Well, this is my first surgery ever and the first time ever going under. My husband will be there and I'm ready to start recovery so I can feel my self esteem return and feel like my stomach isn't a parasite living on my body!

Updated on Sep 15, 2010:
surgery tomorrow!


Updated on Sep 15, 2010:
Ok guys..Surgerys tomorrow. Let me say I am a whirlwind of emotional craziness. I pray everything goes smoothly. I went to eat lunch with the hubby cause I know I won't be able to get out and about on my own for a little bit. But tonite I think I'll do a really really light dinner...maybe soup. Does that sound that a good idea? I'm thinking something light will help me in the morning not be bloated.


Updated on Sep 16, 2010:
Today is the day of surgery! I have to be there at 945 it feels like its not real or something. Although, My anxiety overwhelmed my ambien and ambien only lasted 3 hours last night and I am exhausted because I couldn't sleep. I'll update as soon as I can!

Updated on Sep 18, 2010:
Its 2 days post surgery and i am swollen. This is the worst pain ive ever gone thru but i think its more the fat transfer and the muscle tightening. I can see a difference already though even with swelling. I just wish i could fast forward about 2 weeks to see my results. I think its a little discouraging because the swelling but i will be positive and keep on truckin!!!

Updated on Sep 28, 2010:
Hey guys! I'm having an additional surgery tomorrow to remove a hematoma that formed after the tummy tuck. Dr B said its a in and out procedure. So I am ready to get done so I can be back on the road to healing. If anyone is thinking of surgery this website is the best. I have found some great girls to keep me going through this new journey. I will say this is very trying and one of the hardest things I've had to do even if it is elective...but I have my eye on the prize and these girls have kept me positive. I made the mistake of thinking that after 2 weeks of surgery I was gonna be driving myself to the mall going on this shopping spree. I am lucky if I can walk down my hall without hunching over lol. But I will do what i can and keep on truckin!

Updated on Sep 30, 2010:
I had my hematoma surgery...and it was successful! Dr B was awesome by the way. And I feel sooo much better. Dr B said that it'll be sooo rare if another hematoma forms. So please please pray that I will not be the exception. I can already tell the difference on my stomach with all the fluid and blood gone. I have a follow up tomorrow so lets hope for great results.

Updated on Oct 5, 2010:
Hey guys...wanted to update and ask a question also. Everyday is different. This past weekend was great I actually went out and bought myself a cardigan and it fit so great could of never pulled it off before (it was a fitted cardigan ;) ) Todays a little different...this morning I sneezed and felt and heard a POP in my abdomen. I did call the Dr and they said its probably scar tissue. But I am a compulsive worrier guys...I seem to think negative when it comes to myself and have been crying all day thinking my sutures have unraveled and now my tummy tuck is ruined. I have talked to 2 girls I keep in touch with on the website who said the same thing has happened to them and it was totally fine. So if anyone has input Please comment...the more that I hear that its common and was fine the better I feel. I have cried only once since my girls have emailed me back LOL. This surgery has definitely put my emotions to the test and so far they have failed! LOL.

Updated on Oct 11, 2010:
Another Update! Today I feel pretty good. I will post a pic tonite but it'll be with my clothes on..sorry. I'm very shy about showing my body. But its a huge difference. I will try to post b4 pics but I don't have very many. Today is the best I've felt I am 3 weeks and 4 days post op. I been able to stand up straighter than I have and haven't gotten so worn out that I'm laying on the bed for the majority of the day. I actually took the kids to city bites by myself and I haven't done anything without my husband when the kids are involved. But I return to work this Saturday and am very nervous...my dr allowed only 4 hour shifts for the next 2 weeks and I really think by 6 weeks I'll be 99%! So...the point of my update...ladies if you are looking into the surgery please allow about 6 weeks to recover. I took 4 weeks off and thought that 2 would be recovery and 2 would be vacation HA I was wrong!!! This has been a rough recovery. But I now will say its worth it. I wasn't sure when I was in pain but I'm happy I did it. I feel like I'm myself and not constantly worried that my stomach is hanging out and people think I'm pregnant. I will say that I never went through post partum depression but I did hit a point of depression after the surgery it lasted about a week. And it was no joke. Not everyone goes through the depression but when I was reading on it before surgery I thought not me that won't happen to me I've never been depressed and I've wanted this for so long why would I get depressed??? Well never say never!

Updated on Oct 11, 2010:
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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 11 Sep 2010

Wow, how exciting! Your nervousness is very understandable, but it sounds like you're in great hands. We'd love to follow your new body journey through your writing and photos. If you would like to post video, please message me and I'll help you. And if you do post video, we have a fab giveaway. Go here for more details.

Girlsx3 11 Sep 2010
Hey Angie! Thx for the comments. I love this website. I have a ?. I can only do video on my I-Phone. Can I still upload them to the website? I'm going to do my video diary starting at the pre-op point and from there continue on.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 12 Sep 2010

I'll send you a personal message about this. Yes, an iphone should work fine, but email them to me and I'll post. Details to come.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 11 Sep 2010
My personal experience with anesthesia was really good. No complications at all. You are safer in a controlled OR than you are driving on the highway. How exciting to get the totally new body! Can't wait to hear and see your progress as you go through this procedure. Congratulations!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 12 Sep 2010

Can't hurt to take a few things just in case you're bored.

sn315on 13 Sep 2010
I was super nervous about going under as well. I had a three hour tummy tuck with lipo. I wore a seasickness patch and then had an RX prescribed to me for nausea afterward. Just a heads up, you can take both together. I didn't know and I was sick the first day home. I didn't stay overnight though. I've always gotten sick on the table, so, this was a nice change. :) I don't really remember anything about the pre-op except them putting the aniseptic on me and then I laid down on the table. It was the easiest operation I've ever had. Click on my name to see my "Excited but Nervous" post to get all the details. Your surgery will change your life, it has for me!
Girlsx3 13 Sep 2010
Thankyou soo much every great comment helps to ease my nerves!
Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager) 14 Sep 2010

Hi Girlsx3 - in case you didn't see this, here's a guide to surviving a tummy tuck.  getting lots of great feedback.  this was posted by kimmers25

Girlsx3 14 Sep 2010
Hey thx for the guide. It made me laugh and helped me to know more of what to expect. I don't know why I keep thinking that when I leave surgery I am gonna throw on my skinnys and go have a drink with my husband LOL. That day will come tho!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Sep 2010
Glad I could make you laugh! My goal was to be totally honest about my experience so that others going through this would feel normal. Well the skinny jean thing..I called that my grand vision! Now how crazy was that :)
Girlsx3 14 Sep 2010
Ok I'm now 2 days away. I'm cleaning my house like a pregnant woman nesting. 2 more loads of laundry tonite after the girls get their baths done and I'm finished! Went grocery shopping yesterday. So I think I'm covered. Any suggestions???
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 15 Sep 2010
Yes, take a deep breath, have a glass of wine and sit with your hubby and relax :) Oh I remember all of this so well. Thinking about you and can't wait to hear from you soon after surgery. Stay in touch.
sn315on 15 Sep 2010
Just rest while you can, you will need your strength. The RN told me to lift your body with your legs, not push with your arms. It will work your stomach muscles more if you use your arms. Also, massage cocoa butter and vitamin E oil after week 1 or after your drains are removed, check with your doctor. I did that on my scar as well as my tummy and back. It helps with the fluid build up. Don't drink from a straw, it will build up gas. Drink from a water bottle with just a cap, after a week move to a straw. I slept in a recliner for a week, not reclined all the way though, it was hard to put the lever up and down with my surgery. I had stabilizers under the chair as it's a rocker as well, hubby's shoes! He put four sneakers under there. I used a pillow on each side for my head and neck support and a stool for my feet. I had another stool for a table for my water, crackers, etc. Read my post again for any other hints. :) Good luck! I will be thinking and praying for you. Post when you can so we all know you are okay!
Girlsx3 15 Sep 2010
Thx tensixteen! I'm ready I feel. Although its hard to rest today my surgery is tomorrow and I'm running around the house finding things to clean LOL. I'm just trying to get everything in place but I'm probably stressing myself out doing it! I can't wait to wake up tomorrow and have this huge muffing top gone !!
mandy1985 15 Sep 2010
I did the same thing. I cleaned the same stuff about five times with bleach. My house was cleaner than it ever was before.
sn315on 15 Sep 2010
I'm glad you are ready, good luck!! :) Oh yeah, eat fresh pineapple, a little bit, each day for two weeks. That helped me a lot.
Girlsx3 15 Sep 2010
I'll update tomorrow after the surgery if I can. Hopefully I can sleep through the nite and then I'll just update at home
Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager) 15 Sep 2010

I too wish you great success

Girlsx3 15 Sep 2010
Thx soo much!
mandy1985 15 Sep 2010
I'm so excited for you and your going to look awsome. A tummy tuck will change your whole look, it's amazing how big a tummy could be and how small they can make it. I didn't think my tummy could get as small as my doctor made it, he did an extended tummy tuck on me and only charged me for a normal tummy tuck. You should make sure that you take lots of before surgery pictures or you will regret it. I took alot and it amazes me to look back and compare my new pictures to what i looked like before. My sister had her breast augmentation done a week after I had my surgery and she regrets not taking before pictures.
Girlsx3 15 Sep 2010
Thx! I'm gonna have my husband take some pix tonite. And I'm also gona post some before and after pix. Keep me updated on how you feel and stuff k?
Girlsx3 16 Sep 2010
Today is my surgery!!! I'm bout to jump in the shower use antibacterial soap paint my toenails LOL and hit the road to the surgical center. I will post an update as soon as I'm able to I'm hoping it will be tonite! Prayers Please!
mandy1985 16 Sep 2010
good luck girl. things might seem hard at first, but soon after, you will see that it was sooo worth all of the pain and money. i can't wait to see your results and i'm happy for you.
Girlsx3 19 Sep 2010
Day 3 after surgery i feel pretty good. Its the nausea thats getting to me more thN anything. I just cany wait for a glimpse of my tummy with no swelling!
sn315on 20 Sep 2010
I actually got sick the first day. Remember to drink soda, I drank Sprite and eat lightly. Walk and walk more! :) I'm thinking good thoughts for you!

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