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I have a epigastric hernia and huge flap of skin...

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oceansailor
WORTH IT$10,000

I have a epigastric hernia and huge flap of skin that is hanging on my tummy! I look 4-5 months pregnant and I am a active strong woman! I have 2 beautiful girls 3, and 7. My husband is completely supportive and I realized this is so needed when my activities started declining and my body was in the way! I am planning on a mommy makeover as my breasts are a G and I am 5 feet tall...not sure my weight now maybe 155 I have a gymnast body as my mother always says!


I am having a TT SEPTEMBER 20! Then in a few weeks we will do the Breast Reduction. I think he is wanting the surgeries separate for healing the body one at a time deal?? I understand and am scared! I know this is the right thing to do and GOD will be with me and my family! I was feeling selfish and then angry for feeling selfish as it costs so much money and the insurance company is just arguing the necessity of the procedures even with several letters from Physical therapists and doctors agreeing to the needs of this surgery for my life and strength.


So we have skipped the arguing and are paying all out of pocket! I have family on the way for a month to stay and help with the kids! I am very excited to see results and get this over with! I am so worried my kids are going to jump on me! I do not want them to be worried I can do this! Thank you for all your posts and inspireing me to wrote about my experience! I have pre op Sept 19 then going in the next day!!

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David H. Slepyan, MD (retired)

David H. Slepyan, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 7, 2012
Wowzers, your day is almost here!!! You will definately need tuns of help! And I love your title .lol
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September 7, 2012
thank you i can do this i am so scared
UPDATED FROM oceansailor
11 days pre

OK is it really coming soon~ I am so nervous and...

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oceansailor
OK is it really coming soon~ I am so nervous and excited and I am sure we will get through this! My mom just hung up on me cause I added a poodle puppy to the mix..I just want my kids to be happy and not focus on mommy...they are stoked and happy and the family is already worried about the cost and time and surgery and omg the guilt!! WHY! I am praying this will ease up...I think I need valium! NOW

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September 10, 2012
Welcome. No need to be nervous. You will be just fine and we will be here for you. I have a dog and a 2 yr old with little help from people during my recovery. So i can see why your mom is mad about adding a puppy during this time. You will be out of commission for a long time with back to back procedures. But I know you just dont want your little babes to focus on your recovery.
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September 10, 2012
Relax! Calm down! And exhale! It's OK! All will work out, you deserve this and your babies will be fine. Sometimes it may be hectic but recovery does not last forever. This will be a temporary situation with long term results! You are doing nothing wrong OK. Your day is fast approaching and it is normal to be nervous, excited, stressed, doubtful and about 50 other emotions. I was one huge ball of fear as my day approached so I know exactly how you feel. But just relax, go take a bubble bath, go cuddle with your girls but understand that everything WILL be OK!
September 10, 2012
Hey Neighbor! I am right down the freeway...Arlington!
I am 5 days PO.
Feeling pretty good. Just bored out of my mind! So nice that your family is coming to help with the kids and to take care of you.
September 11, 2012
I see you posted your before pics, nice! Ready for your big day?
UPDATED FROM oceansailor
Day of treatment

So here I am in hospital I was in for hernia and...

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So here I am in hospital I was in for hernia and muscle repair Tt and they are making me stay the night cause the hernia was gigantic and crazy so I am here it's ok my man is here kids with bop bop and papa and inlaws all together!! I kept asking why not go home... And the hernia was just more than. They thought okdokee keep y'all posted love and prayers k

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September 21, 2012
They are just keeping an extra careful eye on you because the hernia was more than expected. Hopefully you will be home soon, for now enjoy all the special attention! Hope you are doing well!
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September 22, 2012
Yes home now just the Tt was 4 hours and my hernia was more than they thought my bp dropped 80/50 my husband was right there... It's all good now
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September 22, 2012
You are the second person that I have heard that had problems with their BP after surgery. But I am glad that you are OK. How are you feeling?
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September 24, 2012
Ok emotional cause I do not see my belly button so swollen and I can see flatness from the side... :) but the bottom is sunken in swollen ish will see dock Tuesday drinking water and tried to cut meds in half but too painful now... Love to you all