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TT and Breast Lift Scheduled for August 31st...... Oh my God!!! - Austin, TX

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Ok, so I have had 6 kids (age 28-18) I'm 45...

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holdingfortyJuly 23, 2010
WORTH IT$9,100

Ok, so I have had 6 kids (age 28-18) I'm 45 and have wanted to do this for many,many year. I am blessed to have a someone that now supports me on this and is going to be taking care of me thru this. I'm so scared for him I hope its not to much for him. I am excited and so ready to have this done I have been reading all the post here and I cant tell you ladies how wonderful it is to read about the issues you have had and all the wonderful stories. It is really helping me get thru this I told a few people but I really dont want to hear anything negative at this point.

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Tumtucker
July 24, 2010
Woo hoo! I'm exactly one week in recovery and feeling pretty dang good! I am almost straight, though I still get winded from walking down the hall! My hubby has been amazing- I have two young boys 5, and 3, and he took care of the kids all last week. I stayed at my mom's, and my PS told me to make sure to hire a nurse for the first two nights, since I wouldn't be in the hospital. I am so glad I did because I couldn't even roll over without a push on the hips! Now I am home with all the commotion, but still feeling great and happy. I look amazing! So so so worth it!!!!
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holdingforty
July 26, 2010
That's great I'm hoping my recover will be easy like yours. I'm glad all went well and you are please with your results
Kimmers25
July 24, 2010
Congratulations! You will do wonderful and be happy you went through with the procedure. You gave birth to six children so I am pretty sure you are a strong woman and can handle this. My end results are totally amazing and I could not be happier! Yes you will have some pain and swelling but it will pass quickly enough. Hang tough as us mama's do and you will be fine. My hubby was wonderful in taking care of me the entire first week. He changed dressings, emptied drains, rubbed my back, kept me medicated and waited on me 24/7. Trust me...the hubby will love the flat and tight tummy:) You deserve this!!
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holdingforty
July 26, 2010
Thanks I am a little scared for him more then me. I am the one that does the taking care of everyone and have a hard time with someone taking care of me. But he is wonderful and has schedule a week off to be with me. So I am going to try and let him take care of me. I hope we will both enjoy my flat tummy LOL
Kimmers25
July 27, 2010
I am the same way..the care taker of everything an everyone but it worked out. I just rested and let him take over. It is hard though I know. But just tell yourself you will be back up and running the show in no time at all if you allow yourself to heal properly. Relax, take your pain meds, drink your fluids and eat healthy. Oh yes and enjoy your new body. You deserve it.
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Angie_M
July 26, 2010

Very exciting! Please keep us posted on your tummy tuck/breast lift journey.

Sheila66205
July 26, 2010
Mine is scheduled for the 29th of July. I am very nervous. I am looking forward to the end. Does anyone know how it compares to c-section pain/recovery?
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holdingforty
July 26, 2010
Wow, just a few day away!!! exciting would love to see pics. it has helped me so much to see all the pics and to read everyones concerns and thoughts on this. Good Luck!!!!
Kimmers25
July 27, 2010
Not to scare you but you can't compare. It is just totally different. Yes it hurts but does get better each day. The first week is the worst but just stay on top of the pain meds. I had a c-section and an abdominal Hys and this was nothing like those procedures. You will do great
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holdingforty
July 27, 2010
Thanks I am going to stay positive and I do have a high pain tolerance so I am hoping this will be ok. I really am glad I found this site. It has helped me so much already.
Kimmers25
July 28, 2010
It is a totally wonderful site! You will come through it like a champ :)
UPDATED FROM holdingforty

Well filed out all the paperwork,paying for the...

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holdingfortyAugust 3, 2010
Well filed out all the paperwork,paying for the hospital tomorrow. ( I can't believe we are paying this much) Mixed feeling right now excited nervous,trying to loose 10 more lbs. hoping to be at 135 before the surgery. ok so 8 more lbs. I'm only 5"2' so trying to get down so my results will look good. Worry, worry, worry

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Danylle
August 3, 2010
Hope everything goes great for you, congrats on your decision!! 6 kids...WOW you are superwoman!! You definately deserve this!! My TT is August 20th. I can't wait!
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holdingforty
August 3, 2010
That's great August 20th I Wish mine was sooner. I am no Superwomen that is for sure. They sure did a mess on my tummy. LOL Thanks Lets keep in contact on here I would love to see your after pics.
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Danylle
August 4, 2010
I will definately be posting them! My pre-op is on the 16th and it seems like the days are going by soooo slowly because I'm so excited to get it done. I started taking Vitamin C 500mg 2x daily to promote healing. (My PS recommended) You should start doing that soon if you werent planning on it!
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holdingforty
August 13, 2010
I am going to start taking the Vit C tomorrow my pre op appt is on the 17th. and I have to have a EKG also because I had a heart attack 10 years ago. I was about 200lbs and in a very stressfull marriage back then so the doctor is not worried about it and I am sure all is well I'm not on any medication for as I have lost weight and the bad marriage LOL. I am so excited and ready and yes the day are crrrawwwling along.
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Well, 18 days and counting so ready for the new me...

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holdingfortyAugust 12, 2010
Well, 18 days and counting so ready for the new me. Every morning as I am getting ready for work I look at myself and try to imagine what I will look like without the big tummy and perky breast. Its so close but so far away. I have told the ladies at work and I have to say they are all so wonderful I havent told my brothers or sisters because they would think I was crazy. Or think I think I am so vain. But I feel like I have raised my children and they are all doing really good in life. I am very proud on them I feel like I did a good job as a mom, and I was a really good wife thru a really bad marriage. Now that all the kids are grown and I have a man in my life that wants me to focus on me and what will make me feel better about me. I am doing it and that is that. Ok with that off my chest come on August 31st.

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