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I have a 19 month old son that is beautiful but my...
blondiekjMarch 2, 2011
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I have a 19 month old son that is beautiful but my stomach looks so saggy and gross... gained and lost 40 lbs from pregnancy and left with over a 2 inch gap between ab muscles and sagging tummy skin! I can't wait to be my old self again! 5ft1 and 112lbs. I am going to a surgeon three hours away in PA because he is really good!
Does anyone have any advice on what to stock up on foodwise for after surgery or what kind of clothes I will be living in for the first few weeks post op?
UPDATED FROM blondiekj
1 month pre
I am very anxious at this point! I really need to...
blondiekjMarch 4, 2011
I am very anxious at this point! I really need to take some before pics this weekend and post them.... I have to get up the nerve to post those, lol! I just want a new tummy in time for summer!
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March 4, 2011
i am stocking up on Carnation instant breakfast, fiber bars, yogurt, oatmeal and tons of fruit. Those are all my healthy Go-To foods that are easy to eat when you don't feel like eating. What I gather from the ladies here is that you will not be up to eating, and when you do it will take much less to fill you up. I was told to stay away from Salt, Soda and Caffeine!! Anything that will give you gas or worsen the bloat. Water is key to lessen swelling. I will stock up on Crystal Light cuz it makes drinking that much palatable, I don't particularly like water and I should drink more of it. Oh my dear coffee, I will miss you so...and anyone in the near vicinity during the withdrawal, LOOKOUT! Good thing I quit smoking last summer or it may have been unbearable.
March 4, 2011
Ya you aint kidding me about the coffee! I have at least 2 cups a day and I have 1 to 2 glasses of water if i'm lucky LOL ! I know, so bad, eh? The salt will also be very difficult for me. I mean, doesnt virutually everything have salt in it? Well, maybe this surgery will give us two things. A nicer tummy and a better diet ! :-) When are you booked?
March 5, 2011
I am booked 4/27 and with everyday that goes by, I am getting more and more excited. This site is a godsend, I spend so much time here and I am feeling more and more informed everyday. I could not imagine going thru this without these ladies and their expertise.
As for the post-op diet, I am actually looking forward to that part. It is like a restart button you know. Sure I am going to have to get used to decaf and yes, everything has salt in it doesn't it? Everything worth eating that is...LOL Well, it is a worthy sacrifice, especially when we are bikini shopping...Yay!
As for the post-op diet, I am actually looking forward to that part. It is like a restart button you know. Sure I am going to have to get used to decaf and yes, everything has salt in it doesn't it? Everything worth eating that is...LOL Well, it is a worthy sacrifice, especially when we are bikini shopping...Yay!
March 7, 2011
Thanks those are good choices and close to what I usually eat for breakfast and snacks... I guess I will have a hard time staying away from soda.... I am looking forward to getting into a bikini again too! Oh I did hear that protein is key for healing too... Eggs will be good for that! Oh yea, i will be wearing sports bras for sure..No underwire after a tummy tuck for a few weeks at least... Thanks ladies... I am so glad that you are all here to talk to!
March 8, 2011
Ya, protein . . awsome or what, eh? There is this great protein shake I get from Choices Market occasionally and I drink it for breakfast with a handful of berries and a cup of unsweetened almond milk with a natural sweetner (Stevia) YUM :-) I will definitely be having this on hand during my recovery !
March 8, 2011
Hmmm...where is choices market? I have never had protein shakes before... are they really good?
March 8, 2011
i havent smoked a ciggie in 2 weeks until saturday night i went out with friends for a birthday. i had a glass of wine and i couldnt resist! bad me! but now i wont smoke another one at all hopefully forever lol. good job on the quitting! coffee im only addicted to while at work for some reason lol, and everything gives me gas i swear lol.
March 8, 2011
yes egg whites ( i think the yoak gives me gas!) coconut water. pinenuts and cashews, and lacotose free milk so i dont get gas and bloaty! im going to live off of spinach and chicken for dinners lol. i want to heal quick! i wonder if drinking a protien shake everyday would help.
March 4, 2011
Good luck with everything.
Drinks & Food- I was told to drink plenty of fluids so I stocked up on water and gatorade with electrolytes. FYI I hate gatorade but I get the point. I also have plenty of fruits and protein. My PS sais protein was really important.
Clothing- I have been using sleeveless maxi dresses and lounge wear/ sleep wear dresses. they have been amazing! Oh and also sports bras- preferable ones that zip up the front to help with compression and lessen bruising across my back and breast. ( I had a tt, lipo of abs waist- flanks dorsal roll and inner thighs) !
Drinks & Food- I was told to drink plenty of fluids so I stocked up on water and gatorade with electrolytes. FYI I hate gatorade but I get the point. I also have plenty of fruits and protein. My PS sais protein was really important.
Clothing- I have been using sleeveless maxi dresses and lounge wear/ sleep wear dresses. they have been amazing! Oh and also sports bras- preferable ones that zip up the front to help with compression and lessen bruising across my back and breast. ( I had a tt, lipo of abs waist- flanks dorsal roll and inner thighs) !
March 8, 2011
yes im going to stock up on the ZICO coconut water, it's chock full of electrolites and it's more hydrating than plain water. it takes an aquired taste. it's slightly sweet slightly salty. my PS said i would be wearing a binder the first weeek---im going to have to buy a stage 2 garment i guess afterwards. and yes i love dresses! thanks for the tips!
March 11, 2011
Coconut water, eh? My husband is from Fiji and the peeps there drink this stuff like crazy! I didnt know its better than water. Good to know. When I go in June, I definitely will be chugging it down!
UPDATED FROM blondiekj
27 days pre
Okay I am finally posting my pre-TT pictures......
blondiekjMarch 11, 2011
Okay I am finally posting my pre-TT pictures... Four weeks from today is my surgery... I cannot wait....=) I just have so many questions since I haven't had a pre-op appt... Ugh!
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March 11, 2011
your tummy is going to be nice and flat again very soon!
March 11, 2011
Thanks i just can't wait... I don't want to be anywhere near the beach until after my TT!
March 11, 2011
Ohhh girl you must be getting excited . . i sure feel it thats for sure. I guess your tatty is gonna be gone, eh?
March 11, 2011
Yea, i am getting way excited... your's is 4 days before mine!!! you must be excited too! Yea, he said that most of my tattoo will be gone so i will have to get something touch up or something new over it! That sun tattoo was alot smaller before i got pregnant, lol!
March 11, 2011
I had my TT on Feb 22, 2011 & all of the above are good things to have in stock for when you arrive home. I also got over night maxi pads for as you can use them to cover your incision. This was recommended by my PS. They worked nice. Also something like Sucrets because of the intubation during surgery you may have a sore throat. Magazines were on my list. Lots of paper tape, gauze, drain sponges, scar treatment for when the time comes & an extra binder which I got from Babies R Us because the hospital on was way too big for me. Oh and I had all my clothes out and ready for the week. That was a big help. Good luck :) I'm already thrilled with my results and its only been about 3 weeks!
March 11, 2011
I had my TT on Feb 22, 2011 & all of the above are good things to have in stock for when you arrive home. I also got over night maxi pads for as you can use them to cover your incision. This was recommended by my PS. They worked nice. Also something like Sucrets because of the intubation during surgery you may have a sore throat. Magazines were on my list. Lots of paper tape, gauze, drain sponges, scar treatment for when the time comes & an extra binder which I got from Babies R Us because the hospital on was way too big for me. Oh and I had all my clothes out and ready for the week. That was a big help. Good luck :) I'm already thrilled with my results and its only been about 3 weeks!
March 11, 2011
Thanks so you are about three weeks post TT right? how are you feeling now? Thanks for all of the great items to put on the list... it all makes sense to me.. So the binder's are pretty big? Darn I wish i would have kept that one from my c-section..it had fit comfortably..
Will you be posting pics of your results?
my surgeon is in Philadelphia so i am just worried about my three hour drive home after the surgery!
Will you be posting pics of your results?
my surgeon is in Philadelphia so i am just worried about my three hour drive home after the surgery!
March 30, 2011
glad to hear all went better than you thought ;) thats always nic eto read!!
any suggestions on foods ?
or what helped as far as keeping your BM easy??
Sounds crazy but ~ when i had my c estions ~ i had such a hard time using the bathroom after the surgery ... that NOW im so scared thats going to happen again with the TT...
any suggestions ;)
M~
any suggestions on foods ?
or what helped as far as keeping your BM easy??
Sounds crazy but ~ when i had my c estions ~ i had such a hard time using the bathroom after the surgery ... that NOW im so scared thats going to happen again with the TT...
any suggestions ;)
M~
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Hey ! I'm booked for April 4 just days before you. Nervous as heck but also soooo excited. I have had two kids (14 months apart) and want my tummy back! I was also trying to prepare by figuring out what kind of foods and things to buy before surgery. Keep us posted. Would love to see before/after pics!