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Getting Excited and Nervous - Birmingham, MI
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I am a 38 year old mom of 3. Ages 8,9 and 16. I...
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I am a 38 year old mom of 3. Ages 8,9 and 16. I have never had a flat tummy even at my smallest I always had a little pooch I always wore high waisted bathing suit bottoms. I am 5'4 and 170lbs. I run an exercise daily. I have lost 50 pounds in the last year from everywhere but my tummy and breast. I have a hernia that is causing pain upon abdominal exercise so since I need to get that fixed I figured I would take the plunge and have a TT as well. If all goes well I will follow up with a breast reduction and lift hopefully in the next year. Can't wait to share my experience and hear about everyone else's journey!
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1 day pre
Starting to really get nervous...Surgery is...
Starting to really get nervous...Surgery is tomorrow and I have 2 of my 3 kids sick. I am trying to take care of them without getting sick myself and get my house in order. I cant wait for this to be over and start my recovery. Our friend loaned us an electric hospital bed so hopefully it will make gettting up and down and sleeping comfortable for me.
I have poured over everyones stories and bought all the items people suggested. I think i am as ready as I can be. I am sure I have forgotten something but at least my husband took the next week off so he can hopefully help me through the worst. Dont we all just wish we could flash forward to summer with our new bikini bodies!
Good luck to everyone and I will be sure to post pictures of my progress. See you on the flat side :)
I have poured over everyones stories and bought all the items people suggested. I think i am as ready as I can be. I am sure I have forgotten something but at least my husband took the next week off so he can hopefully help me through the worst. Dont we all just wish we could flash forward to summer with our new bikini bodies!
Good luck to everyone and I will be sure to post pictures of my progress. See you on the flat side :)
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January 17, 2013
Being nervous is okay. Recovery is a slow steady progress. I'm only 2 weeks postop today and every day I feel better. Just give yourself permission to rest, but do walk around, let others do for you (this was hard for me) and your recovery will be that much better. If you over do it you will pay the price and move backwards.
Wishing you well tomorrw :)
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5 days post
Post op day 5. Still needing pain meds every 5...
Post op day 5. Still needing pain meds every 5 hours. Still pretty sore. Lots of swelling but I can see how I may look this summer and I like it. I have my first post op appointment this afternoon. I'm having a hard time sleeping at night. It's hard to get comfortable. I put some pics from today and you can see the swelling. It still looks good though.
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January 23, 2013
looking good! Sleeping is hard at first. I'm now able to sleep on my side a litte bit w/a pillow between my knees and that helps. I'm 4 weeks out tomorrow and let me tell you it does get better day by day. Keep up the great outlook, that helps.
January 24, 2013
You look great. I'm 16 dpo and I just, as of 2 days ago, am able yo lay on my side. I started by shifting to my sides little by little then eventually I was able to lay on my side. Recovery is a process, one day at a time. You're looking good.
January 25, 2013
You are just looking fabulous. :) Been reading your posts. Hang in there, the fun stuff is just around the corner. Just wait til you get to try in clothes. I can't wait to get mine done and overwith so I can start healing and do that fun part. :)
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