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Flatter Tummy Here I Come! - Birmingham, MI

Imnotprego69
posted 9 months ago
updated 5 months ago

Worth It
Cost: $9,000
Birmingham, MI

I am a 42 year old mother of 3. All of my children...

20 Aug 2012
4 months pre

I am a 42 year old mother of 3. All of my children were large. Just scheduled surgery for December 6. I never thought I would be able to afford to get it done. It was actually my new husband's suggestion. He is the best! I am so excited and so scared at the same time. I just hope I can handle it. I had a C-section with my last child almost 8 years ago. It was so painful to me. I was in bad shape physically because I was sickly during my pregnancy, so I am hoping that's why I had such a hard time with the C-section. I will have 3 1/2 weeks off work, I hope that's enough. I love this site. I know I will be on it alot for the next several months!

I can't believe my surgery is one week from today....

29 Nov 2012
7 days pre

I can't believe my surgery is one week from today. I have had a tickle in my throught and a runny nose the past few day, so hopefully it goes away and doesn't get any worse. I would really hate to have to reschedule it. I am using some of my Christmas vacation time off from work towards my recovery. Anyways, I am really starting to get nervous! I think my husband is sick of listening to me. I went for my pre-op appointment last Tuesday with the nurse. She acted like this surgery is a piece of cake and told me to not worry about getting a walker from my mother-in-law. From what I read on here, that is not the case. It is a very painful surgery and with all the strain on your back, a walker would be helpful. I am also hoping that I don't get nauseous. That is the worst feeling in the world. I haven't had anesthesia in about 25 years. Anyways, I just wanted to vent. I know I need to get some pictures up!

3 days post op, Doing pretty good. Just hate...

9 Dec 2012
3 days post

3 days post op, Doing pretty good. Just hate coughing! The nurse said I need to do it to keep my lungs clear, but boy does it hurt! Overall the pain isn't as bad as I was expecting! Took my first shower yesterday with a shower chair and my husbands help. I have been sleeping in a recliner and using a walker. The walker really helps minimize the strain on your back. Well, happy healing everyone!!

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Comments (7)

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 6 Dec 2012

Thinking about you:)

Imnotprego69 5 Dec 2012

I should be done with surgery by this time tomorrow. I am so excited, but am having butterflys at the same time!! I just hope everything goes smoothly. I can't wait to be on the FLAT SIDE!!

Imnotprego69 5 Dec 2012

Thanks suzig! I still have a little tickle and a stuffy nose, they said it's nothing to worry about. Tomorrow's the big day!!

suzig united kingdom 1 Dec 2012

Hi, just wanted to say good luck next week. Hope the tickle in your throat didn't develop into anything more.... will be following your journey with much interest. Suzi