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6 weeks PO, scar therapy!!!!! Bowie, MD

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Hello everyone. I am so happy to be here, on this...

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Hello everyone. I am so happy to be here, on this site and this close to the flat side. I'm a 38 yr old mother of 3, ages 17, 13, and 8. I've been thinking of having this done since the birth of my youngest son which was by c-section. I consider myself a very confident person but no matter how much weight I lose or have lost (yoyo weight) my stomach was always an issue. So now that the opportunity has presented itself, I'm going for it full speed. My downpayment is in and my date is set, Jan 14th, 2013. Bulge be gone. My husband is being very supportive. Although we'll see what becomes of him when its time to change bandages and drains, lol. Luckily my mother on law will be staying with us for that first week or as needed, so if hubby gets queesy she can jump in and assist. Preferable before he hits the ground, lol. I've been a member for about a 2 months now and love the community. You ladies have helped me with preparation and just easing my mind. I've learned a lot but still open for plenty more info. So far my main question right now is.....I'm having a tummy tuck, lipo, and muscle reconstruction with removal of a hernia. Can anyone give me insight on their procedure and recovery? I look forward to sharing the rest of my journey with you all and appreciate any feed back and advice.

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Gary Burton, MD

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1 month pre

Now this is getting really close. Just found out...

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Now this is getting really close. Just found out today that an earlier slot was avail do now my appt is set for Jan 7th. Trying to make sure everything is paid off in time. I had scheduled vacation for the week of Christmas so I decided go take the week after just to get prepared, so Dec 19 will be my last day. It's do close now.

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December 6, 2012
Welcome!!!!
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December 6, 2012
Thank you so much fedup68.
December 7, 2012

So glad you joined us:)   How exciting that you are able to go sooner than planned.  

The best advice I can give you is to lay super low the first two weeks post op.  Baby and pamper yourself and know this takes time to heal.  You will do wonderful but it is a slow process.

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December 7, 2012
Thank you so much for the advice and the welcome. I am soooooo excited. It seems so close and I know the time is going to fly.
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30 days pre

Ok, I got a little jumpy last night thinking about...

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Ok, I got a little jumpy last night thinking about waking up from the anesthesia. I've never had major surgery so I have to admit I panicked for a sec. But my girlfriend found a wag to help me relax about. She pretty much explained that I should consider it the best sleep I've ever had and to welcome the rest. I will try to remember that. I am now a cple days shy of 3 weeks and I still haven't rec my pre op info yet. Still waiting. Anyone care yo share what you started or stopped doing at 3 weeks?

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