Tummy Tuck - June 28th - "I don't recognize myself!"
Three years ago I was hit and run over by a drunk...
Three years ago I was hit and run over by a drunk driver, injuring my back and foot. During my recovery I developed Post-traumatic stress disorder. Rather than take the anti-depressants that the Dr. wanted me to go on I started to exercise consistently, my love now is running. In the process I lost 20 plus pounds.
I've also had three pregnancies which took a big toll on my poor body. Love my girls to pieces, hate what they did to my stomach!
I'm pretty fit and feel good about my body other than my flabby tummy. When I work out I find myself staring at my stomach rather than my form!
I am now at a point in my life where I am able to go on vacations more, I wear a tankini but dream of wearing a bikini!
Thank god for this web-site! If I hadn't stumbled across it in February I know that this dream would have just remained a dream. My decision was cemented when I showed my three daughters my stomach (I'm pretty good at hiding it)...one of my 19 year old's jaw dropped...she was ready to drive me to the PS that day! Besides which, all of my girls have fabulous smiles my TT is only slightly more than their braces! Along with my girls, my husband, sisters, and friends are completely supportive of my decision!
I had my consult a couple of weeks ago, I loved my PS! Once he "lifted" up my stomach to show me where the scar would be place I knew that there was no going back. Nobody has ever "lifted" up my stomach before in my life. Ewwww
My only concern going into this is that I live in a tiny, remote community, I have to travel quite aways to have this done. I am going to stay in the city where it's being performed for about 11 days then will be travelling home. I am doing my pre-op with my GP prior to leaving. I will also take that opportunity to make sure he is able to deal with me post-op. the good news in this scenario is that a family member of mine who is coming with me is a nurse.
Other than that, I am excited to finally have this done!
My stats are...42 years old, 5'4, 161 lbs. I will post pictures soon.
Because my PS is requiring me to go home with a...
His reasoning was for comfort, especially at night.
I'm ultra-paranoid about blood clots so I know that I will be up and about as much as I can be/supposed to be.
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By the way, my trip was post-pond until August 23rd...eight weeks after the TT.
I am hoping to post pictures this week! I know how helpful they were for me.
It's official...paid in full! I have been in...
I have been in communication with my PS office and they have answered every single one of my questions. I needed clarification on a few things including the catheter issue. I've been assured that it can be removed as soon as I feel like it's ok. I've since read a few stories where patients have appreciated them, I feel much better about this now.
I was supposed to be in Mexico this week but due to a family emergency it had to be rescheduled and the best dates for me were the end of August, eight weeks after my procedure. Humidity on top of swelling....hmmm. I may be living on the ocean!
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Welcome! I am happy for you and your decision. I wanted to say that I did have a catheter, but only during my surgery. The reason I had it is because I had Mommy Makeover, which was 5 hours. The cath was removed at the end of the surgery and I was happy. I did NOT like the way it felt and I could feel it even with the anesthesia still on me. Upon removal, I peed on my own right away. I was home 2 hrs later.
Best of luck to you and get ready. It is quite a journey as I am finding out!
Best of luck to you, You will do great!
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I have just recently read about another woman being sent home with a catheter, but it doesn't seem to be the norm. Three nurse visits is great, though! I hope you'll keep us posted throughout your process. We'd love it if you'd post the name of your surgeon.