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A Stomach I Have Always Dreamed of - Calgary, AB
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I have had back surgery which left me with scar...
thinforeverNovember 6, 2013
WORTH IT$9,200
I have had back surgery which left me with scar that starts at the front of my stomach and reaches around to just below my bra strap. I have also had a C section and have lost 80-90lbs which has left me with a significant amount of hanging skin. I would love to be able to where a bikini one day the last time I wore one I was 10 years old and my back surgery was performed when I was 15 and left me with a huge scar. I am so excited to have booked my surgery!!! Now for the count down. I will post pre-op pics closer to the date.
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15 days pre
2 weeks pre op
thinforeverMarch 16, 2014
I decided to add some before pics, I'm completely disgusted. Unfortunately the dr told me he wouldn't be able to rove any of my scoliosis scar. He says that it will likely be moved closer towards belly button. Oh well still no bikini but at least I will look good in a one piece and into clothing. My mood is switching between excitement and having anxiety about the pain. I have continued to lift weights because the nurse told me that having my other muscles strong will help with recovery.
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March 16, 2014
My heart goes out to you; you have been through so much thinforever. You should praise yourself greatly for what you have accomplished already. My gosh: a tremendous weight loss and a huge decision to have the tummy tuck. Absolutely do your exercises every single day and even try add 10 more reps to what you do daily each day. I cannot impress upon you how important that extra muscle strength will be post op. You can do it girl. Try looking at the perceived pain as severe discomfort instead.....it will diminish each day and you will be a new and very confident you by the fall of this year, of this I am certain. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and sincerely wish you well.
March 16, 2014
Thank you for the kind words! It will be the fall before I'm feeling 100% hey? How long until I'm feeling 75%,85%, 95%?
March 17, 2014
Each person will heal at a different rate. Your surgery is in April. I would honestly say, do some mild exercises when the doctor says it is okay and just move as normal as you are able the first 8 weeks with NO lifting or pushing of heavy objects. Don't climb and definitely, don't fall from any height. After 8 weeks you should be able to do normal things around the house but don't rush. The key is to really get back to the new normal slowly and yes that will likely mean 6-8 months. Then, after that, the skies the limit thinforever. Yes, it may seem a long time but think of it as a prelude to all your fabulous days to come. It will be worth it. How wonderful if we could be fully healed in a matter of days after the surgery - only in sci-fi movies for sure. To answer your specific questions: 25% after 3 mos; 50% after 5 mos; 75% after 6 mos; 85% after 7 mos 95% after 8 mos and I'm sure 100% after 11 months. Now, this would be doing what you do in any normal day like a woman would do say, pre-babies - not sure if you have had any children. Also not sure what your age is. My response is as close to a baseline time line as I am able to give you provided you have no real post-surgery healing issues, are an adult woman between 25-35, in good health and for the most part active each day. My best advice is to not worry about what might be in terms of post op discomfort, but what will be 4-6 weeks after your surgery. You will note I won't ever use the word "pain" - too negative and too easy to buy into. I have had 4 various surgeries and I avoided the word at all cost - I would count to myself to forget my discomfort and for me that worked - kind of like a self-hypnosis moment. Just BELIEVE you will be fine and the results will be your 2014 dream come true. Again, I do wish you the very best.
March 16, 2014
Omg!! It's coming up soon!! I can't wait to see your results. I have my pre op appt on march 31!!
March 16, 2014
My pre-op appt was a little disappointing they looked at me and said Im not sure what is more of an emergency case your stomache or your back. Honestly my back is nowhere near as bad as my stomache. I can't image what they would have said if I would have shown them my breasts or my arms. So just take what they say with a grain of salt they are there to try to make another sale.
March 18, 2014
Good luck to you!!! Time will fly by, and before you know it, you will be recovering.
I am scheduled for the 26th and I cannot wait. Excited, nervous, very emotional.
Hope all goes well. Please keep updating!
March 20, 2014
Good luck! I had my surgery 1 month ago and my advice is to keep up with your meds the first couple days. I was expecting a lot of pain, but it's really more discomfort than pain. Take it easy and let your helper take care of everything for you, at least for the first week. You will recover faster!
March 21, 2014
Our time is coming soon! Are you getting nervous? We are all sooo blessed to have this opportunity.
March 21, 2014
Isn't it funny how so often we use nervous to also mean "excited" - but you can be both at the same time. Wishing you loads of good things to come. The post-op discomfort will be done and gone before you know it. Just take all your med's, as prescribed for the discomfort, after the surgery for at least the first 2 or 3 days. You'll truly be astonished at how quickly you will feel more comfortable. And, like the 3 angels that each took 9 months to bear, so too must you be patient with the healing and final results that will be the "new you tummy"! Stay positive mamma2....
March 28, 2014
I have been switching between being nervous and then excited, it has definately been emotional. I will be sending positive, healthy vibes your way on Monday!!
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3 days pre
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thinforeverMarch 28, 2014
Just a few more days and am I ever paranoid about getting sick! Everyone at work has a crazy head cold and my doctor does not want me taking anything herbal because it is suppose to induce swelling. So I have been eating fruit and washing my hands like crazy! I can't imagine getting a head cold and coughing my fool head off during my recovery. Anyway I have a question? Has anyone purchased one of those rectangle pillows to go underneath your knees while you sleep. Was it worth it? and how long did you use it for?
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March 31, 2014
I just used a reg pillow and found that to be comfortable. I used 2 pillows under my knees for the first 2 weeks while I was sleeping on the recliner and when I was sitting on my chair and ottoman in the living room. Good luck to you!!
February 20, 2021
I will do tummy tuck and suction, and repair muscles. But I do not speak English and the clinic staff did not allow me to bring someone who spoke English in order to understand the doctor, and they did not give me any translator. Now, I feel myself anxious because the operation is nearing its due date and I did not understand anything from the doctor.
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