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A month post op..BL/TT/Lipo

Name: A month post op..BL/TT/Lipo
Item: R. Douglas Vanderpool, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Christinalove

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I am a 35 year old female, and Im having a FTT and...

ChristinaloveJuly 22, 2012

WORTH IT$10,850

I am a 35 year old female, and Im having a FTT and a BL. I am super excited and a bit nervous. I am so thankful for this site, because thanks to you guys...I am feeling less nervous everyday. I am a full time student at UA, and a busy mom. I have a loving family and great man by my side. i finally have the time to do this for me, and I cannot wait. I had my son via csection and my body has not been the same since. I consider myself to be very active. I love to run, bike, do yoga, pilates...You name it, and I love it. But...no matter how hard I try I cannot get rid of my tummy and my love handle hips. And my boobs are so droopy, due to breast feeding and a rapid weight loss after pregnancy. So I made the choice to change it. I cannot wait to wear clothes without freaking spanx, and have boobs that dont have to be lifted up to wash under them! I am scheduled for 7/31, and have my preop on july 25th. I had my mammogram already, and I love my doctor. Ill keep you guys posted on how everything goes...and thanks for hearing me in advance, Im sure the closer this gets...the more Ill need you guys!

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R. Douglas Vanderpool, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

Blonde in bluffton

July 23, 2012

Congrats!! Your day is so soon!! I love how you wrote I can't wait for my boobs not to have to be lifted to washed! Lol same here.

Do you have all your supplies?

Christinalove

July 23, 2012

Hey Blonde! Thanks you for your support. It is so good to hear from you. I have most of the stuff on my list. I just have to clean and grocery shop. I have my recliner set up, and the ice bags ready to go. I bought all my pajama pants, granny pannies and a robe. I am confused about the Bio oil. So many people recommend it, and some dont. Do you know anything about it? I bought it..and thought I wasted my money!

Blonde in bluffton

July 23, 2012

Here's a link that may help about bio oil

http://realself.com/question/stitches-scar-removal

I don't know anything about it but I need to do more research. I am debating if I should rent a recliner??? I don't have surgery until oct...... So many days but I guess I will be super prepared,eating healthy and hopefully in the best shape I can be.

What are you most nervous about?

Christinalove

July 23, 2012

I heard that laying in bed with your head and feet propped up is good too. Have you heard anything about that? October is a long time to wait! I would be going crazy!!!lol. Thanks for the link, I will check it out. I am most nervous about the swelling. I don't want to be in swell hell. That seems to be the biggest complaint from most real selfers. What about you?

Blonde in bluffton

July 23, 2012

I have heard that works but so many women use recliners- I am going back and forth about renting one.

I have read about swell hell, my dr said day 3 is the worst but I have read swell hell happening at so many different times.

I want to wake up! Then mostly being able to take care of my kids. My husband is flying from LA for 2 weeks but then I am on my own.... So that makes me worried.

UPDATED FROM Christinalove

5 days pre

Had my preop yesterday. I think the reality is...

ChristinaloveJuly 26, 2012

Had my preop yesterday. I think the reality is setting in that I am really doing this. I'm so nervous. The preop went great, and the nurse answered all my questions. I took a tour of thre operating room, and everything looked great. But I must say, that the thought of me cut open on that table was a little frightening. The doc met with me for a few, to tell me that I will look beautiful after everything is done. I hope he is right. I'm just scared, you know? I got all my supplies and meds ready to go, and I will clean the house and play a round of golf to make tomorrow pass faster. It will be my last golf game for a while. I went to the Gym today, and boy am I going to miss it!!! Thats going to be the hardest part for me. I love to exercise, but I know in the end this will all be worth it. Keep your heads up ladies. Good luck to you all, and may you heal swift and safe.

Replies (3)

Blonde in bluffton

July 26, 2012

Sounds like u had a good pre op.

Christinalove

July 27, 2012

Hey blonde. I hope all is going well. It was a good preop. The doc didn't stay very long, it was more with the nurse. But it was still good. I found out the procedure will be drainless. I'm happy about that!

Blonde in bluffton

July 27, 2012

Thatis awesome- no drains!!! I hear people saying they are annoying. That's so great!

UPDATED FROM Christinalove

1 day pre

Hello ladies. Well tomorrow is the big day, and I...

ChristinaloveJuly 30, 2012

Hello ladies. Well tomorrow is the big day, and I am so nervous. My surgery was originally at noon, but I was bumped up to eight. I have everything ready to go. I finished all my last minuet errands, and cleaned the house. I hope I will be ok. I'm just scared. I'm sure that's normal. I will post post op pics and update when i can. Wish me luck. Happy healing to everyone!

Replies (4)

Blonde in bluffton

July 30, 2012

I think that's great you got bumped to earlier- not as much time to think in the morning. Gooooood luck tomorrow I will be thinking of you. Post when you can. Happy surgery day:-)

ja1975

July 31, 2012

Good luck tomorrow, I will be thinking about and praying for you.

estell

July 31, 2012

Good luck! Can't wait to see u thru. I'm scheduled for Friday but I made my profile on Tummy tuck. God bless

Sexydork

July 31, 2012

Hi,
I wanted to wish you Good Luck and Prayers be with you! Can't wait to see the new you, Happy Recovery! You will be fine, positive thoughts.

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