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12 Days post-op and loving it!!!! - Wildwood, FL
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I am a 34 year old mother of a five year old boy...
MandyGAugust 2, 2011
WORTH IT$13,000
I am a 34 year old mother of a five year old boy 9lbs 4oz at birth and a six month old girl 8lbs. 6oz at birth. I gained 60 or so pounds each pregnancy, putting me close to 200lbs before each delivery. I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and a breast lift on Sept. 7th. I can't wait for the results, but deathly afraid of the possibility of pain. I have lost 50lbs with diet and exercise and now want the pouch of skin gone and the abs i have worked so hard on to shine through. Both of my children breast fed, so enough said there!
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August 6, 2011
You'll be able to do it if you have lots of help for both you and your littles. Congrats on the weight loss and believe me, I totally understand about the babies doing a number on your body.
Please keep us posted as you go through this journey!
August 21, 2011
Thank you for your support. I am scheduled for surgery on Sept. 7th. I am excited and have preop on the 23rd of August. My husband will be off of work as long as needed to help with our babies. Can't wait for the results.
August 9, 2011
Congrats on your weight loss, whag a accomplishment! Dont be afraid of the pain, for me it was manageable with pain meds. The light at the end of the tunnel is soo worth it. Have you asked your dr about a pain pump? Some drs use them and some dont. I did not have one byt made it just fine. Have lots of pillows and move as much as possible, it will get easier each time, the first day/night as i believe that will do wonders for your recovery. Please keep us posted. Best of luck to you....your abs will be shining through in no time.
August 21, 2011
Dawn,
My surgeon told me about the pain pumps at the consult, which made me feel better. I read on this site that a recliner might be a good idea, not sure we would use it and they are a little pricey, so nay stick with the pillows. Thanks for your tips and support.
My surgeon told me about the pain pumps at the consult, which made me feel better. I read on this site that a recliner might be a good idea, not sure we would use it and they are a little pricey, so nay stick with the pillows. Thanks for your tips and support.
August 16, 2011
Just remember you have the ladies on this board to lean on before and after. You will be able to handle the pain!! Just keep repeating this to your self!
August 21, 2011
Thank you so much, this site has been wonderful to read and hear all the great success stories. My fear about the pain is almost gone. Everythime I read about a strong wonderful woman, who has had these procedures it makes it easier on the nerves for me.
UPDATED FROM MandyG
8 days pre
I had my post-op on the 23rd. Got all of my...
MandyGAugust 30, 2011
I had my post-op on the 23rd. Got all of my prescriptions and instructions. Did my blood work and EKG. I am paid and set to go. I have 8 days before surgery and I am of course having mixed emotions, the fear of being in surgery so long and how will my family get by without me?????? I hope that I can get past these soon, cause I know that there is no turning back now. And honestly I would be mad at myself if I did try to weasel out of it. I deserve this and want it for me. I will upload some pictures when I can(camera is at cannon being repaired).I will try to post as soon as possible after the surgery. Please keep me and my family in your prayers.
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UPDATED FROM MandyG
1 day pre
Ok ladies, sorry it took so long for me to get...
MandyGSeptember 6, 2011
Ok ladies, sorry it took so long for me to get these God aweful photos, but here they are in all their glory. I go in tomorrow at 0730 for my surgery. My fear have again subsided for now. I did cry yesterday when holding my 8 month old daughter. I will so miss being able to hold her and snuggle her close to my body. Since she was born we have been inseperable. My son will understand that mommy has a boo boo.
I know that in the side view I look pregnant, but I promise I am not, had the tubal ligation in Feb. Just bloated a little (very little) from female stuff. Well in less than 24 hours I will join the elite league of beautiful boobies and tummies. I will try to post as soon as I can function. I promise I will be as true in my post as possible about my discomfort or sheer pain. Wish me luck!!!!!
I know that in the side view I look pregnant, but I promise I am not, had the tubal ligation in Feb. Just bloated a little (very little) from female stuff. Well in less than 24 hours I will join the elite league of beautiful boobies and tummies. I will try to post as soon as I can function. I promise I will be as true in my post as possible about my discomfort or sheer pain. Wish me luck!!!!!
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September 6, 2011
Good luck tomorrow. I know you will be fine. It will be hard to not hold your little one but in a month you will be glad you did it and will be able to start cuddling again. I wish I could have done this when my son was younger, now he is at the clingy toddler stages and it is going to be a huge challenge for us both. Let us know how you are doing as you heal, hugs!
September 6, 2011
Good Luck on your surgery!
September 7, 2011
Thank you for your well wishes and support. This site is wonderful and I feel so lucky to have found it.
September 6, 2011
Hi! Yay, I'm so excited for you!! I was worried about all of the same things you mentioned: pain, my family, SURGERY in general, and I also have a 6 month old baby girl AND I gained 60 lbs during each of my 3 pregnancies. I am 5 days post op and feel fantastic. You will do jut fine and will be so happy you did this. I wanted to back out too, but then I knew that I would always keep going back to wanting it so I better just do it now. Best of luck to you tomorrow! I will be praying for you!
September 7, 2011
Glad to hear that you are doing so well in your recovery. Will be looking for those great post-op photos. Hope you continue to recover quickly and thank you for all of your well wishes and support.
September 6, 2011
Good luck tomorrow! I'm 4 days post-op and like so many others had all the same worries... well, somewhat different since I'm one of the few guys on the site. I was so nervous going into surgery but once it went so fast... Felt like 5 seconds passed and they were waking me up and it was all over! I just passed over the 3 day hump. Not a walk in the park, but just get thru the post-surgery recovery crap and then everything does seem to get better. Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great.
BTW, I've got been trying to keep my journey updated on my profile here: http://www.realself.com/review/austin-tummy-tuck-male-tt-lipo
BTW, I've got been trying to keep my journey updated on my profile here: http://www.realself.com/review/austin-tummy-tuck-male-tt-lipo
September 7, 2011
WOW, 4 days. Sounds like your doing good for 4 days. I hope your results are everything you expected and more. Thanks for all the support, I needed it from women, like the strong beautiful women on this site.
September 7, 2011
I am supposed to be up at 0630 and preparing myself for surgery. Took my prescribed meds for the evening and I can't sleep. I am a basket case!!!!!! My stomache is flipping and I am pacing the floors. I keep trying to imagine that I am in the OR and they are preparing me to go to sleep, but then the anxiety comes busting through the door. Well I guess I will get plenty of rest here soon, why worry with the sleeping stuff now.
I would like to say that this is the first blog, forum, or site I have ever created a profile for and been a part of. I have read many of the ladies profiles from all over the place and I am amazed at how wonderful all of you are. This has been a real treat. I will miss everyone once I am recovered. Everyone here has been very real and sincere. I appreciate all the support and encouragement I have received.
Talk to everyone as soon as possible.
Sweet dreams to the beautiful women of REALSELF
I would like to say that this is the first blog, forum, or site I have ever created a profile for and been a part of. I have read many of the ladies profiles from all over the place and I am amazed at how wonderful all of you are. This has been a real treat. I will miss everyone once I am recovered. Everyone here has been very real and sincere. I appreciate all the support and encouragement I have received.
Talk to everyone as soon as possible.
Sweet dreams to the beautiful women of REALSELF
Having said that, I wish you lots of luck if decide to go ahead on the 7th. If you have a moment, read the last couple of posts on my review regarding recovery and binders...... Keep us posted on your journey.
Regards
Robyn
I am scheduled for the 7th and becoming more and more excited. Thankfully I have a great support system to help me with my little ones. My family and neighbors are wonderful people and my husband will be taking a leave of absence from work until I am recovered. Thank you for your support, it helps to hear about women like yourself, who have been through this.