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MM - 5 weeks post-op. Blood clot, ICU and now home.
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I am a 37 y/o mother of 3, my daughter is 7 and my...
johnsomeOctober 1, 2012
WORTH IT$20,000
I am a 37 y/o mother of 3, my daughter is 7 and my boys are 5 and 2. They are my love.
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13 days pre
Huh, I typed out a multiple paragraph review, but...
johnsomeOctober 1, 2012
Huh, I typed out a multiple paragraph review, but only the first sentence is showing. When I get a little more time I will try and re-write all that. ;)
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October 2, 2012
Oh no! I'm sorry that part of your review isn't here! Please do retype when you get a chance. Your kids are at cute ages! They really do a number on the body, though. Looking forward to reading more of your story.
October 4, 2012
I lost a very long, detailed post that got erased so I did do it again but I didn't include everything.
I had my surgery with Dr. Vath yesterday and it went so well and I feel very good. The percodet seems to help with generalized soreness but I have more pain today (of course) and I'm trying to get a hold of Jen. I itch all over so I don't want to increase the meds and possibly get even more itchy. Not much appetite and they sent me home with oxygen so I have to do that tube breathing thing five times every hour. It's just a pain and the addition of extra tubes along with my breast drain tubes I get all wrapped up in clear plastic tubing. Need to get up and walk a little more. Well, read my entire post on my page. It really was a piece of cake bur I'm already getting bored and not sleeping well even with the Percocet and Valium. My husband did go out an buy a toilet seat riser and that was really worth it. He thought it was unnecessary, I'll at first but he really is a good caregiver. I'll be thinking of you on the 15th, my birthday. Vath and the whole crew were just fantastic. Take care.
October 5, 2012
can you take some benadryl for the itching? Lots of ladies on here seem to do that.
October 4, 2012
Oh, BTW, those implants that Dr. Vath said could not possibly be saline turned out to be saline after all. He's just too young to remember. They weren't used much back in the 70s but they got used exclusively in the 90s when there was that health scare about the silicone implants back in the 90s. I didn't' know that because I ha already split from my ex and didn't go through that. Apparently that lasted until 2006 and even today surgeons cannot use the silicone implants on patients under 22. Who makes this stuff up? Probably the FDA. I'd love to hear back from you soon, now that I'm over it.
October 5, 2012
Jen didn't call me back so I guess it must not be to serious. Benadryl may jusr do the trick. Maybe it will help me sleep more than an hour or so, Good idea, Thanks.
October 5, 2012
Is the pain better? Sorry about the itches, did the benadryl help? Morphine makes me itch horribly too. They put it in my spinal for my c-section and I was so uncomfortable for 2-3 days. I scratched to the point of breaking the skin. No good.
Good thing I'm not 22! lol.
October 5, 2012
I'm really screwing up my posts on this laptop. Anyway, i was afraid to take the Benedryl on top or the Percocet and Valium but Dr. V. said that's what i should do. Took two tablets this a.m. and had the most delightful little nap. It;s hard to get any decent sleep sitting up I'm actually standing straight up but walking very slowly.
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10 days pre
Ok, so I am 10 days out and today I started...
johnsomeOctober 5, 2012
Ok, so I am 10 days out and today I started thinking - what the hell am I doing? Anyone else have a 'this might be a huge mistake' moment? I think I am actually having a panic attack. So, I guess this is a good time to review my motivation.
When I got married in 2002 I weighed 118 lbs, I am 5'1". I got pregnant two years later and miscarried, twice. I had my little girl in 2005 and reached an all time high of 172lbs. Yikes! The last 7 years have consisted 3 cycles of being pregnant, having a c-section, nursing, and then focusing on losing the weight. I was down to 128 last year when I was put on a medication that helped me gain a little over 20 pounds in about 4 months. I've dropped 12 lbs of that weight through a 1200 calorie diet and excercise (insanity/elliptical), and weighed in yesterday at 138 lbs. I was really hoping to lose another 10 prior to surgery, but that isn't going to happen in 10 days!
I have never had a great body image, and that was further compounded by the 3 pregnancies and nursing for 3 years. My lower belly, inner thighs and upper back have always been trouble spots. Poochy lower belly with ugly c-section scar. Bulgy inner thighs that rub together. I had a party last night and a picture of me from the back surfaced on Facebook, back fat bulging bra band - lovely.
I am scheduled for TT, BA/BL and lipo to the flanks, hips and inner thighs on October 15th. I am really kinda freaked out about the scar, I'm afraid I am going to look like someone tried to cut me in half. I need to remember how infrequently I am completely naked, and staring at myself.
Also, I am perseverating on cc's. I am asymmetrical. I am having implants to even out my size and shape fill in the upper poles a bit. But, in no way to I want to be top heavy. I am wavering between 240-300 and 286-339. Logically I realize that 40cc isn't a lot, but emotionally it feels like a huge decision. Also, my PS is recommending I go with different profiles, not just different sizes, and I have to admit that makes me a bit nervous. He is recommending a style 10 on one side and a style 15 on the other. I haven't read anyones profile where this was done. Anyone?
Ok. I need to relax a little bit! Time to put this out of my mind for a minute.
When I got married in 2002 I weighed 118 lbs, I am 5'1". I got pregnant two years later and miscarried, twice. I had my little girl in 2005 and reached an all time high of 172lbs. Yikes! The last 7 years have consisted 3 cycles of being pregnant, having a c-section, nursing, and then focusing on losing the weight. I was down to 128 last year when I was put on a medication that helped me gain a little over 20 pounds in about 4 months. I've dropped 12 lbs of that weight through a 1200 calorie diet and excercise (insanity/elliptical), and weighed in yesterday at 138 lbs. I was really hoping to lose another 10 prior to surgery, but that isn't going to happen in 10 days!
I have never had a great body image, and that was further compounded by the 3 pregnancies and nursing for 3 years. My lower belly, inner thighs and upper back have always been trouble spots. Poochy lower belly with ugly c-section scar. Bulgy inner thighs that rub together. I had a party last night and a picture of me from the back surfaced on Facebook, back fat bulging bra band - lovely.
I am scheduled for TT, BA/BL and lipo to the flanks, hips and inner thighs on October 15th. I am really kinda freaked out about the scar, I'm afraid I am going to look like someone tried to cut me in half. I need to remember how infrequently I am completely naked, and staring at myself.
Also, I am perseverating on cc's. I am asymmetrical. I am having implants to even out my size and shape fill in the upper poles a bit. But, in no way to I want to be top heavy. I am wavering between 240-300 and 286-339. Logically I realize that 40cc isn't a lot, but emotionally it feels like a huge decision. Also, my PS is recommending I go with different profiles, not just different sizes, and I have to admit that makes me a bit nervous. He is recommending a style 10 on one side and a style 15 on the other. I haven't read anyones profile where this was done. Anyone?
Ok. I need to relax a little bit! Time to put this out of my mind for a minute.
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October 5, 2012
Well, I'm two days post-op and I can tell you I'm much happier than i ever dreamed I'd be. Dr. Vath is a mirac worker. I honestly thought taking out my-37 year old implants which has gone through a pregnancy, breast feeding and 50 pounds of weight gain. What are the chances I could have boobs that resemble anything like normal boobs. They are a little bruised but otherwise gorgeous. And, no new implants. And, my tummy is so inconsequential, no body has even looked there. My point is this: You are dwelling on all the things that can go wrong. Be excited. If you have followed my posts, I've been very ambivalent about my result but now I'm so jazzed. I said to my husband this morning that I thin this procedure is going to be a life changing experience.. I actually feel lighter and more energetic. A lot of going through the MM was my way of fighting ageing which I dread so much and I had a 3-month depression when I turned 60; So, I feel like I have a new lease on life and I'm ready to get started. I took my first shower this morning and, man, do I feel good. I put on full face makeup and I quietly thought, "No too bad, not too bad." I could have spent the rest of my life in the gym and denied myself a single cookie for the rest of my life but I would have never achieved this level of satisfaction. Granted, this is not a quick fix but a jump start that I just didn't have enough motivation to follow through. So I begin my new life in earnest. How lucky are all of us to be able to afford this kind of advantage, especially you much younger women who get to keep their youth a lot longer. Let go and look forward to it like you might have looked forward to your wedding or a "once in a lifetime" vacation. It's a fresh start. Don't worry, be happy.
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