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I am 4 months out and this is bad

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Hi y'all! I am so excited to have scheduled my TT...

PittsburghMaMaNovember 5, 2012
$7,000

Hi y'all! I am so excited to have scheduled my TT for 12/28!! After 4 children, my abdominal area is a sore spot for me. I have this pooch that just hangs there. I hate it! My self-esteem is lowered due to this and (TMI ALERT) it has negatively impacted my sex life with my husband. I am always re-directing his hands and I wont let him see me naked. I'm so ashamed. When I initially brought up the idea of a TT to my husband last year,he was very opposed to it. He didn't think I needed it because he loved me no matter what. Well,that's great but I don't love me. A year later and a lot of tears, he's realized how important this is to my confidence.

I had multiple consults. The first one I went to, I broke down and cried thru the pictures. I don't let my husband see me and now that stranger was looking at me standing in those hideous paper panties exposing all my weaknesses. He was very very caring and talked me thru it. I knew there was no turning back. My second consult, I felt more comfortable with the staff and PS and I felt the pricing was more in line with what we wanted to pay.

I am thrilled to be a part of this forum where we can share our experiences, fears and triumphs.

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Francis Johns, MD

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SValentine
November 5, 2012
Hey PittsburghMaMa I totally know what you mean, its hard to let a stranger take a hard look at the things we work so diligently to hide even from the men we love! Congrats on setting your date I'm scheduled for the 27th just the day before :)
Jmooremo75
November 6, 2012
Ladies, you're not alone. I think most of us have felt/feel the same way. I go to my preop on Wednesday and have surgery the 20th. I'm not looking forward to the paper panty pictures on Wednesday but if it means making this happen I'm going in chin up. The part of surgery I am dreading the most is being marked up by the DR in front of my hubby. The thought of him avidly watching this makes me nauseous. I'm thinking ill probably ask him to step out. It's a sad realization that I'm that uncomfortable in front of him, though he thinks I am beautiful. Soon I'll feel that way too!
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SValentine
November 6, 2012
No doubt! Soon you'll be feelin good on the flat side :)
PittsburghMaMa
November 6, 2012
So, I know I am not the only one who is thinking about this constantly, right??!! I think I look at this site for new updates daily. I'm so excited and cannot believe that I am finally DOING IT! I went back to Zumba classes to try and lose some more weight before my date. I even make my hubby look at before and after pics! The two things I am most nervous about are: 1. The swelling afterwards and not being able to see results soon enough. I've heard that you look same size or bigger afterwards. That scares me! and 2. If I will be ok to go back to work when I do. I have a desk job and can wear comfy clothes if I need to but my TT is 12/28 and I am planning on returning on 1/7 or 1/8. I deal pretty well with pain. I had my tubes tied and an ablation last December and I was up cooking dinner the next day. I'd love to hear from y'all on these things! Do you worry about similar things?
one ready girl
November 6, 2012
Wow I think we could write each others story's LOL... I have my TT scheduled for the 26th and I also work in an office I can wear what ever I want but I'm praying I will be healed alot. I work with nothing but men and i do believe they notice more than women. LOL. I'm so excited but scared also. I have so many thoughts going thru my head. On top of all of my planning my son will be in Afganistain so that alone scares me. But my husband told me everything will be ok. He has really been great. Well I'm praying for you TT buddy. I look forward to talking to you again. Take care
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1 month pre

So excited that it is getting closer!! I'd like to...

PittsburghMaMaNovember 12, 2012
So excited that it is getting closer!! I'd like to hear from some folks about the post-surgery swelling. I see some variation in people. Some complain of swelling for weeks others not so much. What has your experience been? I'm so excited!!!

I also need to start making a list of things I will need while I am down and out. Ideas? suggestions?

I have not told my family as of yet. Not sure I will actually until it's over. I would feel bad doing it that way but I just don't need the negativity.

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one ready girl
November 13, 2012
You are 2 days behind me! Good for you! I know I'm so stinking excited!!!! Like you my husband and daughter are the only ones that knows because u know everyone else will be negative about the whole thing but I'm happy happy happy . Good luck and keep me updated.
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bigbootyjane
November 28, 2012
Does this doctor have a website? I cant have his contact info?
PittsburghMaMa
December 28, 2012
His practice is called Artisan
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1 day pre

Gosh it's 1210 am I can't sleep. I need to be at...

PittsburghMaMaDecember 27, 2012
Gosh it's 1210 am I can't sleep. I need to be at the surgery center at ten am so thankfully not too early. That's all the longer I can't have a drink lol. Sooo looking forward to this

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Kimmers25
December 28, 2012

I will be thinking about you tomorrow.

PittsburghMaMa
December 28, 2012
Thank you! So excited and nervous
Kimmers25
December 28, 2012

You are going to do absolutely wonderful:)

PittsburghMaMa
December 29, 2012
Any advice for nausea and vomitIng?
Kimmers25
December 29, 2012

Oh goodness!!  Keep the diet mild and acid free.   Sip on some sprite or 7 up, eat soda crackers and try not to lay flat.  The stomach acids come up more when you lay flat.  Keep your head elevated for a bit.  Also there are medications your doctor can give you for the nausea.  And trust me they really help!!!   Also make sure to have something in your tummy before taking any pain meds.  They will tear you up and make things worse on an empty tummy.

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