Having Tummy Tuck,breast Lift,implants,lipo on Neck,arms ,back,hips and Thighs. - Houston, TX
Surgery is Suppose to Be 7 Hours 45 Minutes. What...
Surgery is Suppose to Be 7 Hours 45 Minutes. What are some of the times of others? Has anyone had this much done at once? My doctor said it is safe.I have never been put under.I am very scared.The surgery is scheduled for Jan 14th. I am 35 years old 155 pounds i work out regulary and have lost 40 pounds in the last year.I dont smoke or drink and eat healthy so my doctor says it is okay to do it all but i am still nervous so much that i get anxiety attacks when i think of it.I also have a mitral valve prolapse but he says that shouldnt affect anything.Does anyone else have this?Sorry for the overload..
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Sorry just read my post again. My main questions...
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Are you planning on staying overnight in the hospital? Initially I threw around the idea of a thigh lift too, but he recommended it be a separate surgery or a definite overnight.
I can sympathize with your anxious feelings...I felt the same way. You have come to the right place. Read some of the other reviews and ask lots of questions! We are here for you!
Hi there,
I was just reading your question over in the Mommy Makeover Q&A about your long surgery and Mitral Valve Prolapse. It sounds like you got some great doctor's answers. I hope you'll get more input from the ladies over here...
Wondering what the longest mommy makeover surgery is of the women in the this group?
I decided to go ahead and split the surgeries in...
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Good luck and I hope everything goes great for you. Remember, the pain goes away!!
I can totally understand your turmoil. I would be feeling the exact same way!
It's completely normal to be scared so don't worry. We're all here for you when you feel like you might lose your mind. :)
How old are your kids? It might sound like a lot to them at first but it's amazing how resilient kids are... much better than us at dealing with things, I think. ;)
Good luck with your surgery!
Those are good ages. Hopefully the older one will be able to help you out? :)
I haven't had anything done, though I may need it after I get down to my goal weight. :)
Hi Houston,
Being nervous is totally normal! I see that you have decided to break up the surgery into two sessions. I really think that is a great idea...personally. I think the anesthesia part would be fine but the recovery would be terrible. That is a ton of trauma to put your body under at one time.
Personally I would do the tummy and breasts first and then the lipo in a second surgery. I just know how painful the tummy tuck recovery was for myself and could not imagine having all of that done together.
I am sure you are in really good hands with your surgeon and do not have anything to worry about there.
If you were having lipo done on just one area that might be a different story but 5 areas is a lot.
I had my breasts done first and then the second surgery was the tummy tuck and very light lipo on the outer thighs and hips.
I look forward to reading your posts and seeing your before and after pictures. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Congratulations on taking this step to make yourself feel better. You deserve it :) I can tell you that this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. It gave me a very big confidence boost and made me extremely happy. Glad I did it and would do it all over again if necessary.
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