3 Weeks Pre OP! - Houston, TX

The time is near! I can't believe one week from today I will be recovering from surgery. I have been getting so nervous here lately. Just the thought of something going wrong scares me so much. Yesterday was the worst day ever! I got a call from my surgeon regarding an EKG test I took last week. I sent him a message asking him to explain the verbige on the test because the only part I understood was abnormal EKG. I was feeling really positive prior to his call, I even went for a 3 mile walk after work to relax. The first thing he said was more than likely its nothing to worry about. He said that at least 50% of his patients receive an abnormal EKG reading and its nothing critical. I was okay with that until he explained that what the test indicated is that I may have suffered a silent heart attack but they didn't know how long ago. I almost died! I think that was the last thing I heard. Needless to say I was up all night having an anxeity attack thinking I was going to die. I even sent a message to my PCP asking what I should do. Thankfully she answered and said that I could go into the office today and get retested. To make a long story short, I went had another EKG done and although it was still an abnormal reading, she said there was no sign of heart issues of any kind. She immediately showed a cardiologist the results and he said the EKG looked completely normal and that I was okay for surgery! OMG I was so relieved to hear that. It scared me so much because I have had many family members die of heart disease and I just knew I was going to be next. Lol
Has anyone ever experienced this?
My surgery is scheduled from 7:15am to 2:30pm. Its 7 hours long so I wanted to be sure everything will be ok.
I wish I could calm my mind down and focus on the outcome but I'm having a harder time doing that than I thought I would. I know its normal to feel fear prior to surgery but wow, its been overwhelming. My blood pressure has even been though the roof lately. UGH
Luckily I have already purchased everything I think I need. The only thing I am having a hard time finding is button up PJ tops. It's funny because I do not own one single button up top due to my breast size and didn't realize how hard it is to find a top that doesn't have a matching bottom. My issue is I think I will need at least an Extra Large top however I need a medium bottom and I can only find the set, not individual pieces. So as of right now, I have at least 7 bottoms for after surgery and no tops. This is my last weekend to shop so hopefully I find something.
Well, wish me luck ladies and if you don't mind, please say a prayer for me. :)

Hello ladies,
I know it's been a while since I've posted but not much had changed so I figured I would wait until my next appointment.
I seen my PS on Friday and he was pretty happy with the results so far! I guess I didn't realized how different I looked from the last time I seen him a little over a month ago but everyone at the office were all telling me how good I looked! Needless to say I had a smile from ear to ear the rest of the day. Lol
He said that I needed to start scar therapy and sold me a product from his office. I haven't put it on me yet because I have to shave and I'm scared it's gonna hurt taking it off every night. I'm such a scary cat. Lol
I do plan to start placing it on my scar this weekend!

Speaking about my scar, the holes I had seen to be completely closed. Thank god! Sometimes I'm afraid my scar will open again but hopefully it never does.
He said I could start doing Zumba again! I was so happy to hear that.
Today I did my first Zumba video and felt like I was going to die! Lol
I have to admit my scar is hurting. I hope I didn't hurt myself. I swear I feel like it ripped open a little. I'm gonna have my daughter look at it before I go to bed. I'm just relaxing on my bed for now.

I posted a few pictures today to celebrate my 12 week milestone! I know I still have a long way to go to get to the body I have always dreamed of but I'm so so happy about the way I look today compare to before the surgery. I can't imagine the possibilities of how I can look with lots of hard work and dedication. I'm really for that next step! This is such a blessing to have the opportunity to have this type of surgery. It really is life changing!
I Love It!!!! No regrets!
Happy healing sistas, God Bless :)

Hey ladies, hope all is well. I can't believe it's been right weeks. At first, time seemed to be dragging then once I went back to work, it's flying again! Lol

I'm pretty happy so far! Still swell up a lot everyday. Especially above my belly button area. I was eating out of control and managed to gain 8 pounds! Yikes
I had a long talk with myself about why I did this and how I need to make the best of it! This was a very expensive surgery and I would be devastated if I ended up where I started. It's just that when people start giving me compliments and telling me how good I look, it's like I can't accept it and start binge eating! It's crazy I know but I've always been like that. I know lots of people are happy for me and some are jealous but I have to just do me!
With that being said, I started working out on my treadmill which is all my ps will allow at this point. I'm walking everyday, 30 minutes one day, 45 the next for a min of four days a week! It's not much but I know it's better than nothing.
My boss gave me VIP tickets to go see the Houston Rockets game tomorrow and I'm so excited!

I hope everyone is doing good and staying positive. This is such a crazy journey. Rough at times but over all, worth it!!!
Take care ladies ;)