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Updated 17 Apr 2011

Posted 1 Feb 2011

hello I am 29 years old I am 117 lbs I had twins 9 years ago and then I had a nother baby 4 years ago. My stomach is saggy and has never been the same after the twins. It has been a dream of mine to have a TT and breast aug. I am sceduled for March 25, 2011 but I am so scared! How bad is the pain?

Updated on 15 Feb 2011:
Well now my date has been changed to April 12,2011.

Updated on 7 Mar 2011:
I love reading everyones post. It has really helped me not to be so scard to go through with it.

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Updated on 25 Mar 2011:
Just about 2 weeks left! I can't believe I'm really gonna do this!

Updated on 30 Mar 2011:
Well had my pre op yesterday. It went very good my PS is a really nice guy! I am just ready to do it! I have 13 days to go :)

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Updated on 12 Apr 2011:
Well I'm on my way to have surgery. Not as nervous as I thought I would be. I'll keep ya posted :)

Updated on 12 Apr 2011:
I'm Doing good :) I'll tell you all about it tomorrow

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Updated on 14 Apr 2011:
I'm doing pretty good just ready to get the drains out and stand up straight. Tired of laying in the bed. My back hurts lol. One question when will my boobs go down some? Like fall into place? I'm 2 days post op.

Updated on 17 Apr 2011:
I am 5 days post op and I'm doing great. For anyone getting ready or thinking about doing it....go for it! It was definitely not as bad as I thought! I am loving my results! I'll post pics soon

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lizzy-j 3 Feb 2011

Hi,
I just had a full tummy tuck, breast aug, and a hernia repair one week ago today. While it is difficult, it is do-able. You need to make sure that you have help...especially with the children.

I had my 3 kids stay with my sister for the first 3-4 days. This was VERY helpful...I did not want them to see me after surgery.

At this point, I definitely feel so much better. If you can be patient and prepared, you can do it!

Jacksonville4346 3 Feb 2011

Thank you for your advice. I am just so worried about the pain! lol I am such a whimp! I'm not worried about the implants just the tummy tuck. I hope my nerves don't get the best of me! I just keep thinking about the end result :)

Pittsburgh8841 11 Feb 2011

I will be checking for new posts... I am planning a tummy tuck and would love to hear what you have to say after yours! I too am very nervous, and although I will have help - I will not have the luxury of my children staying with a relative. My youngest will be 2 soon - and he is still a lot of work! So please let me know how it goes!

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 17 Feb 2011

Oh no! Why was your date changed?

As far as pain goes, I've heard varying things depending on your pain tolerance, your ability to tolerate pain meds, etc. Have you asked your doctor about a pain pump? Many women rave about them. Others suggest that if you just stay on top of your pain meds without skipping any, you'll be a-okay.

Please keep us posted on how you're feeling pre-op!

Jacksonville4346 23 Feb 2011

Angiemcc,
I had to change the date because of work :( The doc I'm using doesn't use the pain pump.... I wish he did it would make me feel a lot better lol I will keep everyone posted! I'm so excited :)
I will try to get some pics up soon!

theNewMe03 25 Mar 2011

I'm 3 days post op and yes, you will be in pain. The first 24 hours is the hardest. I had to take 2 vicodines every 4 hours but even then, getting up and standing up is tough. I could barely get up and wipe my own pee :( (sorry for TMI). 2nd day was more bearable, but I kept myself drugged up and sleeping. Today, I'm not in pain anymore, but very sore.

Jacksonville4346 26 Mar 2011

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. From what I've ready on here if you can get through the first few days it gets better. I'm ready to get it over with.....I think lol

Ms G 26 Mar 2011

I was the same way b4 my surgery...WORRIED about THE PAIN! I have a high tolerance for pain. I had ALL 4 children natural. It wasn't that bad for me. My breast felt like they were engorged with milk the TT felt like i did a hard workout. first 48 hrs i needed the Most help. could not even wipe myself. Day 3 i stopped taking oxycodone and started taking ibuprofen.
my 2yr old is NYC I cant be alone with her still. She is a handfull. My mother helped me for 6 days she went back home and took my daughter with her. Hubby works from 11a-8:30p. I'm able to drive myself to appts. Shower myself. I'm still taking It ez. I just started walking straight 2 days ago.
Just focus on the END RESULTS and you will b alright.

Jacksonville4346 26 Mar 2011

Thank You! I am a wimp when it comes to pain lol My mother in law just had a tt Tuesday March 22. She said it wasn't as bad as she expected. So that has helped me. I'm not really worried about the BA just the TT. I have my preop this coming up Tuesday so I know there is no turning back after that! I know I gotta just think about how long I've wanted to do this. How much it will change my life. I hate my stomach! I'm ready :) its funny because everyday I have so many different feelings about doing it. Sometimes I think I can't really do this I am to scared then other times I'm not that scared. I guess thats normal to be like that. Anyway thank you again for sharing your experience with me :)

Ms G 26 Mar 2011

It is normal to feel that way... I know i felt the same way a week b4 my surgery!

lotsobabies 30 Mar 2011

Good luck...not long now until the NEW you!

Jacksonville4346 31 Mar 2011

Thank you! I can't hardly wait! I am still nervous but just ready to do it :)

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 31 Mar 2011

Would you mind posting the name of your surgeon? It'd be really helpful for other women in your area.

Jacksonville4346 1 Apr 2011

I sure will!

Kristal Deer Park 1 Apr 2011

Wow .. your almost there!! Good luck!! Im also 117 but Im small 4"11... What size breast are you going with?

Jacksonville4346 1 Apr 2011

I think about 400 cc saline I told my PS I wanted to be a full C. My sister keeps telling me to go with no less than 500 cc or I will regret it but idk that just seems so big for me. So I am really confused.... I just don't want to look huge or not be able to fit into certain clothes. What about you, what size are you going with?

soon2banewme 7 Apr 2011

Good luck with your upcoming surgery!! You are going to look awesome :)

Jacksonville4346 8 Apr 2011

Thank you! Only a few days from away!

CPMama 12 Apr 2011

Good luck today!

Jacksonville4346 12 Apr 2011

Thank you! Everything went really good. I thought I would be so scared and nervous but I wasn't I was actually really calm! Glad its over and I'm on the road to recovery :)

CPMama 12 Apr 2011

YAY!

lotsobabies 12 Apr 2011

Good luck! Hope you have a great surgery!

Jacksonville4346 12 Apr 2011

It Went very good! Glad its over lol it was alot easier than I thought. Don't get me wrong I was hurting when I woke up but I wasn't nervous like I thought I would be. Thank you for thinking about me. I hope you are doing wonderful!

Dorcas4529 12 Apr 2011

Today is April 12th, did you have the surgery? I hope it went as well as possible. Keep us posted! Good luck!

Jacksonville4346 13 Apr 2011

Yes I had surgery yesterday the 12th. Everything went really good :) not had a lot of pain. The worst was when I woke up from surgery. I'm doing good so glad its over. Now on the road to recovery. I will post pics soon

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