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Being stuck in this house all i wanna do is have wine and fatty food !What is your favorite cg?

I`m at mother of four biggest baby weighing 10lbs...

  • 16 Jan 2013
  • 12 days pre

I`m at mother of four biggest baby weighing 10lbs 4oz . I have wanted a tt an bl for about a year now and after losing 90 lbs( diet and exercise). I decided it has to be done. I`m very nervous and still wondering if it`s worth the complications. I`m fully paid and blood work from my primary is all finished and I`m cleared. I feel a tickle staring in my throat my primary put me on zpac hoping this doesn`t affect my surgery date.

... Nervous is a frickin understatement! I live in...

  • 26 Jan 2013
  • 3 days pre
... Nervous is a frickin understatement! I live in NJ and will be having my surgery at neuroscience of Jefferson in Philly. My dr does a drainless tt and doesn't put you completely under. He requires one overnight stay at the hospital. I can't bring myself to post them until I know the skin has been removed. Are you taking any vitamins now? I stopped all mine but kinda regretting that. I was taking a prenatal multi. I bought the bromelian and arnica I'm just not sure of the dosage I should take. Everyone here starts the bromelian before their surgery. Ugh.... As Tom petty says " the waiting is the hardest part" and I could really use a glass of wine or rather 10 glasses ;)

Tomorrow is the big day!!!!! I wanna rip my brain...

  • 28 Jan 2013
  • 1 day pre
Tomorrow is the big day!!!!! I wanna rip my brain out to stop from thinking! :) anyway did your ps give you blood thinners as a preventive measure? I got the kiwi ... What else can I do to prevent blood clots other the walking? I never said before I'm 5'6 155lbbs . Wth that has to do with anything idk ugh . Has anyone every died from STRESS before the surgery cause I think I'm gonna be a first! :). Here's what I got so far toilet riser, walker, backmax contour bed system, crackers,gauze, tape, neosporian bromelian, arnica, jello,cough drops, bottled water, multi vitamin, colace, MOM, Tylenol, breast pads( people say they use the after surgery)extra binder, soirts bea that sips in front, dial body wash, body pillow , memory foam pillow, bath wipes, books!!!!! What am I forgetting my doctor didn't give me scripts yet ....probably cause I stay one night at the hospital so I guess I will get them filled there before I leave. My procedure is a drainless tt and bl. Help I'm forgetting something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is the day I'm beyond nervous and thinking...

  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Day of treatment
Today is the day I'm beyond nervous and thinking why did I wanna do this to myself. I'm worried about everything blood clots and infection . I have to be there at 8:30 ugh .

So here goes I got there at 8:00 I think they...

  • 31 Jan 2013
  • 2 days post
So here goes I got there at 8:00 I think they started around 12:00 and I was done by 3:00. I had tt ,mr, and bl. The first 2 days were rough to say the least . Day 3 today has been better. I ordered the lift recliner yesterday and it came today it's a must have! It lifts you to almost a standing position before this came my husband was lifting mei, it was a hot mess! My back a neck a killing me. Any recommendations for a good neck pillow? My DH has been amazing I think seeing me on this much pain had him freaked out. I'm usually very good with pain. But anyway I couldn't be more in love with him then I am today. Hope everyone is healing well . Hopefully I can sleep tonight cause that hasn't been easy.

Day 4 I'm lioving my lift recliner it allows me to...

  • 2 Feb 2013
  • 4 days post
Day 4 I'm lioving my lift recliner it allows me to get up at my own pace. I'm also still taking my pain meds every 4 hours Percocets and Valium every 8 hours. I had my first BM thanks to colace and prune juice it went well tmi lol. I found sitting on a high bar stool is comfortable so I go from that to the recliner. I hate not being able to bend over . When was everyone able to bend over to pick things up? Also with the bl I'm wrapped in an ace bandage . Do you know when I can move to a sports bra. My first OP is Mionday. Happy healing everyone :) . Morning stiff has a different meaning to me after a TT sorry I couldn't resist :p. speaking of that when did you start hanky panky? Lol

Po day 13 everything is feeling better I'm still...

  • 11 Feb 2013
  • 13 days post
Po day 13 everything is feeling better I'm still sleeping in the recliner. I've just switched to Tylenol . I've had pains that can only be described as Braxton hicks contractions. I'm still slightly hunched over and very swollen. I feel like how is this going to smooth out eventually. Before this I at least looked good in clothes, so this is very frustrating. Being stuck in the house makes you wanna eat whatever you want. Although I'm still eating clean with low sodium diet which sucks cause sodium was the only thing I didn't watch before this. I know I'm only 2 weeks po but this is by far the most frustrating thing. I guess no one would be happy with turning into spongebob .

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James W. Fox, IV, MD

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widmomof2 19 Mar 2013
Hello we are 7 wks today, j hope all is going good with you, I'm still having some swelling but it was still worth it.
pink1111 26 Mar 2013
I hear ya 8 weeks today :). I also have the swelling. I also think I'm gonna need lipo I still am not as flat as I would like to be. I don't think my dr did lipo during the surgery . I go to him April 4, but I do agree it was worth it. I stopped wearing my cg this week . I thought it would be hard to get used to not wearing it but it wasn't :)
GoBigRedhead 21 Feb 2013
Ok time to show us those results. Remember most of us are either about to, considering or have had a procedure and we just want to see how you are healing. I hope you feel wonderful and have a speedy recovery.
flatbeat 17 Feb 2013
How's everything going? Feeling any better lately?
pink1111 17 Feb 2013
Everything with the pain is fine just swelling and itching along the incision is annoying. I'm glad I stay at home with my kids I can't imagine having to go back to work. Kudos to the girls that do it. How are you?
Never too late 5 Feb 2013
looking forward to pics! Happy healing!
pink1111 5 Feb 2013
Yes I never took before pics but my doctor did so I'm gonna copy them. I couldn't bring my self to take then I kept thinking what if t die durning surgrey and my husband HS that picture in my phone hahah I know I'm nuts. So next Thursday I will get copies from my doctor and post . And thank you :)
txmama78 4 Feb 2013
Hey girl! Finally got the drain removed today. Feels so much better! It had been draining about 30 ml every day. I dont have to go back to work for 3 weeks. I am a hairdresser so I didnt want want to push it since I stand all day with my arms in the air. I feel u on the greasy hair. I could go to walmart right now and ride a motorized cart and would totally look normal! Lol!
pink1111 4 Feb 2013
Ya about the drains! Mine were removed too . I like everything I see I'm swollen but I expected that . I love my new boobies!!!! Oh the motorized car for sure. But at least we can not wear a bra and it be ok ;) . Just going to the doctors wore me out so I agree take ad much time off work as you can. I stay at home with my four monkeys . Just think this time last we we were a nervous wreck. Today was my best day so far. But I'm still taking the Percocets tho. I'm looking at thighs thinking they could use a little tightening bahaha . My husband is like ummm no :). When do you go back for your second po. I go the 14th also have you found a comfy sports bra that opens in the front. Overall are you happy with your results?
txmama78 5 Feb 2013
Today has been my best day so far too. Im only taking percocets at night when I go to sleep. My next po appt is in two weeks. I bought a sports bra from academy sports, I think the brand is champion, it zips up the front. Very comfy! So far I am pretty happy with my results, but I had my thighs done so now I think I need my arms done! Lol!
islandlove 4 Feb 2013
Congratulations! Remember your job right now is to get lots of rest :) Hanky panky?? Im PO day 20 and nowhere near ready for that!! lol
pink1111 4 Feb 2013
Thank you ...Hahahah I hear you on that! My mind wants to do a million things my body just won't follow . In so spongebobs mother right know . Square swell hell :). You look great and I think your breast look fine :)
so.cal.37 3 Feb 2013
Hi pink111....you asked some questions GW8772's page, so I come here to visit you & answer your questions. First, I'm glad you are doing well. I'm happy to hear your DH is such a big help. Mine was too! Also glad you got a lift recliner, it IS a lifesaver after this surgery!! Especially after you have anything done to your boobs too! ALSO, glad you hear your TMI on your easy BM....mine was horrible!!! I was horribly constipation for 8 freakin days, even after prunes, colace, an herbal stool softner all started less than 24 hours after surgery, then had to have 2 enemas AND a half bottle of MOM...it was horrible!!! I didn't bend over for a couple weeks, bcuz you can't get up after your bent over!! I did a lot of squatting when I needed to get down....thank God for all those squats at the gym my hubby had me do! I did have a bl with a br, I was not in an ace bandage, so I don't know about when you can move to a sports bra. I woke in a post-surgical compression bra, was in that for 48 hours, then was able to move to a sports bra. Hanky panky.....I got the ok from my PS at my 2nd PO appt, about 12 days PO, but only with my binder on. (I still wear it!!!) THANK YOU for the comment about my dress! I love it & can't wait to wear it!! I was not wearing a bra in that pic! I definitely will not be wearing a bra as a NEED, but also don't want my girls to start saggin again! I look forward to be able to walk around my house braless!! I had a reduction too, so I'm also excited to have normal sized boobs! So, to answer your question, I absolutely could go without a bra AND LOOK GOOD DOING IT!!! My doc did send me home with Percocets....1-2 every 4 hours, I only took 2 a couple times in the first 2 days, but I DID NOT MISS ONE DOSE!!! I set the alarm on my phone for 15 mins prior to the time to take them, which gave me time to go to the bathroom & eat a little something first. I also was sent home with antibiotics, a 10-day course. I took the pain meds for about 10 days, then only 1-2 times a week for the next couple weeks, only when I had overdone it. At my 2nd PO visit my doc asked how much pain meds I had left, I didn't have many I he gave me a another prescription without me even having to ask for more! I did not take anything for blood clots, I just walked as much as I could (which wasn't very much for the first few days) every time I got up to pee. If you have any questions, feel free ask.....I'm happy to help!!! I've had LOTS of help from people on here & don't know what I'd have done without this site and all the helpful women. I'd feel privilaged to be able to help anyone! :-)
pink1111 4 Feb 2013
Wow thanks for such a detailed response :). 8 days wow wow !!!!!! I seen my breast today I'm in love and yes could go without a bra love it:) my belly is spongebob looking but I know it's just swollen and to be patient .I'm feeling my best today. I feel the same way I wanna help anyone I can on this site. I would have been so unprepared without this site. Have you found your favorite support bra and cg?
txmama78 3 Feb 2013
Hey there! Glad u r doing better. Not sure about the sports bra thing. I have been in one since surgery. My cg is a veronique, I think? It zips all the way down on both sides so u dont have to pull it up over ur legs and has an opening for going to the bathroom. It has worked pretty well so far. Cant wait to get this damn drain out tomorrow! Its driving me crazy!
pink1111 3 Feb 2013
Yes the drain is driving me crazy too! I have 2 of them the are pinching me and blood has been dripping from the drain hole . How much drainage are you having. It's amazing how everything is hard to do I couldn't put back a gallon of milk . My strength is just drained . I get filled quickly but been craving pizza . I'm so damn bored I at least wanna eat lol. I feel like I'm already swollen . How are you feeling ? Do you have to go back to work? I stay at home with my kids I must say they have been so helpful. It helps mommy looking like a monster lol with greasy hair. I can't shower till tomorrow . I feel I could go to Walmart and fit right in ;)
txmama78 1 Feb 2013
I agree day 3 has been much easier and the electric recliner is a must have! It has been much easier to get out of than the hospital bed for me. Glad ur feeling better!
widmomof2 1 Feb 2013
Congrats on making it to the flat side. I hope you are better today, the recliner is a must have and it has been my home since the surgery. Happy healing will check on you later.
sarav59 30 Jan 2013
Hope you are feeling better...congratulations on making it to the flat side
pink1111 31 Jan 2013
Thank you and today is better then day one and two. Get a bell lol cause you can't call for people. :) my husband has been wonderful thank goodness.
threeboys 29 Jan 2013
I hope it went great!!!!!! I can't wait to hear!
pink1111 30 Jan 2013
Yesterday was rough even on morphine and Percocets. Feeling better today thanks so much for asking.
threeboys 30 Jan 2013
You made it though!!! Congrats. Feel good and post pics when you are up to it!
pink1111 30 Jan 2013
I will and thank you :)
evifree05 31 Jan 2013
Glad it went well!! My first two days were horrible but I feel a little better everyday promise.

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