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Hello everyone (and Kim!), I have been a member...
suzig united kingdomNovember 13, 2012
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Hello everyone (and Kim!), I have been a member since about june 2012 and have read avidly lots of different peoples journeys to the "flat side". I am 49 years old, happily married with two grown up children. I am 5'5"tall and have got to goal weight with weight watchers and maintained it for 2 years. But.... having had lots of addominal operations over the years and losing weight, I have been left with a stomach that resembles a road map, with excess skin and lumps and bumps, not to mention muffin top and pouch (sounds hideous - it is hideous)... now is the time to get rid... I am so excited but scared stiff. I am booked in for a TT on the 11th December 2012. Looking for some more TT budders to share experience and offer two-way support. All you ladies are so wonderful - I love this website. Will post some pics soon.
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Had my final appointment before my TT with CS last...
suzig united kingdomNovember 14, 2012
Had my final appointment before my TT with CS last night. Went armed with loads of questions that technically he had answered before but I just wanted the reassurance of hearing his answers all again (am I going loopy??) ... anyways.... I came out feeling on top of the world and so so ready for this. He was absolutely charming and put me at my ease like he always does. picture the scene... he is kneeling in front of me, me standing there with my big belly out and him "handling" the pouch and flap - arrghhhh I hated it, I was so embarassed. He just said my dear, we are going to sort this out for you and you are going to be delighted with your new flat tummy.... he then explained the procedure (again) ... answered all my questions - said he would take a digital camera in with him and take photos of the procedure (if I wanted them - yes I do ... I think...) .... he then drew on some photos I had taken in to show me exactly what he was taking away, where my new tummy button would be etc., etc. We spoke about pre-op supplements (no need if your diet is full and varied), post op pain relief, compression garments, dog ears (wot the heck??) !! etc., etc., etc., I had him to myself for 3/4 hour ! I wasn't rushed at all. Included in the price is two night stay in hospital, all meds, compresson garments, post op follow ups and after care for up to a year. He said that as I was a slim lady (never called myself that, ever) I didn't need lipo but wouldn't hesitate to do it if he thought it was necessary. He also said that he did "quilting" stitching which reduced the risk of too much swelling although there would be some and to expect it. The cold I have been battling for the last week is at last subsiding but I need to shield myself for another 4 weeks so that I do not get anymore..... Hope everyone who has recently had their surgery is healing well and wish those who have it coming up in December calm preparations and safe journeys up to and beyond their ops. Take care all.... Suzi
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November 14, 2012
Good luck! I have my tummy tuck on December 6th!
November 15, 2012
HAha, no not all ready, I am still in the middle of writing exams and all my kids activities and Christmas shopping! But next week I am going to start to pack. Any suggestions on what to have at bedside afterward would help. I will be sure to have hemrhoid cream and some sort of stool softener!
November 14, 2012
Hi Suzie. I am booked on for a fluer de Lise TT on dec 12th. Have my pre op app on 30th Nov. look forward to sharing this experience with you x
November 14, 2012
Sure thing. its the waiting thats getting to me now... its within our grasp but still 4 weeks or so away .... I asked my CS what a Fluer de lise was the other evening so I know sort of how your op will differ from mine as far as the actual "cut" is concerned. look forward to sharing our experiences and offering as much support as I can... take care Suzi....
November 15, 2012
Awesome my friend, awesome!!! Reading this as i am in the waiting room to get my pre-ops! Hope to feel the same as you when i get out of this appt! We can do this!!!!
November 16, 2012
Hey lady almost there! We all feel you on the tummy! That is awesome the 2 night stay is included in the pricing. What is a Fluer de lise? Well as the days pass you are closer and closer to the Flat side!!! WHOOO HOOOO
November 16, 2012
Hi There. A fluer de lise is like a vertical T. so i will have an incision down the bottom as well as partially up the middle. This way it will bring in the loose skin from the sides as well as the top and lower tummy. I'm not bothered about a scar up the middle as I don't have a bikini body plus I have a line up there from previous pregnancies.
November 16, 2012
Hey Suzi glad to hear you are feeling good about everything. I go for from confident, excitement to terror. I think it's mainly about the pain afterwards. You hear varying stories all from good to nightmares. Just have to keep the fingers crossed and do everything the doctor says and hope for the bet I suppose. My PS said I will be in hospital a minimum of 3 nights as he likes to keep a close eye on his patients, his consulting rooms are in the actual hospital.
November 16, 2012
WOW, 3 nights??! That is amazing! You are lucky. I am in for 1 night. Darn.
November 16, 2012
He even said depending on how I go afterwards it could be up to 5 nights. It's good to be close to medical help and support but I hate being away from home. Hopefully it will just be for the 3 nights. He said he likes the drains out before he sends his patients home that way the risk of infection is dramatically reduced. I just have to put my faith in him and do what he says.
November 16, 2012
I do that as well but after seeing the CS for the last time before "D" day I am still full of beans and so up for it. Just worry that I havent got as much "stuff" as a lot of american ladies seem to have at their disposal and need ... ie. recliner... raised toilet seat, shower seat, potions, pills, etc., etc., Just keeping it real and simple (hopefully), Thats not to say that I dont absorb all of the good advice that is given because wow, this site is terrific for telling you how it is and what will make you more comfortable post surgery ... its just that I dont want to be caught up in thinking that I need more than I do... each to their own and all that but I am being guided by my CS who I have total faith in....am I making sense ? I agree that the best place following this type of surgery is in hospital for at least 48 hours where you are surrounded by health professionals should something occur (not tempting fate or anything). I worry for ladies that go home soo soon - like they have been to the dentist or something !! My CS does definately not advocate going home too soon. nice "speaking" to you. Take care, happy preps. Suzi
November 16, 2012
I feel terrible for the US ladies they don't have a choice but to go home which is why they have all the extra stuff. Their medical situation has been explained to me and its not that flash. I intend to stay in hospital until my PS says "get out"!
November 17, 2012
Hi there - this made me lol re the American ladies and all that is at their disposal! I am a Brit, but living in Houston, Texas so I guess I'm a hybrid. Lol! I have made lists of things I might need from the many reviews on here - this site has become my new obsession - move over Facebook! But on the whole I'm hoping my British "stiff upper lip" will help me through - that and lots and lots and lots of painkillers! I have my operation scheduled for 8am on 26th November, and I stay in that night, but then get discharged the next day - 7am no less! I have a recliner at home - but that's only because I had one already! I'm going to cover it with a mattress protector and have a sheet draped over it too - hoping that will protect it - my husband has a rather black sense of humour and keeps talking about puss oozzing out of lots of different places - gross! I keep reminding him he will be dealing with said puss as I will be loopy (hopefully) on drugs! Anyway, just wanted to say hi as you had taken the time to do so on my story. Look forward to going through this somewhat together!
November 25, 2012
Suzini had non of the stuff after my hysterectomy and I was fine saying that I have bought a reclining chair for £50 quid from a young lad at work whi was selling it and I have a frame that goes around the toilet that Phoenixuk who has posted about her recovery kindly gave me. I think lots and lots of pillows are a must not buying anything for scar my surgeon does some kind of scar therapy treatment extra 180 quid will see what it is about if I need it. X
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Hi everyone, I just wanted to say thank you to...
suzig united kingdomNovember 19, 2012
hi everyone, I just wanted to say thank you to each and everyone that has responded to my initial review. This site is fabulous and the amount of help, support, advice and general friendship you get from all you lovely ladies is wonderful and just the thing we all need when we are feeling anxious and doubtful that we are doing the right thing... I've got 21 days and counting til my big day and quite honestly it really is like waiting for christmas when your a child... I'm from the UK and there doesn't seem to be many UK ladies in December having TT's :( or they are a little more reserved and are not posting ! ... but.... there are plenty of other ladies across the world who are in the same boat as me and we can all touch-base here - Fab..... thanks again to my new found friends.... Suzi
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November 21, 2012
another day.. more expense. I keep finding things that I HAVE to have for my post op recovery. lol.... V pillow, scar therapy silicone strips, scar massage roller, - HOLD UP - enough is enough lol..... please hurry up the next three weeks or I will be bankrupt.... ha ha - I seriously think I am hooked on this site.... is anyone else...??
November 21, 2012
Yep I'm hooked too because the time difference I wake up to 20 emails with updates etc its awesome!!!
November 22, 2012
Wow, so that is how we're supposed to have a consult, ummm well I was totally missing out, that is the "warm fuzzy" that I was looking for and was wondering about, well damn!! Your ps sounds amazing, this is NOT the treatment I recieved. You have been blessed. Thank you for you super kind words, you sent to me. You sound like you are in GREAT hands. Good luck and stay blessed.
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