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I Think I have Dog Ears :( 9 weeks post op.TT and Lipo to iliac crest -La Jolla, CA
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I have been reading everyone's reviews and...
SanDiego_GirlMay 9, 2012
WORTH IT$10,950
I have been reading everyone's reviews and finally logging in. I'm a Mom of 3, a 9 yr old and 7 yr old twins. I gained 40 pounds (vaginal delivery) with the first and 80 with the twins (C-section) -my body and stomach haven't been the same since. Finally decided to do this and surgery scheduled in 2 days- May 10th. I m scared and excited at the same time. It's good to see everyone's experience on this site. I took per-surgery pics tonight and will upload tomorrow. I really hope this is worth it. I am more scared of the complication that could happen more then the surgery itself. Wish me luck! And hope to make it to the flat side.
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1 day pre
It's the night before surgery and I'm a nervous...
SanDiego_GirlMay 9, 2012
It's the night before surgery and I'm a nervous wreck. I was so busy today cleaning, doing laundry, grocery shopping, getting all the kids stuff ready, premaking a meal foe tomorrow's dinner, making all the teacher's gifts for teacher appreciation week that I hadn't had time to freak out until now. I am getting ready to take my Valium to relax me and hopefully get some sleep. I'm scheduled to arrive three at 6:50 am and surgery at 8. There is no turning back now. I just pray everything goes well.
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May 10, 2012
I am having it done at the San Diego Plastic Surgery Center with Dr. Sadrian. There are alot of cosmetic surgeons in that building alone. Who was your Dr?
May 10, 2012
I had it done with Dr. Brahme at the LaJolla Plastic Surgery Center next to Scripps hospital. He is awesome!! Good luck to you!!
May 11, 2012
Yes, I had it on the same building! How long has it been since your procedure? Any words of advice? Thanks!
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Day of treatment
So it's been exactly 12 hours since I went into...
SanDiego_GirlMay 10, 2012
So it's been exactly 12 hours since I went into surgery this morning. I was nervous this morning but they told me i could take a Valium when i Got to the office ans that really helped take the edge iff. I'm feeling good, not too much pain just a very tight feeling around my abdomen. I forgot to mention that I also got Lipo around the flanks. Surgery too 4 hours and no problems at all in recovery room.
I'm home with drains and catheter, I will go in tomorrow for 1st post op appt and maybe I can take a peek look. My appetite has disappeared despite the fact that my Stomach is growling. I ate a yogurt this afternoon and forced myself to eat a piece of toast and gelatin so I could have some food with my Meds.
I forgot to mention that I am in my own bed- no recliner and it's not as bad as I thought, I got one of those pillows that you use to read, and seems to do the trick. Very excited to take a look tomorrow to see where the scar is and how flat my belly is.
My twin daughter was sad to see my jiggly belly go. She used to pretend it was pizza Dough and also used it often as a pillow. She took a picture with her iPod this morning before I left -- so cute. Anyway off to rest I go and I will update tomorrow my progress!
I'm home with drains and catheter, I will go in tomorrow for 1st post op appt and maybe I can take a peek look. My appetite has disappeared despite the fact that my Stomach is growling. I ate a yogurt this afternoon and forced myself to eat a piece of toast and gelatin so I could have some food with my Meds.
I forgot to mention that I am in my own bed- no recliner and it's not as bad as I thought, I got one of those pillows that you use to read, and seems to do the trick. Very excited to take a look tomorrow to see where the scar is and how flat my belly is.
My twin daughter was sad to see my jiggly belly go. She used to pretend it was pizza Dough and also used it often as a pillow. She took a picture with her iPod this morning before I left -- so cute. Anyway off to rest I go and I will update tomorrow my progress!
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May 11, 2012
I had surgery 6 weeks ago! You really need a good month to recover. I thought I'd be up and about in 3 weeks, but it took a little longer than that. I was up walking around and doing things, but I got tired very easily. A week and a half after surgery we went to a party and just had a busy weekend and I paid the price for it on Mon. I swelled up and was just wiped out!! Stay ahead of the pain meds and start taking stool softeners! My first time ever constipated!! LOL! I slept with pillows under my knees for at least 3 weeks. It was just so much more comfortable. I just started running again this week. I need to build up my endurance since I have not been running for 6 weeks. I also went home with a catheter, but I also had vagioplasty. Im so happy I had that for the night, but I was so happy to get it out the next day!! Good luck to you!! Keep me posted on your progress. I got a lot of great tips from this website!! Hope you first night goes smooth for you!!
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