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“Nervous Schedualed March 1st for TT W- Lipo - Massachusetts”

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Updated 9 Dec 2011

Posted 20 Feb 2011

HI, I am 34 yrs old mom of 2 beautiful children 11, and 8. when i gave birth to both children i was well over 215 lbs. Prior to having my babies i was about 130 at 5'3.I have tried the gym and diets but nothing will get rid of this flab i have for skin now!! I have been reserching TT procedure for about 7 yrs now.. I have now finally schedualed my date for march 1st. The time is fast approching now and i am getting scared. I know i have made the right decision and my husband is supportive with me doing this, however im still a little worried.. If anyone has any advise please do share!
Thank you for listening to me..

Updated on 21 Feb 2011:
I am going to add a few pictures of my pre tt tummy.. I cant wait to get rid of this! I will add new pics late next week if im up to it.

Updated on 23 Feb 2011:
6 more days!! Im getting excited now.. Keep ready all the threds ladies it help more than you can imagine.

Updated on 27 Feb 2011:
Hey everyone! So i am less than 48 hours away from surgery and my house is now all in order. My area is all set up with all i think i will need, and food shopping is done.. I hope i didn't forget anything! I though i would start to get those nervous feeling again as i got closer to my date but im still just very excited to get it done and over with and start the healing process.

Does anyone know the best diet to eat while recovering?? I was thinking alot of fresh fruit, yogurt, protien shakes ( which i did buy also)... Anything else i can add to that?

Thanks Ladies!



Updated on 7 Mar 2011:


Updated on 10 Mar 2011:
Hi! I am now 9 days post op and I have to say I feel really good! I had 1 of the 2 drains removed on Tuesday and the last drain possible Friday. I still have fluid draining and my dr will not pull it out if it's still at 25 cc's in which it has been these last 4/5 days. Yesterday it was actually 40cc ( in 24 hrs) for the first time since last week! I don't like the drain but id rather it be coming out that sitting in me so if I have to have it another few days thats fine with me.
I am able to walk around fine I am actually worried i'm doing more than I should. I cannot sit all day it drives me crazy! I'm not cooking and cleaning so much just walking around the house the up and down and streching, and laughing i'm worried will damage my abs.If i laugh to much it hurts and i try not to laugh, but sometimes it happens. Has this happen to anyone else., or is anyone else more active 1 week after surgery? I don't want to rush my self and i feel like im not. Im just doing what my body wants to do.
I will update with another picture of two once i have this last drain removed.

Updated on 14 Mar 2011:


Updated on 29 Mar 2011:
Hey everyone,

I am now 1 month post op today and I cant say I feel great. I am very swollen to the point my binder just rides up when I sit. There is no point in wearing it its not helping were the swelling is really the worst. Im thinking I might call my PS to try and get an eariler appointment with him. I dont see him for another 2 weeks!

Has anyone ever taken natural water pills? I was thinging of doing that but I want to make sure its ok..Ill check with my ps. I tried ice and it did work for me. I tried putting a towel in my binder and that didnt work either. IDK what else I can do.
As soon as feel like my tummy is back to normal i will post new pictures.



Updated on 9 Dec 2011:
Sorry I have not updated in a very ling time. I am going in January for a revision. I ended up with dog ears as well as extra skin on my hip area and pubic area.. its like the swelling never went away. I wear my binder an it makes a difference. But after 9 months I figured my tummy would have taken great shape. I know they say 1 year but its a little disappointing. There is a big difference from the surgery but just need a few tweeks to make it perfect! Hope all fellow march and everyone else have or are healing well.. ill update pictures soon.

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Cass25 21 Feb 2011
Your story sounds much like mine. I was very worried but this site helped me so much and I am glad I did it and you will be as well! I am 5days post op had a full tt, muscles tightened, and lipo of flanks. I am very happy and thankful I went through with it!You will be saying the same very soon!! Good luck!
Farz 21 Feb 2011
Just curious . . did you get hooked up with a pain pump?
Cass25 21 Feb 2011
I had a comfort pain pump and I honestly feel it helped so much. The day after I had it removed I could tell things are more sore and tender than I thought for the first 4 days. If you can have one I highly recommend getting it!
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
I am not getting the pump but i was perscribed some very good pain meds. I hole they work well!!
Farz 23 Feb 2011
Your telling me! My PS said sometimes the pain pump really doesnt work. I dont know. Something about the med's going in the wrong area and also sometimes the pump doesnt allow the incision line to heal properly. I have no idea what he is talking about cuz I really know nothing about how it is inserted ! Anyways, I sure hope the med's are strong enough. Did you already pick up your med's or will ur PS give it to you on the day of the procedure ??
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 23 Feb 2011
Hi Farz My PS has already mailed me my scrips and i have to say they are strong. I Already have them filled sitting in the cvs bag. I have to bring them on the day of surgery. I was scared in the beginning of this week but now im just excited and wanna get this over with! Im dying to see my results! I truely hope they are what i think they will be! Good luck to you an keep in touch we can chat while we are recovering!
Cass25 23 Feb 2011
The way my PS put the comfort pump in was through two little hole at the top of my abs under and between my breast. They then placed them over my abs kind of like how you lace up a corset. It pumped the meds of my abs for 4 days and then I removed them myself at home. It did increase the drainage in the tubes and cause a little more swelling. Both did drease after it came out. My stomach was basically numb for another day or so after. Thought I would fill you in a little. It did not mess with my healing at all. My PS was surprised at how well and fast I was healing. Good luck
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
I'm so happy for you casswilson! I'm glad to hear your surgery went well! How swollen are you from the liposuction? Do you have drains? I was told by my ps I would have At lease 2 Drains. just wondering if they are painful or not.
tamarab 27 Feb 2011
hello, i had a tt done on the 21st, it is well worth it, you will be amazed at the results, but the drains are ick in my opinion but you have to have them, they just put them in the worst possible spot, but its been almost a week for me and i pulled one out today and hopefully the other can come out tomorrow:) there is a lot of swelling as well, so dont be discouraged, it takes or can take several weeks for the swelling to be gone,but i too have had a few kids and i was all mis-shaped, i look great even though i'm still swelled up, i have a normal belly button, it's so great- it is very exciting and rewarding- try not to get to nervous and think of how you will look when its all done, best of luck:)
Cass25 28 Feb 2011
Hi sorry it took so long to get back to you. I am not swollen to bad from the lipo just a little. It looks just about the same size as they did before. I hope it does go down a lot more but we will see its been almost 2weeks and they dont seem much different. I had to drains and personally i hated them one was kind of painful but I think thats because I pulled it a little in the beginning. The drains do a wonder with the swelling. But life with them out is amazing!! TIme flies and the drains come out fast.
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
I replied with my phone to you, but im now on my pc. I looked at your pictures and you look fantastic!! your Dr did a great job from what I can see!
Cass25 21 Feb 2011
Thanks I feel pretty good. I did swell but not to bad from the lipo, I was surprised. Today they removed one tube since my drainage was at about 15 for the day. They are going to remove the second on wednesday. It didnt hurt when they removed it but it was horrible to have for just 5days lol. I was ready to have it out! The second isn't as bad the other was red and irritated. When they removed it I honestly thought I felt something pop but it didnt hurt just felt off.
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
I had a good feeling the drains were going to be a pain in the backside..LOL... as long as they dont hurt! i am not a baby to pain but the least pain the better.. how did you keep the drains in place? I heard to wear 2 pairs of underwear to hold them?? Im sure my dr will tell me whats best.
Wed is going to be a good day for you to get the last one removed! Thats got to be a good feeling!! Please keep me posted with how you do the next few weeks! I will be posting pre TT pics this week. I am bigger than you but im sure ill get great results!
Cass25 22 Feb 2011
The one did hurt a little when I would sit or stand only bc I believe I had pulled it before. I used tape about 2inch from the hole I rapped tap around the tube and then with a little slack I taped it to my leg so if it got pulled it would pull the tape not the hole. I actually dont like how the underwear rubs on it.

I am so excited to have it out. Rather shocked they will be out by one week. I thought I would have them longer since I normally swell like no other on my period or if it gets to hot outside but the Lord was nice to me lol. I will keep everyone posted and I look forward to seeing you transform!!
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 23 Feb 2011
Maybe ill need to try tapping it to my leg.. Im not excited about wearing briefs..Its been since i was a kid that i wore those, but i will do what i have to right now!! Im glad your happy with your results i think you look fabulous!!! :-)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 21 Feb 2011

Hi Soccermom,

Welcome to RealSelf!   Your day is almost here and before you know it you will be home with a flat tummy :)

Make sure you have all of the necessary supplies on hand and that the house is set up for your recovery.  Your hubby will do fine; they are actually very good nurses when necessary. 

Make sure that you have plenty of help lined up for the kids and that you rest all you can for the first few weeks.  Don't be in a hurry to get up and running again.  Take is slow and don't push yourself.  Listen to your body and pamper yourself for the first 6 weeks.

I look forward to reading your posts and seeing your pictures??
Acworthmom 3 Mar 2011
Soccermom....Please listen to this advise that Kimmers is giving you. I know you have just had surgery and as you start to feel better in a few days you will want to get out and go and pick up the house. I did that starting day 6 and thought how amazing I was. I even walked all over the mall for 2 hours the other day. Here's the thing....I am 3 weeks post op and I have ust realized that your mind and your body don't really agree with what light activity is. Yesterday my Dr. reminded me that this was major surgery and my swelling and muscle spasms are trying to tell me that I'm overdoing it during the day. He also said that you have to do very little for the first 6 weeks to allow the muscle to heal and get stronger. As women I think we feel it is our place to get bounce back quickly and take care of the family, but please don't rush your recovery. One more thing...I looked at your pics and you look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
Hi Kimmers25

Thank you for the reassurance! I do have all suppies an then some. I think I bought more than I needed but better to be prepared.
I am sure my husband will do great and I have a lot of help from my best friend whom will be with me all week as well as my mother. The kids should be no problem with all the adults here. I don't want them to see me in pain it may scare them. I have explained. To my oldest child what to expect my son well he doesn't listen he thinks I'm some super hero an will recover right away..lol my daughter. Will Explain to him when the time comes or he'll go to his dad.. But all in all I have a lot of support at home, and that's half the battle already now I just need a speedy recovery I only took 2 weeks off from work. I hope I'm feeling better in time to go back. It is an office job so it shouldn't be to bad. I will post some pictures soon this week. I'm very shy with that..I will keep you updated.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 21 Feb 2011

Don't be shy...we have all posted our junk to the world :)  We just like to cheer each other on.  We are all in the same boat so no worries.

As long as you totally rest the first two weeks that will help your healing process.  You will be sore going back to work at 2, 4, or 6 weeks so just go slow.  You are going to do fine...and have a nice tummy as a bonus. 

It is all worth the little bit of pain and swelling we have for a while.

 
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
I will post pics this week..then update weekly if i can. I want pics for my self to watch my progress so i will post online to. :-)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 21 Feb 2011

You will love having the pictures to look at as you heal.  So much fun...

Just noticed your profile pic...I have that as a tattoo!
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2011
Thats great to tatoo!! :-) I also posted a few pictures. Next week i will post after surgery.
46ky 23 Feb 2011
I agree about the pictures. I didn't take any, thought it was something I never wanted to see again; but now I wish I had them.
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 23 Feb 2011
I shocked my self taking these pictures and posting them for everyone to see.. This is not something I would have done if i wasn't haveing a TT! I am sure i will like to look back and see my progress..
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 21 Feb 2011

Say bye bye to that tummy!!  You will be amazed at the results you get. 

You will walk around looking at your tummy for weeks after.

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