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So Scared - Miami, FL
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50 years old and had 2 c-sections. I'm very...
Miami7648March 3, 2011
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50 years old and had 2 c-sections. I'm very active, exercise everyday and have for the past 20 years and yet I can't get rid of the belly. I always have to tuck it in and I'm tired of it.
I am so terrified of the recovery. I've read too many horror stories and most everyone says it hurts like hell. I've suffered from panic attacks years ago and I'm scared of being in a constant pain that won't go away, not being able to breathe because my tummy is too tight, and the thoughts of a panic attack are freaking me out. Please let me know if any of you had this same feeling. I'm still a month away and I really don't want to chicken out of this. Help!
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March 3, 2011
Hi, I am also scheduled for the same day! I am nervous and excited! I was list writing last night. Its how I cope with worries. Had breast lift and implants a year ago and it hurt and was scary but SOOO worth it! Hoping for same results!
March 3, 2011
Miami7648, who is your surgeon? My surgery is scheduled for March 9. My PS has an office in Miami and Coral Gables.
March 4, 2011
Hi. My PS is Bernabe Vazquez at Mercy Hospital Professional Building. Who is yours? Thanks for writing. I'm actually thinking of moving date up so that I don't have to wait that long. The anticipation is killing me.
March 4, 2011
Dr. Daniel Azurin. He's know for his low TT incisions. I'm so excited/scared. I understand wanting to move up your date. In your mind you've committed to do this, and the wait is torture!! I totally understand. Keep us informed. Where in Miami are you? I'm in Wellington, just north of Boca.
March 4, 2011
I actually went to see Dr. Azurin in Kendall. I've seen the great before and after pics...he does amazing work. I ended up with a doctor closer to my home since I'm in Miami Springs (near MIA). Please keep me posted on how it goes for you. Will keep you in my prayers. It's a scary thing but exciting at the same time. Everyone that I've asked that has had the TT, says it was very painful but would do it again in a heartbeat. I'm sure we'll say the same :)
March 4, 2011
You'll be in my prayers!! Hope you can get yours moved up. Your in my prayers!! Summer is coming to S FL soon, so we've gotta get ready!! Let's keep in touch.
March 5, 2011
Guess what? Today I changed my surgery date from 4/12 to 3/30!! Yikes!!! Now it's very real! I spoke to my doctor for a while (he's so nice) and left there feeling more at ease (although I'm still totally aware that there will be significant pain with this surgery)..btw, be careful who you tell. I mentioned it to a family member and she wasn't very happy for me. Made me feel kind of bad and vain for doing this. She also said there's so much risk with this surgery and I told her that the same risk is there every time I get into my car and drive.
UPDATED FROM Miami7648
1 month pre
Okay, so I moved my date up to March 30th!!...
Miami7648March 6, 2011
Okay, so I moved my date up to March 30th!! Couldn't handle the anticipation until Apr. 12th. I am feeling very excited and nervous as the same time. Just over 3 weeks away and it's all I think about.
Is anyone else out there scheduled for March 30th?
Thanks so much
Sonia
Is anyone else out there scheduled for March 30th?
Thanks so much
Sonia
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March 7, 2011
So not Fair! I want to move my date up TOO! I am driving myself crazy planning and replanning! Still long way till 4/12! Good Luck!
UPDATED FROM Miami7648
4 days pre
Hi everyone! I'm 9 days PO and still hanging...
Miami7648April 8, 2011
Hi everyone! I'm 9 days PO and still hanging in there. I feel better in some ways and it's gotten harder in other ways. See my reply to Happy135 below that I just posted. I'm very uncomfortable. But my PS says all is normal and I'm doing great. I've also been very weepy lately. Has anyone had this same thing happen to them?
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April 8, 2011
Hey I read thT your doc told you to put a towel in your binder for swelling. Was it a damp towel and is that suppose to stop the swelling?
April 8, 2011
hey there Happy135! Yes, i actually have it on now :( I have to tell ya that it's super duper uncomfortable. Since the compression garment is tight and the binder over it is super tight, to put a rolled hand towel under the garment, makes everything so darn tight! But, he claims that it helps reduce swelling. I think it's because the pressure allows the lymphatic system to work, therefore, reduce swelling. I'm not sure if that's exactly why, but it's something like that. I've had it on/off for a few days. can't stand to wear it all the time so i give myself breaks. My swelling is a bit better. I have mostly swelling below the belly button and especially on my mid/lower back due to all the lipo he did. He told me that he took out 5lbs of fat/skin. Are you very swollen too? I'm 9 days PO today and honestly, although I'm happy with what i will "eventually" look like, I'm so miserable now. I'm always wondering when the swelling will get better. Also, I'm so active, always cleaning, etc around the house as most of us women do, it's so frustrating to not be able to do anything/much. I'm feeling blue today. It's worth it but Wow! is this hard!!
I know your question was simple and I think I went off a bit LOL, guess I needed to vent! Thanks!!
I know your question was simple and I think I went off a bit LOL, guess I needed to vent! Thanks!!
April 8, 2011
Thanks for the info! We all have the blue days with it. I think this is the part of the package that was in the small print lol. Yes I have some sweeping also but I had the tt and also bl and implants. Im 25 and i have 2 kids and great help won't the kids and the house now but it's so hard to do nothing. I'm very active also I go to the gym 6 days a week and I'm also in the military so my life is just busy but now.. Not so much.. I bet you look amazing now even with the swelling!!! In due time we will have our finished product an this will all be in our past and hopefully we will be able to laugh about it!! And I'm 9 days p/o also so if you ever need to talk or vent I'm here.
April 8, 2011
thanks so much! You are right, it will soon be over! I'm here if you need to talk too :)
April 10, 2011
good morning Happy135,how are you doing? I had a really bad night?I couldn't get comfortable AT ALL because of the swelling, making the garment super tight. I even took off my binder. The polyester/nylon material makes me itch like crazy.I even caved in and went back to taking the Lorcet pain killers. I have been on 800mg motrin 3 times a day for the past 4 days but last night that wasn't enough and I had to take the stronger stuff. Is this normal? How about you? Since we had it done the same day, I'm wondering how you're doing and what pain meds you're taking? This experience makes you feel isolated with the exception of realself pals. Please write back. Tomorrow I go to PS, it's gotten to be something I look forward to because there, I can ask him if what I'm feeling is normal. I'm feeling a bit desperate again. Also, yesterday I drove and went to mall for distraction for a few hours...i wonder if that's what set me back a bit. Maybe I wasn't ready for walking around so much. What do you think?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
I can tell you that they have good pain meds! You might want to ask about a pain pump, as many women on this site have raved about them. Your tummy will feel tight for a while, but that will subside, as will the pain.
I'm sorry you're suffering such anxiety. It's not at all uncommon. This is a big deal and your emotions will run the gamut. We're here for you, so please keep us updated on how you're feeling.