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Nervous and Anxious - Milwaukee, WI..surgery cancelled

Name: Nervous and Anxious - Milwaukee, WI..surgery cancelled
Item: Thomas Edward Kinney, MD
Author: shaila787

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N Feb. 2010 I decided to take control of my health...

shaila787September 18, 2011

$6,100

n Feb. 2010 I decided to take control of my health. With various health problems and weighing 360 lbs at my highest recorded weight I started eating healthy and exercising. That was 140 lbs ago. I am 5’9” and weigh 220. My goal weight is actually 180, after weighing 360 I feel 180 will be a comfortable weight for me. I feel good physically and I am able to do so much more than I was before. The problem is the extra skin that I have in my abdomen and thigh area. The only thing that will correct these areas is surgery. When I look down and see the extra skin that is so abundant that it covers my peri area it makes me feel as if all my hard work has been in vain. So I decided to see a plastic surgeon and see what he suggested. I have decided to have a TT and thigh lift but due to the fact that my insurance will not cover either one I will have to do them separately.

I have scheduled my TT for November 9th and I have to say that I am anxious and scared. I am not sure which I am more of, I guess it depends on the day. I am more concerned about being “knocked out” than what I am with the actual surgery. I have had surgeries in the past but that has been over 25 years ago. I am also the type of person that thinks of every worst case scenario, so that hasn’t helped the emotional roller coaster ride that I am on.

I know that I will look and emotionally feel 100% better when this surgery is complete but in the meantime I will be driving myself crazy J I will post some before pics as soon as I get up the nerve to take some. Sheila in WI

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Thomas Edward Kinney, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (6)

Kimmers25

September 20, 2011

You are one of my home girls...another Wisconsin woman.

Wow that is an amazing weight loss:) Good job with that. Now for the next step, get rid of that skin. You will love it when it is gone. For now just take a deep breath and relax. Everything will be just fine and will go well.

Don't stress about the anesthesia. You are in a controlled OR and they monitor everything. It's safer than driving on I-94.

Stay with the ladies on RealSelf and we will all help you through this process. It's all good.

How long will you wait before doing the thigh lift?

shaila787

September 20, 2011

Driving on I-94 can certainly be hazardous :) I just have a bad case of the jitters and I hope it subsides.

It may be 6 months before I am able to afford the thigh lift. I chose to do the tummy first because I think that not having the apron will promote healing of the thighs so its best to get rid of that first.

Kimmers25

September 21, 2011

The jitters are normal and that will pass soon. Hang in there.

I think you made a great decision in doing the tummy first. You will feel amazing with all the extra skin gone. You will honestly feel like a completely new woman.

Focus on one thing at a time and baby steps with everything. I would never recommend doing both of those procedures together any way. Too much pain and swelling all at once and you will need strong legs to get through the tummy tuck.

I will be here to support you through all of this so keep me up to date ok:)

waiting to exhale

September 21, 2011

shaila welcome and congrats on your wieght loss way to go. I am the same as you right now as far as wieght I have found out htat it is hard to get a dr to do tt while at this woeght I am trying to be about 170 by my surgery time which is feb1 I am excited! It is a big emotional roller coaster but to be honest I have not heard one person say WHY DID I DO THAT.... welcome!

shaila787

September 21, 2011

I believe my doc agreed to do the surgery because I have already lost 140 lbs and i feel that I would be satisfied with where I am minus the xtra stomach and thigh skin and fat...I would like to be under 200 lbs and just maintain that weight

waiting to exhale

September 21, 2011

I am with you trust me my journey has been long and hard but so has yours you are doing a great job!

UPDATED FROM shaila787

2 months pre

The past few days I have been really excited about...

shaila787September 27, 2011

The past few days I have been really excited about the thought of having a flat tummy. I am still feeling a bit scared but not as much as I was.
Just got the news yesterday that my husband has to go out of town on a business meeting starting November 14th and my surgery is scheduled for November 9th so that puts me and my 9 years home alone :) So now I am a little anxious wondering how I will be feeling at that time and hoping that I won't be needing much help....ugh

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UPDATED FROM shaila787

2 months pre

I forgot to add that today I am seeing my heart...

shaila787September 27, 2011

I forgot to add that today I am seeing my heart doctor to get approved for sugery. I am presently on high blood pressure medication (which I think I could come off of but it is a low dose) and I have experienced parosyxmal(sp) atrial fibrillation but it has been awhile since i had an episode (knock on wood). So hopefully all systems are go...its in God's hands.

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waiting to exhale

September 27, 2011

YOU ARE RIGHT IT IS IN GODS HANDS SWEETIE STAY FOCUSSED! ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE ANY ONE ELSE TO HELP YOU!

shaila787

September 27, 2011

I Don't think I will have any other help other than my 9 yr old. We have lived here only for a year. I do know people but not well enough to ask for help. All of my family is out of state.

waiting to exhale

September 27, 2011

Ohhh man Shaila I am sorry but you know what you will be find just prepare like us mommies do and first few days are hardest as I have read but as far as dinner for you 9 year old alot of women buy frozen foods or prepare meals ahead and freeze!It will be ok I am excited to see your results!

Anmarie...6th july

October 3, 2011

wow wow wow, congratulations on your weight loss, that is such an amazing achievement. thank you for your lovely words on my page. you are getting your surgery done on my mum's birthday, so I'll def be thinking about you on that day. This is going to be THE best thing you have ever done for yourself.