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I am a 37 year old mother of 3 - 2 biological and...
I am a 37 year old mother of 3 - 2 biological and 1 adopted. Ages 5, 7 and 9 (almost, there brithdays are coming up)! MORE TO COME IN THIS SPACE
So I just found this site last night and today I...
So I just found this site last night and today I have been immersed in reading everyone's updates. My surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 27th and the anxiety is at an all time high.
A little about me - I was an active teen who played varsity sports and blew out my knees before college. I started putting on weight in my mid 20s and then with kids I ballooned up to 300 pounds. I am 6 ft tall and can carry a bit of extra weight, but obviously not 300 pounds!
So in 2004 the day after my 1st Sons 1st bday I had a lapband put in. I lost 50 pounds quickly and then unexpectedly got pregnant. I had my 2nd son and then resumed with weight loss with the help of the lapband. I got down to 210-220 and then we started the adoption process for my daughter in 2007, so from 2007-2001 I hung out at 210 or so. Then last January I knew I wanted to get serious about getting off the last of my weight. My knees still caused me a lot of pain and I knew if I could get the weight off I would be able to work out, and I sooo wanted to be active.
I started the HCG diet and lost 50 pounds and got down to 180, I then started Hot Yoga and for over a year I have maintained my weight and work out nearly every day. The LapBand had stopped working for me sometime in 2010, so I decided to get it removed this February. I feel great having it out of my body and now the Lapband port won't stick out after my TT - yeah :)
I LOVE my yoga so much, I want to be able to see my body better and get deeper into poses without having to tuck in my flabby skin. I have worked SOOO hard on my abs and they are tight, but you just can't see them -- tee hee! I have had MANY interesting reactions when I tell people what I am doing "But why, you look great"...and I say "Glad you think so...but this isn't for you"....My husband is FULLY supportive and he is going to be a great nurse for me!
So I am getting VERY nervous and anxious - Mainly around the pain when I wake up from surgery and just getting off the anthestesia - YUCK!
I had my pre-op appointment and got all my drugs including Valium which I hope will help!
Questions for you all:
1 - I have surgery on the 27th and then go back to work on April 9th, is this enough time?
2 - What is the number one thing someone told you about having surgery or preparing for surgery?
3 - Swelling - tips?
4 - Weight loss prior to surgery, I am trying SOO hard to get off 5 more pounds, just because I know I will swell up. I am weighing in at 178 today, suggestions?
Took lots of pictures today and will try to get them posted soon, also going to do measurements this week!
A little about me - I was an active teen who played varsity sports and blew out my knees before college. I started putting on weight in my mid 20s and then with kids I ballooned up to 300 pounds. I am 6 ft tall and can carry a bit of extra weight, but obviously not 300 pounds!
So in 2004 the day after my 1st Sons 1st bday I had a lapband put in. I lost 50 pounds quickly and then unexpectedly got pregnant. I had my 2nd son and then resumed with weight loss with the help of the lapband. I got down to 210-220 and then we started the adoption process for my daughter in 2007, so from 2007-2001 I hung out at 210 or so. Then last January I knew I wanted to get serious about getting off the last of my weight. My knees still caused me a lot of pain and I knew if I could get the weight off I would be able to work out, and I sooo wanted to be active.
I started the HCG diet and lost 50 pounds and got down to 180, I then started Hot Yoga and for over a year I have maintained my weight and work out nearly every day. The LapBand had stopped working for me sometime in 2010, so I decided to get it removed this February. I feel great having it out of my body and now the Lapband port won't stick out after my TT - yeah :)
I LOVE my yoga so much, I want to be able to see my body better and get deeper into poses without having to tuck in my flabby skin. I have worked SOOO hard on my abs and they are tight, but you just can't see them -- tee hee! I have had MANY interesting reactions when I tell people what I am doing "But why, you look great"...and I say "Glad you think so...but this isn't for you"....My husband is FULLY supportive and he is going to be a great nurse for me!
So I am getting VERY nervous and anxious - Mainly around the pain when I wake up from surgery and just getting off the anthestesia - YUCK!
I had my pre-op appointment and got all my drugs including Valium which I hope will help!
Questions for you all:
1 - I have surgery on the 27th and then go back to work on April 9th, is this enough time?
2 - What is the number one thing someone told you about having surgery or preparing for surgery?
3 - Swelling - tips?
4 - Weight loss prior to surgery, I am trying SOO hard to get off 5 more pounds, just because I know I will swell up. I am weighing in at 178 today, suggestions?
Took lots of pictures today and will try to get them posted soon, also going to do measurements this week!
T Minus 3 days. Moved the recliner and a mini...
T Minus 3 days. Moved the recliner and a mini fridge into our master bedroom. Got some soft food snacks, lots of bottled water, magazines and the Ipad is loaded with shows in the que! Now I gotta finish getting the kiddos ready for Daddy and Nana to take care of and then figure out how to deal with my anxiety. I also put on a few pounds this week so trying to drink a lot of water and be clean eating/healthy until Tuesday! Will do measurements on Monday and that will likely be my last post, but have asked the hubby to take pictures daily so I can upload and show progress!!
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1229 Madison St., Seattle, Washington
Updated on 20 Dec 2012:Dr Haeck is AMAZING. I was scared after all the reviews I read about the pain and recovery of a tummy tuck. Dr Haeck has amazing bedside manner, kept me calm and is a true artist, my stomach is so awesome! I was home for about 12 days then returned to work, but coudn't work out for a month. Then SLOW to return to activity the 2nd month, by the 3rd month I was back to all activiy and on my way to Hawaii. Dr Haeck made sure I was prepared mentally and emotionally for surgery and his staff was on call to answer all my worrisome questions. I have recommended Dr Haeck to EVERYONE I know. It was truly an amazing experience!