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I am a 37 year old mother of 3 - 2 biological and...
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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
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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!
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March 24, 2012
You will having amazing results. Your body looks good now. how was it on the HCG diet?
March 24, 2012
I LOVED the HCG diet, honestly it was awesome! I reasearched a TON and went with this:http://ketomist.com/cmd.php?af=1306304 I have referred a lot of friends that have had a lot of great results as well!
March 24, 2012
I will check it out. Because I've been 2 PS and they want me to lose weight and not waste my money. I'm 5'4 and 165 Lbs. Another PS said I will get great results now and weight loss wont change my results. So I'm confused. I will research more and exercise before spending $$$ and not be happy. Thanks for the info, will definitely check it out. Good luck
March 26, 2012
rcady - the Trim HCG is really affordable, you just have to dedicate 21 days...it will come off, I loved it! :)
March 27, 2012
My friend and I purchased HCG activator and will give it a try. I think I can handle a 30 day try.
March 29, 2012
I was a referral and loved it. I dedicated the 21 days and lost 18lbs. So worth it!
March 24, 2012
You are going to look great :) For time off I had 11 days total before going back t work and I was fine. I was tired and swollen by the end of the day but just came home and put my feet up. Dont try to do too much around the house after working all day though. For swelling tips just wear your CG that your Dr gives you and dont over do yourself during the day, even when you start feeling better and able to go shopping lol (like I did) you pay for it by the end of the day. Take a pillow for the ride home so your seatbelt can go over the pillow and not your tummy :) Excited to see your after pictures!
March 24, 2012
Oh Hollie - you are sweet!! I just counted and it looks like I will be off for 13 days. Easter is the day before I go back...so gotta get my eggs stuffed before my big day! Great tip on the pillow, I am really not looking forward to that ride home!! I just went out and read your posts, hilarious that you say you were eating a lot before surgery as you were trying to get your smallest - I swear that is what I am doing! I see your 9 days post op pics look awesome! How are you now that you are near 3 weeks? :)
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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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March 24, 2012
I also enjoy yoga. One thing I have worried about with a tummy tuck is: will I ever be able to do full back bend and camel pose again? Did your plastic surgeon address the potential impact on your yoga practice?
March 24, 2012
He did say I could resume after 2 months and take it slow. I am sad that I only will get in 3 more camel poses...and then off to surgery. BUT, the instructor at our studio had a TT a year ago and she can do camel again, so I am confident it will come back, just take time!
March 25, 2012
Wow 13 days after surgery that's something! My doctor insisted in 4 weeks. Just take it slow and listen to your body.
March 26, 2012
Well NO working out for 4 weeks, but I will go back to work after 13 days. I am hoping that will be ok!
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