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“So Nervous and Scared but Want the T.T. Done and over with”

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Updated 27 Aug 2010

Posted 22 Jul 2010

I am going in for a tummy tuck on august 09, 2010. my pre-op is july 27, 2010. i am having mixed feelings about the surgery. i just gave birth to my beautiful son 8 weeks ago and I am tired of having this gut. I always wanted the surgery but I knew that I wanted one more child. now that he is here.... I am ready, or at least I think I am. I guess I better get ready, cause the big day is coming. need some reassurance though please offer any advice espcially if you have used this Dr. to perform T.T on you. need some feedback pleeeaase. THANKS

Updated on Aug 9, 2010:
hello, everyone my surgery date was prosponed till august 20th because i came down with a bad cold. now I have 11 more days of worrying and it is driving me nuts!!!!. at least i have more time to prepare. welp august 20th will be here soon so i quess I will do as much preparing as I can. just to add ...... this site is wonderful. thank you all for your support as I prepare for my big day.

Updated on Aug 16, 2010:
here is my update. my surgery is friday august 20th a general surgeon will be coming in to repair my ventral hernia and my PS will then do the TT. I am still feeling mixed up. one minute I am excited, and the next minute I am terrified. The outcome better be worth all of the stress I am going through right now.this has been an awful journey so far because of the depression and mixed emotions I am putting my self through and i have not even had the surgery yet.I just PRAY that all goes well and smooth.

With that being said i ordered a lift recliner that lifts you up and down from the floor i rented it from rent-a-center so my husband would not have to help me everytime i need to get up. he is gone have enough on his plate. i got the idea from wacole who is also a realself member. ( THANK YOU SWEETIE) since i hear a lot of people complaining of back pain i got me a walker and tomorrow i will be getting one of those elderly toilet seats you know the ones that sits up high so you dont have to bend down so low to use the bathroom. i got me some button down shirts and some drawstring pants.

My mother will be keeping the baby for the first three days and then she will keep him in the mornings all the way till the evening (which will be about 8:00am till about 8:00pm.) my husband will pick him up in the evenings and attend to his needs at night. i got the baby on a firm schedule so he has been sleeping through the night since he was 1 month old. my mother-in law will be helping out prn also.

I have had other surgeries but this one is taking me through a loop mentally.... I am still just scared..... was anybody else experiencing extreme anxiety?

Updated on Aug 18, 2010:
Today is august 18th and my surgery is scheduled for august 20th and I may be the first one on realself who cancels their surgery and lose 25% of their money because of fear. it just does not seem right to me. i am running into people who i have not seen in a while. people out the wood works calling me to say hi. the recliner came today and i asked my husband to fix the remote and he said( come here and let me show you how to do it just in case something happens to me.) yesterday my mother- inlaw said are you tired... I said yes!!!! from running around with these kids and taking my mother to her appts. she said ( dont worry one day you will be at peace.) NOW is that something you say to a person who is about to go under the knife. i am soooo confused because my husband is gone be upset from losing 25% of his money and more importantly i really do need my ventral hernia repaired because it really do bother me. i just keep thinking of negative things in which i am trying to think positive but these thoughts just keep coming. i am not sure what i will do at this point. i am trying to leave it up to my higher power.i am on my knees praying that the lord makes the right decision for me!!!!!

Updated on Aug 27, 2010:
I DID IT! MY GOD IS GOOD! THANK YOU LORD.I HEAR alot of people talking about how scared they are but I think i have been the scaredest person on realself to have a TT. i had a tough, tough time going through with this. I almost fully cancelled 4 times. I even cancelled 2 hours before the procedure and did not care on how much money we were about to lose. had it not been for my husband who encouraged me to head on to the surgery center. Once we arrived, I was seriously terrified. and again, could not go through with it( TRUST ME, I WOULD HAVE CANCELLED AT THE SURGERY CENTER) had it not been for the anesthesiologist who made me feel VERY, VERY comfortable. thats when I gave the ok to proceed with the surgery.I DID IT!!!! WOW I STILL CANT BELIEVE I DID IT! I am 1 week post op and looking forward to some of the swelling to go down so i can see a more firm result.

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well I have not had the surgery yet so i cannot give any strong advice about my PS or my experience. I will post something after I receieve the surgery.

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Smalls 22 Jul 2010

I'm having my extended TT on Aug 11 and I'm not nervous at all. In fact, I can't wait. This has been my dream since the birth of my first child and I'm ready. I did all the hard work already. I'm maintaining a body weight of 113 and body fat of 14% but I still have a lot of skin. So, the only thing left to do is the TT. Keep us updated on your TT

mayback 22 Jul 2010

ok I will. Please keep me posted on yours too.

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 23 Jul 2010

Wow, you have a newbie there. Make sure you line up enough help in caring for him so you can rest and heal. You'll also need help yourself, especially for the first few days. I admire that you're taking control of your body and doing something for yourself. Please let us know how everything goes.

mayback 23 Jul 2010

thank you so much. iam going through a debating stage. not sure if i will go through with it. i am not receiving enough supoort from husband. I AM HAPPY about this website though. it has allowed me to speak to some wonderful people about their experience. i have until tues july 25th tho make a final decision or i will loose the down payment. i am very confused at this point.

Smalls 25 Jul 2010

are U having the TT?

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 26 Jul 2010

Can you hire someone to help you? Close friend? Relative? I'd hate for you to miss this opportunity.

Tumtucker 23 Jul 2010

I just has my TT one week ago- and what a difference a week makes! I'm almost a normal person today and even went out with my hubby for a little lunch today! In public! I don't know if you had any c-sections, but this is very similar only a little more. And the same is true for the recovery- even though it feels like you will rip your stomach apart- walk as much as you can as soon as you can! It really helps the recovery. I was instructed to stay bent all last week, but yesterday my Dr told me to start straightening up. I try, but it's tight and I still get tired so fast. A trip down the driveway still leaves me winded! I hired a nurse to take care of me in a hotel for the first three nights and I found that to be a tremendous help! I needed help to do anything, even rolling over those first few days (I had a breast aug., too. so I was pretty sore in front!) It'll be hard, but you will love your new tummy! Mine looked fantastic right away! Happy healing and try not to worry too much beforehand- it does no good to worry. You'll be okay!

mayback 23 Jul 2010

thank you.

SayHayNay 23 Jul 2010

I just had my TT done this afternoon and not as bad as I thought (as you can tell since I am sitting here writing comments). I can't wait for the results. Hopefully they are good which I am sure they will be.

mayback 23 Jul 2010

congratulations, wow is the pain really as bad as they say it is. could you compare the pain worst than having a baby? where did you have your surgery at? and who is the Dr. and are you in a recliner? i need as much inspiration as possible.

SayHayNay 23 Jul 2010

I can't say that it does not hurt after the surgery, but you will be sore. To me, it feels like I have worked my abs out for two hours non stop. I sat in the recliner when I got home, had a lite diner sitting on the kitchen chair, and now propped up in my bed. The recliner definately more comfortable but I had to get my 2yr old to sleep. Taking Vicaden (not sure how to spell it) is really helping. I am hoping in the next few days I can then switch to just Motrin. Believe me I was so scared. When the nurse was trying to start the IV I had a panic attack and I never had one in my life. I could not even make a fist. I had other surgies in the past, but for some reason I was terrified with this one. Then when entering the surgery room I thought I was going to faint when I saw all the lights and nurses. The nurses were so great and calmed me down so much. They were great. I am thinking of sending them a cookie tray or something to show my appreciation since I could not thank them because I was out of it. I think you will be fine. Giving birth was easier, but I was blessed to have two wonderful births with being in labor for a few hours only and them popping out within a few pushes. I had a breast augmentation some 10 yrs ago and they went under the arm instead of going through the front, a nose job and mid face lift last summer. Truely, I have to say that I am no ways nears as much pain as I with those surgeries. My surgery took place on Long Island, NY with Dr. Breitbart. The staff and him were really and truely great. Be prepared to use a lot of arm strength since you will need it to do most of the moving for you. Your going to be fine and do just great. Try not to think about it right now because when I did weeks before surgery, I was so on edge and snipped at everyone around me. Any questions you have, just post a comment.

mayback 24 Jul 2010

Wow! Thank you for the feedback. Do you think if I had to lift my 2month old for any reason, I would have a problem? So worried about the pain afterwards. And do you have a pain pump?

SayHayNay 24 Jul 2010

I do not have a pain pump, which is fine because the vicodin is working just fine. I would try as much as possible not to lift the baby. Of course if you have to I think you will okay. Just try and have someone around to help you. Today on day 2, I feel really sore but walking around like a huntched over old lady. I was able to make light breakfast and lunch for my 2 and 4 yrs today. Sleeping in bed was not that bad, but it reminded me of being pregnant since I had to constantly get up and urinate all night. I have been sticking to bland foods like chicken, rice, soups. The pain is definately not as bad as I imagined. It really feels like I had an intense workout on my abs. The swelling is not that bad, but I have been keeping my feet elevated as much as possible. I think you will do just great. I will keep you posted on my recovery so you don't get so nervous. Any questions, just let me know :-)

9850anon 24 Jul 2010

I have my full TT on July 29th. I am very nervous, but excited. Any helpful hints regarding recovery. My mind keeps imagining the worst, such as infections etc.

SayHayNay 24 Jul 2010

You will be okay. I know...I worried about the infections as well. But your doctor will prescripe an antibotic to take post op to lessen the chase of having one. Try not to worry. Yesterday was my surgery and I am not feeling that bad today expect that my hips feel swollen and bruised...(maybe I should of lipo them as well...LOL). I think they will go down.

6510anon 25 Jul 2010

hi 9850, I had a tummy tuck performed on Tuesday, July 20th, today, five days later, I'm a little sore, but I feel and look great!!! Feeling nervous is definitely to be expected, I felt the same way, I was also concerned about infections and every other thing that could possibly go wrong. I listened to the nurses and doctors, followed through with their regime and I'm fine. You will be too. Eveyone's recovery period is differnt,so its hard to compare. I had had two c- sections so, I sort of related the pain to those eperiences, but actually, the tummy tuck is a little worse since in addition to everything else, my muscles were tightened. Don't worry, you'll do fine. Remember to drink lots of water and walk ASAP.

9850anon 25 Jul 2010

@ sayhayNay, thanks... I am just feeling overwhelmed. I have three kids although they are 10,15, and 16 I still feel like they need me and trying to get food prepared house cleaned and organizing my workload so that I can relax and recover. I have all the medicine yeah me. i just feel that there is so much more to do and also worried that I will do too much during recovery that I won't heal very well. @ 6510anon, I too have had multiple c-sections and during recovery I was up and doing everything I am afraid that I will do that again and I don't want to. I am staying at a recovery center for the first night so that hopefully will help. Although I have wanted this for years and have done my research for months, it just seems like it is coming so quickly. I am hoping that I get good results. Thanks for the advice I will drink lots of water.

9850anon 25 Jul 2010

@sayhaynay, Congrats on your surgery.. forgot to say that the first time around! Where did you have it done and did you stay at a recovery center for the first night?

SayHayNay 26 Jul 2010

Thank you. Today is day 3 and I feel great. I am definately going back to work on Wednesday for at least a few hours. I just feel a bit quizzy from the vicodin, but now I will be taking Motrin since I can now tolerate the pain. I had the surgery done on Long Island, NY. Today I got to see my stomach and I can definately see the difference but it is still very swollen. My hips are black and blue and swollen as well from the Lipo on the flanks. Hopefully they will go down as well.

sn315on 25 Jul 2010

It's good to read about the c-section comments. Thanks for posting those! I've had 4 c-sections, two with kids, two for other surgeries and I wanted to know how it would feel afterwards, from someone that's been through it, not just from my doctor and what he's heard. I go in on August 12th for my TT with lipo and I'm pretty excited about it. I posted a thread somewhere here with my story.. I think if you click on my name you can see it.

na1975 26 Jul 2010

Thanks for all of the great comments....I am going in for a breast lift and TT and lipo back on August 4... I am glad that the same nervousness is a common thread..after my 2 pregnancies and recently losing 50 pounds I am ready for this time that is about me. :) I am on a family vaca right now, but all I can think about is my surgery next week. I can't wait to hear how your surgery goes and good luck!

SayHayNay 28 Jul 2010

Well went back to work today (5 days post TT) and bad move. I felt so great even after surgery, but need more time to rest. I now have a slight fever and quizzy. Since I have been home from this afternoon and laying with my feet up, I feel so much better. I don't think I have an infection, just my body telling me to knock it off. Well now i will be laying down for the next week regardless. Please take as much time as you can to heal before going back to work even if it is a sit down job.

9850anon 4 Aug 2010

@tensixteen6 I just had my Full TT on the 29th, July. It went well... I did pass out on the evening of the 31st my husband said I just fell. I woke up on the floor him yelling my name. Called the Dr. that night and he said it could be because of the medicine but since I was talking and coherent he was not too concerned. I had a good night's sleep although my husband did not... He stayed awake watching me. I however, at day 4 did not need any more pain meds. I have been walking more but needing to rest. The pain, to me is much more bearable than it was with the c-sections. Less stress since you do not have a baby to feed, change etc. I have to say I look great. swollen, but good. I had a shower on day 4 as well, did not see myself until then. I have been drinking tons of water, cold watermellon and please take your stool softeners they really help as you will be constipated. Get a wedge also as you will need to have your head supported, I have tons of pillows as well. @SayHayNay You are so right, we always try to do more than we should. I am almost a week in and feel great. I have cooked dinner twice with the help of my daughter ( she was getting tired of sandwiches that her father was making) LOL. I work but have my phone next to me with my computer but still I am sleeping anytime I get a chance. I have a post op on the 5th and hoping but not really expecting to get my drains out. How long did it take you? Today the first draining I got 10cc out of both sides. Hope you are doing better. Only a little bruising... was taking an anti bruising cream and meds.that they recommended. worked wonders.

mayback 5 Aug 2010

well I Was suppose to be going in for my surgery on monday august 09, 2010 but i ran into some road blocks. my entire household was sick. I caught a very bad cold it felt like i had the flu. fever,running nose, headache, body aches,sore throat and i did so much coughing, my stomach muscles were sore. i went to my doctor and he gave me an antibiotic to knock it out.although i am feeling better, my PS decided that it was best to prospone it until i am fully recovered. i am so glad because not only that, my menstrual cycle came on too. the new surgery date will be august 20, 2010. i Am still looking forward now, then before knowing my PS made a safe decision. hope all of you who got the surgery are recovering well. any advice on how you are handling it will be appreciated. thank you all.

9850anon 9 Aug 2010

I was just reading about being sick and then having a TT. I too think your PS did the right thing. You also want your family to be well enough to take care of you. My hubby has been the primary in the evening. My kids during the day. All is good though. Best of luck on the 19th if you do not post before then.

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