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Scared Outa my Mind! - Nevada
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I am a 30 year old mamma who has finally given up...
CelyciaJuly 11, 2011
$7,500
I am a 30 year old mamma who has finally given up on trying to diet and excercize my way into a flat tummy. I weight 110 lbs and am 5 feet short :) I love almost everything about myself except my tummy. I am very lucky to have a supportive husband who will be taking time off to help me get around the first few days and my child will also be there to help out.
At this time I do feel slightly guilty for going thru with this procedure as most people look at me like I am crazy due to my small size. My tummy does not actually look to bad....as long as I DONT EAT! The moment I eat (POOF) my stomach looks 6 months pregnant. I did have a c-section and so I think that maybe I have somewhat of an idea as to the pain I will be experiencing. I promise to have photos uploaded later.
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1 month pre
Hi all! Maybe Im weird but I seem to be having a...
CelyciaJuly 13, 2011
Hi all! Maybe Im weird but I seem to be having a little nagging fear in back of my head about going under anesthesia. Is this normal? Is there any other way to go about having this surgery without going under? Im a freak about not being aware of whats going on..
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July 13, 2011
I am going to have a consult with a DR.V tomorrow up there in reno. I can't find a DR I feel comfortable with. I am waiting until winter break now. I wanted to play durning the summer. You will do great! I know the feeling about the eating then poof! I work out daily and my tummy wont go away. I look fwd to see how your journey goes.
July 13, 2011
Thanks! Your are doing the smart thing by waiting until confortable. I went to many consults before choosing. It looks like you have already gone thru alot and you look great! Good luck with DR hunting :)
July 13, 2011
I think you will be fine it is normal to be apprehensive about being put under anesthia. This was my first surgery and I survived and so will you:)
July 13, 2011
You will do great, and the results are soooooo worth it! I am in Las Vegas, where in NV are you?
July 13, 2011
Thanks! I hope so. I'm from Carson city. I was just out in Vegas for the Laughlin river run always fun :)
July 13, 2011
i have been under a few times for surgery and made it just fine... once gall bladder and other was gastric sleeve and way back my wisdom teeth.lol... you will be fine. I remember waking up warm n fuzzy feeling.
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22 days pre
Hi all!! So it's getting closer and I am feeling...
CelyciaJuly 26, 2011
Hi all!! So it's getting closer and I am feeling anxious. Someone today asked me why I was doing this and looked at me like I was nuts. I did feel slightly stupid. Oh well. I need to just focus on myself and not worry about other people's opinions. I have 21 days to go!!! I have now posted my pre op pics. Thanks everyone for the comments. I do feel slighly better about the anesthesia.
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July 26, 2011
Hi! Am having a TT w/ MR and a BA on 8/2 and my PS is doing tumescent surgery- which is what he uses on 90 % of his patients. That means there is no general anesthesia, no breathing tube, just a local anesthesia and a combo of narcotics for pain relief and what he calls "amnesia drugs" so that I do not remember going under. I was (and am) nervous about it but he prefers it and has had only success with it. Another bonus- it cut the cost of my surgery in HALF!!! Good luck! :)
July 27, 2011
It looks like you would most likely have a vertical scar since you don't have a lot of excess skin above your belly button. Did your PS mention that? To be honest, your before photos look like many of our after photos in regard to the bulging on the side view. Take a look at my photos as well as acworthmom's to see what I mean. We both also have a vertical scar. I don't mean to put a damper on anything but it is a something to consider.
July 27, 2011
Hi mom2four! Yes I was advised of possibility for a vertical. I am less concerned about the skin as I am about the bulge. The pic posted was pre eating. I did see your pics. You look great! I do not see any bulge. Thanks for your comment.
July 31, 2011
hi Cylicia, i checked ur pics, i think your tummy is not that bad, just want t know r you doing a mini tuck or the big tuck??? all the best and am going in for my first consultion with my ps on the 13th ,then ll take it from there
July 31, 2011
I am getting full tt because my muscles are separated. If it was only skin being cut out it would me a mini. Good luck to you!
September 5, 2011
Hi all!! So I am 2 weeks post op and feeling ok. No pain meds for the last week. My only complaint really is the super tight feeling when standing. It feels like i have a bad sun burn or something and cannot stand even the lightest touch Hopefully that goes away? I was not as bad off before as some posts I've seen. I wish I had only had loose skin so that I did not have to get a full tt. Cuz recover bites :). Any ways. I will post more pics once the swelling goes down.
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