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“I Am So Nervous for Tummy Tuck on 11/1/10 is This Normal - New Bedford, MA”

jodielynn

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Spent: $2,800 in new bedford

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Updated 11 Nov 2010

Posted 28 Sep 2010

i am going in on nov 1 2010 and i am a nervous wreck. i feel like every thing is going to go wrong, something bad is going to happen to me. i had gastric bypass in july 2009 and that went great but the 6 hours this procedure take makes me extremely scared. i am using a surgeon recommended by my bypass dr and he specializes in gastric bypass patient tt

Updated on Oct 7, 2010:
So i was so nervous i had to go back and see the PS yesterday . He made me feel much better and put my mind more at ease. I am still nervous just not as bad as before.So I'm not starting to prepare this weekend is house cleaning from head to toe and I'm going to start wrapping my Christmas gifts yes i shop way early but i so afraid i wont get this stuff done later and i want to just relax and recover.

Updated on Oct 19, 2010:
so im scheduled for 11/1 i now have an abscess on my tooth and if its not gone they will not do my surgery im pretty upset going to see the dentist in the am hopefully it will all work out :(

Updated on Oct 23, 2010:
pulled the tooth and went for pre op they say everything should be fine i should hear from my ps on Monday i cant believe its about a week away

Updated on Oct 29, 2010:
well its almost here and i just wanna get this show on the road!!!! All my pre op test came back great. I am to arrive at the hospital at 8:30 on Monday and to come home on Tuesday. Prayerfully everything will go great. I will enjoy this weekend playing lots with my 2yr old son and of course Trick or Treating sunday so that should keep me occupied and my nerves at ease! I will update soon thanks all the support

Updated on Nov 1, 2010:
well Im home feeling pretty good actually! took a pain med before i left the hospital at 6:30. Pain is not so bad just a burning feeling. i was getting nauseous and that hurt gagging I ate some cracker before i took the antibiotic and have been falling in and out of sleep ....thanks again for all the support

Updated on Nov 3, 2010:
I'm feeling really good going to see the Ps today the pain is not at all what i expected my c section was far worse. I'm hoping maybe he'll remove some of the drains I have 4 I'll let you all know how it goes ;)

Updated on 5 Nov 2010:
saw the PS on wed all drains are still intact until next wed. I feel very good overall but i am very swollen I feel i look much more swollen then some other pics i've seen on this site. the Ps gave me something for nausea so i finally ate real food today. will post pics soon.:)

Updated on 9 Nov 2010:
post op day 8 so i stopped the pain meds on day 3 feeling really great should have drains removed tomorrow hopefully all of them. I did have to call the PS today because i have a bad burning sensation on my skin on the top of my abdomen its not red i dont think there is infections its just very irritating it comes and goes he says it may be the nerves and tendons healing but as long as i'm not running a temp i should be ok and we'll check it out tomorrow

Updated on 10 Nov 2010:
Still have 1 drain in ahhhhh I hate this. Tried to put my jeans on no way!!! when will this swelling go down??? when will my jeans fit??? I took off the binder to get a good look today for the 1st the time and the way my belly felt without it made me so nauseous i had to hurry up and put it back on what was that all about? any insight to my question would be great thanks

Updated on 11 Nov 2010:
Took off the binder for about 10 mins much better then yesterday!! Swelling cant go away quick enough

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bethak 29 Sep 2010

Please, think positive. Good luck. work out every day before surgery.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 29 Sep 2010

Being scared before a surgery is very normal. Most everyone is afraid of the unknown. But just stay positive and try to think about that new tummy you are about to get. You will be ok. Keep reading through the Realself website and you will feel better. There is an endless supply of great information, friends to chat with and great support. I recently had a tummy tuck and it all turned out very well. Go under the Tummy Tuck Forum and read my Tummy Tuck Survival Guide. Good info and I promise to make you laugh out loud. Hang in there girl and keep us up to date!

jodielynn 30 Sep 2010

just wondering how you felt by the third week? will i be able to return to work?

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 1 Oct 2010

Week three is the turning point and you will feel much much better. As long as you dont have a physical job you will be fine going back.

Foxytrini30 11 Aug 2011

Hey this is Foxy , I want to get a tummy tuck done .. The price looks good . What city & state was yours done ? Can I please have the hospital information?

debi'stime 30 Sep 2010

You will do GREAT. I am 14 days pre-op and also experiencing the roller coaster of emotions! BUT think of how great we will look in the end!!!

jodielynn 2 Oct 2010

would love to know how you make out please keep me posted ;)

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 30 Sep 2010

Yes, it's very normal!!! Keep your eyes on the prize. And keep blogging here. It'll help. :)

Also, if you have any interest in posting a video blog, I have some great giveaways for any tummy tuck videos I get. Details here.

Tricia2010 15 Oct 2010

I have my surgery scheduled 3 days after you and i am also feeling the emotions of hoping I am doing the right thing. Hope things go great with you!

jodielynn 16 Oct 2010

thanks! i also hope things go great for you! i should be home the next day as long as everything goes as planned I'll let you know how things are going and what to expect and i will not sugar coat it .... lol

jodielynn 19 Oct 2010

so im scheduled for 11/1 i now have an abscess on my tooth and if its not gone they will not do my surgery im pretty upset going to see the dentist in the am hopefully it will all work out :(

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 19 Oct 2010

Definitely get that cleared up before this surgery! Trust me when I say that you do not want to have any infection going on in your body when you have this surgery. You want a nice smooth recovery:)

jodielynn 22 Oct 2010

i had the tooth pulled yesterday and went for my preop today they said everything should be fine...but im so nervous about the surgery i just wanna get it over and done with any more advice would be appreciated i've read your survival guide and really lol thanks you have been such an inspiration

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 22 Oct 2010

Hi Jodielynn - Glad to hear the tooth is getting better. You definitely will feel better in the long run having this all healed up. You are so close and the day will be here before you know it :) Try and take some relaxing time for yourself this next week. Go get a mani and pedi.or a massage this week. Rest all you can, stay healthy and keep your chin up. It is all exciting, frightening and overwhelming all at the same time.

Try to think about spring time and how wonderful you will look and feel. Picture yourself out buying new spring and summer clothes. Before my surgery I would go through magazines and catalogs and cut out pictures of clothes I wanted to buy after the surgery. That kills some time and is fun. I had an entire scrap book of outfits I wanted to put together. Items that I was going to be able to wear without the double muffin top...

Hang in there because your day is almost here :)

seicajj 22 Oct 2010

whats the exact location your having it done i would like to get a price quote.

jodielynn 22 Oct 2010

im in new bedford mass the 2800.00 was my out off pocket the rest was covered by my insurance.

debi'stime 23 Oct 2010

How is the tooth? And your PS told you 6 hours to have the TT? Mine was about 3 hours, maybe a little under.
You are going to do GREAT!!!!

jodielynn 23 Oct 2010

I pulled the tooth had my pre op yesterday they said everything should be good to go...i went back to talk to the PS he said 6hrs is the longest it would take probably more around 4hrs so i felt better about that ...its just so nerve racking but its almost here and cant wait till its over and done with!!! hope your feeling well ;)

BOSTON2082 23 Oct 2010

What is the Drs. Info?

jodielynn 23 Oct 2010

{edited} new bedford mass hes on hawthorn st

Edited by Sharon: We've added your doctor's info to the review. Thanks!

BOSTON2082 23 Oct 2010

thanks. i dont mean to pry but can you email me so i can ask you a few questions regarding the procedure.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 29 Oct 2010

I will be thinking about you Monday :) You will do wonderful and come through it like a champ. I look forward to hearing from you next week. I will check in with you on Wednesday. I am sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Salem4610 31 Oct 2010

Good luck tomorrow Jodielynn, you will be fine. I had mine done two weeks ago this past Friday at Mass general in Boston. I think I was more nervous about the recovery than I was the actual surgery. Anesthesia is a great thing! It will all be over before you know it.

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 1 Nov 2010

Today's your big day!!! Thinking about you.