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UPDATED FROM Lucamel
1 year pre
Sorry ladies I have been quiet for the last a few...
LucamelNovember 17, 2011
$10,000
sorry ladies I have been quiet for the last a few days. I am still in shock and adjusting all the changes. Thank you for you all encouragement. The most bizzar situation happened to me. I was fully prepared for the surgery which supposed to be tomorrow. Unfortunately, on monday, ps texted me that sorry he had to postpone the surgery because the general surgeon doesn't feel comfortable. I said omg, this is the only week I am available and I already taken the thanksgiving week off. I called him. He told me is on vocation one day after my surgery for a week. General surgeon doesn't feel comfortable if he is not around. I said I knew u on vocation when I scheduled the case. But that's the only available day I can do it. I don't care u r out later. He said the general surgeon is gonna call me. If I can persuade him. He can keep the original schedule.
Later of the day, the general surgeon called me. He,s like: this is pure elective case. How do u feel comfortable if he is not even around postoperative? Have u heard or seen flap infection, hematoma? The hernia is very small. I'll never repair it if I am you. If I am u, I would seriously reconsider ur decision for the surgery. U look good Mel. Even the scar is not bad. U don't need this...
I was in shock and still in shock..... Two surgeons and one of them chickened out. If I persist, The complications might happen. I am off tomorrow and next whole week. Its so last minute cancelations. Now my hb and my mum started to advise me: if. Dr...doesn't want to do the case if ps not around post op means it's not risk free surgery. Just forget it..
Now nobody around me support me about the surgery anymore and I started to get scared of it as well. Also it's so impossible to find another week to have it done. It sucks.....
I don't know what else to say. Good luck ladies the future tummy tuckers.
Later of the day, the general surgeon called me. He,s like: this is pure elective case. How do u feel comfortable if he is not even around postoperative? Have u heard or seen flap infection, hematoma? The hernia is very small. I'll never repair it if I am you. If I am u, I would seriously reconsider ur decision for the surgery. U look good Mel. Even the scar is not bad. U don't need this...
I was in shock and still in shock..... Two surgeons and one of them chickened out. If I persist, The complications might happen. I am off tomorrow and next whole week. Its so last minute cancelations. Now my hb and my mum started to advise me: if. Dr...doesn't want to do the case if ps not around post op means it's not risk free surgery. Just forget it..
Now nobody around me support me about the surgery anymore and I started to get scared of it as well. Also it's so impossible to find another week to have it done. It sucks.....
I don't know what else to say. Good luck ladies the future tummy tuckers.
UPDATED FROM Lucamel
1 year pre
Its very complicated feeling that excitement and...
LucamelNovember 11, 2011
Its very complicated feeling that excitement and anxious at the same time. I think I am ready to go. I bought all the vitamins, protein powder and homopathic treatment medications and started to take following the instruction. Ps told me the surgery will schedule 5 to 6 hours. One hour for hernia repair by general surgeon, rest of the time is his surgical time. I told my friend who will be the anesthesiologist in the case: don't read magazines or play puzzle games during my surgery which I know that was her favorite activities in the or. I am very excited the day is coming.
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November 12, 2011
Hi Lucamel, we are getting so close! You are lucky to have your friend in the OR with you. I can hardly wait for Friday to get here. My PS says that I shold see immediate results and that I'm going to habe ripped abs. I haven't had ripped abs since I was 18 so that will be nice. Have a great weekend!
November 13, 2011
I know. Very nervous. And I reminded my friend that no iPad in the or as well. Lol. She is nice enough to show me some encouragement .
Me too, I havent seen my belly button when I looked down since I was 25. Lol. Let s get it done!
Me too, I havent seen my belly button when I looked down since I was 25. Lol. Let s get it done!
November 13, 2011
Lucamel, it's so aggravating to tell people about plastic surgery and have that be met with negative reactions. You have the right to have a tt and get your belly back to pre-pregnancy proportions.
I think there are three types of negative reactions to plastic surgery of this kind:
(1) People who truly feel that we are beautiful as we are, and that a tt is not going to make us that much better-looking;
(2) People who are afraid for us going under the knife (family members are in this group);
(3) People who are envious.
It's hard to deal with this. I don't know how I'm going to approach telling people at work, or what kind of surgery I'll tell work colleagues I had. I have told family members and a friend of mine, and they thought it was fine, though they're very, very nervous about the GA and the dangers of surgery.
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I think there are three types of negative reactions to plastic surgery of this kind:
(1) People who truly feel that we are beautiful as we are, and that a tt is not going to make us that much better-looking;
(2) People who are afraid for us going under the knife (family members are in this group);
(3) People who are envious.
It's hard to deal with this. I don't know how I'm going to approach telling people at work, or what kind of surgery I'll tell work colleagues I had. I have told family members and a friend of mine, and they thought it was fine, though they're very, very nervous about the GA and the dangers of surgery.
:(
November 13, 2011
Sounds right. No matter what my friends, categorys r. I decide not to tell anyone anymore. Lol. Interesting enough, my ps told me thank me for referaling one girl to him. I asked him who, I don't recall whoever I referal to him. He,s like: maybe u never pay attention. Everybody else has plastic surgery, keep hash, hash quiet. I am the only one telling people. So one of the secretory went to him as well. Lol.
November 13, 2011
Good for you, Luca. I'm thinking of not telling too many people. I thought of telling people after the healing and swelling are all done with. Maybe I'll just tell them I had an industrial-sized hernia repaired or something.
November 13, 2011
I am so looking forward to seeing ur post pictures. Must be major make over. Lol. Aren't u feel nervous about the whole process? I am so worried that I can't recovery on time. In order to take thanksgiving week off . I had to work my ass off last week. Next week schedule is terrible as well.
November 13, 2011
I'm hysterical. I'm afraid of the general anesthesia, afraid of the swelling that comes days after the surgery, horrified by the idea of infection, beserk about the notion that my lungs might be affected, constantly worried about getting a cold after the surgery, afraid that I'll feel weak for a year after this, and so on.
It's scary! However, it's something I want to do to look better.
It's scary! However, it's something I want to do to look better.
November 13, 2011
I felt pretty much the same . Especialy I had bad experience in the past. Well, lets keep finger crossed. Keep in mind complications only happen to small percent of the population. I am willing to take the risk again.
November 13, 2011
Ladies did you see this Blog...Cosmetic Surgery Anxiety? 7 Tips to Calm Your Nerves
# 2, 5 and 6 work well for me,
November 13, 2011
Its great article; kim. Ill try it out. I think it might apply more than cosmetic surgeon. I wish I know it before and can use it for anything else.
November 13, 2011
The only people I told about my surgery are my BEST friends, 4 of them, and my parents and kids (they kinda have to know b/c they are older and helped me post op). I just did not want to deal with all the ?s from anyone else. Most people just think I lost weight b/c we had the summer break and they know I had surgery but I never told them what, they all probably think it was a hysterectomy. I said it was "female" related!!!!! And it was!
November 13, 2011
marinemom/lucamel, that's what I told my hubby to tell his co-workers who are all males. Once they hear female issues,they don't want to hear anymore!
November 13, 2011
JoBibbi, that's a great idea! 'Female-related' makes everyone think, "Uh... never mind." :)
November 14, 2011
Your surgery is so soon!! Looking forward to hearing about your recovery.
My tt is scheduled for Jan 9th. I'm not telling many people, either. I told my mom the other day and she said "What?? Like you even need one!" It's frustrating. I have a ventral and umbilical hernias that need repaired at the same time so that is what I'm telling people I'm having done. My husband is supportive but he pointed out that come summer I'll be wanting to show off the new tummy and people will figure it out. :)
Best of luck with your surgery Friday!!!
My tt is scheduled for Jan 9th. I'm not telling many people, either. I told my mom the other day and she said "What?? Like you even need one!" It's frustrating. I have a ventral and umbilical hernias that need repaired at the same time so that is what I'm telling people I'm having done. My husband is supportive but he pointed out that come summer I'll be wanting to show off the new tummy and people will figure it out. :)
Best of luck with your surgery Friday!!!
November 14, 2011
Wish you the best of luck on Friday. After surgery be sure to follow your PS instructions if you want to recovery quickly. It is so strange when you read everyones stories on how different each Dr is. Everything will be fine and before you know it you will look in the mirror and love what you see. No one can understand this process unless they have walked in our shoes. It is just like weight loss. Sometimes I think it is because they would really like to take the leap but can't. Best wishes and always do what is right for you.
UPDATED FROM Lucamel
1 year pre
Interesting enough,today I told one of my good...
LucamelNovember 6, 2011
Interesting enough,today I told one of my good friends that I am going to have tummy tuck. He,s like: why? I think you need to see psychiatrist, not plastic surgeon. U look normal. Then I explained to him how the scar revision end up changing decision to tt. He,s like: ps of course wants to cut u open.that's his specialty.
Anyway, it's hard for someone else to understand. No wonder most people keep quiet about their plastic surgeries. I have a coworker came in with swollen eyes after 2 weeks vocation. Apperently she had blepharoplasty. She will answer all questions: i never had anything done. Its natural. Lol How about ur guys experience? Do u tell people u had tt done? So 3 out of 3 people I told about my plan thought I am crazy even I told them I have hernia . My hb doesn't care.....
Anyway, it's hard for someone else to understand. No wonder most people keep quiet about their plastic surgeries. I have a coworker came in with swollen eyes after 2 weeks vocation. Apperently she had blepharoplasty. She will answer all questions: i never had anything done. Its natural. Lol How about ur guys experience? Do u tell people u had tt done? So 3 out of 3 people I told about my plan thought I am crazy even I told them I have hernia . My hb doesn't care.....
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November 6, 2011
Good luck Lucamel, keep up updated.
November 6, 2011
Thank you marine mom. I just read ur thread. Thank u for sharing the experience. You look great. I wish I can be like you off pain medication just a few days. Ive read a lot about post op swelling, it really last for a long time, right? There r lots of parties coming up at Christmas season. I hope I can make it. Lol
November 6, 2011
Interesting enough, I told my of my friends that I am going to have tummy tuck. He,s like: why? I think you need to see psychiatrist, not plastic surgeon. U look normal. Then I explained to him how the scar revision end up changing decision to tt. He,s like: ps of course wants to cut u open.that's his specialty.
Anyway, it's hard for someone else to understand. No wonder most people keep quiet about their plastic surgeries. I have a coworker came in with swollen eyes after 2 weeks vocation. Apperently she had blemoplasty. She will answer all questions: i never had anything done. Its natural. Lol How about ur guys experience? Do u tell people u had tt done? So 3 out of 3 people I told about my plan thought I am crazy . My hb doesn't care.....
Anyway, it's hard for someone else to understand. No wonder most people keep quiet about their plastic surgeries. I have a coworker came in with swollen eyes after 2 weeks vocation. Apperently she had blemoplasty. She will answer all questions: i never had anything done. Its natural. Lol How about ur guys experience? Do u tell people u had tt done? So 3 out of 3 people I told about my plan thought I am crazy . My hb doesn't care.....
November 7, 2011
What matters here is what you want and not what other people think. Those who have never been through a procedure or need one just don't understand. You do not need anyones approval or acceptance.
This is a personal choice, procedure and totally up to you. I learned long ago that if you ask somoenes opinion they are going to give it to you. Good, bad or otherwise. So you do what makes you happy and don't look back. Who cares what people think.
November 8, 2011
Thank you very much for understanding and encouragement. I almost start to doublt about my decisions. After my PS explains to me. I do feel the pouch and extra skins at belly area. It really bothers me now when I look at myself in the mirror. I think I should get rid of it. I never paid much attention to this problem except the scar in the past, Otherwise I should have it done earlier. Lol. I am determined. 2 more weeks.
November 7, 2011
Absolutely agree! I did not ask anyone's advice, in fact, the few people I have told, I said it matter of factly. thankfully, they supported me. I do not believe most people understand how we get to this place and at 50, do not need to explain my decisions.
November 8, 2011
Today I told another friend to try my luck, He's like: OMG, you are really crazy !!! I answer: Thank you.
I am not as lucky as you with all the support. Now I decide I am going to zip my mouth. I am going to take Kimmers25's advice: Who cares what people think...
I am not as lucky as you with all the support. Now I decide I am going to zip my mouth. I am going to take Kimmers25's advice: Who cares what people think...
November 8, 2011
Lucamel,
I totally agree with Marinemom and Kimmers. This is something that we must do for ourselves! My girlfriends think I’m crazy! One even told me that I’m out of my mind! My husband doesn’t think I need it, but supports my wishes. My 23 year old son is the only one who truly understands and has totally supported my decision from day one! Sure, I look thin in clothes, but my stomach is a wrinkly, flabby mess and I’m going to finally do something about it! So, who cares what people say? What matters is how you feel!
I totally agree with Marinemom and Kimmers. This is something that we must do for ourselves! My girlfriends think I’m crazy! One even told me that I’m out of my mind! My husband doesn’t think I need it, but supports my wishes. My 23 year old son is the only one who truly understands and has totally supported my decision from day one! Sure, I look thin in clothes, but my stomach is a wrinkly, flabby mess and I’m going to finally do something about it! So, who cares what people say? What matters is how you feel!
November 10, 2011
That's for the encouragement. I agree with you. One more week to go. I am ready. I met my ps today. He reassure me that everything will be fine. I feel a little better....
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