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Scheduled to have surgery on 1/17. I'm...
yogaluvaDecember 28, 2011
WORTH IT$20,300
Scheduled to have surgery on 1/17. I'm 5'1, approx 110 lbs. Very nervous about the surgery, as I have two little girls, age 2 and 4. Have been planning to have the surgery for about a year. I always said I'd have the "mommy makeover" but now am def getting nervous.
I have lose skin, and the more weight I lose, the worse my stomach looks. Skin tends to flap over my c-section scar. On one hand, I'm kind of ok with never wearing a bikini again. On the other hand, I like the idea of feeling proud in the summer and of looking lean and fit as my daughters grow up.
I do have a question for others - are there any recommendations for what to tell folks? I'd rather not tell everyone what I'm having done. I will not be playing tennis or going to yoga and my husband will be taking the girls to preschool for at least the first two weeks, possibly three weeks, since my youngest likes to be carried into school. Any suggestions for a "cover story"?
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December 29, 2011
Hi Yoga! I agree with Kimmers - hernia surgery is a good one because they do have to "redo" the belly button like in a tt. My surgery is 1/9 - getting excited!! Check out the forum "January Tummy Tuckers Check In Here" - lots of us Jan. TT'ers there!
December 29, 2011
Agree with the ladies...hernia surgery! Plus, they may get in there and find a hernia anyway. My tt is scheduled for Feb 6. I have severe diastasis and a possible hernia. I saw 3 PS before making my choice and one of them felt certain I had a hernia, the other two not sure but said they would definately fix it if there is one. My PS said it is not uncommon to do a tt and find a hernia in there that the patient didn't even know about.
The other option is to say, "female surgery"...that will shut anyone up..no one wants to go down that road and inquire further!! :)
Best wishes to you. I have 2 boys ages 4 and 17 months so my biggest concern is taking care of them. Little one loves to be carried as well.
The other option is to say, "female surgery"...that will shut anyone up..no one wants to go down that road and inquire further!! :)
Best wishes to you. I have 2 boys ages 4 and 17 months so my biggest concern is taking care of them. Little one loves to be carried as well.
December 29, 2011
thanks ladies! my husband has had two hernias and no belly button movement...is there a special kind of hernia that you have to move belly button? i am thinking that's what i'll go with. my daughters are almost 3 and almost 5....so a tad older than yours newmom, but i'm still worried about taking care of them. my youngest LOVES to be carried and asks to be picked up when we are just standing inside our house. think that may be the toughest thing.....but my dr has encouraged me to try and wait 3 wks before picking her up. makes me question if i should wait til' they are older....but at same time, glad to get it done before they are really aware that mommy is getting plastic surgery. not sure that's a good frame of reference for young girls. maybe it's fine....maybe not. ;-) Oh, and thanks maumeeMG! love the forum!
December 29, 2011
I have only told a handful of people. Anyone else that I needed to tell I have just said - I had surgery. They usually say - "Oh - I hope everything is OK" - I say yep, just something I needed to take care of and I am on the road to recovery.
UPDATED FROM yogaluva
2 days post
Day 1 - post op - Definitely felt pain, but all in...
yogaluvaJanuary 19, 2012
Day 1 - post op - Definitely felt pain, but all in all ok. Spent most of day sleeping, waking to pee, then sleeping. Did try to shower, which was ok....getting into binder was not easy. Ended up going back to PS office to make sure we had it right. They were very nice about it and worked me into schedule with no problem. Day 2 is starting out more awake, pain under control (thanks to meds). Will leave shortly for first post-op visit. Drainage was constant yesterday, now barely draining at all. Hope that's a good sign. Was also swollen super bad (fingers, hands, arms, face). That happend with me with my first daughter too. But, think all that peeing helped with that, because now those areas are pretty much back to normal.
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January 20, 2012
Yogaluva great to read that you are doing GREAT! I was there meeting with Dr. K while you were in surgery I hope you felt my healing vibes : )
Take it easy I cant wait to hear (and see) more when you are feeling up to it. : )
Take it easy I cant wait to hear (and see) more when you are feeling up to it. : )
UPDATED FROM yogaluva
3 days post
Day 2 post-op: Definitely not feeling great. ...
yogaluvaJanuary 20, 2012
Day 2 post-op: Definitely not feeling great. Working hard to stay on track with my meds. Took quick shower and struggled with foam and binder. Husband has been a godsend, waiting on me (literally) and doing everything for me. Cannot imagine doing this without him. Still definitely not feeling myself and am glad my daughters are not here to see me like this. When I walk, I feel pain in my thighs and back. Focusing on using my leg muscles does help, so that advice from Jan board was great. Getting in and out of chairs easier when using leg muscles. Dreading day 3, since I heard that is the worst!
Welcome to RealSelf!
The cover up story many women use is "Hernia" surgery. Or lower back issues. It's nobody's business so tell only those who you trust and who are supportive.
You are going to do just fine and end up with a beautiful new tummy for summer. So dust off the bikinis and get ready to rock the new body.
I look forward to reading your posts:)