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Date is Getting Close! - Pasadena, CA

UPDATED FROM thetrueme
4 days pre

I know my mm is less than one week, and I'm having...

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I know my mm is less than one week, and I'm having a lot of mix emotions right now. I notice I'm hugging my girls even more and being alot more patience with them. I keep thinking what if I don't wake up from my surgery, will this be the last time I get to be with them. Why I'm putting myself in this type of danger? Do I really need this? But I feel like I deserve this, I don't know. Maybe I'm over thinking this to much.

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Payam Jarrah-Nejad, MD, FACS - Account Suspended

Payam Jarrah-Nejad, MD, FACS - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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A real self member choose this PS and I like her results!

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I think everyone feels that way right before surgery. Are you getting excited?? Do you have your supplies?
I thought I did, put I forgot to get a walking and the first day it was hard walking. Well my mom volunteers at a senior center, and she was able to get me one.
I did it!! The day of the surgery I was a so nerves, I had to take a Xanax for me to relax. My mom picked me up and took me to surgery center. When I was there I kept thinking wow I'm finally going to get this done, felt like I was dreaming. So many years of planning and doing research, and finally the day has come. But at the same time I was feeling super quity, i've always put others first before myself. And it was hard for me, but my mom reassured me that I deserve this. I'm so glad she came Tks mom! I had a chance to speak with my PS before, last questions regarding breast size. I told him I don't want to have small boobs but I don't want boobs that look to big that it looks tacking either. In the middle of a small D to a high D. He told me to relax, that I'm in good hands and I was his first patient that needed to take Xanax . But he said it an a friendly way. (can anyone say spass!!) I walked in the surgery room, it was nice the curtains were open, so alot of sun light was coming through. Didnt feel like a typical surgery room full of stainless steel and cold. So that put me at ease or it could have been the Xanax. I just remembered laying down and I woke up disoriented. I felt like I spelt for 10 min but I was out for almost five hours. I didn't stay at the recovery center that my PS recommend, I stayed at the nearest Marriott, with my mom. It's located down the street from surgical center. A lot cheaper and conveniate for the follow up appointment the next day. When I got to the hotel my mom gave me some chicken both and coke colo to help with the gas. I took my meds. The only pain I was feeling was on my back. I'm not a back sleeper, I usually sleep on my stomach or side. So mom requested additional pillows, she put them behind me and under my legs. To my surprise my PS called me that night to check how I was doing. I thought that was really nice and personal., normally they have a nurse call. I pretty much got up to use the restroom and then back to bed.

Sounds like it went well! What is the worst part of after surgery? Are feeling okay? How are you sleeping?
Worst part is that not being able to care for my kids, being that I'm staying at my mothers for a week. And regarding pain I get a burning sensation on my TT area and my back is killing me.

I bet that is hard- not seeing your kids.  Happy healing thoughts your way!
Hey so sorry I didnt get in contact with you sooner! How are you feeling?
UPDATED FROM thetrueme
5 days pre

So Maggie (PS nurse) said the PS won't go through...

So Maggie (PS nurse) said the PS won't go through with the surgery if I'm not 100% healthy. I had to see my primary physician for her to release me for surgery, the only problem was she was on vaca for two weeks and only app availalble was next week. I needed to get seen soon being my mm is just around the corner. I told Maggie (PS nurse) my stituation and if she knew a doctor that can take me ASAP. I think she felt my disappointment in my voice, She recommend a doctor for me that's was near, she contacted the doctor, made a appointment that same day. All I had to do is show up. The doctor ran some additional test and I got the clearance for surgery!! I guess all the yummy liver, beans and iron pills did the work

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Hi I'm 36 years old and a mother of three...

Hi I'm 36 years old and a mother of three beautiful girls, ages ranging from 17,11,& 3. I've been wanting a mm (tt,bl,ba & lipo on flanks or i like to call them my muffin tops) for the longest time. I was going to have it done 3 years ago, but God had different plans (baby)! But unless I'm going to win the lottery, I believe we're done having kids, so being that said I'm finally going to take the next step. I have already picked my PS, he goes by Dr.J he is located in Pasadena. He is so knowledgable and has a lot of compassion, I felt really comfortable with him and his staff. I have sheduled my mm on July 27th. The only issue that I'm having is the down time. My oldest daughter is going to step up and help with the little ones while my significant is at work and the i'll be at my mothers for one week. Then I have to come back, the oldest ones can do their thing. However I'm worried with the baby, we are really close and always hugging, so it's going to be hard not to pick her up & squeeze her. Oh I forget to mention in the process of being potty train (I know bad timing). Well I have to go in this Monday to retake my blood work, the first one came back that I was anemic, so I went to drugstore and got some iron pills and eating a lot of beans and liver (yummmm). Hopefully that will do the trick. I will try to get some pictures of me know, once I get the hang of this. Ok till then sexy momma's!!!

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Well, you know there's never a perfect time. Potty training can keep going even with you laid up for a while. Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Looking forward to reading more about your process!

Just think this time next week you'll be on the flat side!
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