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8 months PO-finishing up with more Lipo!!

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Wednesday is my day this week. I have waited 4...

Mouse2012
WORTH IT$8,000

Wednesday is my day this week. I have waited 4 months and tonight a nervous wreck!!! I am wondering why am I doing this to myself!!! From what I have read here it seems normal but it is not like me to second guess myself. I am older than most on the site. I am in my 6o's and have always struggled with weight. From gaining and losing i have the dreaded flap hanging. I just want to be able to tuck in a t shirt and stop wearingn"golden girl" tops!!!! Does anyone out there relate? This site has been great and I have gone over the supply list and am ready that way but not mentally!!! I am hoping the morning of my surgery the calm sets in....talk to everyone soon!!!!

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August 28, 2012
You'll be great! I was terrified but never really showed it. It was a difficult first week but got better, week by week. You'll rock it and love your new body. I LOVE running up the stairs and not hearing my belly flap against my thighs! You got this! I'll be thinking and praying for you. :)
August 30, 2012
Congratulations! You'll be so happy once it's done. Think of the results to help you through your nervousness. I wasnt nervous. I waited 10 years and was 43 when I had my tummy tuck. It was so worth it. Oh, avoid any negative talk. Friends/Family always have their opinion cause they care, But can make u more nervous. Stay positive & keep the outcome I'n front of u.
September 8, 2012
Clovis. Thanks for the encouraging words. I think I am the senior member on the site. I am 63 pushing 64.... Talk about waiting.....
September 23, 2012
i bet u look hot were your pic iam goin oct 1say a prayer pls glad u are doin great
September 24, 2012
Don't be in a hurry to weigh yourself. The scale may not reflect much of a weight loss. Remember You will have a lot of swelling for a while. Recovery I's a process.
UPDATED FROM Mouse2012
5 days post

Here i am. 5 days po!!!! So far I feel pretty...

Mouse2012
Here i am. 5 days po!!!! So far I feel pretty good. The worst part for me was the wait at the hospital. Once I was walking to the OR I was fine and then it was over. I had a great overnight experience and was worth it's weight in gold!!!! I am taking about half the meds I can have so it is keeping everything manageable. My hubby has been my rock and has done everything for me, which is hard because I am a "I can do it myself kind of person". I have a burning now and then in my stomach and the back is sore but heating pad helps the back. Shower on day 3 felt great and can't wait for another today. You just have to take it slow but then comes a great nap!!! Ps appt in 2 days can't wait to see how I am doing...

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UPDATED FROM Mouse2012
7 days post

7 days po. Had appt today with ps office. They...

Mouse2012
7 days po. Had appt today with ps office. They checked everything and said I am doing great. Received a drainage massage and was up straight when I was done. I have been following orders and have done nothing but rest and move when supposed to. My only set back was last night developed a terrible rash on my back and I mean huge rash. Burn and itching... Called ps he said leave off cg and since I was coming in today they would check. They have no idea as a med reaction would have happened before 6 days same with reaction to binder! So I am taking Benadryl and using cortisone cream and it is better. I will stop pain meds as that could be it in my book! Will take the Valium to sleep and xs Tylenol and see how I do. New cg garment today is super tight!!! Drains will probably be in until Monday but the don't bother me so now I don't go back for 2 weeks. I agree with other. Some days you think I am good others I fell wiped out. Also light diet works good too, still in recliner but I love it. Not an issue for me so far. I can't believe I am on road to recovery!!!! Congrats to everyone out there, I would have bee lost without this site. My fellow TT you are the best!!! Speedy recovery everyone!!! Later

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September 6, 2012
Congratulations. A flat stomach I's worth the temporary pain & discomfort. Be sure to follow doctors orders.