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So Excited to Be on the Flat Side - Don't Really Believe It! - Poland

Name: So Excited to Be on the Flat Side - Don't Really Believe It! - Poland
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Author: Lealusmum

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Hello My name is Elaine, I am 45, I am a mother to...

LealusmumJuly 25, 2012

WORTH IT$2,000

Hello My name is Elaine, I am 45, I am a mother to 4 girls and one step daughter my daughters are aged between 18 and 4, I have had Cesarian sections with my 4 girls, 2 emergency and 2 elective. This has left me with a large hanging tummy. I would always think wouldn't it be lovely to lose the tummy but it was a pipe dream I used to say to my ex husband that I could not justify the money as it would be more than the cost of a great family holiday.

I remarried in 2007 and had my last little girl now aged 4 and we considered the op a little more seriously, I have found a surgeon in Poland and it will cost me £2,550 for a Tummy tuck with MR and Lipo. It would be at least double in the UK. I am going tomorrow and am really excited about it.

I am 5ft 7" tall and weigh 177lbs, i go to the gym 6 times a week and am using a circuit training and vibration plates. I have been going to the Gym for 11 months and am really hooked which is so odd for me, I was scared stiff when i first went but i now hate to miss a day. I realise i could still do with losing a bit of weight but it really does not seem to want to shift, i lost 30lbs and have kept that off comfortably for the last year but the rest doesnt seem to want to move.

I will upload my horrid pictures, and will hopefully have some great ones to inspire people in a few weeks. well fingers crossed.

Elaine

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Replies (3)

Miz.Cola

July 25, 2012

When are you scheduled to have surgery? I bet you"ll have great results.

Lealusmum

July 26, 2012

I am sitting in my hotel room the day before surgery ... I am due to have surgery tomorrow 27th July and I am really excited about it all.

red 14

July 26, 2012

Good luck for tomorrow, i hope it goes well for you. Im going to Poland as well but not for a few weeks yet. Keep us all posted! Xx

UPDATED FROM Lealusmum

3 days post

Well I am day 2 of my tummy tuck with muscle...

LealusmumJuly 29, 2012

Well I am day 2 of my tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo, I am seeing my surgeon daily and am managing to move about quite well. I have come to Poland for my op as I found a dr I was happy to use and the cost is far cheaper than in the uk. I could not have afforded to have the procedure any other way.

The last couple of days have been uncomfortable and I had a problem with my drains yesterday, they kept popping open and the contents would gush out. Not great when you staying in an apartment in another country and can't move quickly to clean it up. Saw surgeon this morning and drains fixed so no leaked thus far ( fingers crossed )! I am finding sleeping difficult but have been so happy with the brief glimpses so far it's a small price to pay. I was given 3 painkillers after the op but had bought some ibuprofen and paracetamol with me so have been using them. I am hoping to have drains removed on wednesday 1 st aug and to get a proper look at my tummy. I can not show any pictures yet as A did not pack a camera ( I have come here on my own and only wanted minimal luggage to lug around ) and B because have not seen full results myself yet.

Good luck everyone will keep you posted.
Lealusmum

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red 14

July 30, 2012

Good morning Lealusmum,
Are you on your own? You are very brave if you are. What is the clinic like, and Adam? Are you managing to get out to get food etc? Are you staying at the clinics apartment or did you find one near the clinic?
Hope you have a good day! Xx

Lealusmum

July 30, 2012

Hi red, Yes staying in apartment and came on my own, also lady here called jackie and she is great very funny we have been to the shops everyday ( even the afternoon ) I was let out of clinic so day 1. The pain is bearable discomfort really and the odd burning sensation but today is day 3 and we both been up and since 8 am this morning walking to clinic then shopping and only just back to apartment it's 2.40 now so a busy day. The apartment is basic ... Bedroom is fine with 2 single beds then you have a galley kitchen with a sofa in it and that's it. Only 1 of the rooms is onsuite No. 2 but there is also another bathroom by the sofa in galley area, and 2 more bedrooms but with just sinks in I think. ( have not seen room 3 ). There is everything you need here cups, plates etc., and they provide a towel. Dr. Adam is nice he is friendly but polish friendly is not so full on an English friendly, he is a good surgeon and will not do as he calls it stupid surgery. If is isn't right for you he won't do it. Which is a good thing. I have bought some of my own pain killers with me which I think you will need was only provided 3 painkillers when left the clinic so have taken paracetamol and ibuprofen if I felt I needed it. It's difficult to sleep so I thend to take one.

There is a supermarket fairly close just really a walk across a road ( be careful of the trams ).

So glad I have had it done and haven't seen result properly yet.

Good luck
Elaine

UPDATED FROM Lealusmum

5 days post

Hi everyone, day 4 for me today post op. ...

LealusmumJuly 31, 2012

Hi everyone, day 4 for me today post op. Feeling great, I had my wounds dressed today at the clinic and my surgeon is not happy with one of my drains it's still giving off loads of fluid 100 ml today and still very dark red but I am not too worried I still have a few days before I go home and I have been very active. Lots of great shopping in Poland and lovely weather so not been in bed resting much. Had a good 6 hours uninterrupted sleep last night which was wonderful and am feeling really good.

No regrets for the op wish I had done is sooner ( but could not really as had another baby 4 years ago ).

Well good luck everyone

Elaine

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Lealusmum

July 31, 2012

Hi again. Day 4 for me today and wound dressed again this morning then shopping for a couple of hours in Poland, walking pretty straight now and only a bit slower than normal. Drains out in a couple of days hopefully as one still giving out a lot of fluid. I am still happy with result and can't wait to see it properly. Pain is not bad at all, only taking paracetamol or ibuprofen at night really. Bruising has come out on top of thighs but I am feeling really good. Good luck everyone elaine

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