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

Hi, yes I have lost about 6 lbs so am happy with that and as going back to the gym and hoping that more will follow, I am really surprised to hear the clinic referred to as a cattle market, I found all the other patients so friendly when you went in for your post op visits that's it was lovely to have other people there. I think it would have felt a bit clinically if we werent all there chatting and swapping stories. I think everyone is a little nervous at first so chatting helps to relieve it. The nurses don't speak great English but a smile goes a long way. Good luck.

And hello lilrishgirl, thank you so much for your comment, wow lots of children, you are obviously really well organised to be able to have such a busy house I am sure you will be fine, just no lifting for a while! The first couple of days are the worst but I was out shopping the day after surgery albeit walking slowly and bent over. Just take the mess and give yourself a little time. Best wishes for your op x

You look fabulous and your story puts me a little at ease so I thank you so much for sharing. My body looks similar to yours and our sizes are similar also. I have heard so many horror stories about recovery that it's what I fear most. I have a 2 year old that I too had with my second... I had 7 children with my first husband, 4 of whom are still home with me ranging in age from 11 to almost 18... and then his 2 are with us 50% of the time and are 8 and 12. So we've got a house full... and they'll all be back to school so other than the week after surgery (a friend took a week off to care for me), I'm going to be on my own. If my recovery is anything like yours I'm thinking I'll do just fine! Thanks so much for that little peace of mind, lol. I'm so happy for you!

So sorry not to have replied, I did not see the post Dee. Yes I am delighted and it surprises me ever time I take the binder off and see my tummy looking flat. It really does look better in the flesh than in the phot and I feel so great about myself. I can't believe it
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Wow, what a difference! You new tummy looks great. I can imagine how nice it must have felt not having to wear granny knickers.

How have you been with swelling?

Dee
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The clinic is so clean, and I am really pleased with the surgery. Best wishes for your trip I am sure you will be fine!

Hi Elaine

I'm having my surgery done in Wroclaw too on 14 Sep. How are you doing?

Dee

I'm liking the before and after pics, keep them coming. Congrats

photos added from yesterday -- lots of bruising and still swollen

Hi Elaine,- How are you? Are you home yet? xx

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

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

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

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.

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