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I am 43 yrs old and have 3 children (26,11,10) and...
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I am 43 yrs old and have 3 children (26,11,10) and a Foster parent to 4 active little boys (4,5,6,8). I believe my highest weight was around 240 lbs. I finally lost the weight and got to about 160 lb in 2006. I so wanted a TT then but could not afford it. And for whatever excuses I can come up with I let myself go again and gained alot back and got above 200 so now for the last time I have lost most of the weight and went for my PS consult on April 13 and booked for surgery for May 2/11.
It's all very fast but makes the anxiety less. lol. It is discouraging to do all the hard work and look down and always see your fat flapping tummy! So this is for ME and all the people that have opinions as to why I shouldn't do this can keep their opinions to themselves!
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3 days pre
Need to go to the PS office on Sunday to do some...
Need to go to the PS office on Sunday to do some laser treatments and then to the hospital at 8:45 a.m. Monday with surgery booked for 10:45 a.m.
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April 29, 2011
Hello!
Congratulations on the weight loss! That is excellent and yes you do deserve this tummy tuck. You will feel like a new woman and end end up with a nice flat tummy in the process:)
You have worked hard and deserve this for yourself. I look forward to reading your posts while you go through the process.
May 2, 2011
Tomorrow is your big day! I will keep you in my prayers. You will be just fine and feel and look great! Can't wait to see your after pictures =)
May 2, 2011
Thank you ladies! I am so excited it's here but also a little afraid! I can't even imagine what I'll look like without a flapping tummy and deflated boobs! :0) Thanks for the prayers I am hoping for a smooth surgery and recovery.
May 2, 2011
You are going to look fantastic!  The nerves are normal but don't let them get the best of you. They will give you some happy drugs at the hospital and you will be comfortable and fast asleep. You will feel all warm and fuzzy:)
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2 days post op and doing okay. Little crampy and...
2 days post op and doing okay. Little crampy and uncomfortable but nothing unbearable. My husband is being such an awesome nurse!
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May 5, 2011
Congrats, Wow!! You are gonna look super for 43, and now your weight lose is really gonna show...all that sag is... GONE!
Did you get a lift, or implants as well?
Glad to hear you are feeling well and being taken care of... I bet that's a big change for a very busy mom and dedicated caregiver.
Did you get a lift, or implants as well?
Glad to hear you are feeling well and being taken care of... I bet that's a big change for a very busy mom and dedicated caregiver.
May 5, 2011
Yes I am so excited about the sag being gone! No implants or lift just a reduction he did a good job. Yesterday was a bit hard but bearable here's hoping today is a little easier. How much walking should I be aiming for?
May 6, 2011
Edm, you look fantastic already. He did do a good job. I am rell ycurious to see your results in a few weeks when the bruising is gone. Is your PS in Red Deer?
Walk, walk, walk! It seems that the one consistentcy amongst surgeons is that walking is good for recovery. It is low impact and improves oxygen intake and circulation, so overall it promotes healing. Walk everyday, make an effort to walk more than needed, even it's to use the far bathroom or to eat at the kitchen table.
And after the long, long winter we've had, enjoy some sun, even if it's just on the front step.
Walk, walk, walk! It seems that the one consistentcy amongst surgeons is that walking is good for recovery. It is low impact and improves oxygen intake and circulation, so overall it promotes healing. Walk everyday, make an effort to walk more than needed, even it's to use the far bathroom or to eat at the kitchen table.
And after the long, long winter we've had, enjoy some sun, even if it's just on the front step.
May 7, 2011
Thank you so much J-taylor! Yes my surgeon is in Red Deer and has a very good reputation! I do walk a bit and have started to go outside for a few mins here and there and walk about. I as well can not wait to see how I will look when I am not shaped like a purple beach ball! LOL
May 6, 2011
You are going to see such a difference as each week passes. since you had a lot of skin, you will really see a noticeable difference even with the swelling. So excited for you! My belly looked very similar to yours and I am 8 days post op. Even with my swelling, my jeans are too big and my yoga pants combined with a tee shirt look so much better than they did 2 weeks ago! Doc removed 5.5 pounds of skin alone - makes such a big difference!
May 8, 2011
How ate you feeling now?? I had my TT yesterday!
May 8, 2011
Hi Susan I am feeling very good. Mine is not really painful at all maybe that has to do with not having the muscles tightened. How are you doing? Are you managing ok? What all did you have done? I wish you a speedy recovery.
May 15, 2011
Hi - I am just figuring out how to reply to each post lol. Day 8 for me and I feel really good. I had mini-tuck with muscle repair and instead of lipo, he did tissue sculpture removal. The drain will hopefully coming out on Monday but the tape over my incision wont be removed until Friday. How are you doing now - how is the bruising?
May 15, 2011
Swelling sucks! I don't know if I am having more because my PS didn't put drains in? I am at a point of having buyers remorse LOL. My PS did not explain anything well if you can even understand half of what he says the accent is very thick. I had a good reputation amoung family doctors and is highly sought after. But I have issues with not really knowing what I should be wearing for a compression garment. My incision is feeling very raised in spots. I am supposed to leave this last dressing on for like 3-4 weeks? Everyone else seems to have seen their incision I haven't. What is tissue sculpture? Maybe I should have done more research. Mine said no muscle repair if I wanted the extra fat pockets out that I could work off. Now I still have a round tummy but no apron. Just feel down today. Sorry guys.
May 15, 2011
Awe don't worry, we are all still a far ways off from being completely healed - I have heard up to a year for full healing. I had breast implants back in '96 and I still have them ... when I woke up from surgery they were practically at my collarbone and the scars very visible and 5 inches below the implants - I looked deformed! It took a good year for them to drop and look normal. That is my next operation, which I will have to do in the next two years as these implants are old!! As for your swelling, yes if you don't have drains, the fluid has no where to go, so that makes sense. Your body will eventually expel it but make sure you are drinking lots of water and walk to get your blood circulating. I am a super health nut so I have a recipe to reduce inflammation: 3 inches fresh ginger (remove skin by scrapping with a spoon and cut into slices), juice of one fresh lemon, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, Agave Nectar to sweeten (low GI) Don't use sugar!! : put all these things into a pitcher (glass preferably but plastic is ok) and pour boiling water over it (a full kettle). Let it steep for 4 hours and cool in the fridge. Drink liberally! ( you can add tap water to dilute after if you find it too strong) As for the raised incision, don't worry too much about that yet until you see it. If the Dr. says its keloid (raised scars) contact me and I will send you a special blend of essential oils to apply twice a day. Good luck and chin up :)
May 18, 2011
Thanks Susan! I go to see the PS today. Yesterday I was so excited swelling was down and I wasn't as tired. I could actually suck in my tummy and see the difference! YAY. Can't wait for the okay to get busy with exercise and mainly AB exercises :0)
May 18, 2011
Wow Edmonton - you look great! The bruising is really diminishing quickly, its unbelievable. I am glad you are feeling better. I had a bad day yesterday with swelling and I have a really tender spot that's bugging me. I am so afraid of developing a seroma, I hope that the sore spot is nothing and will go away. Keep in touch!!
Debi