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37 with 2 Kids....I Hate my Tummy Now So Anything Has to Be Better - New York, NY
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I am soooooo scared! I assume that has to be normal but I'm still 6 days away and haven't slept in days thinking about everything. I have had 2 c-sections and very little help during recovery from them so I'm thinking I will be able to get through this. I am having my mussels repaired (they are about 3 inches apart) and a TT. the dr told me that i will need a small vertical incision because I don't have enough skin...anyone else have this??? I hate the way I look now....can't even look at my belly so I'm thinking whatever I end up with has to be better then what I have....right?
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UPDATED FROM Ccmarzullo
5 days pre
Getting closer.....
Ok today I'm feeling better. I called the dr with some last questions... Can I take anything in the morning to control being so anxious, how about the night before.... Can I take water pills to help with swelling after? Etc.... I missed the return call with my answers so I'll try again tomorrow. I stocked up on milk for the kids, water for me and had a beautiful bikini wax.... I'm feeling ready. I think posting the before pictures really helped me.... I don't think I realized how gross my belly is.... So excited to say goodbye to it on Wednesday! Thanks for the support!!!!!! Such crazy feelings.....
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July 11, 2014
Get your rest! I know it's hard not to worry about the unknown! Each person is different, but my experience isn't even close to the pain I thought it would be. The abs were sore but it not excruciating. My ps told me to slouch not hunch (butt tucked in & shoulders slouched), my back pain has been very minimal. :) I needed help though. Complete care the first couple of days & then someone to help me up & down for a few more days. I'm on day 10 & though I'm certainly not healed, I can do most things to get by.
Make sure you have some good small portioned protein foods prepared to get you through at least the first 3 days. You'll need a little something to eat to take your meds. You'll be able to prepare foods after that (yes, I'm big on the foods! Lol!). Good luck to you! Everything will be fine! :)
July 11, 2014
Thanks so much it is so reassuring to hear real stories....10 days congrats! Are you happy?are you mostly back to normal functions (besides lifting). Thanks so much for the supportive words
July 11, 2014
I'm completely thrilled! I couldn't have picked a better PS! He had a fantastic portfolio & gave me exactly what I asked for.
I'm still slouched, but straighter than I was. I think right now the hardest part is that I feel great, but need to do normal things in a way that doesn't engage my abs and I am weaker than normal. So I can do normal things like walk, cook, shower, etc...I just can't do it for long before I need to take a seat for a minute. Today will be my first outing....the true test! Lol!
July 11, 2014
Just to lunch & the mall & then I had to swing by work for a few minutes. It went very well, I was slow but the more I walked the more I straightened out. That was nice! I also had the husband to hold me up from time to time. It was nice to stretch my legs even if it was a pathetic pace. Lol! I'm a little swollen, but nothing horrible! More on the right side, that was the side my drain exited on. The doc explained yesterday that everything will drain around the scar to the hips or straight to the mons. Check, check....I have both. Lol!! I hope you got to speak to the office & they answered your questions. I have eaten lots of pineapple & such to help with swelling, & I still take the arnica.
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