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BR Scheduled for June 18th - Sacramento, CA
UPDATED FROM Starbelliedsneetch
14 days post
Hi Ladies, Since I actually ended up getting a...
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Hi Ladies, Since I actually ended up getting a full Mommy Makeover, I've been writing my updates under my other review. Please switch over to that one and you'll see where I am today, info and pictures-wise. Thanks for the support!
UPDATED FROM Starbelliedsneetch
19 days pre
Does anyone know about Arnica? Arnica Montana or...
Does anyone know about Arnica? Arnica Montana or Arnica Forte? I know it's for swelling, but it comes in tablets as well as a cream or gel to be applied topically over scars. Those who use this, do you know which method? I'm assuming the topical stuff?
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S
May 30, 2012
You are awesome, Iowa! Thanks, girl. So glad I accidentally stumbled upon this "Realself site!" I love the support, and feel it was no accident that when I typed into the Google bar, "Plastic Surgery. Is it worth it?" and up popped this site. Joining the community was a no-brainer.
I
May 31, 2012
This site really is wonderful. I think it really is the only reason I didn't go completely insane waiting for my surgery date! I think it was the only place where I could actually voice my concerns and not drive everyone absolutely crazy!
TM
June 11, 2012
Hi :)
There is only one form of Arnica that has been TRULY proven to assist with healing and bruising. I had NO bruises from my tt, and I bruise very easily. It's in a pill form, you take one the night before, and 3 a day for the following 3 days. The package is orange and blue. My ps's office actually sold it there in their spa. I get nauseated from anesthesia. I have had gone under twice (breast aug and recently, tt) - both times I requested something in my IV to assist with nausea and both time I used Fenergen suppositories. They work wonderfully. If you take pain pills, you will get constipated. Just buy some powder Miralax and stay ahead of the constipation. I still can't sneeze normally. It doesn't hurt, it's like it just work anymore. So odd. I have sneezed ONE time normally in a month. It's the laughing that got me early on. I would forget and just laugh, ooops. I had complications, so my experience was worse than it should have been. Had I not had the complications, I would say the experience was totally tolerable and that my breast implant surgery was FAR worse. Just stay positive, expect mood swings, and REST. Even if you feel good, keep resting. It's way too easy to over do it :/ Good luck. You'll think it's the best thing you ever did :)
There is only one form of Arnica that has been TRULY proven to assist with healing and bruising. I had NO bruises from my tt, and I bruise very easily. It's in a pill form, you take one the night before, and 3 a day for the following 3 days. The package is orange and blue. My ps's office actually sold it there in their spa. I get nauseated from anesthesia. I have had gone under twice (breast aug and recently, tt) - both times I requested something in my IV to assist with nausea and both time I used Fenergen suppositories. They work wonderfully. If you take pain pills, you will get constipated. Just buy some powder Miralax and stay ahead of the constipation. I still can't sneeze normally. It doesn't hurt, it's like it just work anymore. So odd. I have sneezed ONE time normally in a month. It's the laughing that got me early on. I would forget and just laugh, ooops. I had complications, so my experience was worse than it should have been. Had I not had the complications, I would say the experience was totally tolerable and that my breast implant surgery was FAR worse. Just stay positive, expect mood swings, and REST. Even if you feel good, keep resting. It's way too easy to over do it :/ Good luck. You'll think it's the best thing you ever did :)
S
June 14, 2012
Thank you, Time. I have Arnica in tablet form, and I got it from General Nutrition Center. One great thing my PS told me during my pre-op is that they REALLY don't want their tummy tuck patients to throw up, not after all of the muscle repair. So he said that he will give me something for it...but I noticed that my prescriptions are a muscle relaxer, a pain killer (Vicodin), and an antibiotic. I hope he puts something into my drip line.
TM
June 14, 2012
Yes, if you're prone to feeling sick to your tummy, I would absolutely recommend the suppositories. Good luck :)
S
TM
June 15, 2012
No, it's Phenergan (Promethazine), by Rx only. I'd be shocked if any PS wouldn't write it though if you asked, I had them for my tt and my breast aug (done separately.) They are good for nausea and they also help you sleep.
S
June 16, 2012
HI Time, They told me they are going to put a "juice" into my I.V. that should ward off nausea. I have not seen anyone else on this site mention something like this. Hope it works!
TM
June 17, 2012
I have had it, it works excellent! I have a weak stomach, so they hit me with everything possible to help with it :)
F
June 16, 2012
Kapilani, I'm so excited for you, your day is almost here! I have a breast lift on April 3 and now I am going to do a TT I'm just not sure when. Being a personal trainer l love to hear than you are getting ino shape! 10k? Wow lady that is amazing! I will be following your journey because I will need all the advice I can get on TT's! Can't wait to see your results!
F
S
June 16, 2012
HI Fitluv,
I think I'm in pretty good shape. It just doesn't show it on the outside. I ran the 10K today in the heat. I don't know how hot it was, but I began sweating pretty much by the first half mile. I huffed and puffed and finished in one hour, one minute. My goal was to go under an hour, but I didn't count on the morning being so hot. I don't think anyone got their best time. The TT is actually my MAIN want from surgery. That came with no question. I then added the breast work since it will be cheaper to take care of it at the same time. Even though I'm going for a BR and a lift, I hope I still look like a woman when I'm done. I think I'll be a B cup. I think a B cup still looks like a woman.
I think I'm in pretty good shape. It just doesn't show it on the outside. I ran the 10K today in the heat. I don't know how hot it was, but I began sweating pretty much by the first half mile. I huffed and puffed and finished in one hour, one minute. My goal was to go under an hour, but I didn't count on the morning being so hot. I don't think anyone got their best time. The TT is actually my MAIN want from surgery. That came with no question. I then added the breast work since it will be cheaper to take care of it at the same time. Even though I'm going for a BR and a lift, I hope I still look like a woman when I'm done. I think I'll be a B cup. I think a B cup still looks like a woman.
F
June 16, 2012
Congrats!! I couldn't have come close to that time!!! I'm not a runner! I think you will look amazing! I thought I was going to get a B cup at first then ended up with a small D and no one can tell! You will look great, just keep doing what you are doing and it will all come together. Again, congrats on the 10k!! Are you going to celebrate?
UPDATED FROM Starbelliedsneetch
20 days pre
My surgery is exactly 3 weeks away now. I am...
My surgery is exactly 3 weeks away now. I am flipping scared out of my wits. Reading other posts of procedures that take a longer than average time, like 5 or 6 hours, they have nausea when they wake up. I know I should focus on the fact that I WILL wake up, but I am afraid of out of control nausea and the pain it will cause to my newly repaired stomach muscles.
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