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I am a single 50 yo mom of 3 with an empty nest,...
SMShJune 4, 2012
WORTH IT$18,000
I am a single 50 yo mom of 3 with an empty nest, sort of ... and grateful my kids are at home this summer, willing and able to help! I am 5'8", 130#, and the effects of pregnancies with all completely breastfed, a weight gain and loss of over 70 lbs, plus aging have taken an unattractive toll! Preeclampsia @19. yo resulted in some seriously stretched-out skin, separated muscles, and an umbilical hernia. I lost my taut tummy and innie BB :( I went from a C to a DD when pregnant/nursing. With gravity and weight loss, now I'm barely a B, just nips and skin flaps tucked into a corner of a padded pushup. I want my BB back and some real fake boobies ;) My pre-op is June 26th & surgery is July 9th. Thank you to everyone in the MM community. Your stories have already enabled me to seriously consider
the surgery, to consult with a PS, and to schedule my procedures to bring a wish closer to a reality. Here I am - joining the MM sisterhood! I will continue to seek your support and, hopefully, share my story to pay it forward.
UPDATED FROM SMSh
1 month pre
So 5 wks til surgery... I am in the planning &...
SMShJune 5, 2012
So 5 wks til surgery... I am in the planning & purchasing phase. I have a handheld shower head in the bath & a friend loaned me a recliner.
I ordered 2 cute NYCo shirtdresses to wear to/from hospital & PS visits. I bought a size bigger to accommodate drains, binder, & boobs! Hope they work out. Button front, pockets & drawstring waist. Then I joined Sam's Club & ordered toilet riser, transfer shower bench, & a grabber ;) Getting ready to order Arnica Montana & Bromelain Pre/Post Op Supplements from Make Me Heal. I've heard such praise from you all for these - sure I would wonder & regret it if I don't!
I would love to hear your opinions on some other supplies! Here goes:
1. Backup Bras - (want an extra while surgical one provided launders) pros/cons of brands Wide bands, seams ... compression/support? - don't want to irritate BL/BA incisions. How about the bands to help the girls settle down?
2. Stool Softeners - must have? Never used before ... do they cause gas & discomfort? Don't want to strain but ...
3. Protein Shakes - sugar/sodium GNC Lean Shake? 25g protein :) 8g fiber, 3g sugar :) pwd has 120mg sodium ready-to- drink 390mg :0
4. Yogurt/ probiotics - how much? When? Chobani Greek plain, non-fat - 18g protein, 7g sugar :) Has anyone made smoothies with the protein pwdr & Greek yogurt?
5. CG - brands? Looking at: Design Veronique, ContourMD, Marena... pros/cons?
6. Walker - how long? necessary or just nice?
My 20 & 21 yo kids will be on hand to help get me around the house, but I do want to be as independent as I can w/o overdoing!
I ordered 2 cute NYCo shirtdresses to wear to/from hospital & PS visits. I bought a size bigger to accommodate drains, binder, & boobs! Hope they work out. Button front, pockets & drawstring waist. Then I joined Sam's Club & ordered toilet riser, transfer shower bench, & a grabber ;) Getting ready to order Arnica Montana & Bromelain Pre/Post Op Supplements from Make Me Heal. I've heard such praise from you all for these - sure I would wonder & regret it if I don't!
I would love to hear your opinions on some other supplies! Here goes:
1. Backup Bras - (want an extra while surgical one provided launders) pros/cons of brands Wide bands, seams ... compression/support? - don't want to irritate BL/BA incisions. How about the bands to help the girls settle down?
2. Stool Softeners - must have? Never used before ... do they cause gas & discomfort? Don't want to strain but ...
3. Protein Shakes - sugar/sodium GNC Lean Shake? 25g protein :) 8g fiber, 3g sugar :) pwd has 120mg sodium ready-to- drink 390mg :0
4. Yogurt/ probiotics - how much? When? Chobani Greek plain, non-fat - 18g protein, 7g sugar :) Has anyone made smoothies with the protein pwdr & Greek yogurt?
5. CG - brands? Looking at: Design Veronique, ContourMD, Marena... pros/cons?
6. Walker - how long? necessary or just nice?
My 20 & 21 yo kids will be on hand to help get me around the house, but I do want to be as independent as I can w/o overdoing!
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June 5, 2012
Welcome to RealSelf and thank you for starting your story! You might want to check out JenBob's article about mommy makeovers. I can tell you that I've used stool softeners and they are pretty gentle. Likely you'll need something more than this. A lot of ladies on the site swear by Milk of Magnesia. Hope this helps! Keep on keeping us posted!
June 6, 2012
Angie, Thank you for the MOM info! Is Senna gentle? So much stress on the system with the surgery, then all the drugs... I know I'm gonna need them, but just don't normally do the drugs much! Thanks for the helpful links too. I'm trying to figure out how to navigate the site & it was cool to find Kimmers's group of July TTers :)
June 7, 2012
You must be excite! I don't have surgery until oct. I hear a stool softener is important. I keep hearing about swell hell. And people have been using cucumber water with lemon to help with swelling. You PS should give uou a compression garment. Also I have been reading that people are getting sports bars that fasten in the front.
I am excited its only 5 weeks for you!!!
I am excited its only 5 weeks for you!!!
June 7, 2012
These are good link on this site: http://www.realself.com/forum/checklist-for-before-your-surgery
http://www.realself.com/forum/10-before-mommy-makeover
http://www.realself.com/forum/10-before-mommy-makeover
June 7, 2012
Blonde, Thanks for the link! That's a great list :) My PS just posted a nice one on their FB page, but this one has even more. I'm also going to try the trash bag trick - on the car seat & recliner to help scoot in & out. The cucumber water with lemon sounds delicious! I will definitely try that. Thinking about digestion/BM-friendly & anti-bruising/swelling foods for the weeks befote & after... I eat very little processed food, but even with whole, healthy foods, there are choices to make!
June 7, 2012
Fruit wise I heard think of the P fruits. Pears,prunes, pineapple ect. I like the trash bag trick- I am going to do that as well.
June 7, 2012
hello showmeshelly yes i had
protein powder with greek yogurt before its good, and you get extra protein double wammie hahahhah, its also good if your baking or making pan cakes and in oatmeal..
protein powder with greek yogurt before its good, and you get extra protein double wammie hahahhah, its also good if your baking or making pan cakes and in oatmeal..
UPDATED FROM SMSh
30 days pre
WOW This time next month I will be on the healing...
SMShJune 9, 2012
WOW This time next month I will be on the healing side! Getting closer... I've got my equipment, thanks to all of your wonderful tips: recliner, toilet riser, walker, shower bench, & I even picked up a "grabber." My shirtdresses came in & they are sooo cute. Don't open past the waist :( but I think the opening is just sewn together bc there are buttons w/buttonholes, so ... with a few snips & tucks haha I think I can perform surgery to open up the front of them. Good Lord I'm sick shut me up! My roof is almost finished - that commotion is enough to drive anyone crazy :@ but that will be finished :) Got my truck licensed-check that off! I teach, so I need to get my classroom ready now while I can lift & climb ... then make a trip to see my oldest daughter, who lives 3+ hrs away, while I can make the drive. Wonder how long that will be before I can stand to ride or drive that far? I feel like a road zombie when I get there as it is! Picked up a couple soft camis to wear under the binder. Do you wear under or over the surgical bra? I like the GNC french vanilla Lean Shake mix. It has 25g of protein in 2 scoops. I mixed one scoop with a cup of Chobani plain nonfat Greek Yogurt and blueberries & yummmy :D So now it's officially less than a month. I guess this will be
an emotional rollercoaster ride where I will be screaming with joy/fear (or throwing up) and hanging on for the ride with the rest of you!
an emotional rollercoaster ride where I will be screaming with joy/fear (or throwing up) and hanging on for the ride with the rest of you!
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June 10, 2012
So exciting! You are on top of things!
June 17, 2012
I can't believe it's only 3 weeks!!! I wonder if the 3 weeks will go slow of fast?
June 17, 2012
LoL me too! I wonder if it will be like the end of school when we are counting down to summer vaca. In the mornings you say, "Only 2 more weeks!" By the end of the day it's, "Good grief! 2 whole weeks :0" I know it will get here, and what really needs to be done, will get done. I just can't say enough great things about how much all
you.amazing MM friends are helping get me there :):):)
you.amazing MM friends are helping get me there :):):)
June 17, 2012
Lol! So true! It's like time stands still. I can't wait to hear how it goes and how you feel - everything!
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