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Updated 13 Feb 2011

Posted 9 Jan 2011

while I have had 5 children I am 37 years old. about 2 years ago I started to leave a healthier life style and a year ago I started working out 5-6 days a week. I feel great but I don't like that every where is toned exept my middle area. can't stand the saggy skin hanging. it's heavy and I am tired of tucking it in control panties lol. I want that six pack that's hiding under all the insulation.

I am sheduled fr my surgery FEB 1st and I am nervous. never been put under or had a surgery but I am excited in the same cup!!!!!

Updated on 31 Jan 2011:
While it's count down 12 hours to go to the new me I am excited

Updated on 13 Feb 2011:
While it's been 13 days now and I am feeling pretty good just have some pain on one of the sides where my drain was it has a little bump around it ooch other then that I took my first shower today it was a little weird to see the huge insition but it was nice to see the big fat belly gone !!!!!!!

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MarineWife 11 Jan 2011
Hello Danielle, I am scheduled for a TT on Feb. 4th, so we'll be recovering almost right together! :) I only have 2 children, the oldest is fixing to be 5 and the youngest a year! :) After having both of them my tummy is shot. I have stretch marks and loose skin, so I'm going in. I'm right there with you on being nervous, I've been looking at getting this done for a year and finally gonna do it. Everything will work out though, and we will have the tummy we want! I can't wait to hear about how it goes for you. Keep us updated and let us know how you're doing! :)
Danielle8610 20 Jan 2011
Thank you for the words of encouragement while count down 13 days to go I go to my pre opp Friday I am gettting excited and nervous cant wait to wear bikins lol I went and bought a pair it was so funny to see my self in them with all that =fat hanging over but I just imagine How i will look in 6 months look out to my Hubby. so your having yours on the 4th while I will pray for you as while Blessings to you
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Jan 2011

Hi Danielle,

I love that "hiding under the insulation"  too funny.

Your day is fast approaching so I bet you are getting excited now.  You will be thrilled to unload all of that heavy skin.  There is another new woman on the horizon.  You will feel amazing when this is all done.  Have you done any test run bikini shopping yet :)

How did you find your doctor and did you interview more than one? 

We would love to hear more about your process as you go through everything. 

Pictures?
Danielle8610 20 Jan 2011
yes count down 13 days I go in friday for my pre-opp Iam getting excited and nervous< my back will feel alot less pressure also seems since I lost alot of inches and weight in the past 3 months it has been hurting from the heavy skin and yes I bought a pair of Bikinis I laughed at the way I looked with that skin hanging then I looked to the future how nice Iam going to look in 3-6 months!!! I found my doctor by a few friends that had it done by him they loved him they searched doctors and he was the one so I went to meet Him and me and my husband felt The same peace. I need to find out how to load a pic Thank you for the uplifting encouragment Blessing to you
Danielle8610 20 Jan 2011
I have a ? DO YOU THINK I WILL BE FINE IN A RECLINER
MarineWife 22 Jan 2011
Hi Danielle. I've heard that recliners are good for post op. I hope that it works out for you! :) Only 10 days to go for ya!! Can't wait to see how you're doing and feelings following the surgery! :) Keep us posted.
flower18 31 Jan 2011
Best of luck tomorrow!!
RRSMILES 31 Jan 2011

hello, im right after you mine is on feb 2nd, nervous excited, but determined to get this off of me... and i like the six pack hiding lol i feel the same way. congrats and heal quickly..

Danielle8610 31 Jan 2011
Iam ready house is cleaned clothes washed and all the above I go in at 8;30 AM Iam having fun on liquids only today
RRSMILES 31 Jan 2011

im excited for you, well my older two cleaned the house i have my bag packed, only thing we are under storm watch, snow storm, icey wheather... that part makes me more nervous, post post post ok.. lol

Danielle8610 31 Jan 2011
I hope I can sleep tonight lol
MarineWife 31 Jan 2011
So excited for you Danielle! :) That's great that you have everything ready! :) Did your doctor tell you to be only on liquids today, or is that just something you decided on? (just curious) yea, I can only imagine right now how I'll be the night before surgery!! Make sure you rest up and let us know how you're doing as soon as you can!! Good luck!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 31 Jan 2011

Thinking about you and know you will do wonderful tomorrow!  Send us an update as soon as you can.

Sending hugs and warm thought your way :)
Danielle8610 31 Jan 2011
Thank you so much I am excited a little hungry I had to liquid fast all day where u hungry after u had surgery ?
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 31 Jan 2011

I had little to no appetite for the first three weeks post op.  My hubby had to force feed me so that I could take my meds.  I also could only eat about a half cup of any food at a time.

Eat small amounts so that you don't get too full.   Also stay away from soda and sodium heavy foods.  They will cause bloat and it really hurts.
Danielle8610 31 Jan 2011
My doctors orders liquids only 24 hrs befor surgery so I had had 3 meal replacement shakes today :) I can't wait to eat lol I am excited to do this I just cleaned out my drawers no more control pants lol bikinis here I come lol I will be praying for you also can't wait to be all healed :)
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 31 Jan 2011

You are going to do wonderful!   Don't rush anything after surgery.  Rest, medicate, fluids and pamper yourself.
Danielle8610 31 Jan 2011
Thank you so much:)
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 1 Feb 2011

Good luck today!

Danielle8610 1 Feb 2011
Thank u. We are on are way now:)
MarineWife 1 Feb 2011
Good Luck, I am thinking of you!! :) Can't wait to hear how it goes for you! :)
Danielle8610 2 Feb 2011
While it's done and it went great went in about9:00 to surgery room DR put in IV and that was the end woke up at 3:30 I was under 5 hours I left there at 5pm I was feeling great I took pain med @ 7 not in much pain I just feel a burning some where above my private area !!!ok so around 9 I started to feel nausea then my heart rate started really going fast I was shaking my husband called 911 they came my heart rate was a little high and i had some pain in my chest they suggest I be transported to hospital so off I went they hooked me up to IV my blood sugar was 195 wow my heart rate stared to slow down as I got to hospital they did blood work heart test and chest x rays everything normal while I was extremely dehydrated that's what caused all of this I thought it was the vicodine they said nope dehydration Thank God that was scary my temp is 99.9 also I was low in magnesia electrollights so they gave me some I am home now I ate and finally took pain killer I am feeling alitttle pain and burning that's my day
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Feb 2011

Oh Danielle I am so sorry you went through this.  My goodness!  Well your hubby acted fast which is wonderful and it sounds like it is all under control now.

You are going to feel tightness, burning and pulling for a while so know that this is normal.  Nothing wrong but just a pain in the tush. 

Rest, drink your fluids, take your meds and stay positive.  Keep me up to date on how you are doing.  Hugs to you :)
Danielle8610 2 Feb 2011
My heart started beating fast again @3 so I didn't sleep at all I don't know if it could also be the vicodine or from the athesia I don't know ? Iam puzzled I see dr today
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Feb 2011

That could be all of the meds they pumped into you yesterday.  They load you up for surgery.  I can remember reading the list of drugs they used in the OR and was thinking it was enough for a horse.  OMG...

Sty to stay calm and take deep breaths.  Are you drinking enough fluids?   The vicodin always made me feel a little nuts inside as well. 

I am glad you see the doctor today; that will make you feel better.   I remember that by day 4 post op my anxiety was going down and I rested more soundly.

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