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I'm going to have a full tummy tuck and 330cc high...
ForanewmeJuly 22, 2013
WORTH IT$13,500
I'm going to have a full tummy tuck and 330cc high profile gummy bear implants. The Natrelle 410. I"m 5'3" and 125 lbs. I have 2 children 9 and 13.
I have been stalking this site for 2 months now. I pulled the trigger and paid my surgeon in full. So there's no turning back. My surgery is only a week and a half away. I've told the people close to me what I'm having done since I'm going to be MIA for a month. They all have been very supportive and non judgmental and some very excited and some very scared for me. I've told my children and they are surprisingly ok with it too. I figured I had to tell them so they don't freak out when I all of the sudden show up all bandaged up like a mummy.
The closer I get to the surgery date, the more nervous I get. I think ugg, do I really want to put myself through that pain? Then I see the girls at the pool and on this website my age that look great and I think hey! that could be me! I work out and eat healthy but my pooch doesn't go away! Don't forget the cow utters that I have for boobs! I didn't always look this way. Before children I was fit, 117 lbs, flat abs and perky breasts. Now I look like a melting candle.
I am an RN and I used to work for a recovery center that cosmetic surgery patients come and stay post op. The PS I chose is one of PSs that I recovered patients for. His patients incisions are always very fine. Their pain was minimal and they were walking that night after surgery. He is very honest and really cares for his patients. I trust him and I know that I'm in good hands. But I still dread being under for 5 hours! What if I wake up in excruciating pain? What if I can't handle it?What if something goes wrong? A lot of what If's.
I've read that the first 48 Hrs are going to be hell. I just hope I can keep up the meds or just be knocked out. Wish me luck!
I have been stalking this site for 2 months now. I pulled the trigger and paid my surgeon in full. So there's no turning back. My surgery is only a week and a half away. I've told the people close to me what I'm having done since I'm going to be MIA for a month. They all have been very supportive and non judgmental and some very excited and some very scared for me. I've told my children and they are surprisingly ok with it too. I figured I had to tell them so they don't freak out when I all of the sudden show up all bandaged up like a mummy.
The closer I get to the surgery date, the more nervous I get. I think ugg, do I really want to put myself through that pain? Then I see the girls at the pool and on this website my age that look great and I think hey! that could be me! I work out and eat healthy but my pooch doesn't go away! Don't forget the cow utters that I have for boobs! I didn't always look this way. Before children I was fit, 117 lbs, flat abs and perky breasts. Now I look like a melting candle.
I am an RN and I used to work for a recovery center that cosmetic surgery patients come and stay post op. The PS I chose is one of PSs that I recovered patients for. His patients incisions are always very fine. Their pain was minimal and they were walking that night after surgery. He is very honest and really cares for his patients. I trust him and I know that I'm in good hands. But I still dread being under for 5 hours! What if I wake up in excruciating pain? What if I can't handle it?What if something goes wrong? A lot of what If's.
I've read that the first 48 Hrs are going to be hell. I just hope I can keep up the meds or just be knocked out. Wish me luck!
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July 23, 2013
Hey there!! I'm from San Jose and have met Jasmine and Dr. Beck. I am still deciding my doc. My surgery is going to be end of October so I can make use of the Thxgiving break for additional recovery. I'm a working mom.
I'm soooo glad to have your review. You will do really well!!! Have you rented the recliner, bought a walker and a toilet seat riser. I hear these 3 help a lot.
July 23, 2013
I have a recliner. I'm going to buy a shower seat. I have a very supportive husband who will be helping me. My mother will also be helping . So no walker for me right now.
July 23, 2013
Ok. Btw I forgot to tell you that I'm 5-3 and 122/125 pounds too. But i have a lot more stretch marks than you do and will be getting a BL too. Total surgery time both docs have estimated to be 6 hrs..I have the same nervousness as you do. I won't be telling any friends family except hubby of course. I'm telling my inlaws who are in town that I'm getting appendix surgery or some such :-)
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July 23, 2013
I'm so glad you started your story on RealSelf! I know days leading up to pre-op can be nerve-wracking.
You might want to check out this (humorous) post about the different emotional stages of an MM.
And, on a more useful note, here's a great post by Blonde in Bluffton about her first three days after surgery.
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