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I found this website about a week ago and I have...

anxiousinnjMarch 17, 2012
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I found this website about a week ago and I have been reading it every day since. Needless to say I'M FREEKING OUT!!! Well with that said let me tell you about myself. I am a 45 year old mother of two men (23 and 20), married for 25 years (hi honey). I don't feel my age and have been talking about getting rid of mondongo (my pet name for it) for the last 12 years or so but never looked into it until now. I actually wanted to prove to myself that I couldn't afford it and I would just have to live with it. I visited 3 different PS and finally chose my doctor. I scheduled my TT for May 4TH ( see too much time to think about it). I really didn't want to start a review so early but I'm getting cold feet. When I started reading this website it was for helpful hints but after reading it for a few days I'm starting to wonder if I should go through with it. On the one hand I hate the way it just hangs over everything. No matter how much I workout (and beleive me I tried) it never goes away. On the other hand is the PAIN!!! I am trying to convince myself that it is no worse than anyother surgery but it sounds like recovery could take forever! Any words of encouragement from my fellow tummytuckers? Help?

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Taylor in NH
March 19, 2012
I'm not having my TT done until December, 2012 so I know what you mean about too much time to think. Especially now with this website, I check it just about every day too and think about what my own situation will be like. The pain is my biggest fear too. I keep telling myself that "You will be down for at least 6 weeks so accept that now." See if you can block out May 4 to June 4 with no appointments, no family events, nothing to distract you from getting better. Like, for example, I've accepted that there will not be any snowmobiling or maple sugaring next winter and that stinks but having it in the summer would be more difficult for me. The worst case scenarios, on average, look to be about 3 weeks of pain, then dealing with the swelling. I guess 3 weeks is do-able considering Mondongo has been around for probably much longer than that lol. Good luck to you and think about what you'll look like at this time next year!
anxiousinnj
March 19, 2012
Hi Taylor and thanks for responding. You're right Mondongo has been around for way too long and it's time for him to go. I'm trying read these reviews for informational purposes and not concentrate on the horror stories!
anxiousinnj
March 19, 2012
Thanks Taylor! And you're right, Mondongo has been around for way too long! I'm trying to read the reviews for informational purposes which has been great and not concentrate on the negative too much. At least I have an idea what I'm in for. Good luck to you!
LadyShay504
March 20, 2012
Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery, if you decide to go that route!!!
UPDATED FROM anxiousinnj
2 months pre

I thank all of you that have sent me words of...

anxiousinnjMarch 20, 2012
I thank all of you that have sent me words of support. It really does help to hear from people that are either anticipating or have had a TT. Well my mind is pretty made up and I am gonna go ahead with my plans. I have a recliner standing by and I am looking for a walker, toilet elevator and a shower seat (thanks for the tips). But now I have a question for some of you postop TTkrs.

We had made plans on a trip to SC (about 8 hrs from NJ) for the end of May, about 21 days after my scheduled surgery (crazy I know). These plans were already in process before I scheduled my TT. I don’t want to disappoint my boys (we will be meeting them there) or my husband. I have been reading some reviews on how some people were feeling around that timeframe. Can anyone give me any feedback of what I should expect? I am also going to ask my doctor. But only you know what boat I'm about to jump into.

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SpecialKay
March 22, 2012
You have made the right decision. Don't worry the time will fly. Good luck with everything!
UPDATED FROM anxiousinnj
2 months pre

Well the count down is down to 5 weeks. Sounds...

anxiousinnjMarch 30, 2012
Well the count down is down to 5 weeks. Sounds like alot of time. But it feels like its coming up pretty quickly. My emotions still waiver but excitment is starting to blend in. I cant beleive its really happening, after all I have only been considering it for 15 years or so. I have been reading your comments and admiring your pictures. You all seem to be coming along so well. I know you have had your battles but you are all of the same opinion that it was worth it. Thanks for that. Keep healing, you look beautiful.

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SpecialKay
April 1, 2012
The day will be here before you know it. Before to take some pre op pictures so you can compare the before and afters. Take care.
Jamby
April 9, 2012
Wow, it will seem like an eternity to wait til' the 4th of May, but before you know it...you will be out of surgery and recovering. Take care of yourself and stay strong.
pinkvegas12
April 14, 2012
Thanks for sharing your story. Time does fly, it seems like yesterday I booked my surgery. I have been running around like crazy getting supplies, cleaning the house. As for your trip, your ps is your best person for advice. I was scheduled to go out of town and was told for the first 4 weeks they want me to stay local.
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