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24 days post op and first shopping trip a success! :)

Name: 24 days post op and first shopping trip a success! :)
Item: Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Rating: 5
Author: MrsFishertobe

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One week post op and there are really only two...

MrsFishertobeOctober 18, 2012

WORTH IT

One week post op and there are really only two things I know for sure: I definitely was not prepared for such a difficult recovery! To be clear I was warned! But I had been through childbirth! Twice! How bad could it be really? Well to be honest, worse than I could have imagined. But I'm 7 days post op which brings me to the second thing I know for sure: it was a hundred percent worth it! For the first time EVER I don't have rolls when I sit. I have a beautiful new belly button that I can't stop looking at. I cannot WAIT until I can stand up and walk straight. Def a drawback! But the anticipation of trying on pants and not worrying if they will cause a muffin top is so exciting! Seriously people it keeps me up at night haha!

Well in summary about me: 36 yr old mom of 2 stunning, wonderful (of course haha) children. Amazing supportive husband. I suffered from an eating disorder for years. I have been in recovery for a long time after my decision to live and get healthy for my family. I have maintained my recovery and struggled with the decision regarding a TT wondering if it would somehow affect that recovery. Honestly what I can say with confidence is that I feel more comfortable in my own skin than I ever have in my life. The TT completed the picture.

I am going to try to commit to updating this weekly... For my benefit, sort of as a journal, and for anyone else who might take something positive away from my experience.

Take care everyone!

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Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

KatieA

October 19, 2012

Hello, I read your post and it hit home with me. I struggled myself with bulimia for over 10 years. I'm 28 now. I have recovered from my eating disorder but was still really unhappy with my sagging stretch marked fat stomach. I feel that the tummy tuck I had will help me a great deal with my body image. I also stay up at night looking at clothes and bathing suits I will be able to wear. Good luck on your journey! I think you made the right decision. Take care of yourself.

MrsFishertobe

October 19, 2012

Katie thanks so much for your comment. To have someone who has struggled with an eating disorder as well to validate my decision makes me feel even stronger that I did the right thing. Katie you are beautiful and you look amazing. I wish you well in your continuing recovery xo!

Mommy to 6 kids

October 19, 2012

You look awesome! Good for you in your recovery and your decision to have TT you did the right thing!!

MrsFishertobe

October 20, 2012

Thanks so much! My heart breaks for you with the loss of your little one. I can't let myself imagine it... So amazing that you're giving yourself this gift. You deserve to feel like the beautiful person you are. Can't even wait to see the new you!

lilmary12585

October 20, 2012

looks good!!!

MrsFishertobe

October 20, 2012

Thanks lady :)

UPDATED FROM MrsFishertobe

Day 9 and I can almost stand up straight! What a...

MrsFishertobeOctober 20, 2012

Day 9 and I can almost stand up straight! What a relief for my back haha!
Only 2 more oxy's left... Hoping Advil mixed with Tylenol will do the trick for the rest of my recovery!
Felt like a normal person yesterday for the first time in over a week. Put makeup on and everything lol. Walked around ikea, had to take lots of breaks but wow who should have thought something so normal could feel so good? Wonder what I'll be able to tackle today? Should really get domestic but I'm just gonna pretend my house isn't the disaster that it is haha. Shopping sounds way more fun!

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anon318501

October 20, 2012

looks.good! glad you've decided to get healthy, you will feel so much better in the end! Take care and best of luck!

MrsFishertobe

October 20, 2012

Thank you! :)

SportsMom21

October 20, 2012

You look amazing! I am so happy for you.

I love bags and shoes

October 20, 2012

You look great! I'm so with you on no rolls when sitting. I could reach my boots to put them on in a forward position rather than moving some of me to the side as best I could! Pls pls don't do too much too soon; I think I may have and swelled up a bit and told no more driving till I go back to work on Tuesday. I thought I was doing ok but told feet up now and one of the first things they asked me was had I done any house work which I hadn't......well swept up and load and un load the dishwasher but it felt like nothing. So pls take it easy! X

MrsFishertobe

October 20, 2012

Thanks so much for the advice! I know I really should take it easy it's just soooo hardddd! I just want to feel normal again and my house is a MESS ugh... Hurts to look at it haha! Great husband who tries to meet my cleaning standards but you know men lol! Feel bad for the poor guy, I'm ridiculously particular. Well you look amazing and I'm so happy for you! So excited I get to follow your progress! Take care xo!

I love bags and shoes

October 22, 2012

Yes I too have come to realise how high my cleaning standards are too!!! And how quick I get it done compared to his good self bless him. Hows your swelling? You look so flat : - 0) I feel like a kangeroo carrying it's baby in my "new pouch" It looks awful! X

bernbaby

October 21, 2012

How'd you get so many drugs? my PS gave me 6 pills! yes only 3 days and I had to take one prior to the surgery! I definately needed a better hook up :) Advil has been enough, really! Good luck on rehab :)

MrsFishertobe

October 21, 2012

I dunno? I just filled the prescription he gave me haha! Granted I didn't take them consistenly every 4 hours or anything so they probably would not have lasted as long as they did if I had! Advil/Tylenol helps but wow percs really made me feel no pain at all haha! Def don't miss the itch though!

Friscospeach

October 24, 2012

did you do that anarca and the brom...? I wonder if it REALLY makes a difference.

Friscospeach

October 24, 2012

You look awesome...no brusing, it seems no swelling....WOW!! way to go...your body is doing you good!!

MrsFishertobe

October 24, 2012

Hmmm anarca and the brom? I don't know what that means haha! Sorry still learning all the lingo!

UPDATED FROM MrsFishertobe

Post op day 12 Changed my username to something a...

MrsFishertobeOctober 23, 2012

Post op day 12
Changed my username to something a bit shorter and less annoying haha.
Muscles feel much better today. My belly is sore still obviously but I don't ache anywhere else at least. Have really gross drainage, looks like chunky bits of fat and worse than that, some of it is coming right from the drain site. Called my PS just waiting for a reply. I don't have a fever and otherwise feel fine so hopefully it's nothing. Just want the drain out more than anything else right now! Maybe then I can start to feel normal again!

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