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Well, I am a single 41 year old mom of two...
New_Me_2012June 17, 2012
WORTH IT$17,500
Well, I am a single 41 year old mom of two teenagers. I've only told two close friends about my surgery (not sure if I'm afraid that others will judge me, or if I'm just afraid in general) so I'm very happy to have found this community. I've spend the morning reading others' stories and have to say, I'm not as nervous as I was!
My motivation? I consider myself to be young at heart, and fit. But no matter how much exercise I've done, I've never been happy with my post pregnancy body. And it's only getting worse with age! So here I am.
I've been considering this surgery since a friend had her tummy tuck about four years ago. I'm most looking forward to wearing my bikini and not being self conscious about my pot belly. Or my saggy breasts. Smaller nipples will be a bonus!
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June 18, 2012
Hey, you are getting a tummy tuck and breat lift? I love this site it's so helpful. When's your surgery?
June 18, 2012
CQB: This site is a life-saver! Everything you are feeling is normal as you read through other blogs. I'm a little older than you, had my MM done about 4.5 months ago and don't regret it--still healing tummy wise. When are you scheduled?
June 18, 2012
A week from tomorrow! I haven't slept past 5:30 am for a few nights now... lol. Thanks for the messages ladies. :)
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This time next week, I'll be tucked up in my bed...
New_Me_2012June 19, 2012
This time next week, I'll be tucked up in my bed recovering. Terrifying and cause for happiness all rolled up into one.
My best friend has offered to come sleep over with me (which is sweet, considering she has her own family to take care of) and I've told my sister about the procedure just in case anything goes wrong. She was understanding, which is surprising. I guess I didn't give her enough credit from the get-go. I'm not telling my mother -- I'll tell her six months post op.
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My best friend has offered to come sleep over with me (which is sweet, considering she has her own family to take care of) and I've told my sister about the procedure just in case anything goes wrong. She was understanding, which is surprising. I guess I didn't give her enough credit from the get-go. I'm not telling my mother -- I'll tell her six months post op.
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June 19, 2012
Yea to us 41 young women! This is a fantastic site full of information and support. I know my surgery prep and post wouldn't have been as easy without RealSelf and our fellow MM.
June 20, 2012
Well, I'm not sure that I have everything I need -- but the big things are in place. My kids are taken care of, I have two friends who will babysit me for a week, my dogs are at another friends' place. I will do some shopping this weekend (mostly for a granny gown and liquid foods), fill my prescription and the rest is provided by the PS. I'm excited. Still nervous. But excited.
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UPDATED FROM New_Me_2012
Once my consultation was over and I'd finally made...
New_Me_2012June 20, 2012
Once my consultation was over and I'd finally made my decision (much later) I thought that that the flip flopping back and forth about "am I doing the right thing or am I stupid" would finally stop. And it seemed to have stopped, but the doubt has crept back in. Am I doing the right thing? Is it silly and narcisstic to spend this much money on my body? I feel guilty about work, and leaving for two weeks. I am terrified about something happening and leaving my kids behind to live with their dad full time. I am worried that I won't be ready for re-entry into life when I have to do it. I'm scared of the scars -- I'm a perfectionist and can't handle it when the lights on the Christmas tree aren't perfect... what will I do if my scar is ugly looking? I'm scared of having no control.
Sigh. Plus, I e-mailed the surgeon's office today. I wanted to go in for a visit with the patient coordinator to feel reassured. But no one responded to my e-mail. Which is very odd.
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I should really put myself out of this misery and go to sleep.
Sweet dreams, MM queens.
:)
Sigh. Plus, I e-mailed the surgeon's office today. I wanted to go in for a visit with the patient coordinator to feel reassured. But no one responded to my e-mail. Which is very odd.
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I should really put myself out of this misery and go to sleep.
Sweet dreams, MM queens.
:)
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June 21, 2012
Call the office to so you can meet with the patient coordinator. I a lot like you. I don't like things being out of my control. Nut this 1 time I think I will be happy in the end giving control to the dr. Take a deep breath all will work out.
We're so glad you found us, too! This is a great community of supportive ladies. Definitely keep reading and give the others some comment love, and I'm sure you'll get it right back. This is going to be amazing!
It's nice knowing that there are other women out there who have gone through the same battles (physical and mental) and are there for support.
:)