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“Anxious About TT”

rebekka37

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Updated 19 Apr 2010

Posted 9 Apr 2010

I am SO nervous about my upcoming TT! I have read so much about them and really appreciate everything that i have found on here! I have had two babies via C-section and am hoping that the pain is similar or maybe even easier! I am MOST concerned about when i will be able to care for my kids.

I have a 3 year old and a one year old.?.? My other concerns are that my expectations are to high. I hate all the skin and fat stored on my tummy. I am 150 - 155 sometimes even 148. I think that what i have now is far worse then anything that this can bring?!?!? Does anyone else have a tummy like mine? Have had the TT and have any advice! Did anyone get a good compression garment....on what website? My TT date is April 5th....

Updated on Apr 4, 2010:

eeekkkkkkk.....tomorrow is the big day!!!! i am schedule early i think i have to b there at 6.30! We have had a SUPER busy weekend so i am ready for some down time...i think.... my baby girl turned one and we had a big Easter lunch with the family! I also cleaned my whole house today! Who know when i will feel like doing that again! We are also going to Super Target after the girls wake up from there naps to get the rest of the odd and end things for me tomorrow! Stool Softners....is the MAIN thing! I DO NOT want to deal with that. (i know from my c sections that i don't deal well with all the meds) and i am going to get some cute button up p.j.s for recovery. i also need granny panies ( as i am proud to say I DON"T OWN)! GOing to get a tank top that is tight almost like a smoothing top to where under my compression garment and SPANXS (that is what my doc recomends) for week two or three if i want to go somewhere and the compression garment is to bulky! Been taking my herbal supplements that my PS gave me and planning a nice night with my sweet hubby and cutie girls!!! Happy Easter. When you hear from me next time i will be with out a belly!!! YIPPIE!

Updated on Apr 6, 2010:

Well....i am two days post opp. And i will run down my experience for you! The surgery itself was GREAT...i don't remember any of it...lol i woke up in the recovery room and just wanted my husband and my mom! That is what the nurse said i said anyway i don't remember! I spent the first 14 hours comepletly nausiated from the gas! After throwing up and burping ALOT i felt MUCH BETTER! Last night at about 10 oclock i could finally walk around and go to the bathroom and all that! I am in a bit of pain but NOTHING unbareable! i am feeling right now like this may not have been worth it, (i am just being honest with you all) HOPE that those feelings go away! I did get a peek at my tummy when my PS checked my tummy and let me tell you for sure i hae the cutest little belly button ever!! I do still have some stretch marks below my belly button, but they don't bother me AT ALL! i have to just keep putting my stretch mark cream on it and hopefully over time they will fade more. it is crazy because my PS told me in my first visit what stretch marks would still be there and he was spot on! So it was no shock! My kids are doing great my mom is here taking careof them and my hubby is helping me. he has been at work all day but he set me all up before he left! I have actually spent lots of time with Lauren (3 year old) watching movies. she has been so cute! Getting my meds. checking my ice and just plan old playing nurse! Did i mention that my abs feel like i did 1000 situps....getting in and out of bed is the worse but i am already almost laying flat with my knees up and almost standing up (proably 80%) Okay ladies i will try to post pics soon....when there is something to see!! BTW the drains are NO big deal!!!

Updated on Apr 9, 2010:

Updated on Apr 12, 2010:

ONE WEEK!!! Drains Came Out!!!! OWIEEEEEEE........ Was not THAT bad byt it did sting! And let me tell you i feel 100 percent better with them out! I am walking straight and can get up and down much more comfortable!!! The depression has faded since i have been able to stand.....amazing what that can do to your outlook! My stomach is also looking AMAZING!!! The surgery tech said that my PS does the BEST belly button! That is something i really never thought about pre surgery! However now i am SO glad that he does a good one! He does his with a down shape on the bottom so that it looks more natural rather then a circle!!! Lets just say I LOVE MINE!!!! So if you are pre surgery and still interviewing PS maybe ask how they do that?!?!?! Will post pics once some swelling goes down....otherwise not much to see!

Updated on Apr 19, 2010:

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SpeedRacer76 1 Mar 2010

Hi Rebekka! I am so excited for you, you won't regret your choice, trust me. I am on the 4th day post surgery and am happy with my results even with the swelling! I would highly recommend that you find some support for your children though. Make sure that you don't have to tend to them for the first 4-7 days at least (especially without a pain pump). Make sure that YOU have someone there for you over the first 3 days. I found it really helpful to have someone there to help me out of bed, out of the shower, around the house. Have a table close, with your phone, laptop, bottles of water, medicine, a book... stuff that you will readily need, keep close. Keep in touch with me if you have any questions - everyone's experiences are different, but I will be glad to help in anyway I can! Good LUCK!

rebekka37 2 Mar 2010

Did your doctors office give you a compression garment? Did you like it or did you get one on your own? My mil will be here for 4 days and then after that i have my mom around til day 10! I am HOPING that will be enough. Depending on how my recovery goes i will have other people to help! I have a back up plan just in case....ugh How long did your doctor tell you that you had to wait til you could pick things up? Did you do a fast or a cleanse leading up to your surgery? I eat right and excersice so....i am trying to be as ready as possible!

SpeedRacer76 3 Mar 2010

Hi Rebekka! My doctor actually gave me two compression garments. They suck. lol, the ones I have - have zippers on the sides with eyelet hoops that you latch first. I feel good with it on, but it sits weird on my short torso'd body. Chaffing is a problem in the inner upper thighs, I've been using A&D ointment on those areas. You will be good I think with 10 days of help, I've actually been on my own during the days and am getting around fine. Painfully-but fine. I've been creatively cleaning here and there and preparing my own foods too. I didn't do a cleanse, as a matter of fact I was out the saturday before having a margarita. The 3 days before though I was eating strictly spinach, shrimp, fruits and veggies. Being as ready as possible will do you the most good in the long run. Have a ROBE! lol... I don't own a robe. I wish I did. It's been difficult being around the house having to get clothes on, whereas the robe you could just slip on. What you eat afterwards will be huge too. I was eating too much, watch your salt! I think I swelled a little more than I should have if I had eaten a little better, and with the compression garment, you only have so much space to expand. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. If you have any thoughts, message me or post again! More than happy to help! :) And don't be nervous! Relax. It will do you no good to get worked up about it. It's over before you know it, and you need that mental strength afterwards to pull you above your threshold!

SpeedRacer76 3 Mar 2010

I did think of something else. Work your upper arms so that you are able to lift yourself easily without your abs if necessary. That and have your back strength built up, it will help you afterwards.

momof21970 6 Mar 2010

I had my TT done on Jan 11. Like you I had 2 c-sections, plus a hernia repair, and a surgery for a ruptured tubal pregnancy. With a 9.5 lb boy and 8.5 lb girl my stomach was a mess. I am almost 8 weeks past surgery and ECSTATIC with my results. Seriously, best decision ever for me. I had the muscle separation of about 3" and could grab about one handful of skin. Hated my stomach. Hated being naked in front of my hubby. Hated bending over at the pool. Hated that I worked out 5-7 days per week and all I could see was my super-bulgy tummy. Honestly the pain was nothing. My back hurt the most from hunching. You need to take it easy, have help, eat lightly and rest a ton. I was up and about on day 3 and back at work, but VERY swollen after 1 week. Wearing the compression garment is mandatory. Your doc should provide one. I had mine for 3 weeks. Pain meds are a very good idea first few days. Hope you love your results as much as I love mine!

rebekka37 6 Mar 2010

Hey momof21970!! Thanks So much. This is seriously the encouragment that i need!! Funny thing we have in common...my first girl was 9 13 and my secound was 8 7 This surgery is really not an option...as you can see in my pics. I feel like i have to do it! I work out all the time also.!.! I am just worried about my kids....they are 3 and 1. After the 3 weeks did you STOP wearing the compression garment? Do you feel like you can work out being 8 weeks past! Thanks for all your input!! Was the pain nothing in comparison to the c sections? Is the incision the same? thanks again! So happy for you!

rebekka37 6 Mar 2010

Do you have pics???

momof21970 7 Mar 2010

I have before photos. I need my husband to take some after photos and post them.

rebekka37 9 Mar 2010

That would be great!

navygoddess 9 Mar 2010

Hey girl. I think we have similar tummies. I am about in your weight range, too. I am 5"7' and 151 lbs. My TT is set for the 29th of this month. My doctor is actually providing my garment as a apart of the fee, but I did find some reputable companies and then looked for their product on ebay and got a great binder for 19 dollars brand new that was originally 90. I believe the company is Mirena or Merena. You can send me a message and I can tell you how it goes!

SpeedRacer76 10 Mar 2010

Hey Navy, it's Merena.... and good plan, be prepared! I ordered my stage 2 garments 4 days ago, and hopefully I'll have them by time I'm home tonight! Exciting!

cintlovesart 16 Mar 2010

hello; I had my TT on March 3Rd. I had very little pain,I prepared my body for surgery by working out before surgery, I recommend this to anyone who is planning surgery,also do not just sit around after your surgery get up and walk around, i did not need anyone home with me after the 2nd day.my doctor provided me with the body compressor, which is very tight and the hooks and zipper will squeeze you good.I live in Orlando,the weather was great for me to walk much as possible,take vitamin c,zinc and eat fresh pineapples after surgery.. good luck.. i am so ready to go back to work.. please please walk around and try to stay away from the pain pills, theyn just make you sleep

rebekka37 17 Mar 2010

Thanks for the comment! I am so happy to hear that you were doing so great so soon! Who in Orlando did your surgery? Was it the same as mine? I totally agree with the pain pill thing! I stopped taking mine after my C-section after the first day and i think that it was heled me heal so much better! I also thing the walking would also help! How are you doing now you are what almost 3 weeks post?? Thanks again for your post! Do you have before and after pics!?!?

cintlovesart 18 Mar 2010

Hey Rebekka, my dr name is Doctor Pham at Celebration cosmetic surgery. I am doing great went back to work today, so happy today is day 15. i do have before and after pic.. I will post soon need to figure out how to download. I hopen you are recovering well

akasha 22 Mar 2010

your tummy is PERFECT for this procedure- but I do recommend getting someone to care for your kids as long as possible. Today is 2wk mark and I am MUCH better. The beginning is nothing when you have all the pain meds, etc- but after when you have to clean the house, cook & care for your not one but 2 babies! that is what has killed me. I can handle it now but you will be so exhausted for at least 2wks. It looks as though you will be rid of most of your stretchmarks (lucky girl!!) You will love it~ :)

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 22 Mar 2010

Sounds like you're getting some good support and advice here. We wish you the best with your treatment and look forward to seeing your After photos!

MarciaR 29 Mar 2010

looking for anyone who is having TT surgery next week as I am -- would love to have that support

SpeedRacer76 31 Mar 2010

Almost there! Eat super dooper healthy now! And drink lots of water!!! So excited for you!

SpeedRacer76 4 Apr 2010

Good luck tomorrow! Get lots of rest tonight! I'll be thinking about you and hoping it all goes well!

rebekka37 4 Apr 2010

Thanks Girl!! I can't believe it is here!! eeekkkk How are you!

SpeedRacer76 4 Apr 2010

I am doing much much better! Thanks! I bet your SUPER anxious and super excited! It'll all be over soon enough, don't give into the anxiety, it'll be a breeze!

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 4 Apr 2010

I second what SpeedRacer says! We're rooting for your quick recovery. Sounds like you're much more calm now...?

New Skin Wanted 4 Apr 2010

Good luck tomorrow! It will be great!

navygoddess 6 Apr 2010

Hope everything went well, girl! :)

LME 8 Apr 2010

I am so excited for you! And also a little jealous :) I can't wait to see your after pics, I know they'll be great! Quick question, did you also receive any lipo? Just wondering, because from your pics you don't really seem to have lovehandles (at least not like mine. LOL)

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