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Nervous About Tummy Tuck - Maryland

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Hello I will have a full tummytuck on july 28. I...

kitty3July 26, 2010
WORTH IT$5,000

hello I will have a full tummytuck on july 28. I am very nervous about the whole idea. I wish I was like others on this site and keep it myself that I am having a tt.I recieve some negative feedback than I have others who support me I have three beatuifil kids.

My auntie will have them for a whole week for me. I really do not know what to expct or what to get for my recovery I order a wedge pillow hpefully comes to day, cough drops and I bought sweats pants and advice will be highly appreicate. I am nery nervous of being put to sleep and I am scared of the pain that comes from the tt. but I hate my stomach so much. I have a huge tummy.

Realselfpl pray for me. I hope my results look amazine( I am scared that my tummy is to big for a great outcome but is desprated)

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MicheleC
July 26, 2010
You will be amazed with the results!! Look at my before and after pictures. I also had a pretty big belly and now it is gone! I wore cotton jammie pants from Old Navy the whole time they were so loose and comfy. The pain for me was severe at first, but each day got better, day 2 and 3 were probably the worst and I needed the most help. I slept on the sofa for the first 2 weeks, my back was propped up, which lessoned the pressure on my belly. I am still sore when I lay flat and it has been 9 weeks now. You will do great and be so happy to be rid of the excess It was a great investment and I am so pleased that I did it, you will too, please post your after pics, can't wait to see your results. Best Wishes!!
kitty3
July 27, 2010
thanks for the support my big day is tomm.
kitty3
July 27, 2010
and ur pics look very nice. hope my tummy look good after surgery
Kimmers25
July 27, 2010
Stay positive and take your pain meds. You will do wonderful! It is normal to be nervous before surgery but they will take good care of you. When you get home make sure you rest, eat healthy, drink your fluids and know it will get better each day. Keep us up to date on your progress. Best Wishes!
kitty3
July 27, 2010
hello thanks for the advice. I read ur profile and u advise people to take mom.what exactley is that
Kimmers25
July 27, 2010
Milk of Magnesia. Get one of the flavors...not the regular because that taste like something really horrible.
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Sharon at RealSelf
July 27, 2010

Good luck tomorrow!

kitty3
July 27, 2010
thank you
Smalls
July 27, 2010
hey, stay strong the people around u seem to always be negative when someone makes big changes in their lives. I dropped 57lbs and my friends made negative comments Thu my whole weight loss. Now I'm getting a extended tummy tuck on 11 Aug and I'm still getting negative comments but I'm too strong to let anyone keep me from my goal. I'm 113lb and 14% body fat with a lot of skin. I can't weight for the tummy tuck. U don't need good luck. I'll just toast your flat stomach
kitty3
July 27, 2010
when I read this it put a big smile on my face and made me laugh when u said I just made a toast to ur flat stomach I know that right!! thanks so much. I wish ypu thebest for ur upcoming tummy tuck
Kimmers25
July 28, 2010
I agree with smalls. People seem to be negative so just focus on you and what makes you happy. You deserve this and should do this for yourself. It will be great! I found the same responses from people after I lost the weight and was getting healthy and happy. People get jealous and petty.
Robin 1953
July 28, 2010
HAIL.. HAIL.. THE GANG'S ALL HERE!! WHAT THE HELL DO WE CARE!! WHAT THE HELL DO WE CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK!! WE TUMMY TUCKERS DON'T CARE... DO WE? Kitty, don't worry about what those non-supportive people are saying... You just concentrate on you and your BIG DAY TT...and on your healing afterwards...THATS ALL!! This is about you... NOT THEM!! I'll be thinking of you tommorrow, and you're gonna LOVE your new tummy! Wishing you all the best, and I raise my glass to your new flat tummy too!! Robin
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Today is my big day. I can not sleep, it is 7 am...

kitty3July 28, 2010
today is my big day. I can not sleep, it is 7 am and I have to be there at 10:45 am. I am going to go to walmart in a hour to buy a pair a pj. the sweats pants I had bought may not be loose enough. My wedge pillow did not come yet so I will also buy a few extra pillow from walmart also. I hope when I come home my pillow will be at my door. I am so nervous at this point. My heart feel like it about to drop as if I was on a wide ride from six flags or something. ugggggggh so scared right now but I am about to get dress and go to walmart. ttyl and will update as soon as I can. thanks for all the support.

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reem1976
July 28, 2010
i think you will look amazing ,could i know the name of your doctor ?
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Hotbutta
July 29, 2010
Had my surgery yesterday stayed overnite got home this morning.Was not in a lot of pain at all so far.have not seen tummy but feels really different.Swollen in back and hips.taking darvcet at home.I will post pix soon.Erething went very smoothly no obstacles got in the way.Thank you God.Can't wait to see the results:0)
mayback
July 29, 2010
I am so happy evrything went smoothly for you. I was reading your page and sounds like I am going through the same exact thing. Non supportive sisters, and I am plain SCARED to _____.
Kimmers25
July 30, 2010
Glad to hear you are doing well! Congratulations and take care.
UPDATED FROM kitty3

I did it and Ilove my results already and I am...

kitty3July 30, 2010
I did it and Ilove my results already and I am swollen. I do not have to wear a binder which I am glad about because I am really soar although I do have one. when I woke up from the procedure I was in excruting pain they give me some sort of medincine in my iv every ten min untl the pain was managable.I am still very swollen. My pain med is doing it job, howerver I still feel some pain. I have not pass any gas since wednesday in today is friday. do any one have any suggestion. I will post pic soon,

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holdingforty
July 30, 2010
I'm glad to hear you are doing well!!! I am scheduled for Aug 31st and have mixed feeling on it also. Happy to finally get it done. But nervous at the same time. I would love to see pics. Take care sweetie!!!
Sweet C
July 30, 2010
I had my tt on Jul 26th, I like most of you, was super nervous & scared. I didn't tell anyone other than my hubby and my sisters. I've kept it from all my friends cuz i didnt want to with all w/the comments (good or bad.) I figured once it's all said and done and im' happy with the results, the rest is left to be unsaid cuz i wouldnt'care what people say :-) So hang in there! you'll do fine and be so happy w/your results! This site is the BEST! it'll give you all the support & comfort you need and you dont even have to tell any of your friends!
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