Tummy Tuck: Stories
Write a ReviewGetting Nervous!! - San Antonio
- shugal1
- posted 2 years ago
- updated 2 years ago
- Not Sure
- Cost: $7,500
- Michael Decherd, MD (San Antonio, TX)
I'm a mother of 4 boys and have been wanting a...
- 10 Dec 2010
- 2 days pre
I'm a mother of 4 boys and have been wanting a TT since my first son was born 14 years ago! I struggled with my weight since then and even though I recently lost some weight but I still have a ways to go. I currently weigh 185 and so I am also conserned about my results. My PS said I was a good candidate (other than being overweight, I'm in good health and don't drink or smoke). My TT is scheduled for Dec. 13 (two days from today!!) and I'm starting to get really nervous :/ I've expressed to my PS how important having a symmetrical scar and hidden belly button scar is to me, hopefully this is possible in my case. I requested the pain pump on a friend's reccomendation so I'm hoping it will help. This website and all of the girls on it have been so helpful so I decided to add my own story to the mix. Please pray for me and wish me luck on Monday, I'll be posting as soon as I can.
Okay so its post op day 3 and the worst thing for...
- 16 Dec 2010
- 3 days post
Thanks again for the support ladies :)
My Doctor: Michael Decherd, MD
My rating:
Are you feeling any better today?
Yeah I think every day gets just a tiny bit better. Today my hubby went back to work for the first time and I missed him so much. When he got home we were talking and then he made me laugh and I was laughing so much I started to cry :'( I couldn't help it, I don't even remember how we started laughing but that was an experience! Thanks for checking on me :)
That was a panic day for me also. My hubby was home with me for a week and I missed him terribly when he went back to work. It made me weepy for a couple of days. It gets better each day :)
Oh the waves of laughter and then tears..remember it well. You can't even explain why or what sets that off. Just roll with it.
Before you know it you will be back out in public for short trips. Are you ready for the holidays?
I am sorry you started out so rough. It will get better but the first week is the worst.
I also had that side burning and it is annoying. If that keeps up and the pain meds don't help give the doctor a call. You need to be comfortable.
Do take the shower because it will make you feel so good. Take the pain meds 30-60 minutes before the shower and that will help. Also make sure you have someone there with you to help. Are you able to sit in the shower? That also helps and keep the water warm and not hot.
You could also put a towel or belt around your neck for the drains. The bands work so well though.
Trust me you will enjoy the shower. Until this little incident I never knew how good a shower felt. Soon those darn things will come out and it will be much easier.
MOM worked great for me. Just make sure to take it every day for about a week after surgery.
We'll be sending you positive thoughts on the 13th. Happy Holidays to you, huh?! What a great gift to give yourself.
Hi Girl,
Yes we will be thinking about you and saying the prayers for you on Monday! You will do great and have a new body in the end. Best thing I ever did for myself.
Are you going to post some before and after pics? It is fun to see the changes as you heal up.
Do you have help for after the surgery?
That is wonderful! Nothing better than having your mom to help you :) You will be really glad to have all of the help after surgery.
Don't sweat the picture thing..it is all good. All of us women here on RealSelf love to cheer each other on and celebrate together!