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Scared Mom Getting Lipo and TT - Scottsdale, AZ

Name: Scared Mom Getting Lipo and TT - Scottsdale, AZ
Item: Marc Malek, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Mominaz

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Hi everyone Im 39 a mother or two small children1...

MominazAugust 1, 2011

WORTH IT$12,000

hi everyone Im 39 a mother or two small children1 and 4 yrs old. I always was a nice size 6 until I had my son. I only gained 25 pounds but never lost an oz of weight after his birth. I went on a crazy 500 cal a day diet looked great for about three months then gained it all back, two years later I'm yo-yoing back and fourth those 25 pounds. Then I get pregnant, have my daughter yup I was at my highest weight again gain only 25 pounds. Poor little angel was born with some issues so in and out of the hospital. So I could care less about me. Needless to say a year later my baby is better and I need to worry about me!

Gym... Ugh I go I hate it! I have this big belly I get asked all the time " when are you due?" hate it! My husband is supportive about the TT but not happy with my figure. He is actually mean about my weight. I. Struggling motherhood and wife-hood and self esteem. Living in Scottsdale it is so hard to be fat! Everyone here is stick thin with fake boobies and blonde hair. I'm tired of it and need to feel good about myself!

I'm frightened beyond belief... I can't die my kids need me and I need them! I'm scheduled for Aug30 th lipo of flanks and thighs and a TT. I also suffer from panic disorder my entire life, so anxiety here we come!

Ladies let's help each other through this journey! :-)

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (19)

Puggymom

August 1, 2011

Hey glad you figured out the blogging. It will be nice to follow your progress. I understand about the prego comments. I hate them too. No matter how much I lose I still have this huge belly so never feel great about how I look.

So do you have yr help all lined up for when you go in?

Kimmers25

August 2, 2011

Welcome to the group and thank you for posting your review:)

Now all of the ladies will show you the love. We have all been in the same shoes at one time or another in our lives so we understand.

We will support you through your journey, build you up and laugh and cry with you at the same time. You will not find a better group of women anywhere. I am sure you have read some of the crazy conversations we have had on here.

So keep on posting and ask lots of questions. And do let me know if you need any help with the site.

Mominaz

August 2, 2011

Thanks tomorrow I go leave additional deposit to my PS I would like to know any questions to ask that you can think of. One
Lady told me to ask how much muscle they are taking out... Found that question a little strange. Hehe I. So new to this. But I know I will need big time anxiety meds!

3gmom

August 2, 2011

I'm right there with you in the anxiety department! My first attack was when I was 18 and have battled it ever since. Oh well, while I do have it under control most of the time, it has been flaring up BAD these last few days! I am going to see if they will let me take some of my klonopin that morning. Even a half a pill would help. I mean I imagine myself passing out during the prep (drawing on my stomach). I actually had a client tell me that she did pass out prepping for her BA and they just had to get her settled and knock her out to draw lol! Next thing she said was then I woke up and wondered when we were going to get started lol! That made me laugh but I so related :). Good luck to you...can't wait to read your report ;)

marinemom

August 2, 2011

Ha, 3gmom, that is so funny about your friend passing out and when she woke up wanted to know when they were getting started! After my surgery last week, the nurse asked me if I needed to use the restroom, and I said, "No, I just went." Then of course, I realized it had been over 6 hours, as I had already been in surgery and recovery by that time! Anesthesia is amazing!

Mominaz

August 2, 2011

3gmom wow we are one day apart from surgery and both suffer from anxiety. Me too mine started my junior yr of college. It's a terrible disorder... I'm on meds for it keeps me pretty steady but boy I can only imagine what this month will bring. Of course the PS will let us drug up! I usually go for the xanex but not sure if I need a stronger something. I will ask tomorrow. Can u believe I'm going in with my husband so he can ask questions too but no way will he come in had see me undressed, so pathetic! Ok there's no turning back! :-)

UPDATED FROM Mominaz

14 days pre

Getting closer to the TT and lipo im terrified and...

MominazAugust 16, 2011

getting closer to the TT and lipo im terrified and trying to get all my eggs in order. i have to say if i dont stay busy i will go nuts! praying that i recover i want my children my dear babies to have their mama back fast ...

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Robyn in Sunny SA

August 17, 2011

You are going to look fantastic. Great that you have no stretchmarks to worry about. Good luck with your surgery, you will be so glad you did this :)

So Deserving

August 21, 2011

I'm scheduled to have my TT on Aug 30th too! I'm really excited and will be glad when it's all over with and we are in the recovery stage.

desertlady55

August 21, 2011

Momin AZ, you will do just fine, really. The pain isn't so much as being sore. Just know that you will go in with your your tummy and go home without it! Is your PS going to send you home with one of those pain pumps?, It really helped me. My pain has been more of a stinging at times. Even though I had complecations, I am now walking a almost stright up up. You will feel so much better! Not mention look like a new person.

Mominaz

August 23, 2011

Thanks guys, yes desert lady a pain pump is coming home with me. I have very small kids and three lap dogs it's not going to be easy. So deserving we need to hold hands ( through thoughts) on the 30 th I'm frightened to death!

desertlady55

August 24, 2011

Just breath deep MominAZ. Your surgery will be over before you know it. I know its crazy right now, but, believe me, once the surgery is over and you are home, the hard part will begin, your recovery. I say that because ever since I have been discharged, boy oh boy, do I get tired easliy. Your hubby will be a godsend for for you. Just remeber to be kind to you. I will be right here should you need anything...

Mominaz

August 28, 2011

Thanks for all the shout outs. I'm really nervous I have never had any type of surgery so I don't know how to prepare myself in case of a redaction to stuff. Today was my birthday and it was a hard one with mixed emotions! Tuesday the 30 th will b here in a blink of an eye. I also have been eating like a freaking cow, think I definitely gained at least 15 pounds since I booked this surgery... Ugh

Kimmers25

August 28, 2011

Happy Birthday :)

UPDATED FROM Mominaz

7 days post

Today is one week, can't believe I made it...

MominazSeptember 6, 2011

Today is one week, can't believe I made it through! Woohoo! Anyhow I see the emotional roller coaster this is. I they to be strong as my lil 1 yr old runs after me to pick her up and it's so sad for me not to be able to. Drains come out next Monday. Went I went in for my three day check up took a pic and thought everything looked great... Fast forward four days and now I see no waistline and my tummy looks very square. What the heck happened? I'm not happy with this, I hope it's only a stage any suggestions?

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DiastasisRecti_ScaredMommy

September 7, 2011

Just FYI - You guys are the best....thank you

desertlady55

September 12, 2011

Hey there mominaz...How about a picture of the new tummy??? How ya doing? I hope this day finds you healing and pain free...