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“Scared Mom Getting Lipo and TT - Scottsdale, AZ”

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Spent: $12,000 in Scottsdale

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Updated 18 Oct 2011

Posted 31 Jul 2011

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! :-)



Updated on 16 Aug 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 ...

Updated on 6 Sep 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?

Updated on 18 Oct 2011:
so yesterday i was supose to go for my 7 week check up and i was ready to be disappointed with all my questions. well my ps canceled on me. I do like him and the ofice but im not thrilled with my TT i have a buldgy belly and a muffin top when i sit. i would have never paid this type of money to have what i have.... lets see what they say no on fri.

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Puggymom 1 Aug 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 (Community Manager) 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 (RealFriend) 2 Aug 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 1 Aug 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! :-)
desertlady55 1 Aug 2011
Mominaz, you are going to do just great! Yes our journey to full recovery will be slow but, we all will be beautiful. I know what you mean about Scottsdale women being stick thin, fake boobies and blonde, but, you are beautiful. I know about the panic / anxiety issue as well. My palms have been sweaty and calmy since my perop visit. My PS said he make sure the gas passer (anesthesia) will have meds ready when I get there. I told him that the last time I had surgery (Aug 2009)my whole body shook so hard that the preop nurse counldn't start an IV, the gas passer had to come in and start my IV and promplty gave something to put me out of my mesiery (lol).

You are a amazing pushing through your own struggles to beeter yourself...Good luck on your Ps visit!!!
desertlady55 1 Aug 2011
who is your PS?
proudmommy 1 Aug 2011
Goodluck! I'm scheduled for Aug 30th too!
marinemom (RealFriend) 2 Aug 2011
mominarizona, I understand about panic attacks. I began to have them a few years back/ finally had to seek professional help last summer, it has been a God send. Do not hesitate to talk to your Dr., my life is so much better since I have them under control. Medication, when properly prescribed and monitored, can be a wonderful thing if needed.
Mominaz 2 Aug 2011
Desertlady I hear ya! When are you doing your surgery again? I'm using Marc Malek I did a few interviews and felt he was most professional and didn't want to just throw me in a 7 hour surgery, he rather break it up knowing I have small kids and dogs to attend to he also has his own facility to do the surgery so I'm not at a hospital. His "gas passers" lol, give profanol so the wake up is a little easier! The pictue of your pup is adorable!,,,,,, would love to maybe grab a coffee with you. I'm in north Scottsdale!
Proud mom we are the same day surgery! Woohoo.....
Marine mom I have been a sufferer of this disease since I was 19 twenty years now. The correct meds and yeas good dr I have it under control. But I have never had surgery and I can already feel the dizzy spells coming. I'm going to talk to my ps avout this today at our visit. Will check back in this evening.
APMama 2 Aug 2011
Good luck! I lived in Chandler for a while, so I'm familiar with Scottsdale. Don't get lost in it. It's what's inside that really counts. It's really hard fitting in time to work out when you're taking care of two small children. For me, it took substantially longer to lose the pregnancy weight after the second one- there was just no time for me! I think the fears of death are normal. I addressed them upfront with my ps. It may help you to have a risk number in your head to compare to other things you do on a normal basis without thinking about it.
Good luck sorting things out with your husband, and I hope that the procedure changes your life as you're hoping.
Mominaz 2 Aug 2011
AP mom who sweet of you to put it all in perspective! I know even getting in the car driving is a risk. This little bubble of Scottsdale drives me crazy, although I have a wonderful network of friends they are so supportive and never do they judge me on my body.... Thank you for your words of encouragement it means a lot!
:-)
Mominaz 2 Aug 2011
Btw ladies the hubby came to my PS today and now realizes it's not easy this TT ! He was so nervous when the dr described it in detail that he was laughing uncontrollably! Can we all say... Men can be big idiots! This is going to be a big wake up call for him! 24/7 daddy duty! Ha
desertlady55 9 Aug 2011
Don't ya just love the wake up calls???

You are going to do just great and will look stunning when it's all said and done!
trish39 7 Aug 2011
Who is performing your tuck?
Mominaz 9 Aug 2011
Thank u my desert lady friend! I just have never had any type of surgery so
I'm way frightened!!
Mominaz 15 Aug 2011
i just took a pic of my belly its nasty... thank goodness i cant figure out how to get it on here! lol
marinemom (RealFriend) 16 Aug 2011
To post go to review update and then click on the section for add photo. It should be fairly easy. Just click "update". Good luck.
Robyn in Sunny SA 17 Aug 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 20 Aug 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 21 Aug 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 22 Aug 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 24 Aug 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 27 Aug 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

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