41 - 3 Kids - All C-sections - Virginia

Would love to share the journey with you, too! I'm actually scheduled for August 12 - the day after you! What kind of supplies have you been buying so far? I haven't even started buying anything yet. I have my pre op on the 21st. Look forward to hearing from you!

I have been reading a lot on this site for the past month to get ideas. Here is what I have purchased so far - most of it online at Amazon: Vitamin C Zinc Bromelain Arnica Montana Colace stool softener Tylenol Gauze, ace bandages, paper tape Antibiotic Ointment Antibacterial soap Thermometer Flushable wipes Shower stool Extra pillows including body pillow Sports bras that fasten in front (I am getting the girls lifted too) Spanx Pajamas with drawstring shorts and button up top Robe Big safety pins for drains Peroxide Q-tips Probably way overboard but I am staying at my friend's house and want to make sure I have what I need and not put him out too much! LOL

The arnica helped me a lot to relieve the 'tightness' in my muscles enough so I could walk around... but what did the bromelain do for you? I have it but seems I can just eat straight pineapple instead...no?

Hi! Yay - glad we can go through this together! I'm really scared! I did get my CG from my PS. It doesn't seem too uncomfortable yet... I bought some drawstring pants today at Old Navy. My PS also give the Exparel shot to help with pain - it is injected right into the wound, and apparently lasts for several days. We shall see... Anything else that you have purchased? Good luck tomorrow!

OMG girl I went on a shopping spree this past month. Shop therapy for these nerves and excitement! I bought a 3 drawer supply caddy on wheels from target, zip front sports bra without wires, big cotton panties, a zip front nightgown with pockets to put the drains in, long scar away strips, bio oil to massage on the scar, dial antibacterial soap, a plastic chair for the shower, baby wipes, cucumber face cleanser wipes, dry shampoo Bolthouse juice smoothies for a week, smooth move constipation tea and milk of mag pills, gauze pads, Vitamedica pre and post surgery vitamins, tape, antibiotic ointment, Tylenol regular and PM, an AM/PM Pill sorter for the week, coconut water with pineapple, crackers no salt and jello!! I still feel like there may be something I need!! Or maybe I just enjoy shopping for such a pivotal point in my life. Saying goodbye to this baggage!

A female urinal and flushable wipes for the bathroom... :)

I already keep baby wipes by the toilet!! Perfect :)

I still have a few things that I need to get...I'm excited, but still very nervous. I'm trying not to think too much about it, but I know that this time next week, we should be on the flat side. I've been working out everyday to help calm my nerves. Do you know what time you have to be there?

No I was told the outpatient nurse would call me the Friday before and tell me what time to arrive. Im praying its early since we can eat or drink the day of... I will miss my morning coffee :(

I was scheduled to arrive at 930 AM but will get a call Monday to confirm. 4 more days!!

Thanks pinni! How are you doing now??? All healed? How long until you could drive & was pain somewhat tolerable? I hate pain killers! You look great! I think not being able to work out will be one of the hardest things! I go to the gym 5-6 days a week. Any suggestions for recovery?

Listen to ur body! U don't want to undo any of the repair nothing is worth it after the time money and energy put into it! Make sure u know exactly where the incision will go , people with little fat and skin will either have a high scar or a low one with a slight verticle scar from old belly button, which I have cuz they can't roll it into horizontal scar, I would prefer that verticle scar cuz it's still low. If not it will be to high

Ask it ps what one he's gonna do

Oh I was driving in 1 week the first 3 days are the worst after that it gets better. Stay on top of pain wth meds and constipation. I drugged myself wth benedryl at night time to sleep cuz it's just uncomfortable drains and sleeping on recliner

They told me to be there at 7:15...I'm going to the gym tomorrow, and then I have to run around to get all my last minute things! Getting real now...What exactly are you having done? Anything else besides TT? I'm just doing TT and lipo of flanks. Would love to get boobs, but had a breast reduction when I was in college, so I feel that would defeat the purpose!

I'm getting the TT and BA 550cc sientra gummies :) it's soooo real. As soon as I think I'm done I think of more things to get!!! Lucky you for early AM... 930 seems late!

I meant 'black' bikini

Yes, I will not wear those. Those are my hanky panky underwear! LOVE them, but I will wear something else. My PS said to bring in an actual bikini bathing suit with me on the day of my sx. Thanks for the tip!!!

What should we wear? String thongs? I have a bunch of those underwear thongs she is wearing in the pic and was planning to wear that! I haven't seen my biking line for 17 years how should I know where its at hahahah. Its hiding under there right now and I only buy panties to hold it in!!! I need some details on these chonies girlfriend like ASAP hahaha XX

I think some thongs ride higher on the sides... idk. Just wear something that gives you an even line around bcz some PS don't end the TT line in front (crawls around to sides). Just sayin I've seen some strange TT scar lines.

I'm just taking a pair of bathing suit bottoms. Hope that will be sufficient! My recliner was just delivered! Getting so close now...

Ok I'll bring 2 types. Thanks for that!!!