“Abdminoplasty: Tummy Tuck, Lipo Hips, Thighs (Inner and Outter). SCARED!”

I LOVE this site!...makes me feel not so isolated. I'm 5'2",45 years old, 143 lbs, 4 older kids..and my surgery is to be done on Monday, June 21st. I am feeling anxious, scared..but at the same time confident. I keep reminding myself that the benefits will outweight the risks, right?. I can only be off work for 10 days, but with mostly a desk job, I am hopefull that I can pull that off. My coworkers think I am having something different done, couldn't be honest about what I am doing...so guilt, fear and excitment...what other emotion can I possibly feel?. I keep coming back REALSELF to reassure myself that I have made the right decision.

HATE the TUMMY!...especially when I sit!...SO looking forward to this! I ride horses, so HATE the jiggle!. I lost 40 lbs on Jenny Craig last summer, but no matter how much I excersize, this won't go. I did get a second opinion, and SO glad that I did!. The one I chose seems to take his work very "artistically" and personal. The first doctor made me feel like a number. The doctor and staff definatly make all the difference. I will have drains and a pain pump, so hopefully all goes well....keep you posted!

Updated on Jun 21, 2010:
I'm done, whew!... Longer sugery than expected. I went in at 6:00, surgery over 1:30. Pain pump and drains are doing their job. A little woozy from the wonderful meds. After the before pics were taken it reafirmed WHY I'm going through with this!.. OMG!.. Horrible pics!.. I will post them, but SO excited to have made this choice. So.. No pain, lots of drainage... All is well!

Updated on Jun 21, 2010:
5 hrs post op., I had 50cc in right bag, 25 cc in left. Dry mouth, tightness and pressure. Watching movies, feet elevated. NO extra middle section!... Whohoo! I can't rigure out how to update and do photos on website..,?doesn't seem to want to agree with iPhone.

Updated on Jun 21, 2010:
Ok!...whew done. I called my doctor post op to question the amount of blood loss. Good to hear it's normal. Also, I should have purchased some "wee wee pads".. They are really nice for all the drainage. Compression garnet makes me look like I've been through alot.. Really gets stained. I will attempt to take photos, this site doesn't like my iPhone. Thank god that my girls are here, you can't possibly do this without help.

Updated on Jun 23, 2010:
Day 3. I showered last night, my doctor told me to leave the garment on for my shower.I just removed the binder n washed it. I can stand up slightly straighter today.. That really helps. Still draining, more from my right thigh then left. I have to admit that I was somewhat scared about the amount of drainage. My appetite is gone!.. Yogurt, jello, banannas. Today I had half of peanut butter with toast.

Updated on Jul 6, 2010:
2 1/2 weeks out and doing great!. Back to work, back to life!. Love, love, love my new body!. I'm 13 lbs below what I went in for surgery at. I can't say enough how nice it is to have a small waist, I never ever thought that would be possible. I'm going to email my photos in and hopefully they will post soon:). Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and allowing me the courage to follow through. Whohoo!

Updated on Jul 22, 2010:
I cannot say enough how pleased I am that I did this!. My doctor, his staff, the results..the whole package was everything I could have hoped for. After reading so many comments from other women who have had a negative experience with their surgeon or the staff of the surgeon...I can only tell you that not every doctor is that way. This has been such a positive experience for me, I feel as good about how I look on the outside as I do on the inside!. That's a first!. After all the dieting, excersize, and NOT getting the results I wanted, THIS did. All I can say, is that if you are considering this type of surgery, and you live near Washinton State, I would highly reccomend Dr. Marshal Partington!. Now, I plan to do a little more next year!.

Updated on Jul 22, 2010:
Everyone forgive me while I attempt to upload photos!

Updated on Jul 29, 2010:
Updated review "excellent!"