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Well a little less than 6 weeks and I will be on...
Bev1028July 12, 2013
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Well a little less than 6 weeks and I will be on the flat side....if I don't back out!
I am 58 yes 58 years young! I had a breast reduction in February of this year and I asked the Doc if she could do some lipo along with my reduction because I figured my stomach would look bigger with smaller boobs, she took a look and said she could do a beautiful tummy tuck and muscle repair, but I'd have to wait 6 months until the breasts healed .....so here I am amazed at where the time went!
After reading so many posts from all you gals I'm scared as heck. I am usually pretty tough with pain, but I don't know about this and the "swell hell" everyone speaks about?? Geesh!
With the swelling are you able to wear your regular size ..... just wondering because I have a nephew getting married Sept 27th . Will I be able to get dressed nice for that?
So, my hubby is very supportive, but my kids think I'm crazy! My oldest son said "Mom your going on 60 and have 4 kids that's what your suppose to look like" he's my worrier! than they all worry what will be next ...if I'm going to get addicted to plastic surgery! I quit smoking 13 months ago today and this is my gift to myself for quitting.
I will add photos soon of my 2 stomachs lol
I am 58 yes 58 years young! I had a breast reduction in February of this year and I asked the Doc if she could do some lipo along with my reduction because I figured my stomach would look bigger with smaller boobs, she took a look and said she could do a beautiful tummy tuck and muscle repair, but I'd have to wait 6 months until the breasts healed .....so here I am amazed at where the time went!
After reading so many posts from all you gals I'm scared as heck. I am usually pretty tough with pain, but I don't know about this and the "swell hell" everyone speaks about?? Geesh!
With the swelling are you able to wear your regular size ..... just wondering because I have a nephew getting married Sept 27th . Will I be able to get dressed nice for that?
So, my hubby is very supportive, but my kids think I'm crazy! My oldest son said "Mom your going on 60 and have 4 kids that's what your suppose to look like" he's my worrier! than they all worry what will be next ...if I'm going to get addicted to plastic surgery! I quit smoking 13 months ago today and this is my gift to myself for quitting.
I will add photos soon of my 2 stomachs lol
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July 31, 2013
You're not crazy! You're brave :) I'm mid 50's and saving for my TT and lipo. We're not dead and if it makes us feel better physically or mentally, then GO FOR IT. I'll be watching your amazing journey.
July 31, 2013
Thanks Soon2be! You are so encouraging! 3 weeks from tomorrow! Can't believe how fast the time went!
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Bev1028August 19, 2013
Question. I am having my TT and MR this Thursday! Can't believe it's here already but what do I wear the day of surgery, I will be coming home on that day. It's going to be very hot here so too hot for sweats. Will my normal clothes fit right after? I feel so dumb asking but just trying to prepare. I am such a wreck having so many mixed emotions and to top it off, had to take my baby back to college yesterday, that was bittersweet!
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August 19, 2013
Relax! It's going to be just fine. you'll see. The only thing I had trouble wearing afterward were my panties! There were WAY too big after having my pregnant looking stomach removed. But other than that all I can suggest is bring some comfy clothes with an elastic waistband, and easy to put on tops. Pajamas would be great! You're going to do great! Wait and see, and I know you're going to love joining us on the flat side! I know what you mean about taking your baby back to college. Everytime I had to leave either of my kids at college I cried my eyes out all the way home! Did you get some stool softener gels? Like Phillips brand? Trust me you will want to have these on hand, straining to have a BM is the last thing you want to have to do after this surgery!! Take a deep breath and try to relax, it's going to be alright. Let us know how you are after you get home!! Good Luck! And... I can't wait to see you on the flat side!!!
August 19, 2013
Thanks B.B. I do have some elastic waist shorts I just didn't know if I would be very bandaged up and if they would fit. Can't wait until it's over!
August 19, 2013
Those sound perfect! And you can clip the drains to the elastic waistband, too!
I also used a lanyard to clip the drains to when I needed to or when I wore something different. The elastic didn't intefere with any of my drains, tubes or bandages. It'll be over and done before you know it, and you'll be asking yourself why you waited so long to have it done! I know I still ask myself that question.
August 20, 2013
Yahoo I'm so excited for you & you'll do great! Don't get nervous & be proud of your self :) keep in mind how amazing your going to look!! Happy happy thoughts & I'll be thinking of you tomorrow :)
August 20, 2013
Surgery day: I wore light cotton pajama pants, flip flops & a zip up cotton robe. I didn't care, just wanted to be comfy! Good luck on Thursday!!!!!!!!
August 20, 2013
Thank you. I'm kind of leaning towards these Jammie's of mine, but will I be all bandaged up...thick bandaging I mean
August 20, 2013
Maybe run out and grab yourself a cheap pair a in a bigger size? I didn't have much bandaging at all. I had steri strips over my incision, no bandages, then the 3 panel binder wrapped around me. My jammies fit over the binder, they just needed to get me through the road trip home, then I took them off right away! lol
August 21, 2013
I too have thoughts of backing out occasionally but then I look at my profile in the mirror and then I'm agin convinced to proceed with the surgery! In only three days you'll be on the flat side! My best wishes to you!
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