Nervous and Excited to Get to the Flat Side - Anchorage, AK
So, I've been reading everyone's...
So, I've been reading everyone's stories/experiences here for about a month now and have decided it's time to share.
On August 3rd I'll have a full TT, BL and Lipo of my flanks. I have never had a flat belly. I remember looking in the mirror as a child and wondering if I was pregnant. I of course didn't understand how people got that way, LOL! I always had this pooch.
In my early 20s I started drinking A LOT and ballooned up to 200 from 145 in a matter of about 6 months. That's when I got all the stretch marks. I continued my unhealthy ways until about 3 years ago at which point I quit drinking and lost about 70 pounds (my highest weight was 235). That has left me with horrible sagging skin around the middle. The good thing is that my arms and legs seem to have faired ok so once I have the procedures I should look pretty good. I have a lot of guilt about having the surgery because I feel likes it's my fault that I got this way and that I don't deserve anything good from all the pain and worry I've put my loved ones through. I think it's all part of being an alcoholic. There is a lot of guilt there.
My family is AMAZING. They are all so happy and supportive of me. I've been with my husband for 12 years now and he is awesome. I don't think I'd be where I am today without him. After hearing me complain about my middle for years he finally told me to get the consult and go for it. So I had my consult last month and my ps said I have the ideal body for it and that it would be a "home run". I was so happy to hear that.
My ps is Jana Cole here in Anchorage. My bestie had Dr. Cole do her TT and augmentation a few years ago and highly recommended her. I am happy that I have a woman ps. I have always been more comfortable with women providers. She made me feel at ease and I have a good feeling about her. Well, I guess that's it in a nutshell. I look forward to reading more of your stories and getting to know some of you.
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I will add my before pics soon. I just have to...
I'm getting to the point where I'm worrying about things. Should I be doing this or not doing that. I'm sure it's completely normal. I'm not planning to spend the night in the hospital (it's another 1000 bucks) and I'm hoping that's not a mistake. My bestie who did this a few years ago didn't and she was fine, of course she had an RN friend of ours to help her.
I keep reading about arnica and vitamins and a lot of people seem to be taking them. My surgeon hasn't said anything about it. I'm thinking about calling and asking about it. My pre-op appt isn't until the first which is only 2 days before surgery and that's a little late to start anything. The other thing I'm a little worried about is the constipation. I am chronically constipated and only go once or twice a week so what's gonna happen when I add pain killers? Just another thing to discuss with Doc. Guess I need to start a list of things to chat about. LOL. . I am such a worrier.
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Congratulations on quitting drinking and losing that weight. That's fabulous! Try not to feel guilty and remember that you had a disease. You're just taking your body back, is all. You deserve this! And yay for supportive husbands! Please keep us posted on how everything goes. You might want to check out this article about supplies to get before the big day.
I know. There are a few other non-moms here too. Mommy Makeover is the marketing term for tt plus breast work. :)
Here is a thread with some other ladies who are not moms but got or are getting a makeover.
I am trying to post my before pics but they all...
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Welcome! Your surgery is so soon! It doesn't matter how you got to the point that you feel you need surgery. We are all here for the same thing. That is wonderful you stopped drinking!
I am getting a stool softener - some people take them before surgery to be proactive.
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