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Finally Going to Do It - Atlanta, GA

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Since puberty I have had a widows apron (the...

Momof2inGAFebruary 8, 2011
WORTH IT$18,000

Since puberty I have had a widows apron (the lovely flap of skin a lot of us get only after prenancy/ c-section). I have lost a lot of weight and the flap just hangs down lower. Since having my two kids - and gaining and losing 60lbs both times, I now have a bigger, flabbier, flap that hangs down and covers most of my pubic area. I had my tubes tied with my last child and I am comfortable that I can maintain my weight. I exercise 4-5 times a week and try to eat the best I can!

I went for a consult after my daughter was a year old, but I was SO scared...I had to think on it a long time. I finally went back about a month ago and scheduled this time. I'm having a full mommy makeover, tummy tuck, breast lift, lipo, the works.

I'm very nervous about being put to sleep and especially pain meds afterward. I have a sensitivity to both and vomit after general and with pain meds. My PS assure me that they'll do what they before surgery so that I'm not sick when I wake up, but I'm still really nervous that zofran with diuladid won't work and I'll be puking non-stop post op. Then, I'm scared of how I'll control the pain if I can't take meds. I only used ibuprofen post both c-sections, but I know that this pain is much different. I can take the muscle relaxers, so at least I know that won't make me sick.

My pre-op is scheduled for 2/16.

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Carmen Kavali, MD

Carmen Kavali, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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bigbumper
February 9, 2011
Hey Atlanta 2252, I used a dr. in calhoun GA and i made it with only 7.5hydro #30 and i had some muscle relaxers of my own i got more relief with the muscle relaxers i used the arnica and bromelain too... I totally understand about the meds thing i had a hysterectomy and the pain meds bottomed my BP out and i can't take percacet so needless to say that was one more surgery and this one was painful but doable and from what i've observed on this site the women that exercise regularly are coming out of this much easier... when exactly are you having it done? I have a friend having lipo of the flanks inner and outerthigs and breast lift with implants and she can't take certain pain meds but they think they can substitute and make everything work for her i'm sure your PS will do the same... How old are your kids ? Do you plan on posting pics? Well there's one thing about it with "THE WORKS" your going to come out looking great!!
Momof2inGA
February 9, 2011
2/28 - the clock is ticking! I need to ask my husband to take a pic of my tummy. I exercise regularly to keep my bp in check (hereditary). My son is 11, my daughter is 3 1/2. My sister and her husband are coming in from DC to help us out with the kids for a few days so that my husband can "watch" me. I can't even WAIT not to have this flap - I've had it for as long as I can remember! Thanks!
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Angie_M
February 10, 2011

Have you asked your surgeon about a pain pump? That might be a good option for you!

Momof2inGA
February 10, 2011
She is doing a pain pump - I forgot to add that. I know it sounds silly, but throwing up is the worst possible thing in the world to me. She said she is going to give me zofran and dilaudid - but general and pain meds make me sick so I'm nervous. I'll have muscle relaxers too.
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Mommy of 4
February 10, 2011
Good luck
Momof2inGA
February 15, 2011
Had to have my blood work redone. It had been too long since the last time (6/10). Did that yesterday. Pre-op is tomorrow. As long as bloodwork is good, we should still be on track! Going to Kohl's tomorrow to get myself some comfortable button up top jammies to lay around in. Considering moving our big chair and ottoman into the bedroom so that I can hang in it, rather than trying to get into/out of my bed...it's super comfy.
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12 days pre

Had my preop today. I got a list of a bazillion...

Momof2inGAFebruary 16, 2011
Had my preop today. I got a list of a bazillion medications to go get filled. I was a little overwhelmed at all of the info. Glad to know I can shower 48 hours after my surgery. I ran into another mom that was 9 days post op in the waiting room and she was absolutely GLOWING in her review of the whole experience. Still pretty nervous about nausea/vomiting and pain control - but we'll see. I am getting percocet, robaxin, keflex, some anti-clot drug and something else...it's all in my car, can't remember - oh the PHENERGAN!! lol. Yay! 12 days is so short of a time, but I keep thinking - 12 days will come and go and I'll have done it. I'll really have done it.

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UPDATED FROM Momof2inGA
11 days pre

I think I forgot to mention that I was asked to do...

Momof2inGAFebruary 17, 2011
I think I forgot to mention that I was asked to do tissue donation for tissue/skin grafts and I said ABSOLUTELY! It's like being an organ donor but LIVING! Yes, that's how much skin I have. Blech.

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Delyn1369
February 23, 2011
Yay!! you only have a few more days! I hope all is going well for you, don't forget to relax! You don't want to be stressed out before your surgery! Can't wait to see the results!
Momof2inGA
February 23, 2011
Thanks!! I am working (my husband and I own a business) up until Friday and then my sister and her husband are coming in to help with the kids a few days. We are having some amazing weather here so we are planning a day in the park on Sunday, with dinner at our favorite restaurant. I'm super nervous, but getting more and more excited as it gets closer too...time is FLYING!!
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