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52 Yrs, Mom-2, Grandma-5... Doing It for Me! 5'4", 143 Lbs - Bakersfield, CA
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Finally financially and emotionally ready to get a...
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Finally financially and emotionally ready to get a flat tummy and perky girls!
Some may think that I'm too old to do this but right now happens to perfect timing. I have a busy but comfortable self-employed life. I'm at the age where they no longer need to ask if I'm pregnant. ;) I'd had that question asked on numerous occasions which was so hurtful and humiliating. That awful pooch is something that has been in my family for generations including my mom and her six sisters. Even at my thinest of 99 lbs, I still had a belly pooch. With my second pregnancy, my breast were 34DD's and gravity took its toll shortly thereafter.
I've met with several doctors and ultimately selected Dr. Barnes in Bakersfield. He spent a great amount of time explaining everything to me and my spouse as did his staff. My preop is May 19th but I've already checked in with part of his team twice with questions and they've been very supportive. I can honestly say there is a big difference in doctors and staff. One doctor made me feel like he was a salesman! You know the kind of hardcore car salesman or the alarm salesman that end up at your door? Ugh! I want a competent Doctor not a salesman!
I'm thankful for this site and all the brave posts and pics. Today begins my day of sharing.
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UPDATED FROM BizieLizie
23 days pre
Nervous about Pre-op
Boy, I've had a complete hysterectomy, a gallbladder removal, a colon resection, hernia repair, and many exams with anesthesia and never have I been so nervous about a surgery. I'm so nervous that I'm even nervous about the pre-op! lol. I suppose this happens to be a bit different kind of nervous because there's positive anticipation as well. Even hubby seems to be getting more excited. He knows how much this means to me. In the meantime, I am so thankful for everyone here who shares. I don't know how strong I'd be without seeing all the great stories and pics! Thank you to you all!
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May 17, 2016
I agree! I couldn't do this without the support of this site. I get my strength from reading others' stories... Including yours! Thank you!
May 17, 2016
I'm so happy to hear that RealSelf is helpful to you. Don't be shy about letting us know how we can help you!
May 26, 2016
How did your pre-op go? When is your surgery? I think we are having surgery around the same time. I am here for you if you ever need it!!
May 27, 2016
It went well, thank you for asking! I am going back in to try on sizers. I see so many women post that they wish they'd gone bigger so I'm going to give them one last try on. My surgery is June 9th. Yours? It looks like you might be just behind me. It's funny how these procedures create a sisterhood of sorts... Thank you for being there. :) I'm here for you too and so excited for us both!
May 27, 2016
My surgery is June 7th. So we are at the same time! I am getting really nervous. I know I want this and I know it will be worth it. I am just not excited about the pain and being helpless for so long. I am nervous about going under etc. it will all be fine but sometimes my brain thinks too much! Lol. Breathe breathe breathe!!
May 27, 2016
Two days before me so now I have something else to be excited about! I'm nervous too, when I stop and think about it I get butterflies rumbling in my stomach. I haven't had that feeling in forever. lol. My biggest fear is the pain so I'm right there with you. Just like having kids, others have gone before us, survived and had beautiful results. I've seen such amazing results on RS that I just can't wait to be one of them!
June 5, 2016
So I also had a complete abdominal cut hysterectomy. I wonder if the pain will be similar? My ps said no because the hysterectomy is a deep inside pain and a TT is more like a surface superficial pain. We shall see
UPDATED FROM BizieLizie
11 days pre
Sisterhood and boobs. lol
My husband asked me last night "are you looking at boobs again?" Typical man!! Ugh!!
Although I'm undecided on my cc's just yet and I do look, but how in the world can you compare to another sister? What it's (RS) really about for me is the sisterhood. I am so encouraged by the stories, photos, and advice and thankful for all that share. When someone has a surgery close I get excited for her even though I don't know her. I have struggled with a pooch of a tummy since I was 19 (even at a size zero, there was pooch). Having a TT will eliminate that pooch that I have tried DAILY to hide for 33 years. So yes, I'm excited. I know many of you have had similar struggles so I am excited for you too! Thank you all for sharing.
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May 29, 2016
Ha! My husband asks me the same thing! Excited for you!
May 29, 2016
My husband says the same. He's surprised that I bring it up at least once daily. But he says he's happy to help me pick them (new boobies)out!
May 31, 2016
Haha, they're very helpful then aren't they? ;) The closer I'm getting, the more I want to be on here. I'm now checking RS throughout the day.
May 29, 2016
So funny! Same reaction here, too. I also agree that without this site and the courageous women out there sharing their experiences, I know I would be so much more nervous and not nearly as prepared. I thank you and all the other ladies!
May 31, 2016
Yes, if it weren't for all that money and RS I probably would cancel. Lol, maybe not. Thank you also!
May 30, 2016
Congrats on the upcoming surgery! It's exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. I really didn't know how to pick a size either so I described what I wanted and what I didn't want and let the PS use his judgment during surgery. He ended up going a little bigger than we had guessed at my sizing appt - hubby was pleased to hear that. I'm exactly 3 weeks out from surgery so things are still settling into place but, so far, so good. The difference from before surgery (floppy, droopy, deflated balloons) to after (firm, full, pointing the right direction, no wobble) is night and day. Hope you have a smooth procedure and quick recovery!
May 31, 2016
Thank you and congratulations on having yours already! Yes I've done a little research on the product and comparisons and know that the max is not what I want based on their width. I can't wait to get out off floppy, droopy and deflated! lol. Thank you and I hope your recovery continues well!!
May 31, 2016
O.M.G.!! My husband asks me that ALL the time, too...but...he's usually right...I'm obsessed with trying to figure out what size I want and wondering what mine will look like. I had the ideal picture picked out and showed it to my PS at our initial appt (no sizing or anything, yet) and he told me he wouldn't do them that big because of my body size. ?? Um, excuse me? Last time I checked I was paying you for a service and paying for my implants. LOL I do appreciate his "opinion"...however, I want to know that my husband and I have the final say in MY boob size. ;) My husband said, "he must not be a boob-guy like me." HA! I'm going to pay for my complete procedure tomorrow and am excited about making my next appt and trying rice sizers. ;)
June 1, 2016
lol, that is true you are paying for them! How funny your husbands thoughts on being a boob-guy. Yours and mine would have us ask that at consult. Do you have your next appointment set?
June 1, 2016
I hope that when I go tomorrow to pay them (will be paying it ALL) they'll make my appt then.
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I hope you're doing well and are happy with your "new" self ;)
thank you so very much, i was 3 weeks po yesterday, still have drains in and feel so tired all the tme, i go back to PS on tuesday so hopefully everthing is great and i am just being perinoud, My left breast is not dropped yet as well so im depressed over that since that was my whole deal is my left was a D cup and right was B im gonna try to up load pics once i get done with this letter. so however i did see my primarary DR yesterday and showed him where my right drain is and he gave me keflex since i just ran out of PS inbiotics yesterday as well, He did say it was warm but this should help with it and it didnt look bad just a little inflamation, and redness, or so i hope that was all; i will keep you updated if you would like, i dont want to be a pest lol