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32 Yo, 3 Children, 2 Hernia Repairs... Never Been So Scared, Nervous, and Excited in my Life - Baltimore, MD

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TT in the near future and I'm so scared. I even...

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Tmv05
TT in the near future and I'm so scared. I even told my job I wanted to work the night before because I know I won't be able to sleep. To be honest all I can think about is me not making it off the table. Ive had two surgeries before, and never felt like this. So, I'm not sure what's going on with me. I'm trying to think more positive, but it's hard. ???? Anyway, I've continued to gain weight over the past few years. Plateauing at 228lbs, I've been working hard and managed to get down to 214. I was hoping to get down to 198 before the surgery, but it seems unrealistic at this point. I do plan to continue to workout, walk the dog, and eat right. So we'll see what I'll be able to do in 4wks. I don't have high expectations of anything because I don't want to expect one thing and something else happens. I'll just take the surprise and work on healing.

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Michele A. Shermak, MD

Michele A. Shermak, MD

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March 18, 2016
Hey hun have you looked into Dr cochran in columbus ga? His results are amazing and like half the price your paying. Just trying to help. I hope you journey goes great no matter who you choose
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March 19, 2016
We have the same stomach. Mines is a little bigger. I look months pregnant. I was reading your post and I see you went in for your consultation before you hit your weight goal. I didn't know I could see my doctors before then? I haven't went yet because I still have 30 more pounds to loss. Good luck on your new journey. I am sure everything is going to be great.
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March 19, 2016
@gettingbkright I haven't looked at anyone outside of her. I live in PA and she close to me and what I was looking for. She has Johns Hopkins experience as well and I feel like I mad a great decision in choosing Dr. Shermak. She was move excited then I was lol
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March 19, 2016
@timetoputaprilfirst I think going in prior to reaching your goal weight puts things in perspective for you. You know where you are, you know where you want to go, and their expertise can guide you. Something you may not need to lose as much as you think. Thank you!!
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March 20, 2016
Ok cool I'll be looking at your journey
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March 20, 2016
Great! i'm so excited I going to call first thing Monday morning!!
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March 20, 2016
Awesome! I think you'll have an eye opening experience
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March 20, 2016
Awesome, thanks for the follow.
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March 19, 2016
I did my surgery 11 days ago . You will need a lay of pillows , I sleep with 4 under my back because I still sleep sitting down and you cannot turn on the side . Be prepared to have that . The pain was bad for about 5 days . My doctor was against narcotics so I had to deal with it . Nine I just feel very tight in the stomach and I can only eat small portions slowly because you feel like there is no room
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March 19, 2016
Okay, thanks for the info! I really appreciate it.
Did you walk up the stairs right after surgery? I was going to buy a tv pillow to help me sit up in bed.
No narcotics?? Omg that's messed up :-(
March 31, 2016
What! Against narcotics?! So you didn't get any pain relief? That's insane, surely you had something?
June 1, 2016
My surgery was last year when I was 48 and yes I walked up the stairs because I wanted to be comfortable in my bed. I slept sitting up until I felt comfortable laying down. Like the other stated, big pillows. Also try eat a low low sodium diet. I noticed in the middle of the night, I began to expand which made everything tighten and uncomfortable. This was the BEST decision for myself EVER!!!! Girl enjoy your new body. You deserve it!
June 1, 2016
I was given Hydrocodones and never needed them. I took Tylenol for a few days.
UPDATED FROM Tmv05
25 days pre

Making a list, and checking it twice

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A girlfriend of mine who is 6mos post TT gave me this pot and I saw this post on Pinterest with a list of items someone else got for her post-op healing. Doesn't hurt to try them out.

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UPDATED FROM Tmv05
24 days pre

My dream figure

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I try not to overthink or be unrealistic about my results once I have healed, but if I could I would like to have the figure and confidence that these demonstrate

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March 21, 2016
*that these beauties demonstrate
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March 21, 2016
*that these beauties demonstrate