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Hello 40! My TT with Mrs Kat
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Hello fellow real selfers! I am 40 this year and...
szlidJanuary 1, 2018
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Hello fellow real selfers! I am 40 this year and am due to have a drainless lipo abdominoplasty with Mrs Kat in Birmingham GB in just over 2 weeks time. I had my babies over 19 years ago and have not worn a bikini or been happy with my tummy since I was a teenager. It's time this belly is gone!!! Iam 5ft 4" and 10stn after putting on a few pounds over Christmas, eek. I have been trying really hard to get my BMI down to 22 or 23 but it's been a real challenge. After telling my surgeon during my second consultation that one of my main goals is to lose as many of my stretch marks as possible she advised that I should get my BMI down so she'd have more chance at getting the ones above my BB.less fat , looser skin basically so here I am doing my best! Wish me luck!!
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January 2, 2018
Hi! I am scheduled in for the same op on Jan 20th and it is getting very real isn’t it?! wishing you all the best [RS bleep]
January 5, 2018
I know, I keep getting a massive buzz over it but then 'panic' I am preparing for it to be really painful, then hoping it's not! Good luck!
January 8, 2018
Ahh, cool! Yep I live 4 hours away from Birmingham but picked her because of her amazing results. I also know her muscle repair is tight so I have to say I am a bit nervous about that. Are you at the Priory Edgbaston too? Exciting!
January 8, 2018
yes I’ll be at the priory too! I live about 2 1/2 hours away. I picked her because she seems like one of the very best when it comes to tummies! I am nervous and excited and have been researching it for so long it’s hard to believe it is finally happening now! x
January 9, 2018
Yaay! So you are in on the Saturday, all being well I will be tucked up home by then. I will post as much as I can, I know reading others experiences early on really helped me, all the best to you! Xx
February 1, 2018
Hope it all went well do you have any post op pics? I'm looking to go with Miss kat soon;)
February 1, 2018
hi yes it all went well so far so good! take a look at my review for pics, can you find it? x
February 1, 2018
Hi there, I am still covered up until tomorrow when I can finally have a shower. Will post tomorrow with some pics xx
January 9, 2018
All the best of luck of the flat side I am happy for you to get that sorted. I am on that journey too mine is next month I am excited that we are sharing our journey. Don’t stress you are in the right hands God bless you x
January 10, 2018
Ahh, are you with Mrs Kat too! There seems to be a lot of us just about to take the plunge! Good for you and thank you for your kind words. This time next week I will probably be just about to go under, I am so excited, but also worried about the pain side of things, are you booked in at the Edgbaston too? Xx
January 11, 2018
I am with Anthony Macquillian in Bristol he is so good.I heard of Ms Kate too don’t worry about the pain thing about the results cheer up. We are going to look fabulous I’m so excited, and happy with all the brave people here on RealSelf. We are on this together let’s support each other good luck xx
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UPDATED FROM szlid
11 days pre
Pre-op done!
szlidJanuary 5, 2018
I had my pre-op yesterday, over the phone! I really hope this is nothing to worry about but it does seem strange they are basing everything on what I tell them at the hospital rather than seeing me in person. I mentioned that I have lower than average/ bottom of normal range platelets and the hospital suggested I call Mrs Kat's office to 'cover' myself. Not sure what that means but I did call the nurse and she told me bloods will be taken on the day and not to worry. I had a Rhinoplasty 2 years ago and it wasn't a problem then so I'm hoping it won't be now.
The nurse at the hospital told me that I am low risk so all being well I should be allowed to come home after 2 nights but it could be 3. I think this is because I live 4 hours away so I need to be fit to travel. The days seem to be flying by now, I am trying to get everything in order at work and at home so I will worry less about both. My mum is coming to help me when my partner is at work and I have my son at home to help, although I am sure he won't want to help me to the loo, much, ha!
Well I have managed to get the Christmas bloat off and back down the 9stn 12 which makes my BMI 23.7. so if I don't lose anymore I'll be happy with that. I haven't been this slim for 10yrs or more.
Unfortunately it looks like I am going to have to contend with my period on the day of surgery, which, tbh, I could really have done without, but I may get lucky and come on early. I am mentally trying to talk myself into it, ha! You never know it might work.
Good look to all of you having your surgery over the next few weeks!
The nurse at the hospital told me that I am low risk so all being well I should be allowed to come home after 2 nights but it could be 3. I think this is because I live 4 hours away so I need to be fit to travel. The days seem to be flying by now, I am trying to get everything in order at work and at home so I will worry less about both. My mum is coming to help me when my partner is at work and I have my son at home to help, although I am sure he won't want to help me to the loo, much, ha!
Well I have managed to get the Christmas bloat off and back down the 9stn 12 which makes my BMI 23.7. so if I don't lose anymore I'll be happy with that. I haven't been this slim for 10yrs or more.
Unfortunately it looks like I am going to have to contend with my period on the day of surgery, which, tbh, I could really have done without, but I may get lucky and come on early. I am mentally trying to talk myself into it, ha! You never know it might work.
Good look to all of you having your surgery over the next few weeks!
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January 9, 2018
I am also scheduled with Ms. Kat . You are going to look amazing after. Good luck, look forward to seeing your results. I am also 3 1/2 hours away and have to drive up for my pre op assessment. How come you had yours over the phone. Did they not take bloods etc?
January 9, 2018
Hi there! When are you booked in for? Are you also Edgbaston? I think other hospitals do but I was told unless I was high risk or over 50 then I wouldn't need a face to face preop. I know I thought it was weird but checked with the office and they did not seem concerned at all. They did send me the hibiscrub though as I don't live near the hospital to pick it up. Xx
January 9, 2018
I am going to Solihull. I asked if I could avoid going there for a pre op assessment and they said I had to have bloods a week before . I will check with them again as it's a long journey.
January 10, 2018
Oh that's really confusing and a bit worrying, I think I will check with the office again, I'll let you know xx
January 10, 2018
Hi Magali, I just checked with the office and they told me that different hospitals operate slightly differently. The Spire always do an in person preop and the BMI only does an in person preop if they think it is needed risk wise like high BMI or over 50 or if someone is on a lot of medication, which I am not so that's why I don't need one. Apparently it is up to the hospital not the surgeon. What date are you having your surgery?xx
January 10, 2018
That's good for you as it's a long trip. I just checked with the hospital to see if I could have mine on the day and they said the MRSA swabs take a few days and they do the bloods earlier in case there are any issues that need to be sorted. I am having mine on the 24th. Are you excited?
January 10, 2018
Totally excited!! Only 2 more days of work so I feel once all that is out of the way I can focus on getting the house and all my stuff sorted out. I have bought loads of stuff I 'might' need and getting dosed up with extra fibre well in advance, I have IBS so I am afraid of getting bunged up! Not a pleasant thought I know. No garlic as of today and I have been dutifully doing my exercises every day for the past 2 weeks or so. So fingers crossed. 24th that's soon! Are you excited with Chris Leo on the 20 the and you on the 24th we'll Bea merry bunch, recovering together!, ha! Xx
January 18, 2018
Thinking of you on the flat side! hope all is ok and you are feeling well! [RS bleep]
Excellent that you have started TT review- not long to go now is it! ...Will be checking in to see how you are doing over the forthcoming weeks- sending you hugs X