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I'm finally getting this over with and I'm super anxious and nervous! I just went to my pre-op and things look good. My doctor and his team and beyond nice but I can't help to feel so nervous! I've been thinking of getting this done for a while but I always back off. I gained a ridiculous amount of weight during a high risk pregnancy which left me with a saggy belly and one breast bigger and droopier than the other. If anyone has any suggestions as far as to what to expect during and after the procedure please let me know. I'm so nervous!
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2 days pre
Valium
I received a prescription for Valium when I went to pick up my meds at the pharmacy but I didn't remember the name Valium. So instead of calling my doctor's office because it's the weekend I posted a question here for the doctor's to answer because I didn't remember anything about the Valium. Anyways, I tried calling the doctor's office and he called me within 10 mins and answered all of my questions!
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December 15, 2013
I am an emotional wreck and suffering severe anxiety. I was up again in the night with a racing heart and chest pain. I am calling my doc in morning and hopefully he can help me:) I didn't get any prescriptions yet, my husband gets them when he drops me off. What did your doc say about the Valium? Is it for anxiety prior to surgery??
December 15, 2013
I'm having severe anxiety too. Been waking up at night for hours! The doctor said the valium is actually to relax the muscles after the surgery, so I'll be taking vicodin, valium alternating with advil. I hope ot's enough for the pain! Are you getting implants ? I chose to not do implants
December 15, 2013
No implants for me
Either:) I just spoke
With my mother in law who is a nurse and actually is the administrator of a hospital and she says my chest pounding and pain is Totally anxiety driven. That did ease my mind a bit. My hubby took the kids to a Christmas event so I can be a t home by myself for a while and really try to relax .... So hard though. Got this app called
Digipill and am going to try the relaxation audio....
December 16, 2013
I'm just doing an insane amount of laundry, trying to leave some things ready for when I'm out! I'm also thinking of hiring someone for Thursday to help me out cause I don't want to be completely alone but my husband can only take the day of surgery off, then he has to go back. Do you think we'll be ready for Xmas day?
December 16, 2013
Funny I spent the day doing laundry too! I asked
My nurse if
She thought I could go toy
Mother in laws for dinner on Christmas Day and she thought I would be able to...so that sounded promising. It's been crazy trying to get all the shopping and wrapping done for the 18th though! I have 6 kids to buy for(4 I gave birth to, 2 are my god children that I look after since My BFF passed away) so I have been making lists and wrapping gifts daily...only 2 days 10 hours left though! I have also been cleaning obsessively. My clinic sends a nurse over for the first 3 days so I have been cleaning like the freakin queen is coming over. Just can't wait to be I. The other side of
This:) been awesome to vent and talk back and forth with you guys!
December 16, 2013
And I totally think you Gould at least get someone in for at least a little while on Thursday . What if you can't get
Up or something??
December 16, 2013
that's what I'm scared of, not being able to go to the bathroom or something….did you get a urinal or something like that?
December 16, 2013
I don't get a urinal or anything, I think you should get someone in at least to check on you:) my doc made me sign a paper saying I ha made
Arrangements for 24/7 care for 3 days. T least if someone comes and you don't need them you can just send them off, but at least then you can now peace of mind:)
December 17, 2013
you're so lucky you get a nurse!! I actually hired someone for Thursday, she will come over for a couple of hours in the morning and then in the afternoon. She's coming back on Friday to clean the house a little bit
December 16, 2013
I know many docs prescribe it for before surgery (some for 1 night and some for a couple nights pre surgery). I have also seen people get it post op.
December 16, 2013
I'm going to call him tomorrow to see if what I can do about all the anxiety…I haven't been able to sleep or think straight!
December 17, 2013
I know it does no good to tell someone not to worry but I'm going to do it anyways. Knowledge is empowering. Researching gives your mind something to do. This will be my third major surgery of this type and the first time nearly drove me crazy but I just wanted the change more than I wanted to give in to the fear. And then when it was over and the first 3 days or so were over, it was like "Why did I let myself freak out so much, I've had three kids natural childbirth, this is nothing". It's the adrenaline rushing that makes it so bad. I'm kind of(!) needle phobic(now) and once I get past the IV I'm great. And the worst three days are also when the pill bottle is the fullest. Take full advantage of that and don't try to be a toughy, take them before you really need them because there is no reason to be in pain if you don't have to. It's hard on your system. And remember, you are not alone, ever. We're right here. Be good.
December 17, 2013
That's what my mom said, to take the pills 30 mins before the time I'm supposed to take them at so they kick in in time and I'm not in a lot of pain. When I had my c section 7 years ago the nurses were not on top of the meds and I suffered so much. I think that's why I'm so scared of the pain because of my c section experience
UPDATED FROM nokturno
1 day pre
Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!
So tomorrow's the day! I've spent most of my day doing pounds and pounds of laundry and cleaning. Took me 2 hours to get my daughter at school because we have a snow storm. I can't believe this is really happening, oh my!!! Any last words of advice?
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December 17, 2013
Good luck love, just relax and the next thing you know youll be on the flat side :)
December 18, 2013
Woohoooo! 7 15 am for me tomorrow ! I am running around like a crazy woman getting all the Xmas stuff in order ....gonna be a long night! Good luck and positive
Vibes to all dec 18th mommy makeovers out there! Xox
December 18, 2013
Rest after, be patient, and don't get discouraged by the swelling...good luck:-) I had my MM in March....changed my life
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You'll be on the other side of this before you know it. You might want to ask your doctor about anti-anxiety meds for the next few days to help you rest. Here's a great post by Blonde in Bluffton about her first three days post op. It might give you an idea of what to expect.
I'll be thinking of you next Wednesday! Please keep us posted.