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Ready to Tackle my 40s with a New Body!! - Boston, MA
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I am 40 years old. 5' 7.5" currently 164lbs....
lavrn03August 7, 2016
$10,000
I am 40 years old. 5' 7.5" currently 164lbs. Starting weight was 235lbs. Goal weight before surgery 160lbs. My goal was always to have a normal BMI and be within my healthy weight range.
I'm a working mom (critical care nurse), devoted wife, care taker of an aging mom, and helper to a recently widowed sister and 2 kids.... So I am busy!!
I've managed to get back to the gym to better manage my life and stress level. It resulted in a 70 lb weight loss. My family has also changed their lifestyle and as a family we have lost over 200lbs!!!
Best part my 6 yr old son never has memory of my husband and I being over weight and unhealthy. He knows how important it is to feed your body proper nutrition and keep your body moving. It's all about balancing eat well and eating "fun" food that tastes great but doesn't help us grow. And it's good to chill out and relax but we also need to move and strengthen our body's daily.
Some days are better then other. The important part is to wake up everyday and just TRY!!
So NOW I've decided to do something for myself and have others take care. I'm scheduled for a Tummy Tuck in October. I may not need my muscles repair. The doctor is going to look at them when he is in there. Minimal lipo as well being done.
I am looking for any advice or suggestion you may have!!!!
Thanks
I'm a working mom (critical care nurse), devoted wife, care taker of an aging mom, and helper to a recently widowed sister and 2 kids.... So I am busy!!
I've managed to get back to the gym to better manage my life and stress level. It resulted in a 70 lb weight loss. My family has also changed their lifestyle and as a family we have lost over 200lbs!!!
Best part my 6 yr old son never has memory of my husband and I being over weight and unhealthy. He knows how important it is to feed your body proper nutrition and keep your body moving. It's all about balancing eat well and eating "fun" food that tastes great but doesn't help us grow. And it's good to chill out and relax but we also need to move and strengthen our body's daily.
Some days are better then other. The important part is to wake up everyday and just TRY!!
So NOW I've decided to do something for myself and have others take care. I'm scheduled for a Tummy Tuck in October. I may not need my muscles repair. The doctor is going to look at them when he is in there. Minimal lipo as well being done.
I am looking for any advice or suggestion you may have!!!!
Thanks
Replies (12)
September 23, 2016
HI Who you seeing in Boston, Ma? I have seen 3 drs there.
September 23, 2016
I'm having it done with dr Richard Bartlett.
I also went to dr Tobias at the BIDMC.
Who have you seen so far?
I also went to dr Tobias at the BIDMC.
Who have you seen so far?
September 23, 2016
thanks for responding. I have seen Dr. Austen -MGH, Dr. Hergeter B/W and Dr. Ogrill - B/W. Is yr doctor having you stay overnight? Are you having drains? If you don't mind me asking what is your cost? I have been researching this for some time and feel ready to do. I got different it can be done so I thought this would be a good place for me to vent! Thank you
September 23, 2016
It's 10600 for abdominalpasty with muscle repair. Outpatient. If I want to stay overnight $1000 extra.
At Bidmc $12000 that's with employee discount also same procedure and outpatient.
Yes to drains.
What are the different things said to you?
September 23, 2016
one doctor said no drains and no overnight. 2 other doctors were drains and overnight. The cost was higher with them about what you are paying and less with the doctor that is not requiring the overnight. It makes me hesitate do I stay or or not. On the drains what I read a skilled doctor can do it with out drains which can be less risk of infection. I am having abdominalplasty and lipo. Had 3 c sections and have a saddlebag.
October 21, 2016
By looking at your stomach I think you don't need surgery yet. I went through the same thing with weight loss up and down for years and your stomach looks just like mine did. I still see elasticity in your stomach and believe with more weight loss you can tighten still that up without surgery.
November 29, 2016
Thank you for taking he time to post your journey... very very helpful.
UPDATED FROM lavrn03
2 months pre
8 weeks
lavrn03August 17, 2016
I just realized I only have 8 weeks left until my surgery October 12! Should I be preparing my stuff now or wait, too soon?
Replies (4)
September 23, 2016
I collected all my post-op items 2 days prior to my surgrey date due to me buying food that I will need after surgery and I didn't want the food to be just there so I shopped for everything at one time
September 23, 2016
Well I watched you tube tummy tuck post op recover tips but I bought stool softeners, q-tips, triple antibiotic ointment, gauze, abdominal pads, Arnica gel, geritol liquid vitamin, prenatal vitamin for multivitamin, cough drops a whole bag u neeeed these, a second abdominal binder, adhesive tape, dial soap gold bar, wipes, all white towels for showering, pads for the bedelay didn't really need them cuz I didn't have any oozing (it's up to u), big t shirts and jogging pants (your preference), back scratcher for hard to reach places, I bought a very long button up so that I wouldn't have to struggle getting dreased after surgery
UPDATED FROM lavrn03
1 month pre
Too early
lavrn03September 2, 2016
I'm sure it's never too to get ready for surgery but when should i start? I've been reading and trying to make a list of things people have recommended but I have a small living space and don't want it hanging around too long before surgery.
You are posted live in the community. This is a very large and busy community. Take a look at this list of tips on How to Get Support on Your Journey. Getting active in the forums is a fantastic way of getting people over to your review.