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44 Y/o Mommy Makeover Countdown After 80 Pound Weight Loss - Carmel, IN
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First consultation is in 5 days. So nervous!! So...
Lynn_44July 7, 2016
WORTH IT$14,400
First consultation is in 5 days. So nervous!! So many emotions coming at me right now.. Guilt for spending the $$, excitement to finally get rid of this gross hanging skin, and soo soo nervous!! Never dreamed that I would be scheduling plastic surgery. Currently 5'4" 150#. Would like to lose 10 more prior to surgery.
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January 2, 2017
Are your family supportive at all? Im going to my 3rd consultation and husband is not involved at all. Im going for a TT. Im also feel guilty for spending the money but Im 100 percent paying for it. Im 47 had gastric bypass 6 years ago and im ready and super nervous.
January 3, 2017
My husband was super supportive at first, then got kinda quiet about it (I think he was sick of hearing about it) But since I started having complications, he has been AMAZING!! I was worried when he got quiet about it, but he's glad I went through it
January 3, 2017
You will be glad that you did it.. you've lost the weight, and I'm sure you have maintained and at a place where surgery is the only way to get rid of this skin. I feel so much better, even with the complications
UPDATED FROM Lynn_44
2 months pre
Scheduled!!!!
Lynn_44July 11, 2016
Consultation over... Surgery is scheduled for Sept 29th... It's getting real:-)
UPDATED FROM Lynn_44
1 month pre
Necessities
Lynn_44August 7, 2016
Ok, I have 52 days to get ready for this! Weight is at 148, slow going!! Starting to panic today for some reason. Does anyone have a list of the items that were helpful as far as showering, sleeping, toileting, pain, scar treatment, etc. and also a list of anything that was a waste of $$? Also, any helpful nutritional tips pre and post op for healing? Thanks for any help!
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September 16, 2016
There is a post if you do a search on Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My MMO.
My personal experience :
Didn't buy and didn't need a toilet seat lift or female urination funnel.
Hubby bought me a walker and shower chair off Craigslist and I used them! Today is day 8 and the first day I didn't use the walker at all. I don't think I could have managed a shower if not for the chair.
I did buy an extra binder/garment and bras so I had something to wear while the one placed on me was washed. And I did leak through the first day or two.
I had a pair of compressionsocks but they sent me home wearing some too.
Recliner is almost mandatory, if you don't have one look at renting one or renting a lift recliner.
I've been sleeping in my bed the past 3 nights but only because I had purchased a wedge system from Relax the Back.
I also use Arnica both digestible and topical and Bromelain. You can also eat pineapple or pineapple juice instead of Bromelain. Take in between meals or the Bromelain helps digest protein instead of assisting in the bruising.
Assuming you have drains you will be required to take antibiotics. That being said, you should eat a good yogurt (like Activia) or get a good probiotic. Eat the yogurt or take the probiotic either before or after theach antibiotic by at least an hour. This will keep you from getting a yeast infection.
That's my highlights anyway. Feel free to ask about anything else.
September 20, 2016
Thank you:-) Where did you buy your extra binder? Started some pineapple yesterday, and protein shakes. I've got a shower chair lined up, but need to get a walker. Thanks for telling me about the other post, it had some good tips too:-)
September 20, 2016
Oh good, glad you found ithe post! Wal-Mart for my extra compression garment and extra front clasp, no underline sports bras.
Thank you for sharing your story with this community. I hope you find all the support and feedback you need here. You might find this post from the forum helpful at your consultations: 30 Questions to Ask Prospective Surgeons at Your Mommy Makeover Consultations.