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The Journey - Cherry Hill, NJ
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This has been a long-time coming. After losing a...
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This has been a long-time coming. After losing a lot of weight through change of diet and exercise over a three year period I though I would reach my goal. On the one hand I was healthier but I still didn't have the body that I yearned for. Most of the fat was gone, I shed 71 lbs of it and have kept it off for three years but I was left with a bunch of skin. When clothed I look good but with no clothes, I'm a train wreck. With my husbands support I'm having a tummy tuck, taken around the back and a Fleur de Lis. I still won't have everything, my upper body is going to need some contouring and probably my inner thighs but you can't have everything in one trip unfortunately. My plastic surgeon is very safety conscious and a stickler for detail... this is a good thing and he showed me that side of himself once more when my surgery was postponed for a week because I had been on an antibiotic. I'm hoping all goes well on the 29th when I go back.
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UPDATED FROM kaylaa19
2 days pre
a step forward
My PS insisted I be seen by my regular doctor, so I went for the appointment but unfortunately, he was on vacation. Another person saw me but he turned out to be a health practitioner (nurse assistant) not a doctor (unfortunately he did not tell me this). He gave me a referrel for a chest X-Ray just in case the PS wanted one. Well that is exactly what happened because the person who saw me was not a doctor who can sign off on anything. I finally had my Chest X-Ray today and it was what I knew it would be, fine. I have not been symptomatic at all. After PS got the results and got a Doctor to sign off on me, the surgery is now definitely on Monday, unless something else happens to me... not to tempt fate. The hospital called me this afternoon to give me some final instructions. I am a little worried now about the timing of this because I now will have only three weeks after surgery before I would return to my job. If I had the surgery when it was originally scheduled I would have had four weeks... oh well, such are the trials and tribulations of PS.
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December 28, 2014
Hi Kaylaa, so it is all systems GO! I wish you all the best for a great result and a good recovery and can't wait to hear from you on the 'Fab' side. Look forward to your big day with enthusiasm and get excited, it really is worth it!!
UPDATED FROM kaylaa19
6 days post
Nothing is carved in stone
Things didn't quite go as planned. I was supposed to be on the table for seven hours, it took twelve. I was supposed to stay overnight in the hospital for one night... it turned into four. I ended up having some breathing issues and my catheter is still in six days post op. Finally went home on Friday. The hospital care I received was excellent and my PS was caring and professional. When he needed to he brought in other doctors to assist. Since home it has been up and down with some good hours and some, not. I see my PS and my urologist tomorrow (Monday). I'm hopint at the very least to lose the catheter and get my bladder working again. It is true you ask yourself was this worth it? I haven't even looked at any of the results yet... to busy trying to deal with the day to day. My husband has been unbelievable and without him I think I would be on the floor crying my eyes out. He has kept me going. Hope it's all good from here on out...kaylaa central.
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January 4, 2015
So sorry to hear that this has been a journey for you. Hope that each day brings a little relief for you from here on out. Congratulations on your weight loss and welcome to the flat side. Best wishes.
January 4, 2015
What a journey so far! Glad you're mending and being well taken care of.
January 5, 2015
Hi Kaylaa, I was beginning to get concerned. Thank goodness things are going straight now. Twelve hours is a long time under anaesthetic and will be contributing to your bladder problems, and possibly the breathing complications (the longer you are under, the higher the risk of fluid on the lungs and pneumonia). The 4 nights in Hospital were probably a blessing anyway as you were under the best care for the 'nasty' first 3days. Everyone goes through a period of self doubt and that is why you need to keep a positive outlook. You are really going to forge ahead now and you know your priorities are to rest and heal. Lean on your Husband as he will surprise you and be your sounding board, but try not to p**s him off too much. You haven't commented on your mobility, but as you are going to visit the PS I am presuming you are starting to get around a little. It is a case of small achievements at a time and feel pleased when you regain some relief. Keep going and stay positive, it will be worth it and definitely a life changer for you. Keep taking lots of photos to record your marathon.
January 5, 2015
Be strong at the end yes is worth it, things happen for a reason maybe you had this issues before but is good now you get treatments, l said a healing prayer, god bless you, muahh
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