32 Yr Old Mom of 2 Getting TT W/ Abdominal and Hernia Repair - Chicago, IL

Thanks Christeee! I did an update for you! When are you going in for surgery?

Thanks for your updates! I don't have a date yet. I am still thinking about it and researching doctors. I exercise normally and am afraid recovery will take a long time. But I do know I have to get it done sooner rather than later. My ab walls are still distended (I believe it's called diastasis recti) and my older daughter is 9 yrs. old. With the stomach repair, I'm thinking I may want to even out my breasts. I hear it's less expensive to do it all at once. Merry Christmas and hope you heal quickly and smoothly!! :)

I hear ya, I reaearched this for years before doing it but my hernia kept getting bigger dobu said its time! I'm really happy I did it, pain and all! Exercising before is the best thing to do so that your other muscles in your legs and arms can compensate a little for not being able to use your ab muscles. Honestly in my opinion it hasn't been horrible. If you have a good support system you will be just fine but you def need to give yourself enough time to heal before rushing back to work or anything like that. This time of year worked best for me bc my husband got lots of time off for the holidays and my mom was able to come here and help so that's been huge! I actually had my 1 week PO appt today and got the drains out, what a relief, those things just get to be a pain in the butt! I also got the stitches out of my new belly button and my steri strips off my incision. It's not the prettiest but i know it will be worth it

Thanks!!

Hi Finally Yay! Yes it is very nerve wrecking but honestly once your home its better. Something about being I. A hospital at least that's my experience. I just tried to remain as calm as I could and honestly the surgery is the easy part since your knocked out. The anesthesiologist can give you something to calm you down too of your really nerved up. I swear they gave that to me and I was out! I've put off the surgery for a few yrs now bc I was so scared but I am so happy I finally did it! Your gonna feel rough after surgery but just take your pain meds and know that with each day you get better and better. I'm here if you need any advice:))

Good luck

Thanks! Yea the muscle repair is intense for sure and takes a toll on my back but I know in time all will heal, just being patient