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Can I Go Thru with This ......? - Chicago, IL
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I am scheduled for a TT with a little (100 cc)...
desire25October 1, 2013
WORTH IT$10,000
I am scheduled for a TT with a little (100 cc) lipo from each hip on the 16th of October. I am 51 years old and have had 3 c-sections and one tubal thru the same incision . Last December I had my gallbladder removed. I have always been a quick healer and have been told that I have a good pain tolerance.
My weight has been fairy stable. I was probably 120 lbs. when I got married 24 years ago. I am about 135 now. So, 15 lbs over 24 years is not too bad. I work out about 5 days a week.
I have wanted to do this for many years but could not bring myself to do it while I had kids at home. Now, they are away at school and I have a chance. I have chosen my MD and have my pre-op tomorrow. I have a long list of questions that I have prepared. I am hoping that I will feel better after tomorrow. Starting to get cold feet but it seems like the timing is perfect and if I am ever going to do it now is the time,
I have been reading and learning from all those brave women who were kind enough to share their experiences and encourage others. Now I need some real self friends to help me get what I have wanted for so long.
My weight has been fairy stable. I was probably 120 lbs. when I got married 24 years ago. I am about 135 now. So, 15 lbs over 24 years is not too bad. I work out about 5 days a week.
I have wanted to do this for many years but could not bring myself to do it while I had kids at home. Now, they are away at school and I have a chance. I have chosen my MD and have my pre-op tomorrow. I have a long list of questions that I have prepared. I am hoping that I will feel better after tomorrow. Starting to get cold feet but it seems like the timing is perfect and if I am ever going to do it now is the time,
I have been reading and learning from all those brave women who were kind enough to share their experiences and encourage others. Now I need some real self friends to help me get what I have wanted for so long.
UPDATED FROM desire25
12 days pre
getting ready...or not.. here I come...
desire25October 4, 2013
The pre-op went fine. Dr expects surgery to take about 2 1/2 hours. I picked up prescriptions today . ( Viocodin, flexeral and antibiotic).
I bought some of the items required for post -op. I feel
like I am now on autopilot. I still am still scared and even after reading 100 other women's stories here I still sort of feel unprepared. Even those who say that the first month is pretty difficult still unquestionably love the result and feel that it is worth it.
That is really what is keeping me going. The satisfaction of those who have made it to the flat side !
I bought some of the items required for post -op. I feel
like I am now on autopilot. I still am still scared and even after reading 100 other women's stories here I still sort of feel unprepared. Even those who say that the first month is pretty difficult still unquestionably love the result and feel that it is worth it.
That is really what is keeping me going. The satisfaction of those who have made it to the flat side !
Replies (3)
October 7, 2013
Get your before pics on your review. I'm telling you so that it can help you through your pain. I know I kept looking at my before pics everytime I regretted doing it the first time. It really does help to look at the reason you are doing this visually. Through your pain and gritted teeth you'll tell yourself, Oh crap, I don't want to look like that anymore that's why I did this! You'll need to tell yourself that alot in the beginning. But it is soooooooo worth it!
October 9, 2013
You can do it! You will need help tho. Be sure to take a stool softner so you don't wind up with constipation problems like I did. It makes things worse. It is an emotional process. I think the broken sleep and not being able to be self sufficient along with the shock of the look of the belly button, incision and swelling kind of mess with you sometimes but venting on here and having at least one person to support you will get you through it. --Do yourself a favor and stop reading about how painful it is. Everyone is different and even if it were as bad as some say you have pain pills to get you through it. You got this! :)
October 11, 2013
Hi Desire25. I've been wondering the same thing the last couple days. Like you I'm on Oct 16th and I've been wondering if the ladies on here would do it all over again. I've asked a couple and they said "yes in a heartbeat". Also one of my best friends did this a year ago and she said shed do it again too! So, we can do this!!!!! Good luck ill be checking in on you. :-))
UPDATED FROM desire25
3 days pre
A new problem...
desire25October 12, 2013
Well , my bags are packed for surgery and everything is go ..until ..... I get a call yesterday that one of my children will be coming home on by surgery day instead of taking a planned trip with friends . I had decided not to share this with my kids for a variety if reasons. They were all supposed to be away . So now I have to decide what to do . I can go and stay at my moms but would feel bad not seeing him. Another option would be claiming a hernia or female surgery . I just wish I knew how I would look and act . Not sure if it's a sign that I should cancel .. Maybe it's not meant to be ..? Husband and I are going to discuss today after we find out how many days son plans to be home . Sigh ...
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October 15, 2013
I have managed to prepare a story on visiting a friend while my son is home. He will only be home for a day and a half so I will be recouping at my moms while my husband is at home with my son. I have not been sleeping well this week...nerves!! I am looking so forward to being on the other side. My dr's office called yesterday to tell me that instead of the pain pump I am going to get the Exparel. I think from what I have read I will prefer that over the pump. One less thing attached and pain control seems to be very good !!
Traveling back from San Diego this morning and then lots of laundry and grocery shopping. I think I am going to be very happy to wake up in recovery tomorrow and know that it's over .. And I can work on healing !!!!
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