8 weeks Post-op and Wouldn't Change A Thing! - Cold Lake, AB
Well, where do I start? I am a 28 year old,...
Well, where do I start? I am a 28 year old, married, mother of one...and only one. My daughter, almost 2 years old now, was 9 lbs 14 oz when she was born. Needless to say, I had a huge belly!
In the 6 weeks after having my daughter I drastically lost 40 lbs, going from 197 lbs to 155 lbs. By the time my daughter was 1, I was back up to 177 lbs. That's around the time I decided that all the extra skin and stretch marks needed to go.
I set up a consultation appointment with my plastic surgeon and decided to change my life. Exercising everyday and completely made over the way I ate, with help from a dietician. By January I had lost almost 20 lbs and had my consult with the surgeon. He said I was a perfect candidate and had the typical "mummy tummy". Surgery was set for June.
About 4 weeks ago, the PS office called to say they had a cancellation and could move my surgery up to May 16! "Hell Yeah" I said and now I am 5 days away. I'm going crazy trying to keep myself busy. Just this morning I got groceries, did laundry, vaccuumed the house and took my daughter for a walk! Oh well, still lots to do though. I live 6 hours away from where my PS is, but fortunately my in-laws live there as well so I'll be staying with them after surgery, so I have a lot of packing to do!
I am now down to 150 lbs, which was the goal I set for myself to be at before having surgery. I can't wait to wear pants that fit properly, and wear a bikini again, and not look 5 months pregnant when I wear yoga pants, and not sit down and cry in clothing store changing rooms! Anyways, I'm so glad that RealSelf.com is here and has made getting ready for my surgery so much easier. Thanks!
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Pics of the infamous "Flap". Can't...
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Your tummy reminds me of mine! I won't be getting mine done till the 24th... only a little over a week left! Good luck on your journey on getting that new tummy!
I love that you posted pics, it is going to be so amazing to see that gone next week. I will be 6 wks PO on Mon, and my next appt with Dr. P is on Thursday. You will be seeing him then too... but I'm scheduled at 330, you'll likely be in the morning.
Have a great weekend, keep us updated when you're on the 'flipside'... don't hesitate to PM or email if you need any words! Take care :)
JT
I have, unfortnately, stressed myself into a cold sore breakout. Not stressing about surgery so much, more about making the trip from Cold Lake to Calgary with my daughter. Monday can't come soon enough!
I don'thave so much advice for that one :p
But everything will be a blur in a few days, you will be resting, she will be spoiled rotten and hubby will be hero LOL
Don't forget to take slip on shoes to wear outta OP!
(oh... Dr. Perron insists that you 'flip' your binder daily. I didn't until the Wednesday, just cuz I was too nervous, but you can peek on Tuesday even :D )
Well, it's Saturday night. One more day until...
Going to keep busy tomorrow by going shopping with my mother-in-law. Going to try and find a wedge pillow for sleeping with.
Missing my hubby a lot. Unfortunately he is unable to be with me for surgery. His work is just too crazy right now and they don't deem my surgery as "necessary", so I won't be seeing him until Thursday.
I'll see everyone on the flip-side. Thanks for all the well wishes. I'll put up post op pics as soon as I can after surgery!
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Congratulations on all of the weight loss; that is amazing. Now for the finishing touches!
Very exciting that you were able to move the date up so here you go.
It sounds like the nesting and cleaning bug kicked in quickly..LOL Do what you can and the rest will work itself out.
You will be amazed at how flat that tummy will be after this procedure. It's like magic:)
Keep posting so that we are able to follow your progress as you heal.
I will be thinking about you on Monday.
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