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Almost 5 months PO. TT, BL, and Lipo Done 5/25/12
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I just turned 27 and am the mother to a beautiful...
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I just turned 27 and am the mother to a beautiful 4 year old girl. I've always been "curvy" growing up but pregnancy sent me in to the 200's and my waist just lost control. My 38D breasts went to an 40E and then deflated to a 38DD after I stopped nursing. I've dropped most of my pregnancy weight and have stayed stable at this weight for awhile and I figured there's no better time then now to get moving on my dream of a flat tummy and perky breasts! Since I'm not planning on having any more children anytime soon, I figured I'd like to enjoy the last few years of my 20's in a 2 piece bathing suit. I'm doing this to boost my confidence and energize myself again.
My procedure is scheduled for May 25th and I'm super anxious! I will update with "before" pictures very soon and of course the "after" pictures to follow!
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UPDATED FROM MDgirl218
17 days pre
Gathering my supplies! I've posted a pic below of...
Gathering my supplies! I've posted a pic below of some of them. I also received my surgical garment yesterday which is slightly..."grandma like" but I think I can deal. 17 days left!!!
Tonight when I get home I will try my best to post my pre-op pictures (didn't want any evidence of them on my computer at work).
I keep scanning this site for people's before and after pictures and I am completely anxious. I discussed with my doctor where my tummy tuck scar would be and he assured me that it would follow my c-section scar and would be hidden under a bathing suit - ahh, big sigh of relief!
Tonight when I get home I will try my best to post my pre-op pictures (didn't want any evidence of them on my computer at work).
I keep scanning this site for people's before and after pictures and I am completely anxious. I discussed with my doctor where my tummy tuck scar would be and he assured me that it would follow my c-section scar and would be hidden under a bathing suit - ahh, big sigh of relief!
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May 8, 2012
Thank you ladies! I'm so excited about this process and I can't wait to share my journey with you. I've been counting down the days on a chalkboard I have at home - I call the countdown "Operation SexyNaked" lol.
May 8, 2012
Hey, I'm having my mommy makeover on 5/25 too. I try not to think about it too much because i find when I do, I start to obsess about all the "what ifs" and freak out. So, I'm trying to be real cool about thsi whole thing. Good luck to us both!
May 9, 2012
Uniquely - I'm so jealous that your surgery date is sooner! :) Keep us posted on your progress!!
Ruby - Yay for us Memorial Day weekenders! lol! I've also gone through those emotional freak-outs but I know that everything's going to be fine.. My PS has been awesome in reassuring me of my results and how the surgery will go. Good luck to you! I look forward to hearing how your recovery goes and I feel so much better knowing I have someone else on here that will be going through the same thing.
Ruby - Yay for us Memorial Day weekenders! lol! I've also gone through those emotional freak-outs but I know that everything's going to be fine.. My PS has been awesome in reassuring me of my results and how the surgery will go. Good luck to you! I look forward to hearing how your recovery goes and I feel so much better knowing I have someone else on here that will be going through the same thing.
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14 days pre
2 weeks and counting down! I'm incredibly nervous...
2 weeks and counting down! I'm incredibly nervous as if I have this huge list of things to do before surgery and i don't know how I will get them all done. I've been creating mini to-do lists so that I don't forget anything, ha! I'm in the middle of some laser hair removal treatments as well, which are all conveniently scheduled for right before surgery - brazillian bikini and underarms (which so far after 1 treatment is going great!) Maybe by the end of the summer I'll be one hot mamma? :)
My PS has given me the option do do my drains at the sides of my incisions, or in the pubic area. I'm not really sure which way to go on this. Anyone have any advice? If you do them in the pubic area, are you left with 2 random scars?
My PS has given me the option do do my drains at the sides of my incisions, or in the pubic area. I'm not really sure which way to go on this. Anyone have any advice? If you do them in the pubic area, are you left with 2 random scars?
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May 11, 2012
You all are so wonderfully supportive! Thank you :) I know I'll be keeping myself updated with all of your blogs as I recover.
Angie- I have talked to my doc about having more children (if I decide so later) and he said that it won't "ruin" my results but that I may need a revision afterwards and he would be glad to take care of that for me. However, at the moment I'm a single mom and having more children is just so far out in the future for me that I'm not even sure I will have more.
*****Has anyone had any experience with arnica pills? I've been googling all over the place and nothing really makes me believe that its going to be helpful with the bruising. I'm worried about taking a supplement I've never tried before.
Angie- I have talked to my doc about having more children (if I decide so later) and he said that it won't "ruin" my results but that I may need a revision afterwards and he would be glad to take care of that for me. However, at the moment I'm a single mom and having more children is just so far out in the future for me that I'm not even sure I will have more.
*****Has anyone had any experience with arnica pills? I've been googling all over the place and nothing really makes me believe that its going to be helpful with the bruising. I'm worried about taking a supplement I've never tried before.
May 11, 2012
Yeah I would think the pube area would be a good spot unless you're smooth then it would not matter.
May 14, 2012
Okay you will need 2 safety pins, one of badge things that go around your neck ( you will need these to pin your drains too. 2 pillows for under your knees, one for your stomach, you will also want one for your stomach for your drive home, clip front bras, gauze squares neosporin, 3m tape, baby food such as fruits, tuna eggs chicken. Low sodium Chicken broth. Throat lozenges. Trash bag for your car if you don't have leather seats. A trash can to be near you. Extension cord to keep your I pad or cell phone charged, If you have dogs The Pet Zoom, to keep the dogs off of you. Bromelain arnica Montana, also get some all natural organic stool softness, milk of magnisa Kleenex a. Crapy old sheet to p,ace on your recliner, also if your Dr gives you a binder use it and leave it on, the buy a pair of Nike or Underarmour Compression Shorts or Capris, you will need these because your legs will swell along with your knees thighs and feet. You wear them like clothing. Shower chair a must, a walker a toilet riser a big must. I am 17 days PO. My doctor placed my 2 drains in the pub area.
May 23, 2012
Kathryn - Should I still expect the swelling in my knees and thighs if I'm only doing tummy tuck and lipo of the waist? My garment covers down to my crotch so I'm wondering if I should buy the compression shorts to wear too.
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welcome an DO keep us posted. youve come to the right place for support