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30yr Mother of 3. Full TT Scared but Excited! - Columbia, SC

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Hi, I'm new here and I'm going into surgery next...

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Clems0nG1rl
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Hi, I'm new here and I'm going into surgery next tuesday! I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. I've never had surgery b4 and I've never been put to sleep b4! So of course my mind is racing! I will post pics and update best I can. Any advice is welcomed. I'm very scared of the things that could go wrong, but keeping a positive outlook! I pray to that I make it back home to see my babies! I know that sounds silly, but I'm such an anxious person!

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July 29, 2014
Hi! I'm going in tomorrow morning! So scary...but since I'll be laid up ill post a lot of updates!! I have been put to sleep four other times and it still makes me nervous!!!
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July 29, 2014
Good luck and speedy recovery! It's always the fear of the unknown ya know! It scares me bc I don't know how I'll react to the anesthesia!
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July 29, 2014
I feel the exact same way! I will be praying for you and can't wait to hear about your journey. I have my surgery on Monday so we can do this together! Good luck.
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July 29, 2014
Oh good, I mean I hate u feel this way too but at least I'm not alone. ☺ I pray that u have a speedy and healthy recovery as well. Thank u for the same. I'll look for ur updates as well!! It is a bit exciting knowing how different we'll finally look in a bikini again! Yah!
UPDATED FROM Clems0nG1rl
5 days pre

Pre-op today!

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Clems0nG1rl
I'm anxious to see what my dr. Is going to say. I have to bring my 3 children with me, hope this won't be a problem. Idk what they are doing today. It's been an emotional roller coaster. ....One minute I'm excited the next I'm nervous to the point I have to poop! (Tmi?) Ahhhh! I'll be glad once this is over and I'm home safe recovering with my babies!

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UPDATED FROM Clems0nG1rl
4 days pre

EMOTIONAL!

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This morning has gotten to me! I keep looking at my children and pray that God brings me back to them after this surgery. It's supposed to rain the rest of the week....bummer! I'm trying my best to think and keep positive, but when I'm alone with the kids my mind races! I just want Tuesday to hurry up and get here so I can get this all behind me!!!! I've picked up all of my medical supplies and tomorrow I will fill my prescription for the pain meds. He wrote me Norco 10mg 24qty. If I have to take them every 4 hours this will be enough for 6 days. I hope that I have no pain after that!!!! I hope that I'm up and mobile b/4 school starts back which is on the 20 (also my bday), and football season starts!!!!

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August 1, 2014
I was so nervous about surgery and leaving my babies. I felt such relief the day after surgery knowing it was behind me!! Try to squeeze in lots of activities with them this week. Tuesday is going to come quick! Also remember you might get extremely swollen after my stomach almost swelled to look like it did pre surgery!! Even my boobs and vag! Lol I didn't think id look this bad right after so prepare yourself for that just in case! I know it'll all go away soon
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August 1, 2014
Thanks for the advice. The more I read your story and the other ladies I feel a bit more comfortable about it. Thank u so much for that!
August 1, 2014
Hi! My TT with lipo is same day as yours. I'm all prepared except for the last minute laundry and grocery shopping. I'm extremely nervous too. I've had one surgery where I was put to sleep, it's great LOL. I'll be following you! Good luck!
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August 1, 2014
Oh yah. We can be tt buddies! Good luck with yours!! Mines at 7:30 a.m est....I have 2 be there an hr b4.