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I Will Be 30 and Want my Body Back from my 20's. Columbus, GA
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I am traveling to GA from KY. I did an online...
stlsericka86February 11, 2016
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I am traveling to GA from KY. I did an online consultation. The lady Gail always seemed in a rush but Vicky always took her time and answered every single question with patience. My surgery is next week. I am soooooooo nervous. I know everybody body heals differently but I am worried about going back to work with the drains. I am an RN so I am on my feet 12 hours a day. My job only has me off for two weeks. Was anybody able to go back to work after two weeks?
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Day of treatment
Tomorrow is the big day
stlsericka86February 17, 2016
I finally met with Dr. Cochran he seems very nice. I am excited and nervous. I am scheduled for my surgery at 7:15 am tomorrow morning!
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February 17, 2016
Congratulations on your upcoming SX your about to be on the flat side which hotel are you residing in I will be traveling from NYC pic already sent just waiting on a reply from Gail best of wishes
February 19, 2016
Thanks beautiful. As far as hotels I think you should find one with a recliner. The hardest part for me was getting back into the bed. Especially since I have short legs and the bed sits kind of high.
February 18, 2016
You are going to love your results!! How are you feeling? I think you should be fine with 2 weeks off, but standing that long will be a challenge when you get back to work. The drains are critical to keep in as long as needed, so do not feel rushed in getting them out. I think it can be hidden easily under your scrubs if you wear them. I think the main thing is getting up every couple hours to walk, drink lots of water and eat lots of protein for the quickest recovery. I am excited for you! I wanted a tummy tuck because he is the best, but he is doing lipo only instead on me. Keep us posted on your progress, and I hope you recover quickly!
February 19, 2016
Thanks beautiful! I'm doing a lot better. I think I'm going to go outside today. Enjoy some of this GA weather.
February 19, 2016
Congratulation on crossing over to the flatside. I'm right behind you. Pls post pics soon
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3 days post
Day 3 Post Op
stlsericka86February 19, 2016
Hello ladies! I am doing a lot better. Day 1 I was so out of it. The nurses prepped me for my surgery and they couldn't find the vein in my neck for the IV. So I felt a lot of uncomfort in the beginning. Dr. C decided to just put the IV in my arm. When I woke up they were done. I didn't feel anything, I was drowsy vision was blurry and all I wanted to do was sleep.
Day 2- Dr. C called me to see how I was doing. I so appreciated that. I asked him questions about positioning myself and showering. He answered them all with patience. I decided to take a shower ( I posted pics of day 2, before shower) I have a follow up with Dr. C Monday morning. My stomach looks great it's so smooth, no stretch marks, NO LOVE HANDLES which was my biggest concern. The only thing I'm curious about is the scar. It looks like he cut me up to my back instead of it being from hip bone to hip bone like he stated during the consultation.
Day 3- I'm still in a lot pain. My drain is draining really slow. I am getting around a lot better. I'm still taking things slow. I'm not able to eat a whole meal. Yesterday I had to split my salad into 3 servings.
Day 2- Dr. C called me to see how I was doing. I so appreciated that. I asked him questions about positioning myself and showering. He answered them all with patience. I decided to take a shower ( I posted pics of day 2, before shower) I have a follow up with Dr. C Monday morning. My stomach looks great it's so smooth, no stretch marks, NO LOVE HANDLES which was my biggest concern. The only thing I'm curious about is the scar. It looks like he cut me up to my back instead of it being from hip bone to hip bone like he stated during the consultation.
Day 3- I'm still in a lot pain. My drain is draining really slow. I am getting around a lot better. I'm still taking things slow. I'm not able to eat a whole meal. Yesterday I had to split my salad into 3 servings.
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February 19, 2016
Yay!! Happy Healing! You look amazing! I think he probably did the incision that way to get rid of the love handles...
February 19, 2016
Happy healing did you get LIPO as well ??
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I think two weeks will be sufficient time for your recovery but do check with your doctor. Feel free to join the February 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum for some pre and post op support. Good luck and please keep us posted!
Thank you mrsgeorgiagal. I will move her into the correct community!