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8 months Post Op update TT and BL no implants - New Haven, CT
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I just turned 40 years old a few weeks ago. I am...
AnewmesoonMarch 7, 2013
WORTH IT$13,500
I just turned 40 years old a few weeks ago. I am happily married with 4 great kids. After weight gain with pregnancies plus two of my kids were over 9lbs I have Diastasis Recti, plus a lot of hanging skin. Over the past five years I've lost
70 pounds. I am 5'4 and weigh 142lbs.
I've been told by my gynecologist and my general doctor that I'd be the perfect candidate for a TT. I haven't taken this decision lightly, I'm still terrified. My husband didn't think I needed it ( he says I'm hot , is always complimenting me - I wish I could see myself through his eyes) but he's fully supportive now because he knows how much this bothers me.
I'm terrified of the anesthesia and the potential for blood clots. I love reading all of the stories here. They've been very helpful at calming some of my fears.
I have a pre op scheduled March 12. Surgery scheduled for April 12.
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March 12, 2013 pre op appt. At the pre op I...
AnewmesoonMarch 12, 2013
March 12, 2013 pre op appt.
At the pre op I paid the balance. Then the nurse took pictures from different angles. The nurse went over all of the prescriptions I will need to fill before the surgery. Also what to expect. We discussed the drains. My surgery is on a Friday and my first post op will be the Tuesday after. I'm not allowed to shower until after that appt. but I can sponge bathe and hope to have my husband wash my hair if I feel well enough. One step closer....
At the pre op I paid the balance. Then the nurse took pictures from different angles. The nurse went over all of the prescriptions I will need to fill before the surgery. Also what to expect. We discussed the drains. My surgery is on a Friday and my first post op will be the Tuesday after. I'm not allowed to shower until after that appt. but I can sponge bathe and hope to have my husband wash my hair if I feel well enough. One step closer....
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March 19, 2013
I am having my mommy makeover four days after you... good luck... And like you this site have help me so much...
March 19, 2013
Roseismytime: Thank you! I just checked out your story. I wish you much luck! This is a wonderful site. Keep us posted :)
March 20, 2013
Good luck can't wait to see the new you! My big day is March 22!!!
March 20, 2013
Thank you Rochele75978! I'm looking forward to your story! Best of luck this Friday!
March 24, 2013
Looking forward to hearing more about your journey! Hope you know, I think every women on here has gone through the same fears you are going through right now.. All the " what if's "... You won't regret it! And after, you'll wonder why you were such a worry wart! :) Will be thinking of you!
March 24, 2013
Thank you Lacey! As you know, I've been following your story and its helped me a lot :)
March 24, 2013
I'm glad I've been able to help! If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask or just vent! I know exactly the feelings you are going through! :)
March 24, 2013
Six days before me, anewmesoon!! I just bought my zip front sports bras last night. My pre-op instructions advised me to get 2. I have been so obsessed with my gut that I have finally started to look at the BL section on real self to see what the ladies have to say about their recovery.
March 24, 2013
Kimrzzz5
Thats so funny! I've been more obsessed with the TT part too! I checked the BL area recently too And it's not as busy and most people get implants as well as the lift and I'm not. My dates really coming up soon isn't it... Oh boy... Lol I look forward to journaling this with you :)
March 24, 2013
Me neither. Just a lift... I just want to get rid of the "snoop tit" as my bff lovingly refers to them. lol
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It's really coming up now! I'm seeing everyone's...
AnewmesoonMarch 25, 2013
It's really coming up now! I'm seeing everyone's surgery dates that once seemed so far away ( the late March ones) knowing I had plenty of time with April 12th. Today I bought milk and the expiration date is April 9!!!
This Thursday the 28th I have the surgery physical plus EKG with my primary care doctor. Once I get the all clear I'll fill the prescriptions the PS gave me plus get my supplies.
Reading so many of the TT and MM reviews each day really helps with my nerves.
This Thursday the 28th I have the surgery physical plus EKG with my primary care doctor. Once I get the all clear I'll fill the prescriptions the PS gave me plus get my supplies.
Reading so many of the TT and MM reviews each day really helps with my nerves.
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March 27, 2013
You are going to be beyond happy!! with your results!! You are the perfect candidate for a tummy tuck!! My husband said I didn't need one either. Always complimenting me. And even though I knew he meant it from his heart ... I didn't feel it in my heart...like I didn't believe him. But he supported my decision every step of the way ... and as you can tell from my profile and my updates words cannot even explain what this has done for me....physically and emotionally. I am so excited for you and I am cheering you on every step of the way!! And by the way!! My hubby is thrilled too!!
March 27, 2013
Thank you Lori59345! I love reading your updates- very inspiring! I wish I could be as excited as some people are pre surgery- I'm still so nervous... But reading about everyone's recoveries has helped tremendously.
March 28, 2013
I can't wait to feel like this too! I just joined today and its beginning to get "real" and I'm over a month out still!! Yikes!!
March 28, 2013
My surgery is sched for May 3rd. Also a Friday. I'm right there with ya!! I will be looking forward to your progress!!
March 28, 2013
Itsjustmeb , thank you! I look forward to sharing with you and reading about yours too!
March 29, 2013
Thanks! I was reading some stories last night and sometimes I wonder if it helps or hurts to read them! Meaning that I start to get really scared by reading the stories of those that have just got it done. I most definitely WILL be doing surgery its just that i get scared! I think I am not being realistic in the sense of recovery. I'm thinking I will be up and running within that month and it doesn't look like that's reality. I have a concert planned on May 25th. Want to go to a festival on the 26th, and have my daughters graduation and bday first week if June!! I don't think all these will be doable with a may 3rd sx date!! Sigh! And knowing me I will try to do them all!! Smh!!
March 30, 2013
itsjustmeb, I do the same thing (when I let myself think of post op, most of my energy goes towards please let me be okay under general anesthesia) I wonder if I'll be like the people going to Target and out to lunch 9 days PO lol or chained to my house for weeks on end...There are so many variables and the unknown is just so scary! Let's hope and pray we have good outcomes! I told my husband yesterday "I'll be sooo happy if I can post on my phone to real self the evening after surgery" I want to feel like the people well enough to check in here ;)
March 30, 2013
I REALLY hope we are those lucky ones!! Okay fingers crossed and positive thoughts are going out into the universe for us!!
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Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! If you haven't already, check out this great post by JenBob about her experience. Also, you might find this post about the first three days post-op helpful.
Please keep us updated! April 12th will be here before you know it!