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Body Wrecked After 3 Kids - Denver, CO
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I'm 39 years old & I'm having my surgery on...
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I'm 39 years old & I'm having my surgery on Sept 9th in Denver, Co. (It wouldn't let me put today's date). I had my 1st son when I was 14 years old. You can imagine what that did to my body. I've wanted a tummy tuck ever since. After having 2 more kids and breast feeding all 3 my body has required a bit more work. I've hated my body for years & that's lead to depression. The way I feel about myself has caused problems in my relationships...I prefer to keep a shirt on because I'm self conscious about my wrecked tummy & saggy boobs. I've finally decided that I will never be financially ready for something like this so I might as well just make it happen before I get any older & more depressed. I'm scared, nervous & excited. Pretty much an emotional train wreck at this point. Over the past few weeks my relationship has fallen apart rather quickly. I think he's finally over my insecurities & cannot understand my emotions about this procedure. We are very disconnected so I no longer have the support I had when I scheduled. I'm sure that's making my anxiety worse. I can't wait until this is over.
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September 9, 2016
Good luck today!!!!! You will get this after your surgery is already done! I hope all goes well and that maybe your boyfriend(?) will surprise you and come to his senses and give you the support you need! I'd love to hear how you're doing since I'm right behind you and having a mommy makeover in 6 days! Sending positive thoughts your way!
September 10, 2016
Thank you so much! Things went well. I only ended up with 1 drain. The 1st times I got out of the hospital bed I was very nauseous. I threw up a lil the 2nd time. That was scary and painful! The boyfriend has been a lot of help. I think he was starting to get irritated because he was tired too. I know being s caretaker an be exhausting
UPDATED FROM bug77
Day of treatment
Day after surgery
I'm doing surprisingly well! The only issue I've had so far is nausea the 1st couple times I got up after surgery. I threw up a little bit the 2nd time & that was awful. My surgery was at 11am & I was home by midnight. I'm thankful I bought a walker off Craigslist. It's helping out a great deal with the strain on my back while walking. I'm only talking 1 Percocet every 4.5 hrs and ibuprofen in between 2 times. I'm also taking arnica and bromelain for bruising and swelling.
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September 11, 2016
So glad to hear this. You look absolutely amazing. Congratulations!
September 11, 2016
Hubby bought me a walker and shower chair off Craigslist too. So thankful for both. My tummy feels so tight though.
September 11, 2016
Omg mine does too. Honestly I think my back hurts worse than anything at this point. I still have this damn gas. Has yours gone away?
September 11, 2016
Nope, still have the gas today, 3 days po. I just want to have a bowel movement already. And yes, my back hurts the most too.
September 12, 2016
Same. I need to get more acidophilus. I bought some milk of magnesia just in case. I'm hoping all of the apple juice I drank will move things through.
September 12, 2016
Finally!! This morning I finally had a bowel movement! I hope you are doing okay. Had a follow-up today too that was encouraging and I feel better mentally today as well. How about you? Message me through RS if you want.
UPDATED FROM bug77
2 days post
Day 3
Things are going well. Not much to complain about besides my back hurting when I'm up and about for too long. Other than that not much pain to speak of. Hoping to get this drain out & another binder Friday or Monday. I can't believe I stressed so much about the recovery...it hasn't been too bad. The only other complaint I have is that I want everything I shouldn't eat. I'd love some chips and salsa and a smothered burrito.
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September 13, 2016
Today is my day 4 po and the pain pump ran out today so we removed it. That was nice, one less thing to deal with. The binder is so so tight I feel it's cutting me in half. There are times I feel like I'm going stir crazy if I don't get up to move. I'm still forcing myself to eat, I'm just not hungry. Yesterday was rough for me mentally so today felt much better and i got a shower and wash my hair. but I'm swelling quite a bit tonight.
September 13, 2016
How is the pain since having the pump removed? I bet that was nice. I just had my binder off for a lil bit because it was driving me crazy. I'm swollen and itchy. One of my friends just told me today that she didn't swell. How is that even possible? I've had an appetite but I'm just eating small meals. I've been more thirsty than anything. Still no bm. I'm glad I haven't gone though the mental stuff I keep hearing about. I hope I don't & hope you continue to feel better.
September 13, 2016
The pain hasn't been too bad since the pump ran out, but I can feel sensation now around the TT area. I've been getting by with Tylenol during the day for the most part and just take the Percocet before bedtime. I can't imagine not swelling, they were truly lucky that's for sure. I finally had a bm this morning too, so it was a good day! lol Were you able to get your binder back on okay? Did you come home same day or stay overnight in a facility? The worse part of the mental for me was just feeling trapped in this chair. Seriously thought I might jump out of my skin. Yes, so thirsty all the time! We'll keep healing a little more each day and we'll get through this. I hope neither of us has any issues to contend with.
September 13, 2016
Getting that binder back on was a pain in the ass!!! I was worn out after that ordeal both times I've had it off. I came home the same night. That saved me $800. How bout you? I'm not one to sit still for very long so I totally understand what you're saying. I hope we don't have any issues either. It's seems like we're doing well. We got this!
September 13, 2016
Yes, I came home the same night as well. Haha, well your binder experience sounds just like mine then! I can laugh now but one day when hubby was taking a shower I almost had a panic attack I wanted out of that chair so bad. It ended up just being gas but I swear I had messed myself! He has been so great through all of this!
I hope everything went smoothly with your surgery. Please let us know how you're doing when you're able to. Take care!