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2 Days Until Lipoabdominalplasty - Florida
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Surgery date is Thursday September 16, 2010 at...
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Surgery date is Thursday September 16, 2010 at 7:30 am. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I have 2 children 6 and 4 years of age. I had C-sections with both and was left with terrible stretch marks. Although I am 15 pounds heavier than my ideal weight I work out 3-5 times a week for 1-2 hours but cannot lose the mid-section! I gave it my all with minimal results so I decided to go ahead with the Tummy Tuck. I'm not expecting a miracle. I expect some stretch marks may be left behind, but all I really want to be able to do is button my size 10 jeans and not have a muffin top! I'm 5'9 and 180 and very comfortable with my body otherwise. I'm so thankful for this website. Your stories helped me feel confident in my decision and its been a great tool to share with my husband and sisters, they know what they can expect during my recovery. Thanks Realself friends!
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September 15, 2010
You can do it. My surgery was rescheduled for Tuesday. :( So you'll have a head start. Keep us posted. I'll be right behind ya. Best of luck.
September 15, 2010
In the grand scheme of things your so much better off to let that cold you have clear up. I know it's disappointing after you've been so ready for it happen tomorrow but I think you'll be happy you waited. Having a cough is the last thing you'll want after the surgery. :)
September 16, 2010
Hey Girl!! Well tomorrow is the big day! Thinking about you and can't wait to see your results! You will do wonderful and be back up and running before you know it! Try to get some sleep tonight...though I know it will be hard! Write as soon as you are able; I will be anxiously waiting to hear from you!
September 16, 2010
I survived!! Just ignore the spelling as I've just been home for 3 hours. I feel like I got run over by a truck just over my upper abs. No other pain besides that. I don't think I have had much relief yet for that pain, but I've fallen asleep a few times. My Doc says everything went just as planned so I'm thrilled that part is over! This is my second walk through the house. Now back to bed!! Keep you all posted!
September 17, 2010
be so grateful your waiting to get over your cough! I had a little water go down the wrong way and coughed a bit, holy painful!! not recommended :)
September 18, 2010
I'm so grateful that we are both going to have our journeys so close togethor though you got a head start. It looks great thus far. I'm sure you had a great doc. ;)
UPDATED FROM sicily35
24 hours post-op, feel pretty great right now. Had...
24 hours post-op, feel pretty great right now. Had a shower and that really helped the cramping in my low back. The most painful part so far has been the upper abs where the sutures were placed. I have some swelling and bruising but overall I'm ecstatic about the results so far!
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September 18, 2010
My pain was the same after surgery. The pain never let up, no matter how much meds I had. I hope you feel better soon. I see you have a pic from Sicily! That is where my pic is from too. Are you living there right now?
September 20, 2010
Hey, we lived there 2004-2006. Funny your profile pic is from there too! It's been a long weekend. Ups and downs. Back spasms seem to be my biggest problem along with an occasional low grade fever. Ive been in touch with my dr and even sent him pics of my bruising just to get his opinion. I thought that was above and beyond great service. Ive also had the support of a great realself friend thanks kimmers!! I felt well enough today to sit out in the sun and walk a bit in the yard. It's all caught up with me tonight so I'm just snuggling my babies now! Hope to have more progress to report tomorrow.
September 20, 2010
:( about the fever and spams but glad to hear that recovery is coming along. My surgery is def tomorrow. I'm a bit anxious as my dry cough is still around and I'm on my menstrual cycle- fearful for my recovery. :( Keep me in your best wishes and prayers ladies. I will report in as soon as I can.
September 20, 2010
my timing wasn't great with that either, but cycle didn't seem to affect things one way or the other, good thing is belly will be numb so you won't feel your cramps if you have them! I'd be sure to get some control over that cough or some good cough syrup to prevent it. I choked a but on a sit of water and hat to just suffer through it, I couldn't let myself cough, it hurt too bad! Good luck tomorrow! and let us know how it goes!
September 20, 2010
Your before and after pictures are amazing!!! Your doctor did an excellent job.
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