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So Scared, I Could Cry But This Surgery is a Long Time Coming - Fort Belvoir, VA
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Freaking out is an understatement. after being so...
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freaking out is an understatement. after being so heavy for so long, then losing half of my self over 5 years ago and keeping it off for 5 years, I finally got my DR to give me referral for surgery. Part of me wants to just skip and deal w/ the skin. but when I look in the mirror, I dont like what I see. And I know that even after this surgery I will find something else about myself I dont like. so then whats the point.
I am so confused, scared, worried, and the list goes on.
The surgeon did tell me that since I lost my weight the right way, that I will heal faster then those who have had GBP surgery.
but no matter what they say, I am still going to feel the same way.
anyone with some advise on how to get threw just getting too "THE DAY OF", I would greatly love to hear anything you have to say.
thanks for listening
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July 7, 2012
Hi mishie268!
I am 7 days PO TT and IT IS WORTH IT! Like you, I have contemplated this surgery for many years, after having very large baby that ravaged my relatively small frame.
Like you, I freaked myself out waiting - this site helped me, but then I got to a place where I had to stop looking, be comfortable with this choice, and know that I was NEVER going to find another person on here with the exact same tummy, anatomy and results.
My results are better (so far) than I could have imagined. The first few days are a blur (filled with lots of medication and assistance), but each day has been better and I am fairly mobile now. I need to take it easy and lie down often, but I would do it all again in a heart beat.
You didn't make this decision lightly, so you need to make sure you have all the information you want/need in the lead up, but trust yourself. I truly hope you feel happy on the flat side, like so many of us do.
I know there is a long journey ahead to heal, but I almost can't remember my tummy any other way - and it's only been 7 days!
All the best. X
I am 7 days PO TT and IT IS WORTH IT! Like you, I have contemplated this surgery for many years, after having very large baby that ravaged my relatively small frame.
Like you, I freaked myself out waiting - this site helped me, but then I got to a place where I had to stop looking, be comfortable with this choice, and know that I was NEVER going to find another person on here with the exact same tummy, anatomy and results.
My results are better (so far) than I could have imagined. The first few days are a blur (filled with lots of medication and assistance), but each day has been better and I am fairly mobile now. I need to take it easy and lie down often, but I would do it all again in a heart beat.
You didn't make this decision lightly, so you need to make sure you have all the information you want/need in the lead up, but trust yourself. I truly hope you feel happy on the flat side, like so many of us do.
I know there is a long journey ahead to heal, but I almost can't remember my tummy any other way - and it's only been 7 days!
All the best. X
UPDATED FROM mishie268
Well its been a few days since I've posted...
Well its been a few days since I've posted anything. was still trying to figure out if I was coming or going. So many mixed emotions past through this body in the last couple days. but I did start to pack my bag for my stay at my cousins. My surgery is not here is town so we have to travel. (Its 3 hrs from here) SO NOT LOOKING FORWARD TOO THAT AT ALLL. NOthing like being in your own bed or own house, on the plus side, since I will be cooped up for so long the change to being back home will be GREAT.
anyone had to deal with surgery away from home, please let me know how it was for you. Since are Miltary we pretty much have to go where they send us, and since the Navy wouldnt do the surgery and the Army would, (Need I say more) but I am thankful that I can have this done,
WEll I guess thats all for now, I will post more as time marches on and butterflies become more prominant.
anyone had to deal with surgery away from home, please let me know how it was for you. Since are Miltary we pretty much have to go where they send us, and since the Navy wouldnt do the surgery and the Army would, (Need I say more) but I am thankful that I can have this done,
WEll I guess thats all for now, I will post more as time marches on and butterflies become more prominant.
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July 9, 2012
You deserve this surgery after working so hard to lose weight and keep it off! It is normal to be nervous and scared, after all it is a major procedure and does carry some risk with it. Just remember that doctors are very skilled and that everything will turn out fabulously. When is your surgery date?
July 9, 2012
Thank you, its not been easy keeping it off, let me tell you. and I know that after I have this done, I will feel better when I look in the mirror. My surgery date is July 26th.
July 9, 2012
LOL, I just realized that my pix is upside down. wow, how do i fix that? anyone know?
July 10, 2012
Hi there. I lost my weight the right way as well. Took me 6 years, but I did it. It left me with so much excess skin on my tummy that surgery would be the only thing that would help it. I am almost 8 weeks post op, and I'm still feeling like I'm freaking out. The results are not what I was wanting/expecting. I just have to keep focusing on the fact that I no longer have this huge flap of skin that makes me look pregnant. It will be painful, and it will suck. But it gets better. (Sorry, but I'm going to give you the real story- not the "Oh, you'll love every second of every day" story. It's a rough journey, but I found that I like "spooning" with my boyfriend now, where before I wouldn't let him touch my stomach because there was so much skin.
So even though we are women, and will always hate stuff about our bodies, there are some really positive things that happen. I even found that I had to learn how to shower differently because it was habit to lift my tummy in order to clean "down under". It was a weird yet great feeling when I didn't have to do that anymore. So just keep weighing the good with the bad. The good should win.
Good luck to you!
So even though we are women, and will always hate stuff about our bodies, there are some really positive things that happen. I even found that I had to learn how to shower differently because it was habit to lift my tummy in order to clean "down under". It was a weird yet great feeling when I didn't have to do that anymore. So just keep weighing the good with the bad. The good should win.
Good luck to you!
July 10, 2012
Thank you for your response. I feel as tho I am at peace with it right now. My Pre-op apt is this friday...so I will probably feel a bit more at ease after I get that over with until a few days before the actual surgery.
I know there are no 2 like ppl and everyones body will heal as it will. and we all have our pain tolerance levels. so after reading so many stories on here. I have not taken to heart everything everyone says. cuz if I did, I would make myself super crazy. MOre then I already am. A wise friend once told me, that your mind is worse then reality...in this case, i am hoping the same applies..trying to stay positive.
not looking forward to the few days at my cousins house but its better then trying to drive all the way home (3 HRS) after surgery. anyway. I did some some advisse from here...Like going away for the weekend before the surgery. It wont take the butterflies away but it will help keep my mind occupied.
Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone
I know there are no 2 like ppl and everyones body will heal as it will. and we all have our pain tolerance levels. so after reading so many stories on here. I have not taken to heart everything everyone says. cuz if I did, I would make myself super crazy. MOre then I already am. A wise friend once told me, that your mind is worse then reality...in this case, i am hoping the same applies..trying to stay positive.
not looking forward to the few days at my cousins house but its better then trying to drive all the way home (3 HRS) after surgery. anyway. I did some some advisse from here...Like going away for the weekend before the surgery. It wont take the butterflies away but it will help keep my mind occupied.
Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone
UPDATED FROM mishie268
Pre=op today...13 days to go til TT. I feel...
Pre=op today...13 days to go til TT. I feel better after talking to the DR and got all my lab work taken care of.
I just want to get this over this.
Am I getting a little ahead of my self?
or will I be going through another wave of emotions right before?
Not sure if I mentioned that my husband is taking me too a bed and breakfast next weekend.....he thinks it will be good for me, us, ETC. plus I mentioned too him that I read on here that another Ladies hubby took her away for the weekend.
I just want to get this over this.
Am I getting a little ahead of my self?
or will I be going through another wave of emotions right before?
Not sure if I mentioned that my husband is taking me too a bed and breakfast next weekend.....he thinks it will be good for me, us, ETC. plus I mentioned too him that I read on here that another Ladies hubby took her away for the weekend.
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July 24, 2012
2 days away from my surgery.....butterflies like crazy. trying to stay positive tho.
Just got back from a wonderful weekend with my husband. that helped alot.
so my suggestion too you is if you can get away, take advantage of the tranquility...it was fabulous.
Just got back from a wonderful weekend with my husband. that helped alot.
so my suggestion too you is if you can get away, take advantage of the tranquility...it was fabulous.
July 30, 2012
hope your surgery went well, i cant wait to have one! its going to be a few years till i can afford one
SOmetimes i wish I could speed up time just to get it over with, cuz I think its the antisipation that is getting the best of me.