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Nervous Excitement - Honolulu, HI

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I will be 27 years old in May. I have an amazing...

princessashleyFebruary 23, 2013
WORTH IT$10,900

I will be 27 years old in May. I have an amazing husband of 3 years and a happy 8 month old baby. My husband deployed oct 15 and wouldn't you know I found out I was pregnant on oct 17 so he was gone the entire time. I had a horrible pregnancy and I gained almost 70 pounds. When I gave birth June 19 I weighed a whopping 243 lbs. I am active duty Air Force myself so I am back down to 193 but I plan on losing 15 pounds before surgery and 15 pounds after. My husband is very supportive he could care less what my tummy looks like but I am doing this for myself. I want my confidence back. I want to be able to look in the mirror and not break down sobbing. I had an emergency c section as a result my stomach not only looks horrible but my muscle has separated. I have literally stalked this site and looked at thousands of pictures I am so ready to be on the flat side:) my surgery is scheduled at the Ferguson clinic in Honolulu Hawaii. Dr Ferguson and his entire staff made me feel comfortable as soon as I walked in and his confidence and straight forward answers assured me he was the right PS. So here goes... I will add before pics soon

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John C. Ferguson, MD

John C. Ferguson, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Kimmers25
March 1, 2013

Great job on the weight loss:)  You will get to your goal quickly and soon have a beautiful new tummy.  

Keep posting the updates for us as you go through the process.

princessashley
March 5, 2013
Thank you Kimmers I loved your review!
Kimmers25
March 6, 2013

Thank you:)

UPDATED FROM princessashley
25 days pre

I am a nervous wreck. I just noticed it is already...

princessashleyMarch 3, 2013
I am a nervous wreck. I just noticed it is already March...Its crunch time. I am in need of advice...what should i get and my room is upstairs should i prepare to sleep on the couch. Will I be able to play with my 8 month old? My mom will be here for 20 days and my hubby is amazing but I am having some major anxiety. What should i buy beforehand?

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APPLE0416
March 5, 2013
My surgrey a week from today the 12th my nerves are bad but I am having faith. As for your room do you have a bathroom upstairs? If so I would stay upstairs so you can have more peace and quiet. The most important thing you will need to do is rest rest.
princessashley
March 5, 2013
I do have a bathroom but I have a huge california king bed and I havent seen too many ladies saying they could sleep in bed. Im going to look for a place to rent a recliner
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momyof3
March 9, 2013
Hi good luck with your surgery. My friend had surgery with Dr Ferguson last year she had lipo & ended up with a tiny waist. I was initially going to go with him but the timing wasnt right & now were moving in a couple of weeks. I have also stalked this site for yrs. From what I've read its easier to sleep in a recliner at first & they say to walk hunched over for the 1st days after a tummy tuck so the incisions will heal, also drink lots of pineapple juice & green veggies that have iron in them since you lose a lot of blood during surgery. My surgery is on April 16 with another Dr & she gave me a list of vitamins to take I started them last month, they are folic acid, vitamin b complex, ferous sulfate, vitamin c, also I'm buying the Vitamedica Pack Surgery kit I heard a lot of good things about it so I'm going to try it it promotes healing & helps with the swelling. I'm also buying arnica gel or cream or oil not sure which one yet, that makes bruising go away. My dr also advised not to eat anything with vitamin k 2 weeks before surgery, stop smoking & stop taking aspirin or other things that will increase bleeding. I hope that helps!
princessashley
March 11, 2013
Thank you so much I also started vitamins. I think I was too nervous at the consult to ask the right questions but I will have a ton of questions at my pre op this week
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momyof3
March 14, 2013
your time is almost here! how exciting!! Stock up on pineapple juice to help with healing & bloating. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM princessashley
16 days pre

I went in for my pre op again. I was a bag of...

princessashleyMarch 13, 2013
I went in for my pre op again. I was a bag of nerves...But my PS and his staff immediately put me at ease. Now I am just excited and ready to get this done for myself. I will be off work for 30 days and my mom is coming to help with my baby for 2 or 3 weeks. Now to get all my supplies and grocery shopping out the way...

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Chicago6889
March 19, 2013
Thanks for commenting in my pics. When is your big day? I loved Hawaii. Must be nice....I'm here in Chicago....18 degrees.
princessashley
March 21, 2013
March 28 and I am so anxious. Im ready though just need to get the pre surgery stuff. So far allbibhave is a recliner and loose fitting clothes. I love Hawaii to probably even more so when I can feel comfortable on the beach:)
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