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44 YO, 3 Young Adult Kids, 195lbs, Doing Something for Myself - Houston, TX
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I think I have read almost every experience on this site. I have wanted to do this for 15 years. This is the year. I reviewed PS online and interviewed 6. It wasn't hard to narrow the field down to two. I selected Dr Morales because of his care, concern and his desire to help me achieve my body image.
I had issues with my PCP giving me clearance for surgery. I have high blood pressure and am hypothyroid. My thyroid was .02 over the high range so she didn't want to clear me. My EKG was normal. The surgeon said my thyroid wasn't too high and with the normal EKG we can proceed. I then couldn't get the PCP to release my medical records and had to go pick them up and deliver them to the PS office.
I will have surgery in 3 days. I have been taking my vitamins and worked on hydrating. I know my results depend on me following instructions. I went today to the Salvation Army and purchased "surgical clothes". Clothes that are loose fitting and shirts that button up the front. I don't care if they get messed up from drainage, or such. I don't plan to keep them. I have gone to the store and stocked up on chicken broth, crackers, jello, and other bland post surgical food. I think I will do good to drink the 4 quarts of water daily if I am feeling bad.
I will post before and after pictures in a couple of weeks. I will keep updating my progress
I had issues with my PCP giving me clearance for surgery. I have high blood pressure and am hypothyroid. My thyroid was .02 over the high range so she didn't want to clear me. My EKG was normal. The surgeon said my thyroid wasn't too high and with the normal EKG we can proceed. I then couldn't get the PCP to release my medical records and had to go pick them up and deliver them to the PS office.
I will have surgery in 3 days. I have been taking my vitamins and worked on hydrating. I know my results depend on me following instructions. I went today to the Salvation Army and purchased "surgical clothes". Clothes that are loose fitting and shirts that button up the front. I don't care if they get messed up from drainage, or such. I don't plan to keep them. I have gone to the store and stocked up on chicken broth, crackers, jello, and other bland post surgical food. I think I will do good to drink the 4 quarts of water daily if I am feeling bad.
I will post before and after pictures in a couple of weeks. I will keep updating my progress
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UPDATED FROM dmd44
1 day pre
Before pictures
Size 38B bra and 16-18 pant size. Going to have 550cc mentor HP implants, lipo and tummy tuck.
Two days before surgery. I know it will be painful. I'm ready for that.
Two days before surgery. I know it will be painful. I'm ready for that.
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UPDATED FROM dmd44
3 days post
Day 3 post op
I made it to day three! I don't remember much of day 1 or 2. I slept a lot. I am thankful for the support of my husband, family and friends. I am now up and walking every 2 hours (with a walker). I have been sleeping in the recliner. Our bed is tall and impossible to get in or out of. My appetite is back, but still on easy food (soup, crackers, jello). The pain is manageable as long as I keep on top of the medication. My right leg is really swollen. Only my left drain tube drains. I feel like a mummy. I have the sports bra, white compression girdle and black compression garment on my legs and abdomen. I had nurse visits the first two days. My husband is on his own for helping redress me. There is no way I could put these garments on by myself. I'm tired. I will update again at my one week appointment.
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