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Finally Decided to Take the Plunge at 58! Houston, TX
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My stomach has been bothering me for about 5 yrs. ...
cindigSeptember 5, 2014
$13,500
My stomach has been bothering me for about 5 yrs. It got worse after menopause, then I have a back injury and couldn't exercise for almost a year, so now I've decided to go ahead and have a TT and some lipo. I won't lie, I'm really nervous about it. I am going to a dr. that is 12 hours away and that also makes me nervous, because #1 I'm so far away if any problems come up and #2 we have to drive back 2 weeks after the surgery, and will have to stop often so I can walk to keep any blood clots from forming. My age makes me a little nervous too. I'm healthy though and not overweight, and believe I'm a good candidate for the surgery. I won't see the dr until the day before the surgery. Anyone else decide to do this at this advanced age?
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UPDATED FROM cindig
1 month pre
Tummy Tuck scheduled Oct 15
cindigSeptember 12, 2014
I've gotten everything I think I will need. A wedge for under my legs, a walker and a chair for showering. I will be in a hotel for a week. Luckily I got a handicap room, but don't think there will be a recliner. I will have to prop up with pillows, and it will have to do. I'm excited reading about everyone's great recoveries, and that encourages me!
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September 14, 2014
I'm 58 had full TT Aug 10 and face revision , it's not as painful as I've read and got really nervous before my TT for nothing , I'm so glad I didn't chicken out getting this , I love how my belly looks now ! DR said it won't be as tight as when I was 21 , but I think it looks better than when I was younger , Go for it ! You ll never regret it
September 17, 2014
That's usually the way I am, scared and expecting the worse and it's never as bad as I imagined. I sure hope with the tummy tuck it's the same! I surely don't expect to look like I did when I was 21, but just not so much blubber!! I'll be thrilled that I can put on a pair of jeans without my stomach over flowing the top of the jeans! That you for taking the time to write and encourage me!!
September 17, 2014
I am 58 as well and had a tummy tuck on 8/6/14. My doctor was two hours away but he is fantastic and worth the drive. I had absolutely no pain after surgery. I stayed in a hotel the first night with my husband and a nurse. I was propped up on pillows as well and it worked fine. I have had a great recovery. The hardest thing has been getting back to my normal energy level and stamina. The first week I went back to work I was extremely tired by the time I got home everyday but I had rested for 3 weeks so it takes some time to build back up your endurance. It has been well worth it though. I am very happy that I had the surgery and tomorrow will be six weeks ☺️.
September 17, 2014
So glad you had such an easy recovery. Mine is 4 weeks away, and I'm getting excited and scared both! But, hearing from people that have done so well is very encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to write. Happy continued healing!
UPDATED FROM cindig
16 days post
Had to change TT date.
cindigNovember 1, 2014
My husband had an accident a cracked a bone in his knee and has been on crutches for 5 weeks with 3 more to go. So needless to say, I had to reschedule my TT. It's going to be Dec 3rd. I'm excited, just concerned with it being so close to Christmas and no one knows beside my husband that I'm getting it done. By Christmas I better be able to hide the fact. ????
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November 3, 2014
My surgery is Dec. 19th, and I'm wanting to keep it "hidden", from family at christmas! ha! We will see how that goes. I'm not really sure how I will handle it yet. I just don't want to be judged by everyone. Sorry to hear about your husbands accident! -I am 48, 5'3, 125ish pounds, and have had 5 children, one of which was a c-section. -good luck with your surgery!!
November 4, 2014
Thank you for taking the time to write. Hope you can hide it too, Seems like the women that do the best are us older ones.. Hope things go well for you!
November 4, 2014
Thanks Cindig. Are you getting a full tummy tuck? My surgeon recommended just a mini for me, and from all I keep reading that is making me nervous that it won't be enough. I don't think I have loose skin above my belly button, but don't want to start gaining weight on my upper stomach in a few years, like I've heard happens with some mini's. The next time I see my surgeon is for the 2 week pre op visit. I guess I can still go over that with him then.
November 4, 2014
Yes, I am having a full tummy tuck. I can see why you could hide it after 6 days if you're having a mini. I'd sure talk to him at you're 2 week appointment. Like you said, you may wish you'd had it down the road, and might as well do it all at once.
November 5, 2014
Are full tummy tucks usually a couple thousand more than minis? -Yes, I will definitely go over this with him. :)
November 13, 2014
Rhonda, as long as you are having surgery, you might as well have a full TT, I don't know if the price difference is much more or not. I am lucky enough to have a great sister who paid for mine,! I had it here in Houston with Dr. Wiseman. Good luck to you!
November 14, 2014
MeMoore, hello. I'm thinking it's about 1,700 more. And this is already a lot for us to swing. (although, if the doctor would say a full would be best, then my husband said to just do it.). I trust this doctor....just wish I would have been a bit more expressive when I spoke with him. But, I will try to do that, when I go in for the 2 week appt, before my surgery.
November 4, 2014
As you know...my sx is Dec. 8. I'm going to be alone over Christmas. GF going down with me the first two wks. Then I'm alone....my Mom and sis are coming after Christmas. I am staying in Sis's condo in Florida. Hope i don't get blood on her carpet....lol
November 4, 2014
That's great, we are all getting close! I will be in a hotel for 2 weeks. It has as small kitchen though, so should be alright.
I'm sure you won't get blood on her carpet. Much luck to you, I will be following you.
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