Dreary day outside and my emotions are equivalent.
I am 40 years old, a mother of a 17 year old son...
I am 40 years old, a mother of a 17 year old son and a wife to a wonderful husband of 17 years. I have been contemplating a mommy makeover for years but finally decided to begin my journey to the "flat and more flattering side" My research began in Dec 2012, I had consultations with two PS, it was a big toss up. After mysecond meeting with the second PS and dragging my husband along with me, i was certain that I had made the right decision. He took his time and answered all of my husbands questions in laymen terms, on a level which my husband could relate to. I scheduIed my makeover which will include mastopexy with augmentation, abdominoplasty with lipo to abdomen, hips and flanks on 4/10. I am anxious, nervous, excited....you name it, i am a roller coaster of emotions right now.
I took off 5 weeks from work and have arragned for my best friend to spend the first 5 days with me because I don't know how nurturing my husband will be during my healing process. He is extrememely supportive of my decisio but tends to be squeamish about when it comes to medical things. Not to mention, I am an RN who works in the ICU and am a little OCD when it comes to caring for patients and would expect nothing less from someone caring for me.
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I have been working the past few days, so I haven...
I am adding a few pre-surgery pics. Good luck to all of you. See you on the flat side :)
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Yeah!!! i made it to the flat side!! My MM was...
My MM was 4/10 and I am thrilled w/ the results so far. Anyone who is nervous about this, don't be!!! It's not nearly as bad as I had anticipated.
My surgery was at 7:00 am and was brought home by my friend around 3:00 that same afternoon. She has been so sweet and taking great care of me. The surgery staff made sure I was able to tolerate fluids and the pain was under control. The ride home was horrendous due to the nausea. Getting in and out of the recliner was tricky but I have mastered it now. I was able to shower today (the most amazing shower ever!!!) my friend was nearby to help w/ washing my hair. I felt like I was having an herbal essence moment in the shower :). I also went poo w/o any difficulty- I've been taking a stool softener twice a day because I didn't want any constipation!
My pain has been 4/10 when up and moving but 0/10 when I'm chillin; ive been taking Percocet and Valium for muscle spasms.
I have been walking around, hunched over, quite a bit and drinking a ton of water. I will be posting pics later. Happy healing to all :)
You're smart to know your husband's limitations and get extra help! I hope your results are all that you've wanted. Here's a list of supplies you might need for recovery and also a post by Blonde in Bluffton about her first three days post op.
Keep us updated! Only a few more days to go.