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I'm what you might call a "planner"... I started...
I'm what you might call a "planner"... I started thinking about the idea of a Tummy Tuck about a week before my first daughter was born.
I remember it like it was yesterday, I was HUGE and MISERABLE and could not wait to get her out of me. Then, as I looked back down at my huge belly I panicked and didn't want her to come out at all. I just kept thinking, "how am I ever going to get my stomach back to normal? Where does all that extra skin go?" Well, a week later my perfect daughter was born and I started busting my butt to get back in shape. I dropped the weight relatively quickly and managed to get most of my figure back. For the time being, I put the tummy tuck behind me. Three years later I got pregnant again...and again gained far too much weight...and again looked down at my belly and could not imagine it ever being normal. I was optimistic, but this time around things weren't so easy. I went back into high gear the second I was cleared...but nothing happened. I mean sure, I lost weight, almost all of it in fact. But this stubborn belly will not go anywhere. So once again I found myself thinking of the tummy tuck. That's when I got serious and started my research.
I have scoured the internet and books in order to be as informed as possible. I've consulted with three doctors and then scoured the internet for their background. In January, I decided to go with Dr. Swanson in Leawood, Kansas. Him and his staff have been fantastic, so far. They are very friendly and answer all of my questions. He sat with me for a half hour going over every last detail of the procedure. One thing I did not feel comfortable with was when he recommended additional procedures on top of the tummy tuck. I understand that is his job but it caught me a little off guard. He won out in the end, however, when I added arm lipo. Ideally, I'd love to do it on my inner thighs to get rid of those fat pockets but don't want to spend the extra $1,000.
Today, I find myself making lists upon lists for supplies, what to expect, freezer friendly recipes, etc. I think my poor husband is so sick of hearing me talk about it at this point.
I'm very nervous and extremely excited!
I remember it like it was yesterday, I was HUGE and MISERABLE and could not wait to get her out of me. Then, as I looked back down at my huge belly I panicked and didn't want her to come out at all. I just kept thinking, "how am I ever going to get my stomach back to normal? Where does all that extra skin go?" Well, a week later my perfect daughter was born and I started busting my butt to get back in shape. I dropped the weight relatively quickly and managed to get most of my figure back. For the time being, I put the tummy tuck behind me. Three years later I got pregnant again...and again gained far too much weight...and again looked down at my belly and could not imagine it ever being normal. I was optimistic, but this time around things weren't so easy. I went back into high gear the second I was cleared...but nothing happened. I mean sure, I lost weight, almost all of it in fact. But this stubborn belly will not go anywhere. So once again I found myself thinking of the tummy tuck. That's when I got serious and started my research.
I have scoured the internet and books in order to be as informed as possible. I've consulted with three doctors and then scoured the internet for their background. In January, I decided to go with Dr. Swanson in Leawood, Kansas. Him and his staff have been fantastic, so far. They are very friendly and answer all of my questions. He sat with me for a half hour going over every last detail of the procedure. One thing I did not feel comfortable with was when he recommended additional procedures on top of the tummy tuck. I understand that is his job but it caught me a little off guard. He won out in the end, however, when I added arm lipo. Ideally, I'd love to do it on my inner thighs to get rid of those fat pockets but don't want to spend the extra $1,000.
Today, I find myself making lists upon lists for supplies, what to expect, freezer friendly recipes, etc. I think my poor husband is so sick of hearing me talk about it at this point.
I'm very nervous and extremely excited!
Today I went to the store to start my "supply...
Today I went to the store to start my "supply caddy" - still have more coming in the mail but it's starting to feel real! My good friend and next door neighbor is an OR nurse who will be hanging with me the first few days. She helped me with some stuff to get...here's what I have so far:
Hibiclens
Dial Soap
Latex gloves (for my friend who will be handling the drains)
Arnica topical gel
Ouch-free gauze
MOM tablets
Wisp disposable toothbrushes
Reusable cold compress
In the mail is the VitaMedica Plastic Surgery Pre & Post Op nutrition kit - it's a bit pricy but has absolutely everything I need from a vitamin standpoint. My hospital bed will be here the day before my surgery as well.
I still have other things to get but doing a little at a time is helping me quiet my nerves. If anyone has suggestions on other things I may need/want please let me know!
Hibiclens
Dial Soap
Latex gloves (for my friend who will be handling the drains)
Arnica topical gel
Ouch-free gauze
MOM tablets
Wisp disposable toothbrushes
Reusable cold compress
In the mail is the VitaMedica Plastic Surgery Pre & Post Op nutrition kit - it's a bit pricy but has absolutely everything I need from a vitamin standpoint. My hospital bed will be here the day before my surgery as well.
I still have other things to get but doing a little at a time is helping me quiet my nerves. If anyone has suggestions on other things I may need/want please let me know!
Well - some things have changed in the last 24...
Well - some things have changed in the last 24 hours! My husband came home last night and told me that he will be leaving for a JRTC rotation with the Army on the 28th of May. That was cutting it far too close for me with my surgery date of the 16th. Although I have plenty of help and support from friends, I was most concerned with getting my kids too and from school. So I called today and had to move my surgery to the 7th - YIKES!! Wicked nervous and excited at the same time...I've had the 16th in my head for so long.
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