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47 Years Old, Miss the Hidden Me - Madison, WI

Name: 47 Years Old, Miss the Hidden Me - Madison, WI
Item: Stephen A. Bernsten
Rating: 5
Author: Bigmama01

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I'm exactly 31 days out from my surgery date today...

Bigmama01September 30, 2014

$17,000

I'm exactly 31 days out from my surgery date today. Hmm Halloween for me will really be a date to remember. Tummy Tuck, diastasis recti repair and mini lateral breast reduction. Excited and nervous, Mainly due to me being type 2 diabetic, I know this will slow the healing progress down. All from 100lbs of weight loss. I started pole dance fitness almost two years ago and got very active and fit, but the flab just constantly gets in the way and lack of total core strength due to pregnancy damage was keeping me from going forward, not to mention the constant back pain from the pulling weight of said flab. Oh did I mention I'm now 47 years old, Married, 3 grown children and between hubby and I 9 grand children. 4 cats and 5 Chihuahua's? I want to teach pole and own a studio some day, so this is so beyond exciting, the important part though is being confident and pain free again, (in time) and feel better over all.

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Stephen A. Bernsten

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

tagmed

November 3, 2014

I hope you are healing well. Love to see your recent photos. Best of luck

Sophie59

November 6, 2014

Thank you so much for posting all your pics. I am scheduled next week for my breast lift and tummy tuck and wondered what the drains would be like. What did you do for the first few days or week as far as sleep? I've heard some use a recliner, and I have one, but wondered if I need to rent one of those lift recliners.

Bigmama01

November 6, 2014

I rented a hospital bed and had it delivered two days before surgery, Made it the way I felt it would make me comfortable, I got the more expensive one that was fully motorized, I think it's far more comfortable then a recliner, The drains are the worst part, for me this is where more of my discomfort is, Stay on top of pain management, I take tylonol every four hours and I take a 1/4 to a half of a percocet. Drinking tons of water, and I had a port o potty near the bed but only used it twice, I walk to the bathroom on my own, I have been doing a few leg lifts, I even started doing them in recovery, Keeping the circulation going is key. REST REST REST, Listen to your body, I have my laptop on a rolling cart and I put on a movie and good head sets and usually go to sleep just as the movie starts, but it's helping me sleep soundly. I hope all this helps you, Feel free to ask me anything, I wish you all the luck in the world, Make sure that everyone keeps positive around you, sending out positive energy to the universe makes a huge difference, My doctor is surprised how well I'm doing. that I am walking, even up and down stairs, I have taken a walk to the end of the block and back, and then I rest.

tagmed

November 7, 2014

Thank you very much for your reply, I find it helpful to make healing process less stressful. You look great in your recent photos. Please keep posting new ones. Best of luck

tagmed

November 7, 2014

Thank you very much for your reply, I find it helpful to make healing process less stressful. You look great in your recent photos. Please keep posting new ones. Best of luck

UPDATED FROM Bigmama01

27 days pre

My mood swings 28 days and counting til surgery,

Bigmama01October 3, 2014

This week is coming to an end and I have slept poorly every night. Weird dreams, and I have had major mood swings. I'm so used to doing things for everyone else and running this house like a tight ship, and now I have to prepare to let my hubby and assistant run things, with two grand kids on and off. I'm not going to lie, this is stressing me out a great deal, I have this fear I will get no rest, I mean this is a huge house, so much could go wrong. UGH,,,,will be glad to just get this over with and start the healing, The waiting seems to be the worst.

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Kimmers25

October 3, 2014

Thank you for starting your journey with us. Just breath and try to relax; these crazy feelings happen to all of us. Take it one day at a time and do something nice for yourself.

We are all here for you so reach out anytime.

Bigmama01

October 6, 2014

Thank you for your kind words, this site is very helpful in so many ways,

UPDATED FROM Bigmama01

25 days pre

Finally some before photo's

Bigmama01October 5, 2014

This is the view of my world that makes me cry daily,

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lo43

October 6, 2014

hey sis you have to take it easy if you stress out you know it going to take your blood sugar up just focus on getting throught safely with surgery leave everything to god he will direct your path i am type 2 diabetic myself i am going to be having my surgery on 11/11/14 so i am just taking it easy praying fo the days to come and goes surgery healing/pain discomfort but i am leaving it in the lords hands good luck to you my RS sister and i wish you all the best.

Bigmama01

October 6, 2014

I'm really working on this, there is a lot of other stress's going on with my life, but I believe things will mellow out soon, Thank you for reaching out to me, and good luck on your surgery too,

NONONONO1

October 6, 2014

Good luck on your journey!

Bigmama01

October 6, 2014

to you as well, HUGS

GetMeBody4

October 6, 2014

Best wishes on your journey. Can't wait to see your results!