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37 Yr Old, Mom of 3, Needing Muscle Repair, 5'5" 154lbs - Marietta, GA
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I had consultations with 8 different drs in my...
mynormalMarch 13, 2016
$10,600
I had consultations with 8 different drs in my area (Charlotte, NC) and I never got a true confident feeling about any of them until I got to the last dr. His quote was a little over 16k, 6k-8k more than all the other drs. My husband was willing to pay it because the dr provided me with the most information and time. It just didn't sit right with me. That was too drastic of a price jump. I had a bilateral breast reduction 7/2/13 and it was a horrible experience. I did a review of that.
A couple of days before Valentine's Day my husband said do you wan to get your stomach fixed for Valentine's Day? I was shocked. I was like huh, are you serious? He said yes if that's what you would like. I said heck yeah. He said okay well it's settled. I was excited for the first 15 minutes. Then reality set in of what I agreed to and I started freaking out. The PTSD of my last cosmetic surgery kicked in and I started sweating. He tried to talk me off the ledge ensuring me that this facility would handle things much differently.
My husband then thought I should look into drs in the Atlanta area. I had looked into Dr. J back in 2012 but was no longer interested. I found Dr. Okoro on this site and liked his work. After researching him, finding out he's a Navy Vet that worked at Walter Reed (I'm a veteran so there is some bias there...lol), and doing a consultation, I was sold.
The worry and anxiety are taking it's toll. I have made myself sick a couple of times. My husband is trying to keep me focused. I suffer with an autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia. I had to get 2 medical clearances to have this surgery. The basic one and one from my pain management dr.
A couple of days before Valentine's Day my husband said do you wan to get your stomach fixed for Valentine's Day? I was shocked. I was like huh, are you serious? He said yes if that's what you would like. I said heck yeah. He said okay well it's settled. I was excited for the first 15 minutes. Then reality set in of what I agreed to and I started freaking out. The PTSD of my last cosmetic surgery kicked in and I started sweating. He tried to talk me off the ledge ensuring me that this facility would handle things much differently.
My husband then thought I should look into drs in the Atlanta area. I had looked into Dr. J back in 2012 but was no longer interested. I found Dr. Okoro on this site and liked his work. After researching him, finding out he's a Navy Vet that worked at Walter Reed (I'm a veteran so there is some bias there...lol), and doing a consultation, I was sold.
The worry and anxiety are taking it's toll. I have made myself sick a couple of times. My husband is trying to keep me focused. I suffer with an autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia. I had to get 2 medical clearances to have this surgery. The basic one and one from my pain management dr.
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2 days pre
No meats
mynormalMarch 14, 2016
Trying not to eat meats before surgery. I don't want anything to block me up. I have IBS-C and I need to keep my lil system moving as much as possible. Protein shakes, fruits, and veggies and a boat load of water is all I'm doing started this morning. I must admit I am some kind of hungry...hahaha. It's so funny how you want the things you can't have when you're trying not to eat them. I normally eat 1-2 times a day.
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March 14, 2016
Please keep us posted, I also have IBS-C also horrible bloating. Good luck Thursday, mines is the 24th.
March 15, 2016
Oh yes the horrible bloating. So I am trying to minimize the gas as everyone keeps saying it hurts like crap to pas gas. That's why I have been taking the Mag O7. It's a lifesaver. No horrible side effects like cramping or gas. Take pills at night wake up in the morning and go. It's the only thing that works for me.
March 18, 2016
Try half a cup of plain greek yogurt or labne (middle eastern strained yogurt) before bed each night with a drizzle of honey. It's the best way to naturally balance your system. The probiotics multiply while you sleep.
March 18, 2016
I had my TT yesterday. I went 48 hours without meat or bulky food before the surgery. Post surgery, I have been light on food, too. Just chicken bouillon, rice crackers, and lots of strawberry water. I feel pretty good today. I think a light diet is the best way to go. Detoxify with fruited water as much as you can! There are several good options for that. Keep ice packs handy, too.
March 21, 2016
Have you been putting the ice packs on your belly? I'm so stinking swollen I need an ice barrel.
March 22, 2016
I used ice packs quite a bit for the first 5 days. The gel ice packs in a soft cover are shape conforming and help to prevent frostbite. Keep pain medication schedule and wean off hard meds as soon as you're able. They promote constipation! Of course, your doctor is the final say on medication.
March 18, 2016
Great idea. I may implement this prior to my surgery!
March 18, 2016
Add unsweetened yogurt and honey to fruit smoothies the day before surgery. That will help balance your digestive system before the pain meds take effect.
UPDATED FROM mynormal
2 days pre
Mag O7
mynormalMarch 15, 2016
I was 162 and I'm 154 just by going to the bathroom using the Mag O7. I started the Mag O7 February 27th took it for 8 days. I just started it again Friday night March 11th. My husband and son asked me what was the bulge above my navel. With the bloat leaving and poo going you can see the hernia. You can see it a little in the picture with the star. That was before I lost the 8lbs so you can see it a little more. I'm 3 days out and starting to feel like a zombie. I am going crazy not getting any sleep.
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