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Awake TT: FIVE MONTHS ON THE 24TH
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After losing 57 lbs I was left with a mini apron...
NewMe1024August 17, 2011
WORTH IT$6,000
After losing 57 lbs I was left with a mini apron as my lower abdomen and no shape. I decided to go for a tt so that I can feel sexier and more confident after my weight loss. I'm both nervous and excited. My tt will be done under local anesthesia with a combination of lipo.
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UPDATED FROM NewMe1024
2 months pre
Well, I started classes today which I know will...
NewMe1024August 22, 2011
Well, I started classes today which I know will keep me entertained until my surgery. My class runs from today 8/22 to 10/17.
I have a friend who knows some one who this the lymphatic massages close to where I live and who is willing to travel to my home and do them , yeahyy. I have also been researching where to buy wedge pillows from that are not so expensive and I haven't had any luck. Since the majority of the good ones are over $60 I decided to call my nearest rent a center and see if they rented recliners (I bumped into someone in one of the boards who did this).
I called th local store and they are only charging me $100 to rent the recliner for a month!!!!! I spoke to my husband about it and he thought it was an awesome idea therefore I will be placing my order tomorrow. I have been a little nervous about sleeping arrangements because we have a queen sized bed and my hubby loves to throw his arm around me while he sleeps ( although i love to cuddle I don't want that happening
post surgery) so I am happy he liked the idea.
Well that's all for now. I will check in with you guys later.
Alice
I have a friend who knows some one who this the lymphatic massages close to where I live and who is willing to travel to my home and do them , yeahyy. I have also been researching where to buy wedge pillows from that are not so expensive and I haven't had any luck. Since the majority of the good ones are over $60 I decided to call my nearest rent a center and see if they rented recliners (I bumped into someone in one of the boards who did this).
I called th local store and they are only charging me $100 to rent the recliner for a month!!!!! I spoke to my husband about it and he thought it was an awesome idea therefore I will be placing my order tomorrow. I have been a little nervous about sleeping arrangements because we have a queen sized bed and my hubby loves to throw his arm around me while he sleeps ( although i love to cuddle I don't want that happening
post surgery) so I am happy he liked the idea.
Well that's all for now. I will check in with you guys later.
Alice
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August 30, 2011
Wow! An awake tummy tuck,I have seen a few videos of them being done,but I would not be able to be awake, I don't know what I would do i heard what they were saying like scalpel,but that's only if I was the patient,because I'm plastic surgery OR assistant but idk if I would hang hearing the doctor talk about there going to do next on me,while I'm consious.
UPDATED FROM NewMe1024
2 months pre
So yesterday I finally made it out to the...
NewMe1024August 31, 2011
So yesterday I finally made it out to the rent-a-center around my way and tried out the recliner. IT WAS SO SUPER COMFORTABLE!!! The young lady that took care of me was awesome and told me to go back to the store about a week before to provide payment and set up delivery. I'm excited. Time can't go by fast enough ;-)
My pre-op appt is a month from this Saturday. What questions should I ask during my pre-op visit?
My pre-op appt is a month from this Saturday. What questions should I ask during my pre-op visit?
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September 1, 2011
Hey Trish,
In part I feel piece of mind cause I will be awake and will be able to talk to my PS and his assistant but I'm also a bit nervous about it. But I think I would be nervous regardless of if I was awake or not. I'm really just praying for good results and hoping for a smooth recovery.
In part I feel piece of mind cause I will be awake and will be able to talk to my PS and his assistant but I'm also a bit nervous about it. But I think I would be nervous regardless of if I was awake or not. I'm really just praying for good results and hoping for a smooth recovery.
September 7, 2011
If your belly button is being redone, insist he shape it oval not round. Find pics of things you dislike and ones you like, take them in and thoroughly go over them. You can have a big hand in how you're sculpted as well! Be picky! I would look into a cheap cane as well, it would've helped me a lot, also think abt putting a chair in front of whatever mirror you get ready at, standing to do hair and makeup exhausted my back for 2 weeks, save the energy. I would recommend taking a phenergen as soon as you get home so you don't vomit. Vomiting within the first 3 days is extremely common. Make sure you eat w every pain killer and be careful of that percocet. In my case, this advice would've made my recovery a lot nicer! The results and the new you are worth every second!!!
Wow congratulations on the weight loss. That is awesome and you should be very proud.
Now say goodbye to the extra skin forever:) Awake?? You are brave! I will be very interested in hearing about how that all works and your thoughts on it after. I guess I am just too big of a chicken for that. They needed to knock me out into next week just to get me on the OR table.
Thank you for the warm welcome. I am so excited that I will be getting rid of this extra skin!! I def know what you mean about the Awake tummy tuck.... I'm a bit nervous about it but very very excited. I haven't had any kids so during my consultation my PS checked my muscles out said that they were in good shape therefore I wouldnt be needing the MR.
The Awake tummy tuck is also known as the "Avelar AbdominalPlasty". To be honest I was a little scared of going under general anesthesia since I haven't had great experiences. Then I met with my awesome PS who said I was a good candidate for the awake tummy tuck and I was hesitant I first but now after meeting and researching my PS , I feel that I am in good hands.
I was scheduled to have surgery in Dominican Republic but ended up chickening out. I started think about the what if's ( I dont heal properly and I'm away from home, what if a PS here in the states don't want to take me on as a patient for my f/u etc).
I will definitely keep you guys posted before and after surgery. My preop is scheduled for October 3rd and surgery 10/24. So very excited.
I am looking forward to reading your posts and following your journey:)