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Getting Scared Now...mostly if I Am Going to Cope with the Pain - Melbourne, AU

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As I am only like less then two weeks away from...

Kaz1978August 30, 2013
$6,800
As I am only like less then two weeks away from surgery, I have been unable to sleep. I will be getting a TT with muscle repair. What scares me now is the pain that I will be extremely. I have had two csections before but am still so nervous...

Any words of wisdom is much needed now as I am becoming nervous as the DAY gets closer...xoxo

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Sue Thistlethwaite, MBBS, FRACS

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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bailkenzhen
August 31, 2013
Hi I think it's very normal to be feeling the emotions you are so close to your surgery! 2csections will help with the procedure I'm sure, just think of how flat you will be Hun Emma xx
thankfulmom
August 31, 2013
Hi, I had a TT 14 weeks ago and am so happy with the results so far! The thing I wasn't prepared for was the amount of swelling that comes along w/ a TT. Each person swells differently, but for me, I couldn't wear any of my clothing for about 2 months (again, this is an individual thing) I wore stretchy pants (which I had to buy after the fact). I did use a recliner to sleep in for a while (about 2 weeks) I think it really helped to be propped up. Drink lots of water. And, this is something I am bad about.. don't compare your recovery to another person's recovery, everyone heals differently. I'm not sure that these are words of wisdom, just a couple of things that came to mind, Very Best wishes to you!!!
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michtrif
August 31, 2013
I had my TT (with lower body lift) last October and I can tell you that my recovery was actually easier than my C-section recovery. I was off my pain meds by Day 3 and just on advil. It's very normal for you to feel emotional. You can read my blog here for a detailed synopsis of my procedure. Good Luck to you!
cyngyn48
September 1, 2013
Tordol 15 -30 mg iv first 24 hours after surgery is the bomb. We use it on c section moms. We can get moms up and walking after 30 to 1 hour feeling great. Its a anti inflamatory anti steroidal med. Short story. Takes the body over reaction to the healing process down a notch or two.
Kaz1978
September 1, 2013
Thankyou for the all the wonderful words of support. It has indeed been a roller coaster. Somedays I question myself as to wether I should go through with this...it scares me really but I know that it is something that I had wanted for so long. I hope that I would look back on this in the future and say..."hey...it wasn't bad and I would do it again."
UPDATED FROM Kaz1978
8 days pre

Here goes...

Kaz1978September 3, 2013
I got the phone call from the surgeon and the hospital today. Told to get things ready and be at the hospital at 7.45 am next Wednesday. Its going to be a overnight stay so I should be home by Thursday morning. I got so scared that I telephoned my anaesthetist and asked if there was any pain meds that I should buy in advance to prepare for the post-op and she basically said that I will be well taken care of and should not worry.

I can't help it not worrying...

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BrandNewBelly13
September 10, 2013
The anxiety before surgery is really the scariest part ... once it's over it's over ..and recovery can begin. Once you get to the other side, it's hard to remember how scared you were in the first place. :) Good luck on the big day!!! Look forward to seeing updates :)
Kaz1978
September 10, 2013
Thank you so much for your support. I think right now, its mixed emotions for me. Am I going to cope with the pain? How bout the drains? So many questions in my head... This is definitely a roller coaster...
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1 day pre

Here I Go

Kaz1978September 10, 2013
Its 5.50am now and I have hardly slept a wink. Had feelings of regret last night and questioned if I am doing the right thing. I am scared and nervous.
Surgery is at 7.45....so so nervous.

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