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51 Years Young, Ready to Look As Young As I Feel
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I am 51 years young and tired of my kangaroo pouch...
dazzladyAugust 2, 2014
WORTH IT$11,500
I am 51 years young and tired of my kangaroo pouch and muffin top that just won't go away. I have 2 grown children, have had 3 abdominal surgeries, and of course, my young age might play a factor in my skin laxity and pouch that I cannot get rid of. I weigh less than I did in high school and feel wonderful....at one point I was wearing a size 20 pants. I have now been in a size 8 for the past year and maintained my weight of 150ish for the past 5 years. I have worked hard and saved my money and now it is time for me. I have wanted a tummy tuck for years but never felt justified in spending the money. Now that I have waited so long, the aging tatas need some attention too, and I finally have the money, so I figured why not do it all at one time? One recovery, one anesthesia and faciility charge, one time for everything. So here I go. Scheduled for August 11th... standard tummy tuck, breast lift (no augmentation) and lipo to flanks. I am so excited yet nervous. Anxious and happy. Can't believe I am going to post these humiliating awful pics, but figured they are all part of my journey and I will regret it if I don't have a reference point when I am wondering why the heck I decided to go through this?!?! I have been researching and stalking this site for about 3 months now. Feel like y'all are my friends already! Wish me luck - cause I wish all of you the best of luck. Hugs and happy healing ladies!
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UPDATED FROM dazzlady
6 days pre
Pre-Op tomorrow
dazzladyAugust 4, 2014
Looking forward to my pre-op appointment in the morning. Get my final questions answered, scripts, and marching orders for the next several days. Rented a very comfy power recliner this afternoon. I am ready to get this show on the road!!
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August 5, 2014
Hey dazz- you will look amazing after your surgery, cuz you look amazing even before surgery! Thanks for sharing the before pics, can't wait to see your post pics!
August 5, 2014
Thanks Dream Cruiser! I had more pics posted that showed more - literally - but something about logging in and seeing myself half naked on the internet? I had to delete them....LOL.
August 5, 2014
Hi! I also rented a power recliner - I'm all set for Aug. 12. So nervous! I still need to pick up a few things for post op, but did get all of my prescriptions filled. I think I may have already told you, but I'm getting the Exparel shot, too. Hopefully that will really help with the pain. My PS also uses progressive tension sutures, and they help minimize swelling, so I won't have the drain for very long. I will also be under heavy sedation as opposed to general anesthesia. My PS says that I won't remember or feel a thing! She was voted one of the best plastic surgeons in our area! Since you are a day before me, I can't wait to hear from you if you feel up to posting after your surgery! Best of luck - you will be FINE!!!
August 5, 2014
Yep....will follow your journey for sure. Thanks...good idea about renting a power recliner....think I will check into that. That hand crank on the side worries me, if in the middle of the night I need to get up and my hubby is upstairs asleep.
August 5, 2014
Good luck to you! I'm in the painful recuperation phase - I won't lie, it's PAINFUL. But bearable and you can still text/type! That's a plus! LOL! :) It doesn't hurt that bad if you don't move... hahaha. Now I feel like a heavy sack of potatoes with a very numb butt. I will post more PO updates to help you on your journey... wish you all the best!!! Do your prep and you'll be fine. We all have to be patient with the results.
August 5, 2014
Just checked your update for today. Yay for boobs! They look great!!! I know you are so happy! I am getting the Exparel - well worth it I'm told. So glad my PS uses it on all his patients. Are you wearing compression socks at home? I asked my PS about it today and he said it was a good idea to wear them. Says I can get them at WalMart and to get 15-20 mm pressure. I will get my bendy straws while I am there too! LOL.
August 5, 2014
Yes, got some compression socks at CVS- just med regular ones. Got black... stylish! I only wear for a few hrs at a time. I use the leg wedge whenever I'm on the couch so I don't have much leg swelling.
August 5, 2014
Let us know how it goes!!! My power recliner will be here on Monday! So nervous!
August 5, 2014
Does anyone have a checklist of items post op ? My Ps did not even recommend the recliner . THanks Ladies.
August 5, 2014
I have purchased way too much, I'm sure. But since I am going to my friend's house for the first few days, I wanted to make sure I was prepared. Here is what I have: multi-vitamins, vitamin C, zinc, stool softener, probiotics, fiber, milk of magnesia, extra strength tylenol, bromelain, arnica, gas-x. Peroxide, antibiotic ointment, Q-tips, gauze pads, hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap, maxi pads (for cushioned absorbency under CG), wet wipes, Surgical compression bra,, 2 cotton front closure sports bras, boy short panties (heard this helps with rubbing of CG). Body pillow, travel pillow for neck, shower stool. Boost protein drinks, coconut water, pineapple, lots of bottled water. Thermometer. Power recliner. Haha! Think I have enough?? Oh yea...hand held mirror to inspect incision.
August 5, 2014
Oh yea, I also got mederma and Scar Away silicon strips for scar therapy on down the road....
August 5, 2014
I am nervous too, but today at my pre-op my PS made me feel so good about it all. Much less nervous than I was before. Ask me again Sunday night though....haha! It's so nice to have you ladies to chat with and share our concerns, feelings, etc. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM dazzlady
5 days pre
Pre-Op appointment went fine
dazzladyAugust 5, 2014
First thing they did was my [RS bleep] photo shoot. LOL. Be looking for me in the senior citizens edition...I'll be the one with the purple panties scrunched down and the kangaroo pouch hanging out! Got my script for pain - hydrocodone- and requested something for nausea, so they gave me promethazine script too. Doc came in and took another look - answered all my questions. He is great - made me feel much more at ease about it all. He thought the power recliner was a great idea. I asked if he thought he could go low enough on my incision to get rid of some of the scar tissue I have from previous surgery. I thinks he can. Yay! It is thick and painful so glad he can remove it! Told me I could shower the next day - no problem. Drains will stay in for a week, sounds like. Cause my first post-op won't be for 8 days. That's OK....I have had drains before and they were bothersome but not too bad. I will go home in a surgical bra and CG that they provide....it will be on me when I wake up in recovery. Stitches in tummy will be dissolving, breasts might have a few that will not be - depends what he ends up doing. He told me I will definitely have the lollipop incision at the least....more likely the T though. Whatever gives me the best lift and shape I am good with. Unless a child gets put on the schedule in the next 2 days, I will report in at 6:45 Monday morning - surgery at 7:30!
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