7 Days to Go ! - Miami, FL

November 16, 2013

Welcome!! I had a great experience with my tt and ba. I would love to help answer any questions you might have. And I wish you the best with your surgery. :-)

November 16, 2013

Hey there! Thanks for the comment... Quick question for you... Did you sleep in a recliner or bed and will I be able to get up the stairs after the surgery to get to my room?

November 16, 2013

I slept in a recliner for over 4 weeks, despite trying to sleep in my bed several times with tons of pillows to keep me bent. It hurt way more than the recliner. Also, it is much better to avoid stairs for a week or so, as 1) it would make you VERY sore to go up and down even since a day, 2) coming down then puts lots of tension on your huge incision, which can slow healing or widen your scar or make it come open in little spots, and 3) you're not supposed to raise your heart rate if you can help it because it increases the chance for internal bleeding and hematoma, and 4) being active too soon and/or any uneven pulling on your tummy can cause seroma. Do you have a recliner on the ground floor? It would be great if you could set up a little "nest" there, with supplies, books, movies, a spot for pain meds and a water bottle, etc. to camp out for at least a week. Hope this helps! :-)

November 17, 2013

Thanks for the info.... I think im going to have to move to my downstairs bedroom and get a recliner... Any other tips are welcome!

Hacked

November 18, 2013

I had a nest set up and it worked out great. I had a tv table and nightstand set up on either side of my recliner in my bedroom. Everything was within reach including water, meds, crackers, remotes, phone/iPad/chargers, wipes, hand lotion, antibacterial gel, lip balm, reading materials and a lamp.

November 18, 2013

Thanks! Sounds more or less like my plans for the recovery room im preparing in my home.

November 16, 2013

Hey lady! Me too... I am 5'4 at 135 and having BL BA and Mini TT with Lipo on upper abdo... on Nov 22nd!! Trippy! Have you sat up in bed at night and thought "I can't do it!" ??? I have. I am feeling a bit better as we get nearer. Do stay in touch, we can assure one another that whatever is happening is NORMAL and we are A OK. LUCK!!

November 17, 2013

Twins! LOL.... Do you live in Miami? We have to keep in touch through this :) Are you opting to sleep in a bed or recliner for post op recovery?

November 18, 2013

I am going to use the recliner first for sure... but I LOVE my bed and as soon as I determine how hard/easy it is to get up from flat I may change to the bed. Its Mon a.m. and I feel like I am unprepared...yet resisting dealing with getting prepared lol! How are you today?

November 18, 2013

For me, getting up and down from the bed wasn't the issue - it was just as hard to get up and down from the recliner. But laying in bed, even with tons of pillows behind my back and under my knees, pulled hurt MUCH more. It was just terrible! I couldn't stay there more than 20 minutes, even though I was absolutely determined to be near my bf. It was torture. Took a month for me to be able to lay there.

November 18, 2013

Do you suppose I'll feel differently given I am having a mini TT(no muscle) with lipo??

November 18, 2013

Not sure. Maybe? Lipo is the most painful of the whole process for many people.... Also, you still want to be sure to keep bent so as not to put tension on your incision.

November 18, 2013

Anxious!!! I cant believe its this week. I am so excited/scared. I really hope everything comes out how expected and the recovery is smooth. I ahve 3 kids (5,2,1) and I really need to get back on my feet as fast as possible. Why are you resisting getting prepared?

November 18, 2013

I am afraid. Afraid of being in fierce pain. Scaring my kids. Hogging all the attention when they are having birthdays. Not having good results and hating myself for doing this, spending, scaring, all of it. So... I am finding that putting it completely out of mind is easier... make any sense?

November 18, 2013

Yes of course it does! How old are your kids? Have you been inside my brain? We think alike lol... Im worried about all these things too but on the other hand I know Im in the hands of a good surgeon so Im sure everything will work itself out.

November 18, 2013

My oldest boy 21, my girl turns sweet 16 on Wed, and my baby boy turns 14 the 24th.

Angie_M

November 17, 2013

How very exciting! Do you have your supplies gathered?

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to rest and recover. Keep us posted!

November 17, 2013

I think so...but what do you suggest as far as supplies... I mean what are the " I couldnt have survived without ......" supplies?

Hacked

November 18, 2013

I'm post op and my "had to haves" were a recliner (had one already), baby wipes, soup/tricuits that I ate w/meds and internet access :)

UPDATED FROM sweetmommy3

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5 Days to Go

sweetmommy3November 17, 2013

Okay so Im 5 days out and I cant stop dreaming about the surgery.... I think Im a little worried at this point if Im doing the right thing... I mean my body isnt that bad after 3 babies... I worry how my implants will look and worry about the tummy tuck scar. Does anyone have suggestions about incision shape? My doctor usually does like slants from the hip and round at the pubic area.... Suggestions help. Also any suggestions on the whole implant profile thing, high moderate etc would be greatly appreciated. I will write more in a bit the 2 year old is jumping on me at this point...kids...hope this doesnt happen post op!

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