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I have lots of loose skin after having a very...
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I have lots of loose skin after having a very large baby several years ago via c-section. The bulk of loose skin is around and above my belly button, making me a candidate for a full abdominoplasty versus the mini. In the last year, I have developed a hernia through the scar tissue from laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Hoping a surgeon on here has seen/done hernia repair at the time of abdominoplasty and can advise, or get info from any patients that may have had a hernia repaired at the time of their tummy tuck.
Thank you!
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UPDATED FROM gutbgone77
3 months pre
It's a GO!
After my 3rd consultation, I decided to bump the surgery up from fall to spring. (May 14) All three doctors I spoke with were great, but I chose Dr. Renucci. (Third consult's the charm, I guess.) He seems the most confident about the hernia repair I need, has a great bedside manner.
He was very reassuring about the recovery period, and encourages his patients to get up and move (sensibly) ASAP. Which is good... I'm worried I'll go nuts with limited physical activity.
I cannot believe this is going to happen. I have struggled with this decision for years. Part of me still feels as if I'm feeding into this culture of foolish, superficial vanity. The other part of me just wants my pre-baby stomach back... I'm tired of being embarrassed when my shirt lifts up and shows the pooch. I'm tired of the hernia bulge showing through my shirts. It seems so damn VAIN. But I guess I am. I just want to be comfortable in my skin again.
He was very reassuring about the recovery period, and encourages his patients to get up and move (sensibly) ASAP. Which is good... I'm worried I'll go nuts with limited physical activity.
I cannot believe this is going to happen. I have struggled with this decision for years. Part of me still feels as if I'm feeding into this culture of foolish, superficial vanity. The other part of me just wants my pre-baby stomach back... I'm tired of being embarrassed when my shirt lifts up and shows the pooch. I'm tired of the hernia bulge showing through my shirts. It seems so damn VAIN. But I guess I am. I just want to be comfortable in my skin again.
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February 18, 2014
I'm having TT w umbilical hernia repair march 15, along w lipo & BL w implants. I've had 2 inguinal hernias repaired in the past. Having the hernia is helping me convince myself I may as well get the TT. Good luck!
April 11, 2014
Hope you are healing well! The hernia is what pushed me on to get the tummy tuck.
April 11, 2014
Best of luck! I ended up with 3 hernias being repaired. Keep me posted. =)
March 13, 2014
I'm having my surgery on May 14th, too! No hernia repair. I struggled with the same thing. That's a lot of money to spend on myself....am I being too vain?....is this the right thing? But it's an investment in me, in my well-being, in my time with my husband. I won't be getting a belly ring, or wearing bikinis (not that there's anything wrong with people who do!), but I WILL be strutting my stuff in front of him! Haha! I will feel more sexy, more beautiful, and more....ME! Bottom line, we are worth it!
April 11, 2014
thank you for your response! We are almost a month away from surgery! I go between feeling foolish and vain to being STOKED about not grimacing when I look in the mirror... or reaching over to shut the light off during sexytime. :) Good luck to you!
UPDATED FROM gutbgone77
1 day pre
2 days to go
Last week was rough. I have been having a ton of anxiety over the surgery. Unable to sleep because I'm anxious type anxiety. What if I die on the table? What if I go septic and they end up amputating limbs? What if this hernia doesn't get fixed right? What if I have a stroke? All because of a stupid tummy tuck!
I paid for the rest of my surgery last week. The patient coordinator asked, "Are you excited?" I said "no." explained all of my concerns. She was so kind. "This is elective. You do NOT have to do this." And I don't. But I want it. I hate that I want it.
:(
Today it is better. I am having a little more of a sense of peace about it. I forgot that my surgeon made me feel so confident in his abilities. And this stupid hernia is getting bigger and more uncomfortable with each day.
Pain doesn't worry me. I can handle that. Having to lay low is going to be tough.
2 days.
I paid for the rest of my surgery last week. The patient coordinator asked, "Are you excited?" I said "no." explained all of my concerns. She was so kind. "This is elective. You do NOT have to do this." And I don't. But I want it. I hate that I want it.
:(
Today it is better. I am having a little more of a sense of peace about it. I forgot that my surgeon made me feel so confident in his abilities. And this stupid hernia is getting bigger and more uncomfortable with each day.
Pain doesn't worry me. I can handle that. Having to lay low is going to be tough.
2 days.
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