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Pretty Nervous - Mississauga, ON
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I don't do well with anesthesia; I tend to throw up a lot, I've had two c sections and my stomach is a road map of scars, separated muscles, flab, and a lovely uneven apron hanging over. My mother in law thinks I am just fat and is horrified that I still look pregnant. Even when I tell her I am only seven pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight (and I am 44 years old) she tells me I look awful.
I need and want this surgery so that I can get strength in my abs to help my back (which has three ruptured discs). I can barely lift my son. I want to see my vagina again!
With my first two kids, even though I had the flap of skin, I was able to tighten my abs and get strong.
Did anyone feel an improvement in their abdominal strength and back pain post abdominoplasty?
I am still breast feeding my seven month old, do I have to quit by September?
I am not looking for a dream body, but a body that doesn't repulse me or disappoint me (strengthwise) would be nice. Since giving birth, I feel like an old, old woman.
I really hope this helps and doesn't create more problems.
Katymary
I need and want this surgery so that I can get strength in my abs to help my back (which has three ruptured discs). I can barely lift my son. I want to see my vagina again!
With my first two kids, even though I had the flap of skin, I was able to tighten my abs and get strong.
Did anyone feel an improvement in their abdominal strength and back pain post abdominoplasty?
I am still breast feeding my seven month old, do I have to quit by September?
I am not looking for a dream body, but a body that doesn't repulse me or disappoint me (strengthwise) would be nice. Since giving birth, I feel like an old, old woman.
I really hope this helps and doesn't create more problems.
Katymary
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UPDATED FROM Katymary
2 days pre
Postponed...
My surgery was supposed to be on Wednesday, but was moved to September 17th. At first I was annoyed because I worked up to this, but now, I am working on losing a few more pounds and breastfeeding a little longer. I am worried about being able to hold (not lift) my 9 month old son. Will I be able to cuddle him? Anyone know?
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September 2, 2013
Glad I'm not alone, my surgery is booked September 16th it's not long now. I just spent the day in hospital with my 5year old having ent surgery, made me realise what's in store for me in 2weeks time! Looking forward with slight apprehension but excitement, good luck we'll be great ★
September 19, 2013
Hi katymary, I'm going home today Friday, the surgeon removed 1 foot of skin! And repaired a muscle divide of 9cm he also liposuctioned all the area. My pain has been well controlled and he said I'm as flat as a board now! Once the swelling has gone! I can't move very much yet but the abdominal repair was pretty big so I'm being careful not to undo any of the good work. How are u?
September 19, 2013
P.s never said what my weight loss was prior to surgery I had 4 Caesars, my biggest baby was 10lb 4 and I'd lost 30 kgs so I had a fair bit of sag on the belly! Not anymore! I'm just looking ahead now to 6 weeks time when I'll be back in my skinny jeans! :-)
September 19, 2013
Holy cow that's a big divide! Isn't it amazing? I am sore as I imagine you are too. I think its a good idea to take it slow (not my forte). The doc said some of my abs were severed during my emergency c-section - I didn't know that but it explains a lot. My bandaids are gone and the most weird thing is this - I used to have a small brown birthmark under my belly button...not anymore :)
September 20, 2013
Well I'm home now and feeling stiff and sore but that's okay no pain no gain! I'm very comfortable sat, feel tight when I stand but what do I expect I've had a foot of skin removed. The pain is more focused on my back muscle's so it's not bad and my surgery pain is well controlled I feel like this is all gonna be worth it :-) just hope my 5year old doesn't climb in mummies bed tonight while we sleep!! I've yet to check out which little mark's are no longer there! Take it easy katymary :-)
UPDATED FROM Katymary
11 days post
Two More Sleeps
Hi Everyone.
I like keeping it together, everything except my abdominal muscles I guess! I am very nervous for Tuesday. Mostly I must know - does anyone else have a young baby? My son is 9 months old. When will I be able to hold him (not LIFT) just cuddle? Can I do it with a pillow between us, in bed? Those of you who are in recovery...I need to know this as its giving me so much anxiety. I already quit nursing for the surgery and that was a big sacrifice and I won't be able to lift him for a while, but a coordinator at the clinic said my son couldn't sit in my lap for weeks and that's just not OK.
I like keeping it together, everything except my abdominal muscles I guess! I am very nervous for Tuesday. Mostly I must know - does anyone else have a young baby? My son is 9 months old. When will I be able to hold him (not LIFT) just cuddle? Can I do it with a pillow between us, in bed? Those of you who are in recovery...I need to know this as its giving me so much anxiety. I already quit nursing for the surgery and that was a big sacrifice and I won't be able to lift him for a while, but a coordinator at the clinic said my son couldn't sit in my lap for weeks and that's just not OK.
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