Drainless Tummy Tuck, Liposuction of Abdomen & Flanks, Donut Breast Lift W/ Fat Transfer, Vaginoplasty
Tummy Tuck, Liposuction of Abdomen & Flanks, Donut Breast Lift W/ Fat Transfer, Vaginoplasty
Supplies. Surgery in 5 days
My surgery is only 5 days away, I can't believe it! I did my COVID test on Tuesday and received all my day-of instructions. I'm starting to feel a bit anxious as I've never had any major surgery before. I'm also feeling a bit sad that I won't be able to pick up my 1 year old daughter for at least 6 weeks.
I've finally purchased all my needed supplies. I have to start a few things starting 3 days out, which will be Saturday, including washing daily in the chlorhexidine soap, and applying the antibiotic cream to my nostrils, belly button, ears and anus. I also filled all my prescriptions. I've been taking some supplements for several months now, including my iron, vitamin c & d and collagen. I bought a few others to help support my recovery. Clothing wise, I've purchased some loose fitting tops, front closure bras and compression garments. I was considering buying a a toilet seat riser but I'm not sure if it'll be helpful. If anyone has used one, could you please advise? Thanks!
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Much Needed Tummy Tuck is Just Around the Corner!
Hi everyone,
My tummy tuck surgery is in 5 days! I'm a 34 y/o mother of 4. I'm currently 5'9, and I fluctuate between 187-191 lbs, with a current bmi around 28 (I gained 15 lbs during covid, but my surgeon said this shouldn't make a big difference, I was 175 precovid). Right now I have a 3 1/2 finger gap between my muscles, plus loose skin and stubborn fat on my lower abdomen. My kids were from 7lbs - 9lbs 5 oz and I also carried a lot of amniotic fluid. This was clearly more than my body could take! I currently only wear t-shirts because I look 6 months pregnant and I haven't worn a fitted dress since after the birth of my second child in 2014 ( I weighed 160 lbs at that time). I tried coolsculpting a number of times when I weighed less but it just wasn't the right solution to my problems.
Right now I have a lot of lower back pain and my back even hurts after taking a 10 minute shower. I've had problems bathing my kids since 2014. I also haven't been able to engage my muscles since my last child in 2019. I'm really looking forward to this surgery and getting my life and body back.
My original consultation back in October with Dr. Plant was virtual and went well. He said I was a good candidate as I have a lot of pinchable skin and fat. I had a second preop with him in November where he took my measurements. I recently received my final instructions for Tuesday and I'll be starting some of my preop things like showering in the antibacterial soap this Saturday. I'll keep you guy updated.
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