62 Years Old..had 2 C Sections - Moncton, NB

Thank you, hopefully age won't be a problem for a quick and speedy recovery.

Thanks redkop for up update, my surgery is Dec 20th now, nerves are setting in some.

Wow you look amazing. ..I see your from Ontario...I'm from New Brunswick

Thanks ... My surgeon is awesome and his staff are so sweet and caring. I'm sure you will be thrilled too! Good luck.

And age is just a number.....

I'm excited this time and hope that the Dr gives me a thumbs up....before I found this site I had this idea that it was such a risk. ...I know there is risk with any operation but reading and reading about so many stories,,I'm so much more confident thanks to people like you! !

I just took another look at your before and after pictures, you look so good...I cannot wait!

Ah Thankyou. It's definitely worth it x

Well finally had my consult..my date is set for March or a cancelation date in Jan 2017..

Fantastic! How do you feel? X

Hi chc28x, I'm so excited, unlike a lot of people on here I have told my family and some friends, tonight my brother Inlaw said that he was proud of my decision , that I Had guts, lol, yup I do and lots of it....well I feel piece about this decision, we will see when the time comes. I will have lots of planning to do for the preparing but it's still a little early...I just have a feeling that I will end up going on someone else's cancellation in January. Thanks for tagging along with me it makes me feel more confident knowing someone else that's been through it already can always give me advice.

You're more than welcome. Any questions ask away. And yes I found people have split decisions, they either don't get it. Say you're crazy, or say you're brave. I never thought of it as being brave, but so many people say they could never do it so yes, we are brave! : ) x

Hi my new date is November 29, next month.

Wow not long at all : ) you'll be healed well by Christmas at least

You think so? HOPEFULLY, thanks.

So how are you feeling Ids2985, wow this is quite new then for you. Hope you have a speedy recovery, please let me know how each day is for you. We are close to the same age, me being a wee bit older so it'll be interesting to hear your daily routine, how your making out, how you feel, what you eat, do you feel gassy like I've been hearing so much about? And do you have before and after pictures?

Hello Susie Q, I am feeling better and better everyday! I was advised by a friend to start gentle things pre op for constipation due to the issue of taking pain meds causing constipation. I did that with psyllium and an herb called Aloe Lax. Only do this if you have used these styles of colon cleanses before. They require drinking lots of fluids, but I like drinking lots of water and my doctor recommended lots of fluids post op. Everyone is different in how they respond, or don't these treatments. I'm really glad I did that in preparation because for the first 2 days following surgery, I used my prescription pain meds and had constipation until the day after I stopped the pain meds. I went to extra strength tylenol for 3 days and then stopped all together. I wanted to do what I could to get all those drugs out of me. The constipation made me bloat, which was pretty uncomfortable on my new tummy. A tiny bit gassy, but not bad. I tried to eat healthy, but I usually do. I splurged a bit here and there this week with icecream and popcorn, I'm human! :) My doctor recommended walking as soon as 2 days post op to speed up recovery. I'm pretty active, so I was happy to hear that recommendation. I felt hunched and tight on my tummy, but it felt good to move. He said not to push it though. Apparently, from all my reading, different doctors have different views on this. My experience is that it has been good for my healing so far, and it will help with constipation. I have had 2 post op appointments so far. I had one port removed on my visit yesterday. I think the ports are the hardest thing for me so far, so I look forward to getting the second one removed at my third appointment later this week. My day is varied. I try to sleep in to allow my body to rest and heal. I have a good, but light breakfast. My appetite is not huge, but I still eat to give my body what it needs to heal. I have a recliner, so I sit in that a lot. I will go out for a small 10-30 minute walk depending on how I slept the night before. (that's another discussion). I'm not doing any household duties except light duty. Some laundry, light dishes, some light paperwork. Nothing strenuous or stressful. I went to the grocery store and picked up a few items and didn't lift anything heavy. I used the cart and brought things into the house with help if it was heavy. I need the rest. I read and have caught up on all my netflix series. One thing, I did not drive myself to my first post op appointment, even though I had not taken any pain meds that day. I just didn't trust myself, so I had someone drive me to be safe. I'm really excited for you, now that I have made the leap to do this! I waited over 19 years and I was REALLY nervous. I got more and more excited the closer I got to my surgery date. I had 4 pregnancies and my belly and skin situation was uncomfortable, even though I exercise regularly, my pants were tight around my mid section and it really bothered me. I look forward to wearing dresses and not looking pregnant! I hope all of this is helpful for you and encouraging!!!

Thanks for responding to my questions, I'm excited to have this done, nervous yes, but will take it day by day, looking back at comments like yours to get me through.

October 20 very sore first 2 weeks but it get better every day. I have a grand daughter and she wants you to pick her up but you can't. My scare is healing nice