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Ready or Not Here I Come...Any Good Advice Ill Take It - Murfreesboro, TN
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Hello I am a 27 year old female and I am also...
missmika09October 23, 2013
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hello I am a 27 year old female and I am also battling the Apron stomach.. I have been approved for the panniculectomy scheduled Nov. 4th im Excited because now my weight is in my own hands from here on out and I can maintain it but im nervous because I dont know what to expect... im ready to go for it ive prayed on it now its getting closer and I really want some good advice from people who have had it and people who are having it done what are yourfeelings is it what you expected and are you happy u done it
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October 25, 2013
I had it done sept. 16 this yr, along with breast reduction...all i can say is i would do it aill over again..make sure you have someone there to help you. The first two weeks were uncomfortable and really hard to sleep (due to that im a side sleeper). But its temporary, im six weeks ago and when i saw myself for first time, i felt like i could of run thru hospital naked, just because all the sag was gone..it has really helped with my self esteem plus no back or shoulder pains...believe me its life changing.
October 25, 2013
Thank you for responding to me.. I have had a breast reduction around a year ago and now im having this done in a week and I am so excited I just wanted to hear from others who have undergone this procedure. and could give me some kind of insight and with what you said gives me hope... I've heard that the pain is pretty bad the first couple of weeks what is the best way to sleep because I am a side sleeper is well how many days did you have to stay in the hospital after your procedure? how bad was your swelling? I'm glad you said it helps your self esteem because mine is pretty low I just do not like being top heavy like this I feel like I can't find any decent clothes to wear and my stomach is just all in the way what kind of comfortable clothes would you recommend for after the procedure and did you have to get any kind of compression garments if so where did you go to? I'm sorry I have so many questions to ask but thank you so much for replying to me
October 26, 2013
You are welcome :). First i was only in hospital one night. As far as the sleep thingi asked for a sleep aid ( trazadone). And took a pain reliever (percocet) which they gave me..and layed there on my back..lol..and suffered..lol. I would take pillows and kind of prop myself on my side and put a pillow on in the front till it started to get uncomfortable..you are just going to do the best cause i can only be on my side for so long and then i would re-position on the other side and by the time i got on the other side i was full blown awake! I could finally resume sleeping on my sides probably at 3-4 weeks. After i have been wearning leggings like black stretchy ones or capri leggings or sweats and buy them size bigger due to swelling and binder. I received 2 binders from hospital a 4 band for when i first woke up and when i left a 3 banded one...i also went on ebay (there are alot of different styles i bought a breathable one for like 20 bux. You cant really go on there now and buy one because you wont know what size to get..and also do not dry them..let them hang dry cause they will shrink..(made that mistake)..ask all the questions you want...just trying to help...and yes believe it will be crazy when you wake up and its gone..
October 31, 2013
Thank you good luck to you as well
February 5, 2015
Hey I see it's been a while since you're surgery did u get the results that you wanted did it hurt and what doctor did your surgery I'm scheduled for mine 02/10/2015 and I am very nervous
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missmika09October 31, 2013
4 more days and its going down im excited to have this just gonna keep praying for a safe surgery and recovery
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missmika09November 4, 2013
Hours away from the surgery. Im still having a calming spirit my nerves are settled and im just ready.. keep praying forme as I will for all you ladies... I will update later
Good luck with your upcoming procedure, I hope it all goes well and you have a smooth recovery!
Please do keep us updated with your progress!