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Finally, a New Me is Coming to Town - Jacksonville, NC
UPDATED FROM Ramseur
2 months post
I will be 8 weeks PO on the 8th and feeling more...
RamseurMay 3, 2012
WORTH IT$8,320
I will be 8 weeks PO on the 8th and feeling more or less like myself. Am able to do more each day and that makes me happy. Went back to Curves yesterday. Man was I sore after and dead tired. I took it real easy but could feel it in my abs. Unfortunately the swelling hit me and I had to put on my CG again. Had been told I can retire it and only use if I felt the need. Well that need arose-rats.
Have lost a total of 6 lbs since surgery. No complaints about that. Keeping steady with the Atkins diet and have maintained this weight now for about 3 weeks so feel I'll be able to keep on track. Don't need to lose anymore, but if it leaves me I'll happily take it.
From reading the posts, it sounds like you girls are doing well. BeJe I am so sorry you are still suffering with the seroma-thats has to be a bummer. Keep the faith girl-you look awesome!!
Am waiting for my pix are emailed from PS. When i recieve them I will post.
Have lost a total of 6 lbs since surgery. No complaints about that. Keeping steady with the Atkins diet and have maintained this weight now for about 3 weeks so feel I'll be able to keep on track. Don't need to lose anymore, but if it leaves me I'll happily take it.
From reading the posts, it sounds like you girls are doing well. BeJe I am so sorry you are still suffering with the seroma-thats has to be a bummer. Keep the faith girl-you look awesome!!
Am waiting for my pix are emailed from PS. When i recieve them I will post.
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May 3, 2012
Congratulations Ramseur, your results look amazing!
May 3, 2012
Thanks Aussie Mom. I am over the mood with my results. Dr said for my age (62) I have done better than some of his much younger patients. But, by the Grace of God, I am and have always been very healthy-that is a plus going into surgery.
When are you scheduled for?
When are you scheduled for?
May 4, 2012
Im going in on the 4th July...very excited. I am so happy for you, you have got such a great result, my mum is 64 and thinks shes too old to have it done but I am going to share your story with her to give her some food for thought... congratulations once again, you look great!!!!
May 4, 2012
I know you are excited!! Good luck. The wait is really the worst part of it all.
64 is not old. I tell you, since I had my TT my whole outlook on life has changed, I am happy, feel good about myself and have become more outgoing. Life is grand when you are pleased with yourself. Your Mom has given and given (just what Mom's do) and now it can be her time to reward herself. She has more than earned it I am sure.
I hope she decides it is something she deserves. And I feel sure she will come thru it with flying colors and will be so happy she did it.
Let me know if you can convince her. Good luck.
64 is not old. I tell you, since I had my TT my whole outlook on life has changed, I am happy, feel good about myself and have become more outgoing. Life is grand when you are pleased with yourself. Your Mom has given and given (just what Mom's do) and now it can be her time to reward herself. She has more than earned it I am sure.
I hope she decides it is something she deserves. And I feel sure she will come thru it with flying colors and will be so happy she did it.
Let me know if you can convince her. Good luck.
May 3, 2012
You are looking fabulous!! Keep up the good work.
May 3, 2012
Thanks Kimmers. I have been truly blessed in this venture and am so releived that it is now behind me-well except for minor swelling. I couldn't be happier with my results!!
I'll be posting pics later this week. I don't see much difference, but others may see more improvement.
Thanks again
I'll be posting pics later this week. I don't see much difference, but others may see more improvement.
Thanks again
July 16, 2014
You look amazing. Thanks for posting and sharing your journey. I go for my pre-op tomorrow.
UPDATED FROM Ramseur
1 month post
I began using the ScarAway sheets and the morning...
RamseurApril 22, 2012
I began using the ScarAway sheets and the morning after found I had a small [RS bleep] spot above the incision line. PS thinks I was spitting a stitch, but I wonder if it is ScarAway not agreeing with me. Used neosporin and kept it covered with gauze and it is now cleared up. Put the ScarAway on again and we'll see if it happens again. Hope not as I hate this scar.
The past week I have been feeling like a balloon. Have had so little swelling up to this point-am now to hit 6 wks PO on the 24th. Oh well, it will pass.
Went shopping yesterday and found size 8 now fits me like a glove. Haven't been this small since before my first child i n "68. My husband is off on a bike run to Louisiana and will be shocked to see me. I just hit size 10 a week or so ago, so this is a major development. Now if I can stay at a size 8-LOL.
Am awaiting to get clearance for excercise. Can't wait-feel like blubber if you know what I mean. Need to get moving again and soon.
Hope everyone is doing well. Stay positive!!
The past week I have been feeling like a balloon. Have had so little swelling up to this point-am now to hit 6 wks PO on the 24th. Oh well, it will pass.
Went shopping yesterday and found size 8 now fits me like a glove. Haven't been this small since before my first child i n "68. My husband is off on a bike run to Louisiana and will be shocked to see me. I just hit size 10 a week or so ago, so this is a major development. Now if I can stay at a size 8-LOL.
Am awaiting to get clearance for excercise. Can't wait-feel like blubber if you know what I mean. Need to get moving again and soon.
Hope everyone is doing well. Stay positive!!
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April 22, 2012
Thanks for sharing. I am 63 and very much concerned if I should be having a tummy tuck at my age, but decided to throw caution to the wind and move forward with it. Pre-op scheduled for May 1st and procedure on the 16th. Yikes.
April 22, 2012
Congratulations on your decision to have the procedure.
Why not do it at any age? W
e certainly have earned the right to be selfish for ourselves. We deserve to repair the damage our lovely children did to our bodies and we deserve to have our self-esteem renewed. You'll be so glad to have done this. It has changed my whole outlook on myself and life in general.
Your date is not far off. Don't stress about, just imbrace it.
Keep in touch, I am interested in knowing how you are doing. Start a review and post before pix-its fun to look back and see the dramatic changes!
Good luck!
Why not do it at any age? W
e certainly have earned the right to be selfish for ourselves. We deserve to repair the damage our lovely children did to our bodies and we deserve to have our self-esteem renewed. You'll be so glad to have done this. It has changed my whole outlook on myself and life in general.
Your date is not far off. Don't stress about, just imbrace it.
Keep in touch, I am interested in knowing how you are doing. Start a review and post before pix-its fun to look back and see the dramatic changes!
Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Ramseur
1 month post
Ok so I jumped the gun and soaked off the tape on...
RamseurApril 12, 2012
Ok so I jumped the gun and soaked off the tape on my incision. No pain involved which was a blessing. Slathered myself with Palmers Vit E oil as my tummy is so dry. Felt like heaven! I still have a few scabby spots so I can't use silicon strips till they are gone.
Cleaned up the BB and got the scab out. The silver nitrate he applied left behind a black residue which I was finally able to remove. Am going to continue with neosporin and gauze for a few more days just to be safe.
I can now at least dust mop the floors to stay ahead of the dog hair. The sight of hair makes me ill-I could never be a hairdresser-LOL. I sweep it up and hubby picks it up. I find bending at waist uncomforable. Sitting upright is not to comfy yet, but is improving daily. Am having cleaning lady come again to do a good cleaning of the floors and to mop.
Dropped down to a size 10 in jeans. Yeah! Since Sept I have gone from an 18 to 10-so I am a happy camper. Can't wait to get a whole new wardrobe.
Thats all that is new in my recovery. Hope all of you are having positive recoveries too.
Cleaned up the BB and got the scab out. The silver nitrate he applied left behind a black residue which I was finally able to remove. Am going to continue with neosporin and gauze for a few more days just to be safe.
I can now at least dust mop the floors to stay ahead of the dog hair. The sight of hair makes me ill-I could never be a hairdresser-LOL. I sweep it up and hubby picks it up. I find bending at waist uncomforable. Sitting upright is not to comfy yet, but is improving daily. Am having cleaning lady come again to do a good cleaning of the floors and to mop.
Dropped down to a size 10 in jeans. Yeah! Since Sept I have gone from an 18 to 10-so I am a happy camper. Can't wait to get a whole new wardrobe.
Thats all that is new in my recovery. Hope all of you are having positive recoveries too.
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April 12, 2012
Ram- congrats on everything I know that dog hair was bugging you, LOL YOu can be very proud of your weight loss it is a tough thing to do and you did it, you have a 30 year old bod now, I cant wait for you to go shopping and get a nice new summer wardrobe!
April 12, 2012
Thanks Beje-happily I have lost 5 lbs since surgery too. Staying on diet pretty much-I slip now and then, but no ill effects.
Am on my way out now for a new top to two. Will be a fun day!
Am on my way out now for a new top to two. Will be a fun day!
April 14, 2012
Woman you look amazing!!! You rock!
April 14, 2012
Thanks Kimmers! I have been so blessed so far in my recovery. At 62 I had my concerns that recovery could be more complicated than you sweet young things.
Am having a swell time buying new clothes. This experience has changed my outlook on life and myself. Have never worn makeup-I am now. No more living is slouchy clothes-wearing dresses more than my new size 10 jeans. Really lifted my self confidence and self esteem.
No matter your age--go for it!!
Am having a swell time buying new clothes. This experience has changed my outlook on life and myself. Have never worn makeup-I am now. No more living is slouchy clothes-wearing dresses more than my new size 10 jeans. Really lifted my self confidence and self esteem.
No matter your age--go for it!!
April 14, 2012
I am so happy for you:) And you are right age does not matter. It's how you feel in the inside that counts. You go girl!
April 16, 2012
Hi Ramseur - I am so inspired by your story and courage not to mention strength and age! LOL ...I just turned the big "50" last November and have been comtemplating doing a TT for some time. My surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, 4/24. Although I am in pretty good health thus far I am scared of the unknown not to mention the recovery process. I have taken 2 weeks off from work and pray that I am able to return back then. The only thing that keeps me from cancelling this surgery is ladies such as yourself who have the courage to do it in our golden years. LOL..I figure if I don't do it this year I will never do it. Glad to have found someone like you on this site along with all the other TTs. God Bless..wishing you a continued healthy healing.
April 17, 2012
L.E. thanks so much. I am sure you will do just fine. Don't cause yourself stress by worrying about the unknown. Just take it as it comes. The other ladies say it is a roller coaster ride-I myself have not taken that ride. So far it has been smooth sailing.
Well I do have a stitch popping which scared me at first. No pain, just a small spot above the incision line that festered up. I am treating it with neosporin so I have faith that this too shall pass.
My stomach from breast bone down is tight and sore. Had a lot of stress and tension yesterday. My dog was bitten by a snake and even with treatment by vet she passed in her sleep last night. I am not taking it to well. Am sure the muscle relaxer will take care of the tightness.
Keep it touch and keep a positive attitude. It is all so worth a bit of pain and discomfort.
Well I do have a stitch popping which scared me at first. No pain, just a small spot above the incision line that festered up. I am treating it with neosporin so I have faith that this too shall pass.
My stomach from breast bone down is tight and sore. Had a lot of stress and tension yesterday. My dog was bitten by a snake and even with treatment by vet she passed in her sleep last night. I am not taking it to well. Am sure the muscle relaxer will take care of the tightness.
Keep it touch and keep a positive attitude. It is all so worth a bit of pain and discomfort.
April 17, 2012
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Nonetheless, I'm trying my best to stay positive but sometimes reading some of the stories on this site can be a bit stressful in it self...LOL. I guess the anxiety is getting to me. Lord I really hope that I don't get anxiety from the tightness from the MR but thanks for the heads up I can certainly take a muscle relaxer to help me with that. Thanks again for the advice. I wish you well and continued healthy healing. God Bless. PS: I'll keep you posted once I am on the otherside of the flat TTs. LOL
April 18, 2012
On reading the stories on this site, keep in mind that every person has a different circumstance during recovery. Your in good health so that is in your favor. Power of positive thinking carries a lot in terms of recovery.
Most drs precribe a MR, just be sure he knows you want it. They are a Godsend the first few days. atleast for me. Took one today and it really helped.
I look forward to following your recovery. God bless.
Most drs precribe a MR, just be sure he knows you want it. They are a Godsend the first few days. atleast for me. Took one today and it really helped.
I look forward to following your recovery. God bless.
I hope your parents come to realize that you will benefit both physically and mentally from this procedure. They are probably just overly concerned about the surgery itself and your recovery. Give them time to come to grips with it.
If your Mom is frowning on your surgery, I highly doubt she will sign on herself. But then again, you may impressive her with your results and she may follow suit.
When is your surgery?