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After lurking the site for a couple of weeks, I...

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After lurking the site for a couple of weeks, I thought it'd be nice to go ahead and log my own tummy tuck journey.

I've had the post mommy pooch for 12 years. I've had multiple abdominal surgeries for various issues, so at this point the pooch looks like a war zone. I've battled body image issues for as long as I can remember, and this stomach of mine certainly doesn't help matters. I long for my outside to match my inside. And it certainly would be nice to be able to stop all my clothes from doing the slow crawl up my waist :P. So, after weighing my options and talking it out with the surgeon, I'll be having a full TT with muscle repair and a decent bit of lipo.

I had my pre-op appointment last week, I'm raring to go, but the thing I'm wrestling with most right now is unexpected insomnia. Every night I try to sleep, but my mind just won't settle down. . .

So far the surgeon and staff have been amazing. I think I've made the right choice, this office feels like a fit for me. Just can't wait to be concentrating on the healing, and not the anticipation of the procedure itself!

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September 2, 2014
it's normal to be excited but don't let it be diverted to nervousness. You will love your result. Good luck and we are following your journey. ;)
September 2, 2014
Thank you for your support!
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September 2, 2014
You are not alone with the insomnia. I can't sleep either and haven't slept much for about 5 nights. I dream about the surgery and toss and turn an kick my legs all night. I have cut caffeine, taken Flexoril (muscle relaxer for my TMJ), tried melatonin with added valerian root, Benadryl...I cannot knock myself out enough to stay asleep. I'm very anxious about the surgery and worried I won't be helped much when I need it. Hopefully the insomnia stuff will cease pretty soon. It makes me depressed during the day. Good luck to you too!
September 2, 2014
Sleepless sisters! I've tried a lot of the same, no luck. I hope you find you have more help that you could ever need, and that everything goes smooth as calm water for you!
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September 2, 2014
Wow September 8! Mine is Oct 17th. It feels so close.
September 2, 2014
Time's flying and crawling all at the same time :)
September 2, 2014
Congrats. ...can't wait to see b4 and after pics. Prayers
September 2, 2014
It is normal to be anxious you are about to subject your body to yet another surgery. Get you some chamomile tea and drink it about twenty minutes before bed so you can get some rest. Your rest is just as important before the as it is after. Know that everything will be okay. I look forward to following your blog after surgery. God speed!
UPDATED FROM whats_taters
2 days pre

Getting close!

whats_taters
This week completely flew past!

I am starting to get the pre surgery willies, and I'm still not sleeping well (I'm positive work is a factor there.). I'm still super excited though.

Got a pre surgery call from the office nurse - again, whole staff has been amazingly attentive!

I'm hoping to set up a couple pre surgery pics tonight, so you can see what we're working with here :). I find myself more and more frustrated with the way my pants and underwear fall/bunch the closer I get to surgery time.

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UPDATED FROM whats_taters
1 day pre

Before the big day pics.

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September 8, 2014
Good luck tomorrow!! I know what you mean about trouble sleeping....I have dreams about this constantly and my nerves are starting to kick in. You will be in my thoughts and looking forward to a post op post letting us know you made it to the flat side!!
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September 8, 2014
Me too Rose! I dream about it when I do actually sleep.
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September 8, 2014
Aaaaah! You're so lucky to get this done finally! Best wishes! Good luck!
September 8, 2014
Your turn's right around the bend! I'm excited for you :). Here goes nothing!