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So Nervous and Scared but Want the T.T. Done and over with

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I am going in for a tummy tuck on august 09, 2010....

maybackJuly 22, 2010
$7,300

I am going in for a tummy tuck on august 09, 2010. my pre-op is july 27, 2010. i am having mixed feelings about the surgery. i just gave birth to my beautiful son 8 weeks ago and I am tired of having this gut. I always wanted the surgery but I knew that I wanted one more child. now that he is here.... I am ready, or at least I think I am. I guess I better get ready, cause the big day is coming. need some reassurance though please offer any advice espcially if you have used this Dr. to perform T.T on you. need some feedback pleeeaase. THANKS

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Dr. victor k. Au

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Smalls
July 22, 2010
I'm having my extended TT on Aug 11 and I'm not nervous at all. In fact, I can't wait. This has been my dream since the birth of my first child and I'm ready. I did all the hard work already. I'm maintaining a body weight of 113 and body fat of 14% but I still have a lot of skin. So, the only thing left to do is the TT. Keep us updated on your TT
mayback
July 23, 2010
ok I will. Please keep me posted on yours too.
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Angie_M
July 23, 2010

Wow, you have a newbie there. Make sure you line up enough help in caring for him so you can rest and heal. You'll also need help yourself, especially for the first few days. I admire that you're taking control of your body and doing something for yourself. Please let us know how everything goes.

mayback
July 23, 2010
thank you so much. iam going through a debating stage. not sure if i will go through with it. i am not receiving enough supoort from husband. I AM HAPPY about this website though. it has allowed me to speak to some wonderful people about their experience. i have until tues july 25th tho make a final decision or i will loose the down payment. i am very confused at this point.
Smalls
July 26, 2010
are U having the TT?
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Angie_M
July 26, 2010

Can you hire someone to help you? Close friend? Relative? I'd hate for you to miss this opportunity.

Tumtucker
July 23, 2010
I just has my TT one week ago- and what a difference a week makes! I'm almost a normal person today and even went out with my hubby for a little lunch today! In public! I don't know if you had any c-sections, but this is very similar only a little more. And the same is true for the recovery- even though it feels like you will rip your stomach apart- walk as much as you can as soon as you can! It really helps the recovery. I was instructed to stay bent all last week, but yesterday my Dr told me to start straightening up. I try, but it's tight and I still get tired so fast. A trip down the driveway still leaves me winded! I hired a nurse to take care of me in a hotel for the first three nights and I found that to be a tremendous help! I needed help to do anything, even rolling over those first few days (I had a breast aug., too. so I was pretty sore in front!) It'll be hard, but you will love your new tummy! Mine looked fantastic right away! Happy healing and try not to worry too much beforehand- it does no good to worry. You'll be okay!
mayback
July 23, 2010
thank you.
SayHayNay
July 23, 2010
I just had my TT done this afternoon and not as bad as I thought (as you can tell since I am sitting here writing comments). I can't wait for the results. Hopefully they are good which I am sure they will be.
mayback
July 24, 2010
congratulations, wow is the pain really as bad as they say it is. could you compare the pain worst than having a baby? where did you have your surgery at? and who is the Dr. and are you in a recliner? i need as much inspiration as possible.
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Hello, everyone my surgery date was prosponed till...

maybackAugust 9, 2010
hello, everyone my surgery date was prosponed till august 20th because i came down with a bad cold. now I have 11 more days of worrying and it is driving me nuts!!!!. at least i have more time to prepare. welp august 20th will be here soon so i quess I will do as much preparing as I can. just to add ...... this site is wonderful. thank you all for your support as I prepare for my big day.

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BeachLover64
August 9, 2010
@9850anon Thank you! Mayback, I'm sorry you had to reschedule, but, it will be here before you know it. I go in this Thursday to have mine done.
9850anon
August 9, 2010
Good Luck with your procedure on Thursday. I Hope you are staying in an aftercare facility.
9850anon
August 9, 2010
I am at day 12 and still have the drains in. Today the left was a little more red than normal and it was 20cc's while the rt was only 10. I still cannot stand up straight and hopefully I will be able to soon. I am not as tired as before which is a good thing. Still no pain. I am so ready to get the drains out. I go in for another post op on the 12th so hopefully.
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1love
August 12, 2010
Awe Mayback, sorry you are not feeling well and had to postpone your surgery. Even though sometimes things happen that seem negative but it's for the best. So I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you approach your big. Are you over your cold?
mayback
August 12, 2010
hey 1love, yes i am finally over the cold. have a light cough though. i went to my primary doctor and he gave me mucinex DM it seems to be working. my mom will be keeping the baby for the first three days and then through out the day after that. then my husand will pick him up in the evenings and care for him at night till i recover. he is sleeping through the night also. so i have my plan together for the kids. i am just still so worried. i just dont know how to relax. excited one minute scared to death the next. I did not know this process comes with so much of a mental and emotional drain.
9850anon
August 13, 2010
I am 15 days Post op. My drains were removed yesterday. That was very uncomfortable. I almost wish that the the nurse would not have told me what to expect. Another day in bed after that. Limited movement for 24 hours. I still feel swollen and don't feel totally comfortable standing all the way straight. The stitches for the belly button were removed as well and they took some of the scabs off so that the incision site will heal better. No bandages for a week then I will get a silicone strip that will help the healing of the scar. Compression garment is still being used. ***Hint to all. I have been extremely constipated to the point I had to pull the [RS bleep] out by hand. Grossssss!!! it was like a plug in there. Husband went to buy prune juice. It helped a lot.
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Here is my update. my surgery is friday august...

maybackAugust 16, 2010
here is my update. my surgery is friday august 20th a general surgeon will be coming in to repair my ventral hernia and my PS will then do the TT. I am still feeling mixed up. one minute I am excited, and the next minute I am terrified. The outcome better be worth all of the stress I am going through right now.this has been an awful journey so far because of the depression and mixed emotions I am putting my self through and i have not even had the surgery yet.I just PRAY that all goes well and smooth.

With that being said i ordered a lift recliner that lifts you up and down from the floor i rented it from rent-a-center so my husband would not have to help me everytime i need to get up. he is gone have enough on his plate. i got the idea from wacole who is also a realself member. ( THANK YOU SWEETIE) since i hear a lot of people complaining of back pain i got me a walker and tomorrow i will be getting one of those elderly toilet seats you know the ones that sits up high so you dont have to bend down so low to use the bathroom. i got me some button down shirts and some drawstring pants.

My mother will be keeping the baby for the first three days and then she will keep him in the mornings all the way till the evening (which will be about 8:00am till about 8:00pm.) my husband will pick him up in the evenings and attend to his needs at night. i got the baby on a firm schedule so he has been sleeping through the night since he was 1 month old. my mother-in law will be helping out prn also.

I have had other surgeries but this one is taking me through a loop mentally.... I am still just scared..... was anybody else experiencing extreme anxiety?

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