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I am 60 years old.....in years only... My...

I am 60 years old.....in years only...
My TummyTuckJourney begins with this entry "Hello everyone!!!!!" TIMES A TICKING!!!!! Less than 2 weeks September 16th is my surgery. I am amazingly calm, a bit unusual for me because I tend to be hyper and a bit anxious at times....I am totally on board with my surgery, knowing it is the right choice for me...dropping over 50 pound fron 210 lbs. to 156 lbs. over the past year.... the old fashioned way....DIET, lifestyle change and good choices...
I have been learning to live everyday to its fullest, loving myself because I am worth it, and believing in myself, MY REALSELF.....
that's is why I chose my user name LIveLoveBelieve

L@@king forward to getting my Tummy Tuck as well as Lipo on my flanks the all so mushy LOVE HANDLES;)..... As the days are crossed off the calendar I have mixed emotions my thoughts are like the wind, wrapping my mind around my thoughts , I am taking this Giant Leap.....and it's for Me!

Any helpful suggestions will be totally WELCOMED.....the minutes a ticking away quickly
I don't know anyone who has personally walked this path...
THE TUMMY TUCK PATH....Realself is wonderful it opens up a forum to keep us connected with wonderful peeps!
Hoping to connect with others. :)
I had my pre-op doctors appointment 2 days ago and my pre-op testing today....
As they say in the game of poker I'm ALL IN.......
Thanks everyone for letting me rant on.........

HIGH POTASSIUM Pre-op bloodwork needs a second l@@k

I got a phone call from my Doctors office yesterday, some of the blood tests I had
done pre-op stuff concern them High Potassium and something about my calcium levels.....
I am totally FREAKED that this is going to interfere with my Tummy Tuck surgery scheduled 10 days from now.... The doctor needs the lab to repeat there tests......
Of course I went bact to the hospital yesterday right after I got the phone call ....for more blood to be drawn Pre-op.

I spent way to much time last night, trying to figure out what could be happening.
G@@gle is a great tool......but one that could paralyze you, if your allow it to ..
Hopefully it has nothing to do with my Kindeys......High Potassium levels are connected.....gotta shut down the Internet......overload of information......

Anyone else ever have High Potassium Levels Pre-op? I should of listened better to my doctor when was reviewing my blood test results, I didnt write the details down about my calcuim levels just that it is also concern. #1 Rule take notes...
Breath deeply, Stay postive, Reach out, Chill.......

Doc said that these level world concern my anesthetist prior to surgery ......
NOT GOOD!!!!! Enough to even cancel.....
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
What is going on??????
I am so ready to have my surgery....
TRYING to be Positive but now I am totally worried.....
I keep l@@king at my rolls of fat....they need to be gone,,,,I need this surgery to move forward.....
I'll know on more Monday, once the new bloodwork is studied.....
Thanks everyone for letting me ramble......

7 Days from today!!!! Countdown I've been on pins and needles...Hopefully all is good....

I had addition pre-op Blood work on Friday because high potassium and questionable results.....I've been on pins and needles all weekend waiting to hear from my Surgeon hopefully early-up in the day.
I am so ready to have my surgery, I have been fearing there will be a delay,or worse.
Help...
I need suggestions, a list if the most important things to get prior to my TummyTuck. I have a shower seat, toilet riser, regular recliner, baby wipes, arnica....pretty short list I need suggestions!
Just pacing the floor until I hear something about my blood work, then i'll deal with it.
I will update later once I hear from my doctor.....

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