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Tummy Tuck Aug. 1st - New York, NY
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So after 2 years of consideration, I have finally...
NY1011July 27, 2012
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So after 2 years of consideration, I have finally decided to go through with a tummy tuck! I can not begin to describe how nervous I am as the date approaches. After consulting with several doctors, I decided to go with Dr. Karlinsky, because of how comfortable she made me feel, and the fact that she was extremely honest. I have a disgusting sag and stretch marks that look like a cat attacked me at night, and boy am I going to be glad to say GOODBYE!!!!!!!!! Lol. I am fascinated with this site, and the fact that I can communicate with other women who are going, or have went through similar experiences! Less than one week now!!! Can't believe today i drew my final blood work and dropped of my RX's at the pharmacy!!! YAYYYYY!!!!!!!!
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Just a few days now! Cant believe this will be my...
NY1011July 29, 2012
Just a few days now! Cant believe this will be my last Sunday with this gut! Yay! I'm all set to go, had my final appt on Friday and I'm scheduled for 9:30am on Wednesday. I'm so excited and nervous! I went to bed at 4am and couldn't sleep past 8am! I wish I had the day before the surgery off but maybe in a way it's good so the day can go by faster! Best of luck to you other August 1st ladies! Soon we will look fabulous!
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July 29, 2012
Congratulation on your decision NY1011. Feeling comfortable with your PS it is very important. So in just few days you'll get on the flat side :-] . I can imagine how excited you are and so am I for you. Good luck to you.
July 29, 2012
Thank you sooooo much! Best of luck to u as well! I absolutely love my ps! She is so honest and caring! Have u decided wether u will be doing the tt?
July 29, 2012
Ny1011 I did not decided yet. The more I read on this site the more I get more scared and went back n forth deciding. I'm glad you joined us . You'll find here a lot of support and your story will might help others . I become so addicted to this site, I look like I have no personal life hahaha . As I said trusting ur PS will make all the difference. I'm glad you find yours. Please keep updating ur review. You'll find nice girls on here and incredible amount of information and support. I'm glad you're here with us :-]
July 29, 2012
Zizi I know what u mean! I spend a lot of time on here as well, especially over the past year! Mostly doing research until I made the big decision! I promise I will try my best to keep a diary over the next few months. It would help me as well to see my transformation
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Hello ladies! So I am now about 35 hours post op...
NY1011August 2, 2012
Hello ladies! So I am now about 35 hours post op and I must say it's been quite an experience! The first night I was extremely shocked at how well I felt. My sister has been staying with me and she barely had to help me with anything. I have been taking vicodine faithfully every 4 hours. One thing I can say is no matter how many reviews you read, nothing can prepare you for the tightness you feel after the procedure. Geez, when I remove the girdle, it feels like my stomach might burst. So I followed up with my doctor today and she said everything looks great. She told me to wait another 24 hours before I shower so that kinda sucks, although to be honest I don't have the strength for anything. I don't know what happened on the way back, if it was the one and half hour in traffic it took to get to her each way, or the very bumpy road, but I felt like crap when we got back. Yesterday I did not feel drowsy at all with the pills but today I feel like a complete crack head! I don't want to stop taking them though because I'm afraid of the pain. Hands down, child birth is a lot more painful, in my opinion than a tt. It's just very uncomfortable and the changes that take getting used to. I've barely had an appetite but force myself to eat because of the pain killers. I think I will switch from 2 every four hours to one now. The worst has been finding a comfortable way to sleep! I really regret now not buying a recliner because my neck and back are suffering really bad. Also, I am now starting to get a lot of nausea even taking zofron, and feel like I have to throw up. I'm fighting the urge, but to be honest, I feel like until I don't let it out I won't feel better, but even coughing hurts like hell so I don't want to imaging what vomiting would be like. Well that is all for tonight. I will try to post more tomorrow. I'm really hoping I feel better! But I just stand in front of the mirror when in doubt! I took a picture while sitting in the car on the way home yesterday and geez I can't wait to see more of my results! I will post pics of the belly once I shower! GN!!!! Here's hoping that I find some comfort.
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August 3, 2012
Wow NY1011, You look fantastic, I took felt alot better on the first day too but then soreness and pain kicked in . PO day 4 for me and i'm improving slowly but surely! Take it easy and rest, rest and rest, but dont forget to walk around some about every 2 hours. Happy Healing!
August 3, 2012
Thanks NewSue... How is the tightness feeling for you? Im like afraid to even shower today because when I remove my girdle everything feels so tight. I feel better now that I've slept a bit but my poor neck is done! I should have bought a recliner. And I feel so full and have barely eaten anything.
August 3, 2012
Hi NY 1011, the recliner is great for resting but,I found difficult to get back into as you need someone to position the pillows for you every time you get back in. I'm also eating so much less. Burping with the smallest amounts of food but that's a good thing! Eat slowly and make sure your head and neck are supported well before drifting off. happy healing!
August 3, 2012
Good heavens- look at your teeny tiny waist! I know how you feel about the binder. Natural Childbirth is easier than this. However, my body will look better not worse in 6 weeks. Have you tried Craigslist or a neighbor you could borrow a recliner from? It's a pain getting in and out but it's more comfortable for nausea. Good luck and hope we all heal quickly. You seriously look amazing!
August 3, 2012
Thank you so much. The problem with the recliner is space. I can get on and off the bed without a problem, it's my neck that is killing me. And I am getting so gassy it sucks. How many days post op are you?
August 3, 2012
3days po. I had a lot of gas yesterday. I use a neck roll pillow and that helps a little. Hopefully this will all pass quickly! Hang in there!
August 3, 2012
I know. I'll tell u what, its a great thing we have this website! It's so much easier to vent with someone who understands what you are going through. And thanks for the advice on the neck roll. Gonna see if my sister can pick one up for me
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