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Nervous but Need a TT Plus Lipo - 27 year old - New York, NY

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Hi...I'm a 27 year old who has went from 170 lbs...

skintothin11August 27, 2012
$11,500

Hi...I'm a 27 year old who has went from 170 lbs to 265 lbs back down to now a pretty solid 190 lbs...I have been on a few consultations about the excess skin that I know only a TT would be able to take care of and am just so nervous about anesthesia...the prices definitely aren't helping either but I'd be ok with financing it as long as i live to tell about it...i really feel i deserve to reap the benefits of my hard work (i've worked out like crazy and ate healthy to get to where i am today) and i should do so while i'm young...it sounds crazy but i don't make much money right now cause i can't find work but it seems like now is the perfect time to do so because i am in a place i want to be weight wise and i would have the time to recover until i found a more steady job...i'm already in debt so i figure why not just get in a little more so at least i can enjoy my debt with a flat stomach hahaha...i've never been comfortable going to the beach or taking my shirt off in front of people (not even in relationships) and it's just annoying...I've been getting quotes for full TT's but I just recently inquired about getting a TT (and some lipo of my chest) WITHOUT getting my abs repaired on the inside...i've read that most guys don't need it and a doctor already said it would definitely bring down the price (i'm waiting on a quote from one office now)...I'm really looking to spend around $10k max for both surgeries combined...someone convince me i'm not gonna die from the anesthesia!!! thanks for listening...its kind of weird i've never written about this stuff before tonight

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Kimmers25
August 28, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf.   You are correct in saying that all the exercise in the world will not get rid of the extra skin.  Only removing it takes care of the problem.

You are not alone in your fears of anesthesia.  Most people have the same concerns when going through surgery.  There are always risks but you are in a totally controlled environment and they will take excellent care of you.  Don't let this fear stop you from doing the surgery.

You will have to let us know the final details when you get everything scheduled.  

I have included a link to some information from our Q&A's on Anesthesia + Tummy Tuck

 

skintothin11
October 22, 2012
i'm really nervous...i hope i'm making the right decision
Kimmers25
October 22, 2012

Nerves are all a part of this process.  Try not to over think anything right now or it will make you nuts!

Just keep telling yourself you deserve this and can do it!    Focus on the outcome and about how wonderful you will look and feel when you are done.

skintothin11
October 22, 2012
Thanks Kimmers! I'm really trying not to freak...it's just a very weird thing to think about...I think after reading everything I'm more concerned with the recovery than the anesthesia now...do you think my recovery will be just as bad as someone who had to get MR done? My doctor is confident ill be back to work within 7 days. I work a lot and would love to ask someone for a favor...is there some sort of list of essentials I will need for post op? Also are there questions I'm missing that I should be asking my doctor? Anything pre-op I can do to make everything go smoother during and after the surgery? Thanks I really appreciate everyone's help, prayers and concern.
Kimmers25
October 23, 2012

Oh yes this is a big process for sure!!    

If there is any way you can take more than a week off??   I highly recommend a minimum of two weeks for recovery.  Each person is different in recovery so stay positive and tell yourself all will go smoothly.  I have no doubt that it will:)


Here is a link to my Tummy Tuck Survival Guide.   You will find tips, tricks and supplies on this list.

MaleTT
October 13, 2012
You are more likely to die from heart disease, diabetes or other obesity related conditions than from anesthesia. In fact, you are more likely to keep your weight off after a TT. I never wrote stuff like this before and here I am.
skintothin11
October 18, 2012
Thanks MaleTT...I'm actually going to tell the doctor I'm gonna have the procedure done on November 1st...I'm super nervous and need to recover quick so I can back to work (it's only sitting at a desk so it shouldn't be too bad)...I'm so nervous now but very excited too...i'm actually not doing the ab repair so its just skin and fat (lipo) i'll be dealing with...i'm getting my chest lipo'd at the same time...i'll keep you updated thanks again!
MaleTT
October 18, 2012
I was super nervous too, i think everybody goes trhough the same process too. I went back to work two weeks after the surgery. Dont expect to be 100% though.
skintothin11
October 20, 2012
The doctor told me I go into surgery on a thursday and the drains come out the following tuesday...and then I can return to work (sitting at desk) wednesday. I guess thats if everything goes right which i really hope it does ha...i just keep thinking about getting put out and then them stretching my skin and lipo'ing it and stitching it it really freaks me out...i hope i'm making the right decision
MaleTT
October 21, 2012
One week after my surgery I was working but I was doing it from from work. I did go back to work physically two weeks later. The only thing I would have had an issue would be what cloth to wear to work. for the first two weeks i wore only sweat pants and shorts since the binder added a few inches to my waist and my regular cloth felt too tight and not confortable.
UPDATED FROM skintothin11
12 days pre

So I officially scheduled the surgery for November...

skintothin11October 20, 2012
So I officially scheduled the surgery for November 1st. I am getting a "smooth tuck" (no ab work) and lipo of my chest/flanks. I'm really really really nervous but also excited to finally be able to go to the beach and not just make up some stupid excuse about not liking sand or the hot weather...i just want to swim with my friends and be able to do anything (sexual) as well and not have to worry about my stomach/chest showing...i don't think i'm going to post before/after pics cause i'm just the most shallow human on the planet i suppose but we'll see what happens...my main concerns are:

1. living through the anesthesia
2. not dying from blood clots afterwards or other post-surgery complications
3. getting back to work (a desk job where I sit for 8 hours a day) within a week like my doctor said because its only an operation to the skin and fat...I'm going in for surgery on a thursday, get drains out on a tuesday, and he said I should be able to sit there at the desk on wednesday but I will def still be in pain (pain I can deal with...death i cannot)


Thanks for any support everyone!

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UPDATED FROM skintothin11
7 days pre

Thanks a lot for everything kimmers, you're a...

skintothin11October 25, 2012
Thanks a lot for everything kimmers, you're a great person! I keep going back and forth with regretting my decision and then telling myself I deserve it...and I'm not sure if I'm more nervous about the anesthesia (and actually waking up) or the recovery...I guess there's not much more I can do but pray now.

Anyone have any suggestions for best preparing my body and mind 6 days out? I wish I could take off from work for a month but the 7 days are going to have to suffice. I just have to try to stay as least stressed as possible at work a few days before and for a few days afterwards...I can't wait til I wake up from the surgery and breathe my first with of relief towards a more enjoyable life for me.

Thanks for anyone's prayers.

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