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TT booked tomorrow. I've been thinking about this...

electricboogaloo
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TT booked tomorrow. I've been thinking about this for a while and have decided to go for it. I've had 3 kids, (3 c-sections) and put on 70lbs with each pregnancy. I currently weigh 143lbs (about 10lbs off my wedding weight) and am 39 years old. I've been addicted to the reviews on this site and have decided that I'd contribute with my experience although I'm not much of a blogger - I'll try to post updates.
Am I nervous? Absolutely. Am I ready? I think so, but my nerves can get the better of me at times. It's mostly the pain and potential for something going wrong that I'm most worried about. Am I excited for the results? No doubt.
Tomorrow I'm having a TT with lipo to the waist and a little lipo on the hips and thighs. I'd like a LOT on the hips and thighs but my doc recommends against it. My skin is too thin (from the repeated weight loss/gain) and the results will be suboptimal. Also, unlike others experiences, my doc wont do any back lipo above the waist area as he believes it can impede the healing from the TT. I'll take his word for it.
Am packing my bag - I have my medications, slippery PJs (great trick I learned from my C-sections - makes getting up and out of bed much easier), and other necessities ready.
Wish me luck!

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Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS (retired)

Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM electricboogaloo
Day of treatment

Day 1: All went smooth. I'm unusually perky for a...

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Day 1: All went smooth. I'm unusually perky for a woman on percocet... guess the morphine has worn off!
Have been drinking water like crazy and was able to pee in the toilet, even though I'm wearing Depends just in case. Pain is fine so far, but I expect it to get worse tomorrow.
Have changed my dressing and it looks so neat! See pic.
My doc is great - he's visiting me in my nearby hotel tomorrow (Day 2) - how wonderful is that!!??

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July 19, 2012
Good luck!! Keep us posted on your recovery.
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July 20, 2012
Good luck! Let us know the good, the bad, and the ugly!
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July 20, 2012
Looking forward to following you on you healing...praying everything goes off without a hitch :)
July 20, 2012
Thanks everyone - will post a quick note right now.
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July 20, 2012
you look great! are you able to get rest and can you sleep during the nights. thank you for sharing your pictures!
UPDATED FROM electricboogaloo
2 days post

Hey Ladies, well as expected, the pain got worse...

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Hey Ladies, well as expected, the pain got worse these past 24 hrs. I've been taking 2 percocet every 4 hrs and it just wipes me out. I snooze for a few hours then wake, eat more dry carbs (brown rice, couscous, crackers ) to help with nausea, walk to the toilet then repeat. For those of you with kids at home, spending a couple of nights in a hotel rather than going straight home really is a good idea. It has made my recovery so much more peaceful. Hubby has been playing super nurse and changed my dressings, fetched me water, straws, remotes etc. He's been amazing and my mom has been tag teaming with him and taking care of the kids at home. They have both been unbelievable. I'm so lucky!
My tummy is looking flat and gorgeous. So far the results look promising : )
I'm back at home now and ready for my next snooze. More, later. By the way, my doctor has called me twice per day to check how I'm doing. How wonderful is that?! He wasn't cheap, but he really has made me feel at ease with all of this. I'm so glad I'm under his care.

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July 21, 2012
Its cool to recover at the same time as someone else. Today I experienced the don't watch anything funny on tv, don't look at the bright outdoors or you'll sneeze, drinking straws are my friend, and finally: "I had no idea I could pee this much"