No the skin does not just "snap back" with excersize...

Anyone get a TT and lipo to remove saddlebags? My surgery is scheduled for September 20th. My PS had me scheduled for Aug 26 but wants to work with Dr. Xipoleas (was a fellow last year) as her attending doc, so my date was pushed to end of September while he waits for paperwork to go through so that he can work at NYEE.

I'm excited but nervous at the same time. I wanted my date for 8/26. But I want my PS to be happy with who she works with.

Reviews in Dr.X anyone? Also my fellow will be Dr. Polavarapu. She is so nice!

Anyone scheduled for next month?

Finally this day is here! I can't tell you how long of a road this was for me. This goes back to 6 years ago when I got off to a start, had a date set, then chickened out because I read too many recovery stories. I don't think I was mentally ready and at that time my second child was only a toddler. Then after lamenting enough for not going "through with it" I dragged my dear hubby to a few appointments only to get scared off again. Honestly, I don't think I was ready if I could constantly get pushed away. Last summer i had yet a THIRD consultation (after googling so many docs) but sitting in the waiting room for over an hour made me so upset that i got dressed and walked out on the surgeon when he finally DID arrive to examine me.

Hubby came with me to the appointment I made this past early June. It was a great appointment, felt right, love the doc. Hubby was on board with me and seemed to ask a lot more questions than I did! At one point the doc I think was sizing him up/checking him out to make sure I was there for ME and not for HIM. ha!

I had my "Fitness for surgery" work up just this past Thursday. BP, Bloodwork, EKG, Urine taken etc..test for pregnancy...yada yada. This is my clearance forms. Now my pre-op is this Tuesday afternoon. I can't wait! I'm really thrilled. It's REALLY happening.

My Doc is always available by email or telephone if I have any questions and so far that is great. It puts me at ease. She reccomended a higher caliber compression garment post-op since I said i would spring for it. You basically give them your measurements and they suggest (over the phone, very helpful) the size you should order.
129lbs (give or take a bad day or two add a few elbeez..) and 5'3"
Pre-op measurements:
Waist: 29 inches
Hip: 39 inches (widest part)
Thigh: 23 inches (again widest part)

I am currently a size medium in the FBS Stage 1 Marena post-op garment.

http://www.marenagroup.com/comfortwear/product/products-for-women/girdles/girdles-with-suspender.html

Doc says that my 2nd stage garments come after 2 week check-up of wearing these and re take of sizes. Looking forward to all of that. My doc said that I have an umbilical hernia, severe diastasis and saddlebags. All of which she will repair!

Until then I am preparing the house and myself for next weekend by shopping for all of my supplies so that I am all set when I'm home a week from today and recovering. I'm working up until surgery day so I only have this weekend to prepare.

I think I will work from home the last week I am recovering. Only taking off two/half weeks. My job is not physically challenging, however there is a lot of commuting and running around that goes with it. So I am hoping to eat healthy and well up until and during so as to assure a good healing both physically and mentally. I've seen great post op stories and really bad ones. Finally NOT getting scared away.

Before signing off- please note that my highest weight after the birth of my children was 180lbs. Crazy! One thing I have never been able to get rid of is the saggy belly or as I like to call the 'jowels of a dog'. I have been trying to get as fit as possible realistically (since i hate excersizing really) before this surgery. I think i have done ok. The rest is up to my surgeon!

My coffee maker broke! So I need a new one...HA. I will also hit up Target for some comfy furry pjs and granny panties and Bio Oil. What else am I missing. I am working up until my surgery date (9/20) and the time of my surgery is 3:00pm. Why so late? Does anyone know what goes down on the day of the surgery? My hubby will not be coming with me to the hospital but taking days off after surgery (trying to utilize him where I need him most) to be home with me. He'll come to the hospital after work (which makes sense anyway bc my surg starts at 3pm).
I'm spacing out..what did you ladies eat the first few hours after surgery and days after? What should my grocery list look like?