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Whirlwind **10 months** - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
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Hello! I am Katie, mother of two boys both born...
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Hello! I am Katie, mother of two boys both born via c-section, ages 5 and 3. I have been chubby or overweight since starting college. I am 5'3" and I weighed 180lbs before getting pregnant with my first. Highest recorded weight was 225 (during pregnancy) The past 3 years I have been determined at shedding the weight and being healthy, only to find my stomach looking more like pizza dough that hangs over my c-section scar. I now weigh 135. I have run 2 half marathons, and one full marathon..I am strong and in shape, why can't my body reflect how I feel?? Found out yesterday that I will be able to get a tummy tuck and abdominal repair covered by insurance on FRIDAY!! So this is a journal on my whirlwind adventure :)
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UPDATED FROM Katapple
1 day pre
Surgery time has been set! I go in tomorrow...
Surgery time has been set! I go in tomorrow morning at 9:30am, and as long as everyone is on schedule, I will be wheeled back into surgery around 11:30. Nurse Allison said to expect 2.5-3 hours for surgery, another 2 hours in recovery, and maybe another hour or two after that before I can go home.
Nothing like being told I can’t eat anything after midnight to make you feel ravenous! Doesn’t sound like I’ll do too much eating tomorrow either.
Still working on getting babysitters lined up through the day and perhaps an overnight play date at a friends house :)
Is this really happening?!
Added some before pictures!
Nothing like being told I can’t eat anything after midnight to make you feel ravenous! Doesn’t sound like I’ll do too much eating tomorrow either.
Still working on getting babysitters lined up through the day and perhaps an overnight play date at a friends house :)
Is this really happening?!
Added some before pictures!
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January 26, 2012
primary condition is to fix my abdominal wall so I no longer have back pain.
February 16, 2012
How has that been? I had the TT for the exact same reason--I had 3 discs that had begun to become arthritic and I couldn't even turn in the bed without wincing.
I can honestly say that I have not had a single second of back pain since the abdominal fix!!
I can honestly say that I have not had a single second of back pain since the abdominal fix!!
February 16, 2012
I haven't had lower back pain at all since the surgery, but I haven't really done much of anything yet. I would get back pain from certain workouts or running long distances, so I will let you know when that time comes! LOL
I have had upper back pain because of hunching though, but now that I'm standing straight, that has gone! I've even noticed in pictures my back isn't as arched any more, so that's gotta be a good sign, right?
I have had upper back pain because of hunching though, but now that I'm standing straight, that has gone! I've even noticed in pictures my back isn't as arched any more, so that's gotta be a good sign, right?
January 27, 2012
Best of luck tomorrow, Katapple!! Wishing you a smooth, pain-free surgery! Let us know how you are doing when you are able!
April 6, 2018
I spoke too soon. I’m soooo bummed out. I’ve been hair. lower back issues for years and having ablation to address it. and since I’ve had the surgery, with the exception of the first week in the recliner my back pain and disappeared! so on the one note I’m bummed I paid for that but on the other hand I’m totally psyched this may ah e relived a life time issue. I never would have put two and two together! I think I’m gonna start researching how to reimburse for insurance. I’m happy to have scrolled by your page!
UPDATED FROM Katapple
Day of treatment
I can’t believe I just had a tummy tuck with...
I can’t believe I just had a tummy tuck with abdominal repair!
My husband, Jason, took me in this morning at 9:30. I was back in anesthesia by 10:15, and pretty sure I was in surgery by 10:45, way ahead of schedule! I remember talking to the anesthesiologist, asking for forgiveness for anything that might come out of my mouth while I was all loopy, and he was telling me likes to sell that info back to the spouses because it’s good money. Then I remember hearing my name a couple times. I immediately ask if I was done already, because I swear I have only been asleep for 5 minutes. It’s 1:15. I think I am back in my room around 2 or 2:30, and I’m home by 5:30.
Pain is very manageable, 2 or 3 on the scale. So I will keep up with the percocet, to make sure it stays that way for a few days at least. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, tomorrow is going to be worse and I won’t be as happy as I am now, I’m sure! But so far, I was in more pain following my c-sections than I am now (incision-wise, anyway)
I am able to get the recliner’s foot rest down, get out, and get to the bathroom all on my own. Again, surprising to me! I cannot straighten out, and I am pretty slow at this point, but hey, I’m moving!
The boys have been careful around me and are doing really well. Alex prayed for my tummy to feel better soon “Dear God, please make mommy’s tummy ache go away soon, Amen!” Made me cry, such a sweet boy I’ve got there.
I am happy to say that I have an appetite and I’m not nauseous. Just tired from the pain killers. This is probably why this post doesn't seem very cohesive!
Thank you all for your positive thoughts an prayers, they are obviously working! I will update some more in the morning!
PS, haven’t seen my new tummy yet, it’s covered in a binder that I can’t take off until Sunday. But from the way it’s wrapped, I have a VERY flat belly!
My husband, Jason, took me in this morning at 9:30. I was back in anesthesia by 10:15, and pretty sure I was in surgery by 10:45, way ahead of schedule! I remember talking to the anesthesiologist, asking for forgiveness for anything that might come out of my mouth while I was all loopy, and he was telling me likes to sell that info back to the spouses because it’s good money. Then I remember hearing my name a couple times. I immediately ask if I was done already, because I swear I have only been asleep for 5 minutes. It’s 1:15. I think I am back in my room around 2 or 2:30, and I’m home by 5:30.
Pain is very manageable, 2 or 3 on the scale. So I will keep up with the percocet, to make sure it stays that way for a few days at least. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, tomorrow is going to be worse and I won’t be as happy as I am now, I’m sure! But so far, I was in more pain following my c-sections than I am now (incision-wise, anyway)
I am able to get the recliner’s foot rest down, get out, and get to the bathroom all on my own. Again, surprising to me! I cannot straighten out, and I am pretty slow at this point, but hey, I’m moving!
The boys have been careful around me and are doing really well. Alex prayed for my tummy to feel better soon “Dear God, please make mommy’s tummy ache go away soon, Amen!” Made me cry, such a sweet boy I’ve got there.
I am happy to say that I have an appetite and I’m not nauseous. Just tired from the pain killers. This is probably why this post doesn't seem very cohesive!
Thank you all for your positive thoughts an prayers, they are obviously working! I will update some more in the morning!
PS, haven’t seen my new tummy yet, it’s covered in a binder that I can’t take off until Sunday. But from the way it’s wrapped, I have a VERY flat belly!
Replies (3)
January 27, 2012
Goodluck and I hope your surgery went well. I will keep you in my prayers. You will soon be as health and strong as your body reflects.
January 27, 2012
Hey I hope u did great! Been praying for u! Can't wait to heAr how it went. Mine is 2/2
January 28, 2012
so happy you are on the other side, kat!! I know you mentioned that you are able to put the footrest down on your own but it might just be the meds allowing you to do that!! I can't imagine being able to do that the whole first week, seriously! Don't want to mess up that muscle repair, my friend!!
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