TT, Flank Lipo, Hernia Repair and Muscle Wall Repair - Oklahoma City, OK

I'm 35 I have 6 wonderful children, 5 of which I gave birth to I'm 5'6.75 (The inches matter when your kids are taller than you) I weigh 178lbs down from 250lbs. I have a loving boyfriend we've been together for 2yrs and are planning our wedding and tomorrow is the big day.....I'm scared....I am thinking I may go ahead and get my breasts done but I have not decided. That's later.....Those are the only two things I think I would want done. I don't care much about the rest. I think if I can get past this first one I'll be good for the next one. I have heard the tummy tuck is the most painful and I've equally heard it's not so painful. I think I'm pretty well prepared for this and the aftercare. I even have a new bed that is adjustable and vibrates. It's a dream to sleep on!

But either way, I'm still scared....Its becoming real and I've done alot to get to this point. I hope all goes well and I get the results I've been wanting for a few years now....Everyone is supportive and thinks it's a good idea with the exception of a few people. Sometimes it's a damper on my day and other times I don't care. But either way I'll be ok and have made sure I don't cross paths with them until I'm well out of at least the first 3 weeks. My kids think it's a great idea.

The doctor's office called me today and asked about my smoking cessation. For the most part I quit and I have smoked twice since November and both times have been when drinking and one was recently, but not like this morning or yesterday. It was like a week ago. And they said I'd be doing a nicotine test in the morning. So, that's weighing on my mind a lot and I'm downing water like there's no tomorrow. I have little hope it will work but I am at least attempting. I hate to disappoint anyone. I don't know I just would hate to listen to him if the carbon dioxide in my system is high. And I definitely don't plan or want to smoke or be around smoke at all during the surgery and in after care. I just hope I don't have to listen to the doctor.....

I think today I'm going to go home and spend time with my family and try to just soak them in....Then just finish up some last minute loose ends...cleaning and what not....

Everyone was very accommodating. My mother, my oldest daughter and my boyfriend were here. I went through the pictures and the aftercare and the plan of action with the doctor. And once they got me my meds to go to sleep....let me tell you I was out like a light. lol I woke here in my suite with my mom and my daughter. He had to go back to work. I've been in and out of sleep. When it was time for my mommy (yes I still call her mommy :) ) to go home. I cried and told her I was glad she came. She cried too. And he came in and told me.....see I told you I'd come back to take care of you.

The doctor has checked on me several times. I got to see the stitches for the first time. He said I'm doing just fine. That is important since he said I was a little over the ideal weight. And it turned out better than expected. He said my main problem was all of the loose skin but it was also a good thing. It showed I had lost a lot of weight and praised me for it. I did ask about my breasts and he said we could look at those when I come in for my visit. :) I am overall very pleased with my outcome and the service I have received. I wouldn't change any of it. Dr. Nuveen was great and the staff was great. He even gave me his cell phone number if I had any questions. I am glad I chose him. I will post pics when I am able. I can't walk straight up so when I can I'll snape some and put them up. I will write more later.....I'm very tired right now. :) Good Night!!!

Feeling better today.....showering is still a bit tiring. I'm in and out of sleep. My mother, boyfriend and daughter help me tremendously. I walk every hour to hour and a half. The doctor's said he did my surgery a bit differently and so it took a little longer to do my surgery. He said I should heal just fine. I feel less and less pain each day. And it does get easier and easier. I think I was scared for nothing. If this was the worst surgery we could have done, then I tell you this....it is not that bad. It does get better with each and as the days pass you will be able to do more and more. Just know your limits and it will be ok....