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Doing suprisingly well Ontario, ON
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Hello Ladies, I am so grateful to have found this...
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Hello Ladies,
I am so grateful to have found this site! I shouldn't have waited to post 'my story' 10 hours PRIOR to my tt that's for sure! I suppose I was too busy reading everyone else's journey and trying to educate myself and gear up as best as possible.
I am (37) a sahm to 3 kids (15, 5, 4) and have an amazing and wonderful supportive husband. He doesn't think I need the tt and says he's happy with me the way I am but *I'm* not. I cringe looking in the mirror at my pouch and dressing around my belly. I have never really had a weight problem (although with pregnancy I took "eating for two" to heart and would gain quite a bit but would lose it with breastfeeding and exercise) and was run of the mill so to speak until my last baby and had to have a surgical reconstruction (vaginally...a long story! will explain later).
So it's 4 years later and I have had nothing but serious complications from that awful surgery and it has left me unable to properly work out, among other things. Prior to the surgery I was doing P90x and I lost 70 pounds (I gained it during last pregnancy) and I had never felt better or stronger but I am now left with debilitating back pain and I need a revision ( vaginally,to be done in a few months).
I am confident in my surgeon but I am so afraid of the pain. What have I paid to do to myself? What if my tummy still has this awful pooch and I am still hiding under my clothes? I also feel SO guilty spending this money (which we SO didn't have) on myself to "feel better" and to feel more feminine again.
I have turned our bedroom into a hospital room lol. My husband brought in the recliner and I have all my supplies stacked up and tables close by, I rented a walker, shower seat and I bought a toilet raiser. I sure hope I'm ready for this, I suppose there's no turning back.
I pray that I can remain positive and keep the end result in mind when I am experiencing pain post op. With my back issues I don't tolerate pain easily so this is why I am so fearful.
God Bless all you ladies and especially to Kim, thanks for such a great site! Will post pics later. Please keep me in your prayers.....see you on the flat side
I am so grateful to have found this site! I shouldn't have waited to post 'my story' 10 hours PRIOR to my tt that's for sure! I suppose I was too busy reading everyone else's journey and trying to educate myself and gear up as best as possible.
I am (37) a sahm to 3 kids (15, 5, 4) and have an amazing and wonderful supportive husband. He doesn't think I need the tt and says he's happy with me the way I am but *I'm* not. I cringe looking in the mirror at my pouch and dressing around my belly. I have never really had a weight problem (although with pregnancy I took "eating for two" to heart and would gain quite a bit but would lose it with breastfeeding and exercise) and was run of the mill so to speak until my last baby and had to have a surgical reconstruction (vaginally...a long story! will explain later).
So it's 4 years later and I have had nothing but serious complications from that awful surgery and it has left me unable to properly work out, among other things. Prior to the surgery I was doing P90x and I lost 70 pounds (I gained it during last pregnancy) and I had never felt better or stronger but I am now left with debilitating back pain and I need a revision ( vaginally,to be done in a few months).
I am confident in my surgeon but I am so afraid of the pain. What have I paid to do to myself? What if my tummy still has this awful pooch and I am still hiding under my clothes? I also feel SO guilty spending this money (which we SO didn't have) on myself to "feel better" and to feel more feminine again.
I have turned our bedroom into a hospital room lol. My husband brought in the recliner and I have all my supplies stacked up and tables close by, I rented a walker, shower seat and I bought a toilet raiser. I sure hope I'm ready for this, I suppose there's no turning back.
I pray that I can remain positive and keep the end result in mind when I am experiencing pain post op. With my back issues I don't tolerate pain easily so this is why I am so fearful.
God Bless all you ladies and especially to Kim, thanks for such a great site! Will post pics later. Please keep me in your prayers.....see you on the flat side
UPDATED FROM canadiandaisy
2 days post
2 days post op and doing pretty well :)
Well, I made it! I can honestly say I thought it would be worse (not that it's not horrible but my vag surgery was WAY worse) The damn cg is awful, I feel like a stuffed sausage and the no underwear thing is already bothering me. It's very painful on my back (not my tummy) sleeping in the recliner. I'm not sure when I can try the bed. Any thoughts on that?
I in no way could have done this without my amazing and wonderful husband. He has been so awesome with everything, from helping me up, taking care of all 3 kids, and last night my youngest woke up vomiting. I'm praying she gets better real soon and doesn't pass it on.
Praise be to God, my saviour and rock.
Will post pics when I'm able. Take care everyone, happy healing
I in no way could have done this without my amazing and wonderful husband. He has been so awesome with everything, from helping me up, taking care of all 3 kids, and last night my youngest woke up vomiting. I'm praying she gets better real soon and doesn't pass it on.
Praise be to God, my saviour and rock.
Will post pics when I'm able. Take care everyone, happy healing
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October 11, 2013
I'm doing well, I must say that it has gotten better each day and I couldn't have done it without hubby, he has been the greatest. He has taken such good care of me. Today has been a week and I'm almost standing fully upwright. The pain gets a lot easier each day. As soon as I get rid of the last drain I'll be happier. Just being patient at this moment.
October 12, 2013
Wow...it seems like you are doing great already---eventually your CG will be your best friend - believe it or not - :0) gets some rest!
October 27, 2013
She is so right. I actually like my CG and I'm cool with it now. We're friends. But like Cmedejas (my sister from another mister! we had the same doc and actually MET in person!!) I felt like I hated it early on. Hang in there. Or should i say "Keep it together!" loll
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October 14, 2013
How are you feeling? Just to let you know my dad got the cushions from our outdoor furniture set and stacked them under the mattress so it was raised like a proper hospital bed. The bottom half I put about three pillows under knees and legs to even it all out. That might be an alternative to sleeping in recliner. Has your back pain gone? Mine is killing in one side constantly along with my right hip. Have to keep moving my legs in bed so they don't cramp up as well. Incision not hurting at all can't believe how intense the back pain is! Hope your recovery continues beautifully.
October 17, 2013
What an awesome idea! Gotta love dad :) Actually, my back honestly feels SO much better now that the sticky dressing under cg was removed today. Mind you I cannot bend over to wash my hands or brush my teeth yet (I sit on my walker and it's easier) Back pain is awful :( My 'nightmare' with my back started 4 years ago and has gotten progressively worse. Did you have pre-existing back pain/issues? Take care honey *hugs*
October 17, 2013
Back pain is almost gone and now standing straight :) yes had lower back pain before and had developed a scoop in my back which was trying to support all of my internal organs in an abdominal cavity of loose skin. Yuck! Had my drain out today and it was a funny feeling but over in ten seconds. I guess I'm just easing back into my old life and if I don't feel right I sit down straight away. Off pain pills and have managed to do light housework ok. My cg is my support and I think my days and nights would be hell without it! Have to wear it for another month. Just dealing with swelling and funny tingling in my arms and legs towards the end of the day when I have done too much. Plus in Sydney we are still in spring but are having extreme hit weather with bush fires which makes swelling worse! I'm so glad you are doing well. 1 week po was turning point for me especially in regards to back but I try to do light stretches and correct my posture if I feel like I'm bending over :)
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Thank you for starting your journey with us. I am thinking about you this morning and will be waiting to hear back from you. You are going to do wonderful and soon will be home loving the flat tummy.
I am here for you girlie so reach out anytime. Excited for you.
xoxo
We are here for you:)