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47 Y/o, TT/ MR/Lipo ; 2 Grown Kids, Getting Remarried ! Orange, CA
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I've been wanting this for at least 25 years and never had the courage, time or funds as a single mom. Now it's finally my turn at to do something for myself! I'm going in on Monday and I'm getting nervous now that the time has come! This site has been a Godsend, I've read the good, bad and ugly! Wish me luck!!
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UPDATED FROM miajm417
1 day pre
1 more night to go!
Ok ladies it's the night before my surgery and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I'm trying to convince myself that what I'm doing is justified and I'm going to be fine. I've never had surgery and I don't know what to expect and it scares me because I'm a total control freak. My fiancé and kids are being supportive and I find myself irritable and short. I feel as if I'm having chest pains so I keep taking deep breathes to calm down. My mom was planning on being here to help me out, however she had to leave to see her brother who is on his deathbed - so I'm feeling really emotional. If anyone could give me some words of wisdom and a little pick me up it would be greatly appreciated ????????????
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January 18, 2016
I'm 9 days po and I felt the same way. But I knew if I didn't do it now, I would never do it! Take deep breaths and picture how you're going to look this summer! I prepared for the worst and it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be! Keep positive thoughts in your head! Since you've never had surgery before, tell the anesthesiologist that you're concerned about throwing up after surgery (from the heavy pain medicine you'll be given) and they'll give you something for that. I'm glad I remembered to ask for that! You'll will do fine! :)
January 18, 2016
Thank you, I'm trying but it's the fear of the unknown! I did get zofron from the dr already just in case! I really want to take a xanex!
January 18, 2016
This is so worth it! Keep your head up and just try to think positive.. Remember the first 2/3 days are the worst so I hear.. Remember everything we do for are self is completely worth it! GOOD LUCK and as they say ,will see you on the Slim side (:
My TT is March 29th
My TT is March 29th
January 18, 2016
Thank you Cindy! I just want to get thru tomorrow! Cross your fingers and toes for me please!
January 19, 2016
Yippee...I made it over!!! Surgery went well, I'm sore not going to lie. I walked a couple of laps on the hotel floor and had some dinner...- quesadilla. I felt a little nauseous when I left the surgery center and then after I had a little yogurt - thinking the Percocet may be too strong, so I'm taking the Zofran to control it. My nurse Tiffany is amazing, love her!
The only downside I've had was one of my veneers fell of from my teeth chattering so that will have to get fixed. And climbing into bed at the hotel, I swear they must have made it for Giants! I just got up to pee and it was much easier.
No drains! So from what I can see it looks great, I'm very bruised but I bruise easily . A few hours after surgery I took some business calls and answered emails and texts,. Im not used to having to depend on someone to help me use the bathroom. I had to go and thought I would attend to get out myself, the minute it didn't work I called Tiffany and she was right there to help me get up. I went to the bathroom by myself and then she helped me get into this giant bed. Just had a little piece of bread. So I just took one Percocet, 3 ibuprofen and 1 Zofran and will rest again. I will post some pics when I get up again.
Thank you ladies for all of your support.
Happy and Healthy Healing!!
January 28, 2016
I crushed the Percocet then washed down it made it much easier to take You need them now they will be done soon
January 28, 2016
Relax yourself I am not at ideal weight and I still love it. Yes it's hard I won't lie the first 10 days are nasty then get better but I will be honest it's a full 6 weeks recovery for me I'm a nurse and I had 2 hernia repairs too. I don't know what your recovery will be like but I love my results but you need super non judgemental support. Good luck
UPDATED FROM miajm417
1 day post
Made it to the flat side!
I made it! Everything went well, I'm sore and got a little nauseous but other than that I'm doing fault well. I walked a couple of laps on the hotel floor, ate dinner then had some frozen yogurt. My nurse Tiffany is thing that taking the 2 Percocet is to strong for me that's why it upsets my tummy. So I take a song ran with it.
Difficulties that I had earlier was climbing into bed, this bed is made for Giants! So it's challenging but doable. I feel better this time, had to pre again thought I would attempt myself but it didn't work so I called Tiffany to help me out. I went to the bathroom by myself - it's hard to have to depend on someone but I have to! I'm very bruised but that is understandable since I bruise anyway. Have some gas which I passed just now and it was great! lol . Haven't taken the miralax or mins yet, will do that today - I didn't want to chance it being in this high bed! So I'll do it when u get home. I will post pics in a little bit, so far I like what I see! Dr did lipo, muscle repair on my lower abs and a couple of stitches up high. The major work wasn't lower abs which were shot!
Thank you and wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy recovering!
Difficulties that I had earlier was climbing into bed, this bed is made for Giants! So it's challenging but doable. I feel better this time, had to pre again thought I would attempt myself but it didn't work so I called Tiffany to help me out. I went to the bathroom by myself - it's hard to have to depend on someone but I have to! I'm very bruised but that is understandable since I bruise anyway. Have some gas which I passed just now and it was great! lol . Haven't taken the miralax or mins yet, will do that today - I didn't want to chance it being in this high bed! So I'll do it when u get home. I will post pics in a little bit, so far I like what I see! Dr did lipo, muscle repair on my lower abs and a couple of stitches up high. The major work wasn't lower abs which were shot!
Thank you and wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy recovering!
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January 19, 2016
Whooo hooo that's awesome! Can't wait to see pix!!
January 21, 2016
I am on PO day 7 and every day made a huge difference......Hang in there.....
January 21, 2016
So I have a question, I feel good so far a little stiff but if walk it's not bad, my concern is my breathing I've been taking deep breathes but it's tight - do you have that?
January 21, 2016
That's how I felt, but I got over it! I finally pooped and have my daughter wipe me! Paybacks are a b$&@h! Lol
January 21, 2016
Yes, I do and I started on day 3 to get a little mucous "tickle" in my throat and it made me cough which is sooooo painful......Try to suck on some hard candy and hydrate.....I always keep water close by and I will take a drink whenever I feel the cough coming on......Just think every hour is a step forward and every day is better than the last.....I am hoping that my drain will be removed on Friday morning
January 21, 2016
Hi, I am on day 2 PO and I am petrified to see what my abdomen looks like. Your very brave, your stomach looks great. I find it so hard to ask for help since I'm so independent, but my husband is being such a trooper.
February 25, 2016
Hi, my recovery is going very well. No longer in pain just a little worried that my stomach might not be as flat as I hoped. I keep reading to make sure everything is okay. Not sure if I have seroma. But I just keep wondering how long until my stomach is flat.
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