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54 Yr Old Mother of 4 Lost 100 and Had Three 10.5# Children# - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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After a lot of thought, three beautiful 10 1/2 lb...
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After a lot of thought, three beautiful 10 1/2 lb boys, almost 100 in be weight loss and friends "in the business" the decision was made to repair my muscles and rid myself of the extra skin no exercise was ever going to accomplish. I did it on Wednesday 8/6/14 and am on day 6. Stay tuned for week 1 post op!
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7 days post
week 1 post op today dr. visit
It is exactly a week post op today and I finally awoke this morning feeling pretty good (after having some rather uncomfortable and emotional turbulent days behind me). I put on a long skirt, a bra that I haven't worn in over a week...hahaha some eye makeup, a few bangle bracelets, some hoop earnings and of course my husband's tee shirt (to stick under binder) with sleaves rolled up fashionably of course :) and off to the Doc we went. I feel human today!!!! Almost pretty! Hubby said "she's baaaaack!" He is really very supportive and I couldn't t have done this without him ????.
Doc said I look great and am healing well. I didn't have drains as he is known for a certain quilting procedure beneath the skin that keeps everything tight and no need for additional draining. I can't even imagine what the drains would have been like as it has been tough enough to find a comfortable position these last few days.
I'm also so appreciative for all these posts on real self as they have been a lifesaver as I can kinda get an idea of why I was exhausted when I returned home from the doc. It sure took a lot out of me. As I sit and type my update my hubby gave me some noise cancelling headphones playing total relaxation music. It really helps to get my mind off this incredibly now extra tight binder around my middle. I guess I wasn't tightening it enough this week as I don't recall it being this tight. Maybe the numbness from the surgery is starting to wear off now too. Lots of stuff going on inside!
Note to all: tummy is really flat for the first time in 27 years!!! I can't believe it is me :) will take a pic tonigh and update. Hope you all are feeling well and recovering well, enjoying your beautiful bodies and most of all are appreciating those around you who have and are helping us through our lives.
Doc said I look great and am healing well. I didn't have drains as he is known for a certain quilting procedure beneath the skin that keeps everything tight and no need for additional draining. I can't even imagine what the drains would have been like as it has been tough enough to find a comfortable position these last few days.
I'm also so appreciative for all these posts on real self as they have been a lifesaver as I can kinda get an idea of why I was exhausted when I returned home from the doc. It sure took a lot out of me. As I sit and type my update my hubby gave me some noise cancelling headphones playing total relaxation music. It really helps to get my mind off this incredibly now extra tight binder around my middle. I guess I wasn't tightening it enough this week as I don't recall it being this tight. Maybe the numbness from the surgery is starting to wear off now too. Lots of stuff going on inside!
Note to all: tummy is really flat for the first time in 27 years!!! I can't believe it is me :) will take a pic tonigh and update. Hope you all are feeling well and recovering well, enjoying your beautiful bodies and most of all are appreciating those around you who have and are helping us through our lives.
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August 13, 2014
WOW! Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you! Am eager to see your progress. Make sure to post pictures when you can. I'm 40 and getting it done in January. I'm scared as hell but know that I'll feel better about myself after.
August 13, 2014
Even with the discomfort I am already smiling. We are stronger than we sometimes give ourselves credit for :) I remember when my surgery date was 3 months away and all of a sudden I realized that there was never going to be the perfect time (we have a very busy real estate bsuiness) so I picked up the phone and moved up my date by 3 weeks. From phone call to surgery was one week. It is surely scary but most of that is the anticipation of the actual surgery. Once u are on the road to recovery everything becomes manageable. The reward every day will be looking at that amazing tummy....Both in clothes and out.....hehehe
August 13, 2014
That's so true. I just want to love myself again. I am so happy you took the plunge! Keep me updated, I'll be following for sure!
August 13, 2014
Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see your results!! HAPPY HEALING!!
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August 15, 2014
Day 8 and worked 8 hours from my lazy boy. Phew I am pooped! Sent hubby on a real estate call tonight and he sealed the deal! Tummy still pretty tight...mostly on top of stomach. Still wearing binder and foam inside thru the weelend. Hopefully the tension will lessen soon. Still pretty tired. Been through a lot - need rest. Yes maam! Nite all!
August 16, 2014
Day 9 post op and I finally had "THE" meltdown. Why did I do this, what was I thinking, I feel ugly, am I ever going to be myself again and the list goes on. I cried and my wonderful husband consoled me. Was this really worth it? Of course it was he said. You will be so happy in a few months and every time u get dressed in the morning, he said. Sometimes it's difficult to imagine another day of discomfort and not being able to do the things I normally do. Being a very busy person each and every day this has been a drastic change in my lifestyle as well as hard on my body. Tomorrow will be a better day and I know in a few months I will feel normal again....With a flat tummy!
August 16, 2014
Eeeek this is what I'm afraid of...that I'll regret my choice and it's too late. I'm so thankful for your honesty and timeline because hopefully in a few weeks you'll see the difference and day it was worth it. If not, please be honest about that too. I'm so scared and want to feel good about myself again, but not at the expense of something else making me feel bad about the way I look and feel.
August 16, 2014
We all have different ways we respond to different situations. With that being said I am kind of a controlling person about myself. I am very independent, like to run my own affairs/business and don't like putting people out. I rarely ask for help as I feel very efficient in most things I do.
Recovery for my tt takes time though nobody can prepare you for & I am not very patient. After losing almost 100 pounds over the last 3 years with diet and exercise I finally got my body down to my ideal weight. I hired a personal trainer and have worked with him for the last year and supplemented my workouts with zumba classes and pump classes. I MISS all of those classes and workouts as I felt so good about myself...healthy and strong.
Everyone I have talked to about their tt surgery said it was so worth it. Don't let anyone deter you from what you believe will make a change in your life. I didnt. I'm just having a challenge with the mid point in rexovery. I have faith that in a few weeks as I start to regain back some of my activities that made me feel happy and healthy I will feel elated about my life change too. For now I will sit on the sidelines for a while and think how lucky I am that I was fortunate enough to be able to have afforded the surgery, have a very supportive husband and a business thst has allows me to work from home. Will keep smiling and y ' all should too! Curl your hair, put on ur eye makeup and throw that skirt on "over" ur binder. Look out world...she is coming!!!!!
August 17, 2014
Day 10 post op and settling into the recovery period. Learning what I can and cannot do. Standing this morning making french toast (sprouted grain and egg whites of course) with my hubby. Took a toll after 15 min and had to sit down until color came back into my face. Probably should have eaten something beforehand :)
Spent the day working from home talking to real estate clients on the phone while hubby showed property. Needed a nap by four in my lazy boy. Not a lot of stamina here!
Showered tonight and inspected my belly AGAIN. Belly button area still has some residue coming from it. Hope that is ok. Still pretty swollen after wearing the binder and foam since day 1. Tomorrow I'm supposed to not add the foam insert when wrapping the binder. Will feel very different I'm sure!
I know I will be happy in a few months but I never ever could have imagined this day to day life I now have while recovering. More tomorrow...thinking about joining hubby at the open hous tomorrow...hmmmmm
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