Mommy Makeover - BA, TT, Lipo - Palo Alto, CA
I'm exactly 2 weeks post op. I decided to go...
I'm exactly 2 weeks post op. I decided to go back to work yesterday, since I have been feeling fine. Even swept the house on Wednesday.
Went to work yesterday & I thought I was doing ok, started getting sleepy & tired. Came home for lunch to just lay down. Even then I thought I was ok, just tired. Left work & I wanted to just pass out. Last night was the worst night. My right shoulder blade was hurting really bad. Not sure if its from sitting down all day at work, if its from the BA, TT, or the Lipo. Point is I called in sick today, which like I said previously marks my 2 week post op.
My cousin also had a TT and told me about this website so here I am. Sorry so rude of me. I didn't even tell you all a little about me.
I am 32, have 2 beautiful daughters. My oldest is 12 & my youngest is 2. I'm 5'5" after my first I was thinner than before having her, varied between 115-135 but I had a lot of stretch marks & loose skin. After my 2nd child I went up close to 200. Crazy right? After I had my daughter I hit the gym hard, was on a strict diet for 2 years & I was 138.5 pre-op. My stretch marks of course were a lot worse after my second. My skin tummy was destroyed. Would get depress some days because I would eat healthy & workout so much to see no results in my tummy area.
What are my feelings so far. I know that in several months I will be ecstatic. But today I had one of my few breakdowns. Just felt a bit selfish sad because I can't do much with my baby & I'm missing my daughter's games & practices. I miss jogging. I use to run 3-5 miles 5 days a week. Feel like I'm putting a lot on my hubby's plate. He called me today from work to just tell me he loves me & to not worry about anything but getting better. I am very lucky to have his support, he was happy with me before, but I wanted this for me.
Well this where I am right now, I think I have made this long enough. Hope I didn't bore anyone. I have an appt with my PS next week on wed. Will see how that goes.
I will post pics as soon as they are email them to me.
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I did have 2 drains. 1 was removed like 5 days later & 2nd one was removed 6 days after the first one. But I have an appt on Wednesday and if I still have more swelling on my right side due to fluid they said they will have to remove it (i think he said with a needle...faint!)
I would say do it girl we deserve this. Like I mention before you might have those days were you ask if it was worth it (only because its a long recovery) I'm not a sit down type of girl I like to be on the move. Cleaning, walking, running after my child & jogging. So sitting down all day not being out has been a bit depressing. I know when summer is here we will be extremely happy we made this choice!
How exciting! March 9th is around the corner! You have to keep me posted...remember everyone recovers different you might feel way better than I did. Keep positive.
I will keep you posted and will definitely be asking you more questions...LOL!
Make sure you rest...dont try to do too much too fast.
I went in for a follow up & they said the...
I know I'm only 2.5 weeks out & my tummy is I hope still very swollen. I've seen other women on here and their tummy's look flatter than mine. ):
I know I haven't been how I should. I need to Ho back to my 1200 calorie intake.
I went back to work on Monday & oh boy! I can't seem to fond a chair that doesn't make my back hurt. By the end of my work day, I'm itching to get home & take my pain meds! Since Monday everyday seems to be better & better. I'm starting to feel hopeful & think this pain & discomfort is only temporary.
I really hope my tummy is swollen & goes down or else u don't know if all this money & pain was worth it. Hmmm...I found like negative Nancy. I WILL BE LOOKING hot in a few. This swollen tummy is just a bump in the road.
I'm having a BA and TT done on March 9th...I'm anxious, excited, and nervous.
So far are you happy with the results? Did you have drains put in? If so how long before they were taken out?