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I am a 40 year old single mom of a beautiful 8yo...
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I am a 40 year old single mom of a beautiful 8yo little girl, who has made the decision to have a TT. I put on loads weight during my pg and haven't shed all of it, so I currently weigh about 99kgs (218lbs) and am 1.6m (5ft3in). I initially went to my ps for a breast lift & reduction, but on his advice have decided to have the TT first, as I will look out of proportion with perky, teenage boobies and a saggy 40yo tum. Will post pics soon
UPDATED FROM AshRSA
2 months pre
So, I put up my pics today. Most naked I've been...
So, I put up my pics today. Most naked I've been on the net :) I have been researching and reading so much since finding this site, I feel like I've made the right choice. My TT is just over 8 weeks away and I have started dreaming about post TT, walking around with these huge drains as big as shopping bags. Weird?????
I have only been for 1 consult with the ps I've chosen and he says that he prefers to do TTs with conscious sedation (cs) as he likes his patients to be up and about almost immediately. I've done some research about cs and I'm not so sure now :( Have next app with him only in June and I have so much to ask him.
I have only been for 1 consult with the ps I've chosen and he says that he prefers to do TTs with conscious sedation (cs) as he likes his patients to be up and about almost immediately. I've done some research about cs and I'm not so sure now :( Have next app with him only in June and I have so much to ask him.
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May 6, 2013
Welcome to the community:) Â I am happy you joined us and look forward to being on your journey with you:)
May 6, 2013
Oops I see the date! My TT is scheduled for Jun 12 Our tummies look alike curious what the flat side will look like:-)
May 6, 2013
Hey, You look similar to what I did before my tt in Oct last year. I have a few lumps in me that you don't because of having a pain pump for my spine and a lap band in me. Other than that we are similar. You also said you were have the conscious sedation and wasn't real sure about that. Well.... first I didn't have it for my tt. But I have had it for a couple other surgeries. In my opinion I would have it for just about anything. I remember little things during the surgery but time didn't really matter at all. There was no sense of time. But the best part was waking up so easy. Not all drugged feeling. When I had my tt, they told me they had a hard time getting me to wake. So if I have any future surgeries, I will see if I can have the cs. Just my thoughts on it. You have a great day, have a look at my befores and afters. Might give you a little bit of what great changes your in for. Not having the pannus is awesome! However you wake, your going to bandaged but still feel your tummy area. the rolls will be gone!
May 7, 2013
Thanks for the info on cs JeannieM1959. I have had my c-sec and 2 other ops under general anasthetic(ga) and have not had good experiences. I am nauseous and light headed for weeks after. I am just not sure about tt with muscle repair(mr) with cs. Almost everywhere I've read, ga is recommended for full tt with mr. What surgeried have you had with cs and what were your experiences?
UPDATED FROM AshRSA
2 months pre
I just made an app to see my ps on 20 May. Could...
I just made an app to see my ps on 20 May. Could not wait until June to ask him all I want to know. I swear this site has made my list of questions for my ps so much longer :) Do you think he'll be intimidated if I go to see him with a clipboard in hand ;)
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May 7, 2013
Hey Ash! I was worried when I went in for my consultation too. At 5'7" and 224 my worst fear was that he was going to tell me I was too fat and to leave, lol! He did tell me to lose 20 lbs as my results would be more aesthetically pleasing (flatter) but at the end of the day, I've had the mom pouch since I was 18, I just want it gone...oh and fuller breasts again, I want those too! LOL!
I am sure things will be fine. I don't know anything about TT procedures with conscious sedation, but you can go to the "Ask A Doctor" section of this website and ask them. Ask your PS everything you need to ask, if he is really professional, he will answer as many questions as you ask and think nothing of it. I feel if you want to be under a general anesthetic, then he should honour your request.
Best wishes and much success on your TT journey!
May 7, 2013
Thanks Marcie. I plan to ask my ps loads of quezzies. I would prefer cs as I have problems with ga whenever I have it. Will chat to him abt it, he does have ga option if I really want to do it
May 7, 2013
lol clipboard in hand is how we all should go in asking all the questions!
May 7, 2013
Yep, so we should. And I do love my clipboard. Went to look at play schools for my daughter clip board and 3 page questionaire in hand. The staff didn't know what hit them :)
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