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25 Yr Old Mother of 2 Scheduled my Tummy Tuck! - Portland, OR

Name: 25 Yr Old Mother of 2 Scheduled my Tummy Tuck! - Portland, OR
Item: Yale S. Popowich, MD (license restricted)
Rating: 5
Author: cecem89

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So I had exactly 26 days till my abdominoplasty I...

cecem89February 18, 2015

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so I had exactly 26 days till my abdominoplasty I should be extremely excited but it doesn't feel real at least not yet because I've been waiting to get this for so long I know when the time comes I'm going to be extremely excited I'm getting my abdominoplasty done by dr. Popowich at the Portland plastic surgery group he is an amazing surgen has amazing bedside manner I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

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Yale S. Popowich, MD (license restricted)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

Christine272008

February 18, 2015

You will do great. I was so nervous but once it was over I finally became excited :). Every day I love looking at myself in the mirror and seeing it look better and better. I'm only two weeks post op and it's very slow moving but it does get better every day !! Good luck !!!

cecem89

February 19, 2015

Thank u! Ive wanted this for 8 years and its finally happening it doesn't seem real yet im excited about finally haveing the stomach i eant but it hasn't hit me yet im gonna b freakin normal again lol nervous about the pain and being nauseous.

Happy Wife AL

February 18, 2015

Congrats on booking your surgery!

cecem89

February 28, 2015

Thank u

imath

February 19, 2015

Hi, get excited, it will be the best thing you ever did in your life (family excepted). It is worth it and ask us if we would do it again, 'in a heartbeat'. Making the decision is the hardest part, so now just trust your professionals and relax and get stress free. Go for it with enthusiasm.

cecem89

February 19, 2015

Thank u im excited its it's literally a dream come true its just surreal

Snowflake567

February 19, 2015

You are going to have an amazing life-changing result! you'll be so happy. Don't be surprised by any feelings of doubt or guilt that you have pre-op- we all go through it, some even have a twinge of remorse after (just because of the pain/long recovery) . The best thing you can do (besides expect and deal with those feelings) is get yourself in good shape. Nothing major, just build your endurance as much as possible before- walking is great. and having your quads strong DEFINITELY helps when it comes to getting up and down (toilet). You wwill find a wealth of information and support here.. Welcome to RS!!!!

cecem89

February 28, 2015

thank you for your support I've got more support on here then I have anywhere else it really makes me feel amazing I'm starting to get really nervous have about 16 news and how my surgery but yeah I've been working out I am a caregiver for the elderly still I'm my legs is pretty strong I do squats it and then working on my score is just the hardest thing ever but I'm really excited but its coming really really quick and I'm really scared

cecem89

February 28, 2015

Hah 16 days

UPDATED FROM cecem89

16 days pre

16days left omg!

cecem89February 28, 2015

It finally hit me im getting my tummy tuck ive waited so long and its happening and im afraid im gonna chicken out my stomach hurts just thinking about the surgery

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imath

March 14, 2015

Hi, been there, done that. Guess what, I'd do it again in a blink. Get excited, your Professionals know what you expect, so trust them to do their best for you. Look forward to your big day with confidence and enthusiasm, it does help. It is not as bad as you are imagining at the moment, and by your photos, you should have a great result. If they can make me look good, then anything is possible (see my review). It will be life changing for you, so be prepared mentally to accept the 'new you' and learn to love life again. Stay positive, I am waiting to hear from you.

cecem89

March 16, 2015

Thank wow what a transformation!! I'm shocked. U look great. My tummy tuck is the day after tomorrow. It's weird all a sudden I'm not nervous or excited. It doesn't even feel real like this isn't happening. It's nice not being scared but I wanna be excited. I've wanted this for 8 years I wanna be stoked. Maybe im in shock. But I'm ready for a new body that's for sure! I don't even remember how it feels to have a normal tummy anymore. I had children early so I've never been able to appreciate my body as an adult.

imath

March 17, 2015

Hi, best wishes for a great day and recovery. It is YOUR TIME, so look forward to each day's challenges. Go for it !!

cecem89

March 18, 2015

Thank u so much for ur support!

UPDATED FROM cecem89

1 day post

I did it! still cant believe I did it!

cecem89March 18, 2015

Yesterday morning I had ny abdomanalplasty done. When I woke up I wasnt in pain at all just groggy. They had to give ne more pain meds when they moved mw to a recliner. I was at a day surgery facility so I came home the same day. When I got home I was in and . Out of sleep. Once the meds they gave me wore off I started to hurt alot! Burning aching walking like an hunch back. Its getting more and more painful as time goes bywould. I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair and lipo done. Im very swollen havent see my tummy yet but I can already see the skin aperan is gone! The doc took of five pounds of skin. I was in surgery for 3 hours and a few mins. Cant wait to see my tummy on the 19th!!!

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Happy Wife AL

March 19, 2015

Congratulations!! I hope you can get your pain under control.

cecem89

March 19, 2015

I do too nothing seems to help butsee my ssurgeon tomorrow

imath

March 19, 2015

Hi CeCe, wow, I couldn't have made and posted a video less than an hour after surgery. You look so well with a good colour, so well done. Get plenty of rest now and only move about when you have to and give your body time to recover from its major trauma. You are going to be so pleased when you finally see yourself with so many surprises to come. follow Doctors orders and you will be fine. I am so relieved you are OK.

cecem89

March 19, 2015

Thank u so much just hope this pain gets better its rough

imath

March 19, 2015

Hi, yes it will, probably until day3 then things start to settle down. the sooner you are comfortable with reducing the 'heavy meds' the better you will feel. Hang in there and stay positive.

cecem89

March 20, 2015

My emotions are crazy right now the doc game me stronger pain meds but I'm still blubbering Like a crazy person lol

imath

March 21, 2015

Hi, go with the flow, the first week is a blur anyway. Just remember that recovery is a marathon and not a sprint. Give your body time, it is worth it.