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I can't believe this thing I've been...

IslandGirl22May 2, 2012
WORTH IT$12,000

I can't believe this thing I've been thinking about obsessively for 3 years is finally happening! I finally got up the nerve last fall to sit my husband down and have a serious conversation about it, and he understood how important it was to me, god bless him. I think he's more worried about the risks than anything, but he's hopeful that sewing my core muscles back together (and fixing my hernia) will relieve my back and hip pain that's been so bad since the birth of my 4th son. I have 3 boys, 3, 5, and 15, and one daughter, 18. I exercise a ton but have this belly that sticks out, and I have horrible muffin top issues with my clothes, so I feel like I can't wear anything trendy, always hiding it with baggy tops. Did I mention I started a new job yesterday, my husband will be starting a new one June 4, and we're selling our house and have to be out June 18? Hahaha it's funny how the universe converges, maybe better to get it all over with at once. Anyhow, you ladies are an amazing bunch and I am drawing so much inspiration from you, thank you for sharing so much!!!!

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Patrick K. Sullivan, MD

Patrick K. Sullivan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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uniquelynoone
May 4, 2012
Good luck. MIne is in 3wks as well.
IslandGirl22
May 4, 2012
Good luck to you as well!!!!
blue eyes..
May 23, 2012
just wanted to wish good luck!! and happy healing..your gonna look amazing!!
ImaSummerGirl
May 4, 2012
Yes, we are similiar but I dont see any stretch marks. I could handle your body right now, girl. You are going to look amazing!
IslandGirl22
May 4, 2012
No, thank goodness no stretch marks. You are going to look amazing too!!!!!
ImaSummerGirl
May 5, 2012
I have stretch marks on my hips as well dang it! Not too much can be done about that. Just have to find the right bathing suit. 4 more days!
UPDATED FROM IslandGirl22
5 days pre

Had my pre-op on Monday, and the PS was running...

IslandGirl22May 19, 2012
Had my pre-op on Monday, and the PS was running late and I had to catch a train and was so stressed out I feel like I didn't take the time to ask him all the questions I wanted to. Things have been so busy that I've hardly had time to think too much about my TT, which is good in a way but I'm also starting to feel so unprepared--I haven't gotten my prescriptions filled yet, or any special chairs, beds, pillows, or anything for afterwards. I did get some very loose pajama pants and granny underwear, but that's about it so far. My hubby will only be with me for a day or so afterwards, then he is heading back to our new house to stay with the kids, and I'll be in our almost-sold house for a week with just my in-laws. I hope that's not too weird, we get along great but my MIL is sort of uptight and I'm starting to worry that she'll just be horrified by how I look and feel afterwards, not unconditionally warm and accepting about it. Meanwhile, during that first week PO, they'll help pack up some things for the moving truck, which will arrive on day 5. She assures me that they'll do the work, all I'll have to do is point, but I'm sure it will still be exhausting. (Maybe I'll just be so unable to deal that I'll tell them to throw everything out, which might just be a blessing in disguise :)

It's funny, I quit all caffeine and alcohol a few weeks back, and it took a few days to get used to it (especially the coffee!) but ironically, after that I've been feeling more energetic than ever. This week though I was away for work for a few days and had a few glasses of wine, and I thought I would really enjoy it, but all it did was make me feel crappy! I also quit ibuprofen, which has been tough because of my hip pain.

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3 days pre

So I always buy low-cut pants that hit below my...

IslandGirl22May 21, 2012
So I always buy low-cut pants that hit below my gut. Yesterday my hubby and I worked like crazy all day to get the vegetable garden planted, and I ended up with a nasty strip of sunburn at the top of my butt from my pants getting pushed down too low (see photo). I'm hoping the MR will end this unbelievably annoying issue!!!!

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ImaSummerGirl
May 21, 2012
I cant find your date, but girl you have a whole lot going on between then and your move. I am really going to be praying for you. Remember to take care of you. Don't try to be a trooper and help pack orf God forbid lift anything. Get the lift chair, shower chair if you are going to shower or baby wipes to freshen up if you are not. A toliet seat is my next big thing on my list followed by a walker with wheels. Everything else can be modifies. Some people can live without any of these things. I am just worried about you but you are going to need all of the support you can get. Hopefully MIL will be surprisingly symphaletic and helpful. Keep me posted!
ImaSummerGirl
May 21, 2012
Thanks for sharing! Just another benefit of a TT, huh? Quick look at a picture i added on my profile just for you. Im going to delete it as it has no real reason to be on there except to show you I looked up your island and saw a similar picture as to what is on my computer as a desktop picture and thought it was ironic.
IslandGirl22
May 21, 2012
Ahhh, nice!! Not alas the view from my house, but it definitely is nice here. Love being able to go to the beach so easily in the summer...
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newmesoon
May 22, 2012
good luck!
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