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44 Yrs Old Tummy Tuck ... I Can't Wait, but I'm Nervous - Quincy, IL

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I'm 30 days away from something that I have waited...

marisaakathecatNovember 13, 2014
$6,400
I'm 30 days away from something that I have waited forever to be able to do. I'm not a small women. 5'6 230lbs curvy and I like my shape minus my gut! Wanting to enjoy wearing underwear that doesn't roll down when I wear it. Concerned about how much pain I will be in. Sleeping in a recliner doesn't sound fun no sex doesn't sound fun how much moving around Will be expected of me or will I know how much I should move around. The going to the bathroom scares me as I owe my pants almost the minute I wake up. Help any suggestions??

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Ethan Philpott, MD

Ethan Philpott, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Lisalicious
November 13, 2014
It hurts. No question. You will feel sleepy and useless for a bit. You will go through a couple days of regret and whoa is me. That's the package you're in for. You need to keep your eye on the prize and off the pain. It doesn't help.
marisaakathecat
November 13, 2014
Yes thank you i told the nurse i will be smiling inside. I guess the nerves are to be expected.
Momof2Canada
November 13, 2014
I had my surgery back in February - I remember the first week being in pain and sleeping comfortably was a bit of an issue however I did sleep. My PS told me to sleep in my bed, no recliner so my husband put a stool next to my bed (my bed is high and I am 4'11) and I had 3 pillows behind me and two under my knees. My husband helped me into bed and getting up he would also be there to help during the first week (even in the middle of the night when I had to pee). He helped me with my binder as well. I pretty much stayed on my couch and read and watched a lot of netflix the first week. Each day gets better. Regarding sex - I had it a lot sooner than everyone said to however I felt comfortable and my nurse and dr said as long as I was comfortable and wasnt going to crazy with it then it was fine. I have an entire review on here if you want to check it out. Please feel free to ask me anything.
marisaakathecat
November 13, 2014
Thank you so much. I have been exercising and im going to start swimming a few times a week til my surgery day. Plus i cross fit train 4x a week.
marisaakathecat
November 13, 2014
I will consider that then m hubs will be home with me for 14 days so i hope he can live wihelmets thru this lol
Momof2Canada
November 13, 2014
Oh wow, you are very active - that will help with your recovery a lot.
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making 50's magical
November 13, 2014
I had a pain killer injection when I woke up from opp, after that I didn't need anything , I had anti inflammatory and antibiotics , I felt much better than I expected, the worst thing was the back ache from being bent over , wish I had a small walking stick for that , I was fine sleeping in bed , had a travel pillow for head and a few pillows plus under legs , I had a course of ' make me heal' pre and post muli vitamins and my scar was well healed by 9 days in terms of no scabs and wound all closed , I didn't manage the no sex for very long but nothing energetic . Do have laxatives and suppositories to hand , I went abroad so had to try and remember everything . Take some straws as it's difficult to lean forward enough to drink . I am 6 weeks PO today . Good luck I am sure you will be very happy
marisaakathecat
December 1, 2014
Thank you i would not have thought of straws
Ready4mm
November 13, 2014
I haven't had surgery yet, just wanted to say hi, and good luck with all the preparations, as well as with surgery and recovery. Not much longer! Mine is almost 4 months away, and it feels like forever!
marisaakathecat
November 14, 2014
I have waited almost 4months too. It went by fast!
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FierceAt36
November 14, 2014
Hi Hun and Welcome! I'm 5'6 as well and love my curves too : ) It will be painful but sometimes beauty is PAIN LOL....just thinking of your new curvaceous figure and how amazing your going to look this summer : )
marisaakathecat
November 14, 2014
Thanks so much i will post my before and after
UPDATED FROM marisaakathecat
21 days pre

getting closer

marisaakathecatNovember 20, 2014
Went for my pre op yesterday. Blood work today. Im a little excited and still a touch nervous. My partner is more worried than i am. He says he can't believe i wsnt to put myself thru this. Im okay with hiw he feels he is unsure of what he will have to take on with my recovery he doesn't like my crabby side.

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11 days pre

12 days away... starting to try and figure out f I have everything

marisaakathecatDecember 1, 2014
Help does anyone have suggestions for things i may need for my recovery. My first few days i have help but after the weekend i will be alone with friends checking in on me. Will i be ok? I have a bathroom very near where i will be recovering i set up my office with a comfy chair that is electric. I got a toilet riser and now what else do you all suggest...

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