33 Years Old, 3 Kids, a Terrible Appendix Scar, and Im Finally Going to Do It! - Rockville, MD

It's the night before I go into surgery. I am so scared. I'm really excited and I'm just praying that my stomach will look anything close to some of his other patients. I've had a terrible appendix scar which has always made my stomach asymetrical and it's been uncomfortable since I can remember. However, the pregnancies and stretched skin have done a number on me. I just want the rolls gone, the skin tight, a flat tummy and to go to the beach proud this summer! Pray for me snip snip tomorrow! Yikes

I'm going to put some pics up here when I'm feeling a little better of at least the before look. Dr Tattelbaum was wonderful this morning and sweet. I feel very confident in the work he did today even though I have yet to see it. I saw a peak of my scar as I was adjusting my drain after using the bathroom. I think it will look good as time goes by. I really have enjoyed reading people's experience to prepare for my own so I'm going to try my best to account for everything that happens for all of those out there that worry and need to be prepared like myself.
I was extremely!!! scared this morning of the pain I would have and the recovery process before going under the anesthesia this morning. It was great though that one minute I was on the operating table and the next I was waking up. I was in pain and sore waking up yes. Immediately I knew, well i'm going to have to figure out the best way to move my body for awhile now without hurting myself. I live an hour away from the surgery center but for those of you worried about the after car ride I'll tell you it was fine. I mostly slept the entire trip which was wonderful. I've had to slowly baby step myself out of a laying position to getting around the room and bathroom. Initially, I was really concerned about the pain but honestly it's manageable once you get situated in your bed/recliner. I haven't had a hard time walking either. I can't wait to see my belly but the doctor did recommend keeping the binder on so I will. Right now, I'm drinking gatorade as he recommended and ice water which seems to be going down fine. I don't feel sick either. I think during recovery I'm just going to have to do my best to adjust and to generally being uncomfortable. I'm so happy I'm here day 1 and that I did this for myself. It's not going to be too bad.

Well, I stayed on top of my meds but I did wake up at 2 am in excruciating pain trying to get up. It was just because I think everything was out of my system and I'm guessing the pain was probably from swelling tightness too. Once I got to go to the bathroom and take more meds I was able to sleep another 4 hours or so which I thought was great. I woke up again the same way but realistically it's not all that bad considering. I feel happy and comfortable sitting on my couch now. I can't wait too see my belly!