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Full TT - Saint Louis, MO
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I have FINALLY made my decision to get a...
WORTH IT$9,500
I have FINALLY made my decision to get a well-deserved full TT (MR, lipo of the abs and flanks). I am a single mother of a 14 year old son and @ 38 yrs old I have decided it was now or never. I am 5'5" and 135lbs. Despite maintaining my weight for 14 years, I have never been able to improve the “tummy situation”. Sound familiar? :)
I couldn't be more excited, nervous and terrified about what is to come! My biggest fear about the surgery is the lipo. What a violent event is that?! Above all I am looking forward to eliminating or otherwise diminishing the self-confidence issues (too many to list) that this distorted belly has caused all these years.
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UPDATED FROM waiting14yrs
17 days pre
Time seems to be dragging and my mind is bombarded...
Time seems to be dragging and my mind is bombarded with thoughts about the surgery. I often find myself standing in front of the mirror starring as I grab the mass of my abdomen. Something I've avoided for years. If I don't look or touch it's not really there, right? LOL I can't help but to think I'm bigger and heavier than ever but the scale says I haven't gained a pound. I can only assume that my mind is already thinking skinny. Anyone else feel this way?
I am concerned that I will not have a comfortable place to sleep. I don't have a recliner nor do I have any firm pillows in the house. Should I buy pillows or rent a hospital bed?? How much does this usually cost?
In this month of thankfulness, I am thankful for RealSelf and all of you! Just reading everyone's profiles, reviews and comments helps me more than you know. Thx a million!!
I am concerned that I will not have a comfortable place to sleep. I don't have a recliner nor do I have any firm pillows in the house. Should I buy pillows or rent a hospital bed?? How much does this usually cost?
In this month of thankfulness, I am thankful for RealSelf and all of you! Just reading everyone's profiles, reviews and comments helps me more than you know. Thx a million!!
UPDATED FROM waiting14yrs
14 days pre
Today I'm officially one week away from my Pre-op...
Today I'm officially one week away from my Pre-op visit and 2 weeks away from surgery. I seriously don't know how I can possibly wait that long. The anxiety is terrible. I think that today I need to get my deep breathing and visualization CD out. I don't want any side effects from the stress. I have a history of self inducing high BP and tummy troubles when stressed & worried. I keep thinking, deep breath, deep breath, deep breath...
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November 6, 2012
Good Luck!! You go exactly one week before me! I wish I could have gotten in sooner- I wanted to put more time between my surgery and my cruise at the end of January.
November 6, 2012
Me too! I I have a cruise at the end of January! I had my TT 10/11, hoping 3.5 months would give me enough time to heal.
November 6, 2012
I asked my PS if 8 weeks was enough time, and he said anything after 4 wks I would be okay. : l I was skeptical, but I don't need MR, and he is the doctor.. so I will trust in what he says. Where is your cruise if you don't mind my asking?
November 6, 2012
I was more concerned with swelling. I know that realistically it can take up to a year to see the full results. I also plan to scuba dive so, & wanted to be sure "if" there was a complication I'd have enough time to compensate for that. No MS, ur op should be a breeze. We are going to Cozumel, Belize, & Honduras. I'm super excited!!! It's a 7 day cruise & will be during hubby's b-day. So I'll be able to give him a very confident b-day dance with the lights in, LOL! Where are u going?
November 6, 2012
Yes to the B-day dance!! I can't wait to show off a new belly!! We are doing Grand Cayman and Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen. I can't wait for some warm weather!
November 6, 2012
Lol, I don't think the dance will last very long :) Grand Cayman is beautiful. We always have warm weather, but in Jan it's pretty darn cold for us, lol! I'm excited for u, be sure to post ur pics no matter what.
November 6, 2012
I also have a sailing trip at the end of Jan. I pray the swell hell is over by then. Dr said I should be ok. We shall see...
November 6, 2012
Going island hopping on a private 4 cabin boat in the British Virgin Islands. I'm also a scuba diver. This trip I'm towing my 14 yr old along with me since he was certified the Summer.
November 6, 2012
Just think of how happy you are going to be & you never have to stand in front of the mirror & think "if this wasn't here then..."
November 12, 2012
Today is my PreOp appointment. I officially only have 8 days to go. I am nervous about today, fearful that I will be told I am not healthy enough for the surgery. I know that I am being silly I guess I just don't want anything to get into the way...
November 12, 2012
my preop appt is tomorrow and my TT is schedule for the 23. i have asthma and its been bothering me lately hope that doesnt interfere with my surgery. Hope all goes well with your pre-op and they clear you.
November 12, 2012
I had the same feelings. I thought I would be pregnant & I thought I was going to catch pneumonia from my girls. Everything will be ok.
November 16, 2012
Only 4 days left.. I'm still very nervous. I cried all the way home from work yesterday. I had an overwhelming feeling of loneliness. My dad is coming out of state to spend the Holiday week with me. When he leaves I will be alone until my son returns each day from school. Each time I think about it, I get sad. I'm scared and have few people to confide in and I don't want to be annoying by talking about myself too much.
The next few days will be spent cleaning and sanitizing the house. Hopefully that will keep my mind occupied.
Again, many thanks to RealSelf for giving me an outlet!
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