4 Days to Go...can't Believe It! - Santa Monica, CA
Hello, I have been reading everyone's experiences...
Hello, I have been reading everyone's experiences as I get ready for my tummy tuck, lipo on the flanks and breast lift on Aug.22. It's reassuring to know so many have gone thru it and learning from them. I have three boys, a 15, 14 and 10 year old. I am 5'9 and weighed 145 before having kids. During my pregnancies I went as high as 210, and later settled at 185. Over the last 2 years i have been working out on and off and brought my weight down to 157 (was at 148 at one point-almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight). I have consulted three plastic surgeons over the past three years and just wasn't convinced enough as they all said I needed an extended tummy tuck due to the extra skin on the hips. Since I wasn't ready to handle that, I put it off. Since past summer, I had had enough of hiding by bottom half under a sarong at the beach and being self conscious. I researched many doctors and visited one that seemed quite known for his natural look. After the consultation, I was so sure that I booked my surgery date right away. Needless to say, I think about it everyday and hope I'm making the right decision. I also look up tt's gone wrong and pray it won't happen to me.....I want my boys to have me around for a long time to come. I will post some before pics later when I can figure out how to work it. Thanks again to you all for posting your thoughts and experiences, they truly help others reading it! God bless you all:)
It is now Aug 23 and it's one day post-op. The...
I did not feel any pain at all but then again, I don't remember how I left the operating room and got to my bed here at the facility.
The pain is more like being hit by a Mack truck or like doing 500 situps. I have no problems asking for pain meds when I feel a little more pain.....don't need to impress anyone!
I have compression sleeves on my legs (like the one used when talking blood pressure) and this helps with keeping blood clots away. I got up at 6:00 pm to go to the restroom and walked around the floor. Did it again at midnight and at 6:00am. I am feeling a little discomfort but did ask for a Vicodin pill. Oh forgot to mention that the doctor had advised me about a new pain reliever/number that he can inject in the tummy before closing up and it lasts for 96 hours after surgery-was totally optional as it cost $500 but for the benefits it can provide, it is worth it. We are waiting for some activity in the stool department as I am taking a softener to help it along. If nothing happens by tonight I will take some Milk of Magnisia.
This morning the doctor's nurse came by to see how I was doing and we made an appt to see the doctor tomorrow after I leave this wonderful room. Have not seen anything yet but will tomorrow. Will keep you updated and possibly add the before and post-op pics!
Will let
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It is now Aug 23 and it's one day post-op. The...
I did not feel any pain at all but then again, I don't remember how I left the operating room and got to my bed here at the facility.
The pain is more like being hit by a Mack truck or like doing 500 situps. I have no problems asking for pain meds when I feel a little more pain.....don't need to impress anyone!
I have compression sleeves on my legs (like the one used when talking blood pressure) and this helps with keeping blood clots away. I got up at 6:00 pm to go to the restroom and walked around the floor. Did it again at midnight and at 6:00am. I am feeling a little discomfort but did ask for a Vicodin pill. Oh forgot to mention that the doctor had advised me about a new pain reliever/numb that he can inject in the tummy before closing up and it lasts for 96 hours after surgery-was totally optional as it cost $500 but for the benefits it can provide, it is worth it. We are waiting for some activity in the stool department as I am taking a softener to help it along. If nothing happens by tonight I will take some Milk of Magnisia.
This morning the doctor's nurse came by to see how I was doing and we made an appt to see the doctor tomorrow after I leave this wonderful room. Have not seen anything yet but will tomorrow. Will keep you updated and possibly add the before and post-op pics!
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