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7 days Pre-op: Excited but emotional....wish...

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Babs1980
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7 days Pre-op:
Excited but emotional....wish husband was more supportive. Keeps picking fights. Anyone else dealing with this? He told me he would resent me for spending so much $$ on my body if I gained any weight and ruined the results of surgery. I'm irritated he has no faith in me...steady weight (135-145) for several years, lifting weights and kick boxing. Fluctuates but...steady. :( irritated!

Do they get over it? What will ease his mind?

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May 21, 2014
Maybe he is just concerned for you. I hope he comes around and is thrilled with the improved outer version of you. Good luck.
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May 22, 2014
Thanks, every day he gets a little better...I just hope he doesn't try to throw anything back in my face later on down the line. It's like I've been telling myself....If I don't do it, I'll regret it and resent him for holding me back....If I do go ahead with it, there's a chance he'll resent me.....I can live with the latter :)
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May 21, 2014
He may be scared for you, or perhaps insecure about how good you will look. Just reassure him that he, too will benefit from your improved body image.:)
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May 22, 2014
He's definitely insecure about how I'll look...right now I look decent (with clothes on) and this should really be a big change for the better!
May 22, 2014
Um, your weight is never his business. Period. Unless he is a jerk. Does he think you WANT to gain weight and affect your results? Obviously you would be more devastated than he would be!! Tell him to worry about his own weight, and leave yours up to you....
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May 22, 2014
You are so RIGHT! Thanks :)
UPDATED FROM Babs1980
4 days pre

Emotions are Steady Today :) Feeling good!

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I'm just afraid of the pain....that's the only thing keep a hold on me. I'm over my husband not being supportive...that's HIS issue to deal with. On a positive note, he's better every day! Just needs to understand the entire world isn't going to notice like he thinks they will.

I NEVER do what makes me happy; I always go along with what he or my kids want. I'm almost certain it will be a 1,000% improvement. I'm not expecting perfection, I am expecting kick ass results though!

My friend is a nurse and she got me over the "I'm gonna die during surgery" bit. WAY more likely to die on the way there in the car than during surgery! Just wish I was a tad lighter on the fat % before going in to surgery! I'm not too far from my "fit weight". I'm at my "meh, could lift heavier and work out harder" weight. I'm sure I'll be itching to workout as soon as I can!

Really, really, really want to HEAL FAST!

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May 22, 2014
Good for you for doing this for yourself! I'm glad you're feeling better about things. We are here for you! Please continue to keep us posted.
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May 22, 2014
Thank you Angiemcc! I've been browsing the site for sooo long and decided to finally sign up and post my process; hope its helpful to another woman!
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Day of treatment

12 hours post pop and goofy

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Babs1980
Apparently i asked my husband to slow down and let the unicorn pillow-pet catch up, I didn't want him to get hit by a car!

Super sore...thank God for strong husband to move me about. Peeing easier than expected...have hubby hold elbows while I have arms at 90 degree. Then lower onto potty.

Feeling a little emotional. But I'm prepared for that.

Breasts don't hurt...feels like I did 200 push-ups though! Muscles surround breasts tender.

Tummy and flanks are SUPER Sore! I am thankful that I have an appetite! Broth and crackers and tummy still growling. I'll post more later. Sleepy!

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May 28, 2014
I really hope you have little pain and a quick recovery just remember not to push yourself at all let your body tell you whats right. Hope you are as happy with your results as I am with mine!! Can't wait to see how you look :)
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May 28, 2014
I'm afraid my breasts are too small....idk one day at a time. Hurting more this morning.
May 28, 2014
after my surgery i thought my breast were smaller too they just felt like it untill i went and got fitted and found i was actually a size bigger then before. i think it was just because they arent laying on my stomach anymore lol plus right after they are super up high and havent relaxed yet i hope this is the same for you. Hang in there with the pain take your meds it all gets better trust me :)
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May 28, 2014
Thanks for the insight! Hope that's the deal with me...I have appt today and should get to see everything. Unwrap the new me! I'll try to get some more pics up!