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Tummy Tuck with MR after 4 kids/ 33 years old.
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I am very nervous about the magnitude of this...
TwinMomTorontoMarch 5, 2014
WORTH IT$11,000
I am very nervous about the magnitude of this procedure, but I have also had 2 c-sections and have had breast lift with augmentation done by this doctor before so I have no anxieties about his work or after care.
I am however super nervous about the recovery. Yes I've survived 2 c-sections but it was by no means fun or easy. This brings about some nerves about the recovery. But I'm confident in my Dr.'s skill and I know the after care will be amazing as well.
I am however super nervous about the recovery. Yes I've survived 2 c-sections but it was by no means fun or easy. This brings about some nerves about the recovery. But I'm confident in my Dr.'s skill and I know the after care will be amazing as well.
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UPDATED FROM TwinMomToronto
1 month pre
Getting closer to the actual 1 month mark. Nerves. Preparation.
TwinMomTorontoMarch 14, 2014
So my surgery is booked for April 15th. I am getting nervous now. I've been trying to drop a few more inches and really tone up my buttocks and legs. The problem is that most of these exercises require proper form/ core strength in order to get the best results and minimize injury. So once again, my goals are impeded by my ability to hold myself in correct form. Ah well. That's the goal here, and the reason I'm going ahead with this. So that I can do what I love, which is work out without injuring myself, feel good about pushing my body to new limits and be happy with the result.
On another note, I've started to stock up on Organic Pineapple juice. I know that it helped a ton with my breast procedure. I had little to no bruising and healed rather quickly. I've stocked up on Granny panties, and my clinic provides one compression garment. Should I get another? Which one do you all recommend? Also, I got a quote for a hospital bed and shower chair. Next on my list is vitamin E oil, Lavender Oil and Shea butter for sore back muscles. I still have a few zip up Moo-moos from my c-section recovery. Still lots to get on the list: Arnica, Silicone sheets, stool softeners, etc.
Oh, and I'm completely hugging and coddling my twins so much more now, as I know it will be a while of no lifting them. They are BIG! 22 & 25lbs....
I got my taxes out of the way and a few other business related odds and ends are being tied up. SO much to do, and trying to think of little things that I might miss, so as to get it all done in advance. My girlfriend of 18 years is coming to stay with me for the first week, and my mom for the second. Still trying to find someone to help me out for the 3rd and 4th week until I'm cleared to lift my giants.
I will take some before pictures tomorrow and upload.
Am I supposed to be stopping all abdominal work within a certain amount of time before my procedure?
Thank you for reading my update. Pics soon, I promise.
~TwinMomToronto.
On another note, I've started to stock up on Organic Pineapple juice. I know that it helped a ton with my breast procedure. I had little to no bruising and healed rather quickly. I've stocked up on Granny panties, and my clinic provides one compression garment. Should I get another? Which one do you all recommend? Also, I got a quote for a hospital bed and shower chair. Next on my list is vitamin E oil, Lavender Oil and Shea butter for sore back muscles. I still have a few zip up Moo-moos from my c-section recovery. Still lots to get on the list: Arnica, Silicone sheets, stool softeners, etc.
Oh, and I'm completely hugging and coddling my twins so much more now, as I know it will be a while of no lifting them. They are BIG! 22 & 25lbs....
I got my taxes out of the way and a few other business related odds and ends are being tied up. SO much to do, and trying to think of little things that I might miss, so as to get it all done in advance. My girlfriend of 18 years is coming to stay with me for the first week, and my mom for the second. Still trying to find someone to help me out for the 3rd and 4th week until I'm cleared to lift my giants.
I will take some before pictures tomorrow and upload.
Am I supposed to be stopping all abdominal work within a certain amount of time before my procedure?
Thank you for reading my update. Pics soon, I promise.
~TwinMomToronto.
Replies (2)
March 15, 2014
I just had mine 2 days ago and have not taken pain meds at all today! I am so surprised how easy it's been . Truthfully it only hurts when I cough. Good luck
March 17, 2014
Hi TwinMomToronto. I purchased granny panties and I will be honest it was a waste of money. I wore one pair once and found them uncomfortable because they were so high on my belly. You can get seemles panties (I purchased mine from la senza) and they are super comfortable and highly recommended. I only had the compression garnment the PS gave me and I would take it off when I showered and my hubby would wash it for me. Having a spare would have been nice but I have managed fine this past almost 6 weeks now with just the one. Regarding the hospital bed, what did your dr say about that? Mine told me to sleep in my own bed right away, he did not want me sleeping in a recliner (which I had considered because I had seen several ladies on here doing the same). I am very glad he did suggest my own bed (with lots of pillows) because all in all I was much more comfortable. The shower chair would have been a blessing that first week. Arnica gel is a blessing and helps a lot. Ask your PS about mepiform for scar therapy, thats what I am using and it is great. I put on a strip 2 weeks ago and it is still lasting (its kinda pricey so something that lasts longer is a good thing). I stopped doing ab work about a week before surgery (mostly because didnt want to be sore or tight before surgery.
UPDATED FROM TwinMomToronto
20 days pre
Date Moved. New date: April 16th.
TwinMomTorontoMarch 27, 2014
I am starting to get nervous. I still haven't booked my bed! My mom is lending me her commode and shower chair, so no need to rent those. I'm always glad to be saving some cash. To be honest I haven't had much time to read the posts and reviews, but I can tell you that I am so grateful that there IS a community like this. I'll be revising my list again this weekend.
Workout routine: came to a screeching halt as of last week due to knee and back pain but I've continued to eat well and came down another 2 lbs. I would like to come down to 125 by my big day. Right now I'm sitting at 127lbs.
Another positive, my aunty flo seems to be settling into a proper cycle finally. I am so glad that it will be at least 9 days post op before she shows her face. Hopefully I will have my tubes out by then.....
I guess some more pics are in order, and a new bikini too.
I'm just a bag of nerves!
Workout routine: came to a screeching halt as of last week due to knee and back pain but I've continued to eat well and came down another 2 lbs. I would like to come down to 125 by my big day. Right now I'm sitting at 127lbs.
Another positive, my aunty flo seems to be settling into a proper cycle finally. I am so glad that it will be at least 9 days post op before she shows her face. Hopefully I will have my tubes out by then.....
I guess some more pics are in order, and a new bikini too.
I'm just a bag of nerves!
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