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Long Awaited Lap Flap Cut Off!! - Towson, MD
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I have been stalking before and after pictures of...
ladyeeb0202August 3, 2016
WORTH IT$7,000
I have been stalking before and after pictures of tummy tucks forever. I have had 2 c-sections. I am overweight but do exercise a few times a week. If I could watch what I eat, I would have results. I want to do this procedure not only for motivation, but to regain my confidence back. I met with my surgeon and has a comfortable feel with him as soon as he started talking, and he answered all of my questions.
Now I am in the eve of my surgery, and am nervous as can be. I don't know why, but I am Fearing the worst outcome of this procedure, not waking up. I know this is going to be just another day in the office, but just the fact of my kids being without is in the back of my mind. I keep telling myself just think of the outcome.
Now I am in the eve of my surgery, and am nervous as can be. I don't know why, but I am Fearing the worst outcome of this procedure, not waking up. I know this is going to be just another day in the office, but just the fact of my kids being without is in the back of my mind. I keep telling myself just think of the outcome.
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Day of treatment
Home and resting!
ladyeeb0202August 3, 2016
I was so nervous about dying that I almost cancelled the surgery.. I expressed this to the nurse and she told me she never had a patient die. I am so glad I didn't cancel. I had made myself sick all morning worrying. My nurse was so nice, and kept me as calm as she could. The anesthesiologist was professional as well. When the Doctor came in and started marking me, he said oh yes this is going to look very nice. Waking up from the anesthesia sucked, I had a really dry throat but they gave me a drink.. and even with blankets on I was freezing. The nurse said I needed to sit up and move so I wouldn't be so cold, so she helped me sit up, get dressed, and into the wheelchair. The ride home sucked, but my husband drove as gently as he could with all the bumps in the road. Now I'm in home, in bed, he even emptied my drains. I have my huge bottle of water and giant bag of frozen veggies. Will update and add photos later! ????
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August 5, 2016
Happy healing! Omg that is the same fear that i have my surgery is in 5 days. I expressed my fear to my doctor with tears in my eyes at my pre-op and my doctor assured me that i'll be ok and she'll take good care of me. Glad i came across your profile to know that i wasnt the only one with that fear, now i feel a little better. Congrats on your new tummy!
August 5, 2016
Thank you! You will be fine! I get to take the bandages off today so I can sponge bathe! Make sure you have multiple bags of frozen peas, extra pillows and tons of water. You will feel so dehydrated. Sorry if I sound like I am babbling, it's these meds. My back is hurting bad this morning so I am using a heating pad on it while laying in the "beach chair" position.
August 7, 2016
Yes I started worrying about that early. I keep telling myself to stay positive and that God is in control and worrying just going to make me not do this. I want this so bad. I'm pretty confident, when I can hide the tummy issues. Not so much when it's so apparent. I glad you are fine.
August 8, 2016
Thank you. Just make sure your surgeon is board certified and has experience, and the surgery center is accredited
August 21, 2016
I guess we all have the same fears. My surgery is in October and I have been driving myself crazy about the same thing. I'm glad ur doing ok and hope for a happy healing
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Ouch!
ladyeeb0202August 4, 2016
I am hurting today! I feel like I may have pulled on something in the mid-upper left of my stomach. I've been up walking a few times today. Trying to do it myself. A little light headed today, but I also didn't get much sleep last night due to being uncomfortable.
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August 6, 2016
I had upper abdominal pain also. Sharp and burning. As soon as my right drain was removed, the pain was gone.
August 6, 2016
Ah good to know. I was worried I ripped something but the Drs office said it may be a nerve since there is no blood. I'm not sure if my sciatic nerve is causing this- by my whole
Left leg is numb too and keeps freaking me out because it will occasionally have a calf pain, but mostly numbness in the front. This only happens when I lay down.
Left leg is numb too and keeps freaking me out because it will occasionally have a calf pain, but mostly numbness in the front. This only happens when I lay down.
August 6, 2016
Did your Dr. tell you to walk some throughout the day to avoid possible blood clots ?
August 6, 2016
Yep, I have been walking a lot. My butt is flat I guess I should have gotten on my squat game for some cushion lol! But in all seriousness.. It's only like this when I lay down.
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Keep me propped up. other than those things, it hasn't been too bad. I like getting nursed by my family too hehe!
In the head with a bat. I will pray for you as well.