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35 Years Old, 5 Kids, 5' Tall, 113 Lbs. TT, MR, and Possible Flank Lipo. Time to Feel Good About my Body! - Tucson, AZ
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I'm 35 years old. I have five kids ranging from 13...
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I'm 35 years old. I have five kids ranging from 13 years to 6 months old. I have worked hard to get back in shape, but can't make my belly look good. I also have chronic back pain and have been told that once my abdominal muscles are better, it may help. I have been exercising every day, and watch what I eat, but still am not where I want to be. I'm currently 113 lbs. I am not really looking to lose weight through this, but would like to have more toned physique.
I plan on having a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. The doctor has recommend flank lipo, but I'm still unsure about that. I have read that when you have lipo the fat won't return there if you gain weight, but it can come back in different areas and look odd. If it would come back in my boobs, that would be great, but since that's isn't an option, I'm a bit scared. I have seen other people's results, and love them. Maybe I should quit reading so much, and just take a chance.
I'm nervous about what I need in order to prepare for my surgery. I have read about the different garments (the ones w/ eyelets and zipper being the most recommended), what type of scar care (silicone, mederma, etc), what to eat (low sodium), exercise the legs to help prevent blood clots and decrease healing time, how to sleep, etc. I'm also nervous about the pain. Some people say it is horrible, some people say its bad, but not intolerable. Ack! The nerves are driving me crazy, and I'm assuming I'm driving my poor husband crazy too.
I have my pre-op in two days. I guess that's when I will have my million questions answered by my doc, and he will measure me for my garment. Are there any garments you guys would recommend? I've looked at soooo many, but am not sure how well they work. And then there's the level 1 and level 2 and who knows what else.
I have trolled through so many pics on this site, and am so glad I found it. You ladies look amazing! I'm just super nervous.
I plan on having a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. The doctor has recommend flank lipo, but I'm still unsure about that. I have read that when you have lipo the fat won't return there if you gain weight, but it can come back in different areas and look odd. If it would come back in my boobs, that would be great, but since that's isn't an option, I'm a bit scared. I have seen other people's results, and love them. Maybe I should quit reading so much, and just take a chance.
I'm nervous about what I need in order to prepare for my surgery. I have read about the different garments (the ones w/ eyelets and zipper being the most recommended), what type of scar care (silicone, mederma, etc), what to eat (low sodium), exercise the legs to help prevent blood clots and decrease healing time, how to sleep, etc. I'm also nervous about the pain. Some people say it is horrible, some people say its bad, but not intolerable. Ack! The nerves are driving me crazy, and I'm assuming I'm driving my poor husband crazy too.
I have my pre-op in two days. I guess that's when I will have my million questions answered by my doc, and he will measure me for my garment. Are there any garments you guys would recommend? I've looked at soooo many, but am not sure how well they work. And then there's the level 1 and level 2 and who knows what else.
I have trolled through so many pics on this site, and am so glad I found it. You ladies look amazing! I'm just super nervous.
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UPDATED FROM Mightyv23
13 days pre
Pre-Op Tomorrow
I'm nervous and excited about my pre-op! 15 days til surgery....ack!
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August 12, 2014
Does your doctor offer Exparel as an option for postop pain control? If so, I would highly recommend it. I had my surgery in early May and paid extra for the Exparel. My postop pain was almost nonexistent...only took Tylenol every six hours. I didn't need a recliner or hospital bed or toilet riser. Getting up fromy bed was difficult but not impossible. The Exparel lasted for four full days which was long enough for me to get on my feet. I went in to have my drains removed on Day 5 and no one in the office could believe how well I was walking.
I didn't have flank lipo and am not sure if I regret that or not. When I'm flat in the mornings, I think it would have slowed my recovery. In the evenings when I am swollen, I sometimes think maybe I should have gotten it. (I dropped six pounds preop from worrying about the surgery
August 13, 2014
I am not sure about the exparel, but I'll be sure to look into it, and ask my doc. Thank You :)
UPDATED FROM Mightyv23
12 days pre
Pre-Op Done
I had my pre-op today. Looks like everything is set to go. I opted to go ahead with the flank lipo as well. Got to ask a bunch of questions....and then came up with a bunch more after reading through their booklet. Doctor explained what to expect with the surgery, got measured for my garment, and got my prescriptions.
They measured me for my garment, but it looks like I was in between sizes. I measured 28" at the waist, and 32" at the hips (or maybe the ribs....my notes were messy). They said maybe they'll put me in a small and leave the top clip open? They're unsure about what size garment to put me in, and I wanted to get myself a second one for home, but if they're unsure....what am I supposed to do? They use the Marena compression garments. Do you guys have any input on this? I have two medium ones that were given to me. They fit alright, but have some pleats on the sides b/c they're kind of lose in some areas. Ack! I read that the ones w/ shoulder straps are best to prevent the pleats, so maybe a medium w/ shoulders?
Otherwise, I feel a little better. I need to get to shopping for the little extras I may need after. And will probably pre-cook and freeze some light, and easy meals so not to stress my husband out w/ having to cook for me after surgery.
Hope everyone is doing well :)
They measured me for my garment, but it looks like I was in between sizes. I measured 28" at the waist, and 32" at the hips (or maybe the ribs....my notes were messy). They said maybe they'll put me in a small and leave the top clip open? They're unsure about what size garment to put me in, and I wanted to get myself a second one for home, but if they're unsure....what am I supposed to do? They use the Marena compression garments. Do you guys have any input on this? I have two medium ones that were given to me. They fit alright, but have some pleats on the sides b/c they're kind of lose in some areas. Ack! I read that the ones w/ shoulder straps are best to prevent the pleats, so maybe a medium w/ shoulders?
Otherwise, I feel a little better. I need to get to shopping for the little extras I may need after. And will probably pre-cook and freeze some light, and easy meals so not to stress my husband out w/ having to cook for me after surgery.
Hope everyone is doing well :)
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