Tummy Tuck

Today I had my pre-op appointment including another meeting with Dr. Sinno. I’m a basket of nerves...this being an elective surgery and what if’s keep playing in my mind. Both Nashrin ( his assistant) and Dr. Sinno made me feel better after my questions were answered, but, I work in the medical field, I know that adverse outcomes that can occur. I keep asking myself “ Are you sure?” ...Well, there’s no turning back, account is paid in full, prescription are filled. My surgery is tomorrow at noon, I’m the second case. Dr. Sinno was up to videoconferencing my surgery, if it was available, since I only agreed to it today... Going to post some pics tonight... my weight has been between 185 and 190lbs. My goal weight is 165lbs, my lowest weight was 155lbs ( which I found was too small for me)... I wouldn’t mind losing 15-20lbs but I also like the way I look now,(Strength Training 3 years) I will try to post a pic of me prior my VSG, my lowest weight and how I look now.

So my surgery was set at 12:00 and it was delayed by almost 3 hours due to the previous surgery... I was not upset, I know something must have occurred and the team had to take care of it. What can I say about this team!!! Fantastic!!! They were so nice, apologetic and they kept my 87 year old mother informed at all times. My mom is West Indian and don’t give out compliments often to the Health Service Industry or Travel Industry, but, she was smitten by this team. My admission/recovery nurse, Isabell was an absolute joy, we had so much in common and she made me feel so welcome. The Anesthesiologist Dr. Hoffman was a riot, he kept me laughing and Dr. Sinno, well he continued to demonstrate that kindness, attentiveness, even holding my hand while I went under. I wished I remember the OR nurses names, they were also nice.

I forgot about the delay because of the team. As a fellow nurse they inspire me to do better at patient care. My surgery took 2.5 hours, I had a personal nurse until my hubby came home and she was also a Jewel ( ironically her name is Jewel????). My husband after a full day of work and a part time Course was so attentive, I’m so blessed. Dr. Sinno said he shall post my procedure on IG and send them to me ( I verbally agreed to this). He was very impressed with my abs and he said « Your abs are so strong, defined, I don’t think my abs are like that even after 25 years of working out???????? » Flattery will get you everything!!!! I was so proud. I thought he was just boosting my ego, but my mom said «  He told me that your abs are impressive that he’s going to post it on Instagram!???? » This gives me hope, ppl. Six pack here I come???????? So I’m currently taking my meds on a schedule. I don’t like the Morphine so I will do a couple more doses every 4hours then wean off ... only for breakthrough pain. Keeping hydrated! Walking every 4-6 hours to prevent blood clots.. Wearing my compression garment, using a walker and sleeping in this dope second hand Power recliner that I got... So let’s see if my positive vibes continue.. In another note, my »Aunt Flo » came the morning of surgery, 3 days early???????????????...Shall post pics when I get them