This is for Me! - 24/F/Indianapolis, IN
I have fought with my weight since I was a child....
I have fought with my weight since I was a child. I got my oh [RS bleep] moment when I 20 and weighed 265 at 5'8. At 22, I was at my skinniest of 145 and was measured at 5'8. It was very difficult to stay at that size and my skin sagged everywhere. Now at 24, I am back 230 and I cannot believe I allowed to let myself to do that.
My Surgery is next Wednesday on June 6th. I do not have a boyfriend and doing this completely 100% for myself. I am done battling. I realize that I will not be as small I as once was and I am okay with that. This is a good stepping stone and desperately need something to motivate me again. I'm stuck. My family has been very supportive.
My PS, Dr. Fata (Indianapolis) and his staff has been wonderful so far. Answering every question before I even had to ask. i am going to have a full abdominoplasty with liposuction in abs, flanks, back and hip rolls, along with muscle reattachment. He predicts that I will need a second surgery in about six months for my breast because if I continue to loose weight after the surgery. I have never had kids and he plans on doing the temporary stitches that dissolve in time.
I am very excited and very nervous. I am a big baby and worried about the pain that comes along with it. Any words of wisdom?
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Two days before my surgery. I feel like I should...
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Tomorrow is my surgery at 10:30am!!! My procedure...
I have been taking my Arnica Montana 30X and Bromelain Supplement 1500 religiously to help prevent bruising and swelling afterward. I have also been taking my daily supplement and vitamin C tablet that my PS suggested. I have my pain pills and antibiotics filled.
My parents have been very supportive in my decision to do this. They are going to take me and pick me up from my surgery and let me stay and recover at their house. They are truly saints. My mom had researched the recovery of this procedure and even put a recliner in the spare bedroom at their house for me.
I so desperately wanted to see a lady on here that is about my height and weight with her weekly progress. I really haven't found anyone quite like me (but if you're out there, please comment!!!). Because of this, I decided to update weekly afterwards for everyone else who may be close to what I am. [< hopefully that made sense.]
I'll be in suregury in less than 24hours!
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I was not at all nauseated. I was actually starving. They got me chicken noodle soup and I downed it like it was the best thing I've eaten in years. I doesed in and out for several hours before I fell to sleep.
My throat has been very dry and I am constantly drinking water. The nurse took out my catheter about 3hrs ago. Then about an hour ago she had me get up and use the restroom then walk around the nurse's station. I won't lie. Getting in and out of bed has been the most difficult thing so far, but it has helped. I will continue to update and be as throuogh as possible.
Time to go back to sleep.
you are getting so close omg!!!,I will be thinking about you and I will send up a special prayer on Wednesday for you!!!!!!!