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47 Yrs Old - No Kids. Early Meno and Weight Loss. Full Tt W MR. Tunbridge Wells UK
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After much indecision I've decided to do a review....
millaborisOctober 23, 2016
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After much indecision I've decided to do a review. I'm only 3 days away from full TT with muscle repair. I know a lot of ladies do this after having kids but sadly that didn't happen for me so I thought maybe this would help anyone who's been through the same life changes. My weight fluctuated a bit in life and after trying for kids discovered I'd started a really early menopause and well despite all my hard work, exercise, healthy eating once that hit my skin situation got worse. So here I am.. starting this journey. Hoping this forum keeps me sane. Thanks to those who already answered my many random questions lol.. :-) will post some photos tomorrow
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47 yrs old. Full TT with MR Tunbridge Wells UK
millaborisOctober 24, 2016
After much indecision I've decided to do a review. I'm only 3 days away from full TT with muscle repair. I know a lot of ladies do this after having kids but as that didn't happen for me I thought maybe this would help anyone who's been through the same life changes. My weight fluctuated a bit in life and then the early sweats lol - fabulous early menopause. So despite all my hard work, exercise, healthy eating once that hit my skin situation got worse. So here I am.. starting this journey. Hoping this forum keeps me sane. Thanks to those who already answered my many random questions lol.. :-) will post some photos tomorrow
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October 24, 2016
You deserve it!! Why not. After I lost my weight in 2003 I wished I had it done sooner but things happens for a reason. Now it's my time to shine I'm retiring soon and turning 50. That's my reason.. I want to enjoy myself and I want my husband to enjoy me too lol.. Everything is going to be okay. You will feel better about yourself too. Keep us posted
October 24, 2016
Thank you NYChick124 I wish I had done it sooner too. I salute you for doing it, it's not an easy path from what I can see so far and that's just deciding to do it!!
October 24, 2016
Thanks and yes this wasn't easy but at the end I did this for me and to make myself happy.. my son said to me about week before the surgery " Mom if this is what's going to make you happy then go for it!! If you don't you'll regret it for not doing it.. 1000% I don't regret it!
October 24, 2016
@nychick124 it's great to hear you have no regrets I hope I feel the same too x
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Surgery date 26 October.. Two days to go!
millaborisOctober 24, 2016
Nervous now but just want to get this show on the road as they say! Prepping like the apocalypse is coming. I'm doing tons of cleaning and laundry so everything ready. Made some good wholesome meals and got box of stuff set aside so everything to hand. Have the husband around for initial time at home so grateful for that. Hope everyone else is doing well :-)
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October 24, 2016
Hey you're gonna do just fine.. just make sure you rest and let the healing begin after the surgery. Can't wait to see your results. I'm almost 3 months post op and I don't regret doing it at all. I had both my arms and stomach done with lipo. Like I tell the other ladies who have asked my opinion about the surgery.. my husband says pain is only temporary and your results will be forever. So make sure you rest and do exactly what your PS tells you to do.. Wishing you best of luck and keep us posted. You got this girl!!!!!
October 24, 2016
NYChick123 thank you I will be sure to take note of your advice as any support right now is gratefully received. How did you find it when you woke up? I think I'm super nervous about intense pain. I will let you know how I get on. Only another day to go... thank you :-)
October 24, 2016
Make sure you take your pain killers and what ever medication the PS tells you to take.. . First night was rough I'm not gonna lie. Actually first 3 days was but seriously it will get better.. Walk around when he tells you and rest when you get a chance. Don't be in a rush to do anything.. You don't want to split your stitches and it takes longer to heal.
October 25, 2016
Hi there. I'm 13 days postop! I did a review that may be helpful to look at.
In regards to pain. The doctor should be putting in a lot of local numbing medication around incision, so when I wake up I could feel it but not intense, I had just 2 does of IV pain meds and they gave me a pain pill. All that was good enough to get me home. I was only in recovery room for 3 hours.
The first 3-4 days were tough getting in and out of recliner and repositioning. Coughing, sneezing and pretty much anything to do with using my muscles hurt.
But after the 5 th day I've only been on Tylenol 3x a day and moving around fine. It's sore at times but NOTHING you can't handle.
I found a raised toilet seat and walker helpful those first few days but didn't use it after day 5.
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
October 28, 2016
Hi thanks for your response sorry only just seen this. I've had lot selling in mons but now just on ibuprofen codeine and paracetomal. My main thing is this burning feeling I struggled with garment so at moment back in medical binder just burning in one side is that normal
October 28, 2016
Hard to say what is normal really.
But remember lipo was done which is very traumatic itself, then skin was lifted and pulled, muscles moved and tightened. THATS IS SO MUCH!!! So the skin, muscles, lymphatic system are all trying to readjust so you will have tons of swelling and aches and pains here and there while they all settle into their new home.
I've noticed we all experience the pain differently and some may say one area hurts more than another and vice verse. Best advice if truly concerned about something always ask your doctor.
It's interesting too how each doctors pain managements post op is different too. I couldn't take ibuprofen for 2 weeks post op, and no muscle relaxers added, he only gave me enough pain meds for 4 days. Then was told to just do Tylenol.
So excited for you:-):-):-)