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A New Tummy for my 55th Birthday - Tyler, TX
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I will turn 55 and then a few days later go to the...
sebtexasDecember 29, 2016
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I will turn 55 and then a few days later go to the flat side. I'm super excited. Today is my Pre-op appointment. I pre-ordered a hospital bed to be delivered next week to make the recovery a bit easier. My husband is taking several days off work and my college aged daughter will be here helping as well. I have been working out at the gym since last spring and had never even considered a tummy tuck or any other PS but when you start seeing your body tone up and your tummy just not responding, you start thinking about it. My health is better than it has been in years because of a Low Carb diet, tight blood sugars, good cholesterol, lower blood pressure, etc. Now that I am taking the best care of myself, I am ready to think about what I really want.
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6 days pre
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sebtexasDecember 30, 2016
My appointment went good. I didn't have to get lab work done because my Endocrinologist ordered a full panel last week. I only had to go and get an EKG. Now if my period will just start and get finished before surgery, I can stop worrying. Not sure how that little problem will be handled if I am bleeding during surgery.
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December 30, 2016
Good luck! I had mine one almost a year ago, and I started my period the day after surgery. It's not a big deal, just another 'thing' to deal with! I slept in my recliner in the upright position for almost 2 weeks, it's a good thing you have a hospital bed. I found that a walker was extremely helpful, especially when using the bathroom. I think you are going to be so happy with the results that you are going to wish you did this sooner. Recovery is tough, don't overexert yourself.
December 30, 2016
I bought a like brand new walker at Goodwill for $5!!! I did it specifically to help me up and down off the toilet, lol. Reading posts on this site have helped me see what I can do beforehand to make things a tiny bit more comfortable. Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm so glad you think it is all worth it. I am keeping my eye on the goal.
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Writing from the Other side
sebtexasJanuary 6, 2017
I had my surgery yesterday. Everything went wonderful. I actually stayed one night in the hospital because that is the way my Doctor does things. I got morphine in my IV 2 or 3 times while there, but was able to go 8 hours yesterday until 11:30 at night without anything at all. However, this morning after being driven about 35 to get home and getting things settled there, and being on Hydrocodone and Tylenol, the pain ratcheted up quite a lot. I am handling it. Mostly, it is extreme discomfort from the binder and brusing on the sides where she did a little liposuction. She said she took off 2 lbs of skin. Luckily, I had a hospital bed delivered 2 days ago and my husband is on vacation and taking good care of me. I am very hopeful when I look at what is under my incision, but I know there will maybe be more swelling and more bruising to come. So far, so good though. Will update tomorrow probably. Good Luck to those of you with upcoming surgery!!!
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January 7, 2017
Welcome to the flat side.. Drink plenty of fluids and take colace as long as you're taking the hydrocodone.. Have Dulcolax ( not generic or store brand equivalent) on hand for constipation. Godspeed!
January 7, 2017
Thank you! I am taking Miralax and Milk of Magnesia. I have a long history of constipation and have even had a sphincterectomy (a year and a half ago), so the gas and bloating has been a problem so far. Maybe I will get relief from that soon. Also, I have a love/hate relationship with the binder. It is uncomfortable especially at the bottom edge near my incision, but without it, I feel like my guts are falling out, lol.
January 7, 2017
I wore u cami/tee under the binder which was a big help stopping the Irritation from the binder.. It's all been worth it. Hang in there.
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