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Hello I am 29 'today', 5ft4 and weigh 112. I have...
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Hello I am 29 'today', 5ft4 and weigh 112. I have had 3 children and breast fed them all for a least 6months each. I have been left with wrinkly skin around my belly button, split abdominal muscles and empty C cup boobies. I eat healthy, stay slim ish, exercise and I don't smoke or drink. But no matter what I do my problem areas didn't improve. So my amazing husband offered for me to have them fixed, after all it wasn't him that ruined his body giving birth to 3 children :-). I found a great local plastic Sergeant Dr Guy Sterne, who was local to me. He was amazing.
I had been to several well known uk clinics before,one telling me I need lipo, I'm UK SIZE 8! Dr guy didn't even mention lipo and said that I certainly didn't a breast lift, that implants would give the result I wanted. He made me feel so relaxed. I hate my husband seeing me naked yet I felt at ease when stripping off in front of Dr Guy. I have gone for 375cc round implants and having them above the muscle. That will hopeful give me the full perky look I am after. I am having a full tummy tuck, with abdominal repair and have opted to have the scar very low. This means I might have to have a slight vertical scar too, but that really doesn't bother me, a line across you think tummy tuck a vertical visible line, I personally wouldn't think that.
My Operation is in less than two weeks, on the 17th of may and I'm bricking it. My biggest worry is not the pain but the scar popping open, if that happens I think I might freak out a bit. I am not having drains as my doctor uses the glue down method, which I'm very happy about. This means I will only be in hospital over night ( if all goes well). I am extremely nervous about coming out of it looking worse and I am trying to do everything I can to make sure I'm healthy and fit for surgery. If anyone has any advice about preparing for surgery, how to sleep after, anything I might need in aid of recovery..... Any to help, I would appreciate it. Many thanks Racheal
I had been to several well known uk clinics before,one telling me I need lipo, I'm UK SIZE 8! Dr guy didn't even mention lipo and said that I certainly didn't a breast lift, that implants would give the result I wanted. He made me feel so relaxed. I hate my husband seeing me naked yet I felt at ease when stripping off in front of Dr Guy. I have gone for 375cc round implants and having them above the muscle. That will hopeful give me the full perky look I am after. I am having a full tummy tuck, with abdominal repair and have opted to have the scar very low. This means I might have to have a slight vertical scar too, but that really doesn't bother me, a line across you think tummy tuck a vertical visible line, I personally wouldn't think that.
My Operation is in less than two weeks, on the 17th of may and I'm bricking it. My biggest worry is not the pain but the scar popping open, if that happens I think I might freak out a bit. I am not having drains as my doctor uses the glue down method, which I'm very happy about. This means I will only be in hospital over night ( if all goes well). I am extremely nervous about coming out of it looking worse and I am trying to do everything I can to make sure I'm healthy and fit for surgery. If anyone has any advice about preparing for surgery, how to sleep after, anything I might need in aid of recovery..... Any to help, I would appreciate it. Many thanks Racheal
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10 days pre
Thank you Jeannie, I have brought a few extra...
Thank you Jeannie, I have brought a few extra pillows. Not being able to sleep flat must be a pain! 10 days now to my TT and Augmentation. I hope your feeling well butterfly. Are you walking around the house now. My youngest is 2 and she is very much a mummy's girl, are you up to playing with your daughter yet? I have my pre op checks on the 10th. I'm so excited now. My husband is the one worrying :-). The best part of my recovery is seeing my husband do all the work. We both have full time jobs and he does do things around the house, but a 10th of what I do. 'I hope the kids don't eat pizza every night'. My oldest daughter is 12 and is an amazing cook, so I might just pay her to be the house chef for a few weeks. Still stressing about what could go wrong but I think that natural, isn't it?
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May 7, 2013
You will be fine, I was pretty scared before surgery but funnily enough on the day I walked to the theatre and was very calm. I certainly don't think you look like you need lipo and at size 8 I can't imagine where they would take it from. I only had drains for 48hrs which was good. I did buy an electric recliner which I slept in for the first 7 nights but many ladies do fine with the sofa and pillows under the knees. You just need your medicines, some way of lying comfortably and I got piriton for when I got hot and itchy!!!! Take care.
May 7, 2013
Hi
I have a recliner and that sounds like a great idea. You are bent but well supported and I guess because of the possition you don't get the urge to roll on your side. I have two living rooms so I can still get quite when I need it. I think my living room may become my new bedroom. I've never heard of piriton but I'm sure I can find it on ebay. Thanks for the great advice
Racheal x
May 7, 2013
I still put few pillows under my knees on recliner but it kept me in the position I was in hospital bed. Any anti allergy anti itch drug would do. Xx
May 7, 2013
Hey Rachael, how exciting 10 days to go. I am POD 6 had my TT here in UK on the 1st May. I understand your stressing it's totally natural, I tried to keep myself so busy that I couldn't think about it much and the only time I couldn't help out bothering me was in my sleep...couldn't sleep properly for about 2 weeks before.
I'm lucky my kids are 13 and 9 so they've been great with helping out so far. I am pottering about a little but doing nothing chore wise though ;)
I am using about 5 pillows 3 behind me and 2 under my knees, seems to be doing the trick perfectly.
Good luck with your prep
X
May 8, 2013
Hi, hope you are feeling well. How is standing upright going. I hear it takes a few weeks for you to be able to stand upright. My prep is going well I have brought most things now, even things I might not even need. Rather have and not need it than need it and not have it. My sleeping is ok, it's only really the parts of the day when I'm free to think about it. If you need any moral support feel free to message me :-) x
May 7, 2013
Hi Rachael. Try not to worry too much. The results will b worth it all. I had a breast reduction and TT four weeks ago in Northern Ireland. (UK) I had lost nearly nine stone in weight and had loads of excess skin . I was in hospital for two nights and had drains in a short time. I am still swollen but can already see a difference. I am still wearing a corset for another two weeks. I was advised to use savlon cream once my dressings came off which was on day ten. After six weeks I need to change to bio oil. No baths at all just showers. I still sleep with a pillow under my knees. If u asked me a few months ago can I sleep on my back I would have said no. But u find u are so tired u do sleep on your back ok. I had no pain just discomfort and restricted movement. I take arnica tabs now and evening primrose oil since surgery. Try not to worry u will b fine. This forum is brilliant for advice. Good luck. Julie x
May 8, 2013
Hi Julie, 9stone that is amazing! You should be so proud of yourself. I struggled to loose 2stone after having my babies. Wow! My sister has struggled with weight issues all her life, I've seen first hand the upset and struggle that goes with that. I hope that your eating habits are going well, having an operation can alter your eating habits. I hope you are staying strong :-) I have savlon cream and bio oil. So I will be using them :-). I agree this forum is great! I hope your recovery is going well x
Racheal
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9 days pre
Hi, just added some 9days before TT pics. Sorry...
Hi, just added some 9days before TT pics. Sorry about the belt marks but had a dress on :-). I will start with the belly.
Belly... As you can see my belly is flattish and I don't really have any over hanging skin or any visible stretch marks. What I do have is wrinkling around the belly button and rolls when I sit. To fix this I'm having a full tummy tuck as wrinkles above belly button. The belly button will be cut for this. I have opted for a very low scar so I can wear a bikini this means I will have a slight vertical scar as well as the horizontal scar. This is due to a high belly button and the potential lack of excess skin. My abdominals will also be stitched together as I have a 3cm split.
Boobs.... I am a 32c, although in the picture the bra is 32D. I will be having 375cc round implants placed above the muscle to fill my breasts and give them a perky youthful look. My breasts have a slight gap and they go towards my sides. Dr Guy will be giving me a smaller cleavage and brining my boobs forwards.
What I asked to achieve from Dr Guy.... I asked to have full perky breast that I could wear backless tops without having to wear a bra. To wear a bikini with confidence and to not look like I've had a bunch of kids...
Belly... As you can see my belly is flattish and I don't really have any over hanging skin or any visible stretch marks. What I do have is wrinkling around the belly button and rolls when I sit. To fix this I'm having a full tummy tuck as wrinkles above belly button. The belly button will be cut for this. I have opted for a very low scar so I can wear a bikini this means I will have a slight vertical scar as well as the horizontal scar. This is due to a high belly button and the potential lack of excess skin. My abdominals will also be stitched together as I have a 3cm split.
Boobs.... I am a 32c, although in the picture the bra is 32D. I will be having 375cc round implants placed above the muscle to fill my breasts and give them a perky youthful look. My breasts have a slight gap and they go towards my sides. Dr Guy will be giving me a smaller cleavage and brining my boobs forwards.
What I asked to achieve from Dr Guy.... I asked to have full perky breast that I could wear backless tops without having to wear a bra. To wear a bikini with confidence and to not look like I've had a bunch of kids...
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May 8, 2013
Good luck on your forth coming surgery... the first few weeks are the worst but it totally managable! I am 8 weeks post op tomo (UK) and it does get better - just be prepared for the swell hell...lol... it is one thing that I thought I could cope with but it is hard going! x
May 8, 2013
Hi, I'm the same thinking as you. I think I should be able to deal with the pain but keep hearing about this swell hell so only time will tell. Are you standing upright now and are you able to work yet? I'm nervous about is it worth it, what is your opinion at 8wks?
Many thanks Racheal x
May 8, 2013
No probs standing straight now Rachel, that gets a lot better between week 5-6. Yea, I went back to work 5 1/2 weeks (I'm a teacher so on my feet for the most of the day) and the swelling really kicked in big time just after I started back. I also get tired really easily, but I am hoping with time that will get better.
So at 8 weeks, yea it is worth it... but my tummy was a wreck - a lot of crap skin and a nasty apron! Glad that I haven't got to deal with that bad boy anymore! Things will get easier... x
May 8, 2013
My husbands a teacher ( secondary ). I'm a CAD Designer, work on and off sight. 5/6 weeks standing up straight sounds good to me. Mine isn't a massive amount of skin but still the same recovery I guess :-). I hope the swelling gets better for you x
May 8, 2013
14wks, that's a long recover, although people on here go on about swelling a year after :-(. I suppose I could always pop on my Bridget jones for a bit of extra support. Might have to find a thong version, wouldn't want nicker lines :-). X
May 8, 2013
Good luck hun you will have an amazing result. My advice is invest in a recliner if you do not have one. I spent all day in mine then bed at night sat up with around 8 pillows lol. Movement after tt is very slow pain is very manageable good luck hun x
May 8, 2013
Hi, I have a recliner in the adults living room although its mechanical and I'm getting a wooden pillowed garden recliner so I can get some fresh air. People say they get a bit down so I intend on using sunshine to cheer me up :-). I am nervous about a slow recovery as my wages are half the income, my job is very physical. :-(
In your experience when do you think realistically I'd be doing physical work?
May 8, 2013
Hi hun I have a desk job I started work 17 days post op from home. My PS said at 4 weeks you can do most things within reason. I would say if your recovery goes to plan 4-5 weeks I took hols for mine. Recovery goes very fast make the most of the pampering lol x x
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