FTT/BL/lipo flanks and thighs
I'm a 37 yr old mama to 5,ages 13,11,9,and...
I'm a 37 yr old mama to 5,ages 13,11,9,and twins 5,and a wife to a brilliant man (although after reading a million reviews, he's not gonna make it very long is he!)
For many years...since the twins were born, hubs said once I reached my goal weight we would look into the tummy tuck. Well, after alot of work...I'm still 12 pounds away from my goal. My trainer said it wouldn't matter how much work I put into it, I would always have a pooch. My sister had a BA in June and that was all I needed to give me the final push.
I'm scheduled for Friday....yep THIS Friday, September 9th, which is also hubs birthday. I've been through all the emotions..happy, sad, scared, nervous, selfishness, you name it. I wasn't going to do the BL but hubs said "if you're gonna do it, do it right." So, we're getting it all done, TT/BL/Lipo flanks and inner thighs.
The first meeting with my PS was great! In fact, that's why I choose him over the others. For the second consult (where I pay all the money) Hubs was with me. The PS was a very different person. It was weird and uncomfortable. Does every PS do labs? He did nothing...should I be concerned? He's a board certified PS, top rated by patients last year (won an award), does monthly pieces for our local tv channel. It's all there but as I read everyone's bio I'm worried.
Anyhow, got my raised toliet seat, MOM, palmer's vitamin e, kids carpools taken care of, hubs will be home with me the first 4 days. I will be staying overnight at the surgical center. All my kids are in school from 8:30-3:15 so I'm hoping I will be okay...I think I can I think I can.
My PS doesn't allow showers until the drains come out...DAY 14! or later...seriously!! The assistant said the drains are my best friends and I need to give them TLC and they will be good to me. Sponge bathing it...yuck. I just hope that if I follow all these crazy instructions then I will be fine. He also doesn't believe in homeopathic healing (which I found out at that weird consult) not that I'm Miss Medicine woman but, so many swear by Bromelain and other things to promote healing, why not!
Hubs isn't good when I have a cold and he has to deal with it, so needless to say I'm scared to death to see what happens the first 4 days. But you've all prepared me.
So here we go! ah, I just had to take a deep breath, I can't believe I'm doing this :)
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Everyday is a roller coaster. I have really good moments and then an hour later I want someone to knock me out with a shovel. I've been able to get up in the mornings and get my kids off to school. My days are uneventful..I try to get up every 2 hours and walk for atleast 1/2 hr. Nights get a little tricky because everyone needs me. Homework, chores, soccer, dance, pets, etc. I do what I can. I get really swollen by 10 pm and I feel like I wanna pop. Because of the lipo I have compression garment that goes from my chest to my knees. I can only take it off to have a bm. Last night hubs brought in some ice cream and it was heaven. Had a hard time taking my pain meds because I was so out of it! So with the Loratab I'm expecting a huge improvement!
Had to call my mom in today, hubby had to go to work and I'm not even close to being able to help myself. I love my mom! I hate asking for help so it's really hard for me but I oh so needed her. She swooped in and took care of everything. Tons of relief..both physically and mentally today! Wahoo!
Dr. Warned me that I will be swollen and in pain for another week. He was really happy with the contour from the lipo but did tell me that it would definitely be hating the side effects from it, ie, swelling, burning. Just look to the prize!!
Ok, shutin er down for the night. Here's hoping to another good day like today.
Your big day is coming right up! Have you seen photos of post-op results your surgeon has performed? Make sure he's board certified by the ASPS, can show you photos of results you like and that you feel comfortable putting your trust in him. Please do come back and let us know how it goes!