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4 wk update :)

Name: 4 wk update :)
Item: Leonard Lu, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Valsters

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Hi all I am 25 years and a mother to a 6 year old...

ValstersApril 5, 2013

WORTH IT$8,500

Hi all I am 25 years and a mother to a 6 year old boy.
He was a BIG boy and stretched me out. I am ready to get my body back!

Today is April 4th and I had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon. Only 18 more days til I'm firm again :)

For the past few months I've had an obsession with this website reading everyone's personal experiences. I had LOADS of questions for my surgeon, he answered all my questions to the fullest detail, I left the office satisfied.

Sounds like from what he tell my incision will be low, and my belly button is going to be an inny! I've seen some belly buttons and was like eek I don't want to look this way. I am sure my Surgeon will do phenomenal work.

I am getting extremely nervous about the surgery. What are some tips you flat-siders can give me as to what to keep table side post-op.

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UPDATED FROM Valsters

15 days pre

My Husband is also have some "work" done a few...

ValstersApril 5, 2013

My Husband is also have some "work" done a few days prior to my surgery. However his down time will only be days, lucky guy. At least he'll be off to help take care of me :)

Has anyone heard of trying to use a walker when walking to the bathroom and to eat, beneficial or not?

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dragonfly88

April 5, 2013

The biggest thing I tell TT's to have is cough drops! I didn't right away and wish I would have. Your throat will be pretty sore. Also, crackers, chapstick, and a water glass with a straw. You won't be comfy enough to tip your head back to drink, a straw will be your friend. Make sure there is an alarm you can set easily so that you will get up at least every 4 hours to take your meds. The first few days, stay on top of them. And make sure you move your feet and get up to walk around, like when you have to use the washroom. It may take a few days before you poop, so ask your PS about taking stool softeners. Trust me, it will be a wonderful day when you do! LOL! Any other questions you have, I will be happy to help! Good luck! So exciting!

Valsters

April 6, 2013

Thank you! I will take any advice I can get. I am counting down the days, I am hoping my son will be a good lil helper :)

UPDATED FROM Valsters

14 days pre

I received a call from my PS and they told me they...

ValstersApril 6, 2013

I received a call from my PS and they told me they had to reschedule my surgery!! But, it was for 2 days earlier :) ahh exactly 2 weeks away :) !!! Nervous, scared, and excited!

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dragonfly88

April 6, 2013

I've read about people getting walkers and really, getting up from the recliner,(my husband would have to stand in front of me and let me pull myself up), it would have been helpful. He would hold my hand as we walked to the bathroom. So, my advice would be, if you know someone who has one you can use, by all means, use it, it would have been helpful, but if you don't and you have someone there to help you for the first few days, you can do without. If I had known someone who had one I could borrow, I would have borrowed it.

Lacey3

April 6, 2013

Very exciting time! Wish you the best of luck! And a fast and easy recovery! :)