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56 Years Old with the Never Ending Belly
UPDATED FROM wowo416
26 days post
25 days and I feel great
wowo416April 18, 2015
WORTH IT$6,600
i cannot believe it has been more than three weeks. There really has been no down side for me. Healing is going so good. The only thing I have not done is workout and run. I have done exactly what I was told plenty of fluids, vitamins and stayed away from sodium. Still wish I had done this years agi????
UPDATED FROM wowo416
14 days post
Wow 2 weeks and I feel GREAT
wowo416April 7, 2015
i cannot believe that tomorrow will be 2 weeks since my surgery. I am in no pain and feel great. I have used my bed since day one. Was nervous because my bed is pretty high but it is so comfortable I could not imagine sleeping in the recliner. So glad it all worked out. My stomach feels real good. About an inch above and below my scar my stomach is a little hard but I try to run it gently and it feels better. I go back to Dr next Tuesday and I think I will go back to work next week 1/2 days. I had originally thought I would take 6 weeks off. But I don't think it is necessary. I feel so blessed! A big thank you to RealSelf. Could not and would not have done this with out all the information I got here!!????
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April 7, 2015
Wow! That's wonderful! How's the swelling? Does it hurt to have pants on? I'm only comfortable in dresses since anything around my waist is too uncomfortable. Do you need to wear a compression garment?
April 7, 2015
Not much swelling. Wearing my compression garment all day. Have washed it and gone without while it was drying. I have been wearing yoga pants. Not sure what I will wear when I go back to work. Probably dresses will be only comfy thing I can wear. The yoga pants don't hurt at all have not tried regular pants. Hope all is well with you.
April 7, 2015
I wore jeans for the first time two days ago. Felt GREAT as long as I didn't bend! I had to drive with them unzipped. ;)
UPDATED FROM wowo416
10 days post
Most would not understand
wowo416April 2, 2015
i scheduled my surgery for when my husband would be in Florida. Love him but he was not on board for this surgery. He felt I was ok the way I was. But I did not agree and I did it for me. I am 10 days out and still doing wonderful. I am showering my self since last Sunday and taking care of my incision. My daughters, sisters and friends have been there through this ride. I FaceTime with my husband every morning and have had no stress in my life through this. I think that is why I am doing so well. I am only taking Motrin but may try Tylenol pm tonight so I might sleep through the night. It has been so nice all the positive feed back I have gotten here. I would have never gone through with this if it was not for real self. I think the fact that I am a very active person has also helped. Sorry to ramble on - I am sure not used to having all this down time.
My swelling has really gone down. I massage the upper part of my stomach a lot. Will post more pics after my next ps appointment.
Take care all. And if you are reading this post and wondering if you should do this- do what makes you happy. Because that is what this is all about.
My swelling has really gone down. I massage the upper part of my stomach a lot. Will post more pics after my next ps appointment.
Take care all. And if you are reading this post and wondering if you should do this- do what makes you happy. Because that is what this is all about.
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April 2, 2015
Amen! I'm happy to hear you have such great caretakers and are feeling so good! When will your husband be home? I'm sure he will appreciate the new and improved you. My husband was 100% on board for my TT, but this one not so much. He's taking great care of me and supported my desire to do this, but he would have rathered I didn't do it. It caused a bit of stress a time or two leading up to surgery day, but zero since. They come around. :)
April 2, 2015
Yes he is coming around. He was able to retire last summer. I have no desire to retire. So the timing wasnperfect
September 11, 2015
On the morning of my surgery, my husband was acting like such a tool, I actually told him to leave the pre-op room, because he was acting so childish. You do not need that prior to undergoing general anesthesia and major surgery. He returned (at my request) when the surgeon came in to mark the affected areas for the surgery. One important and helpful comment that my niece made was that making such an important decision about one's body: "I think it is empowering." I went with that bit of wisdom from the mind of this 26-year old young woman.
September 11, 2015
My husband and daughter: both vehemently opposed to my mastopexy/implants. Still are resentful. My daughter lives in a distant state and was not here anyway, but my husband has helped me, at least in a practical way. In his case, I think the money was the bigger issue. I would like an abdominoplasty, but would get no support whatsoever, and it sounds like you need lots of help: both the physical and emotional. I am glad you followed your heart on this procedure and have gotten support from your kids, at least. Good for you!
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