Part 1 of this Mommy Makeover Adventure.
Today was my pre-op for my cosmetic surgery. On March 18th, I will be getting a breast reduction with life, tummy tuck and liposuction. I want to say I’m not nervous, but I am. Simultaneously, I’m excited. I can’t wait to see the end result. At the end of my appointment, my surgeon said she thinks I’ll be happy with the results (for the money, I better freaking be!).
This all started with an insurance approved breast reduction. I started with an in-network older doctor, she was very kind. Something in me signed scheudled the reduction and put the $500 deposit down. As time went on, I decided I would get the abdominoplasty added on with liposuction. If i’m going under the knife once, I might as well fix all the miserable parts I hate seeing in the mirror. A few weeks went by and I just had a sinking feeling like I wasn’t supposed to be with the doctor. It would keep me up at night, so I started searching for a new doctor. I found one, but they didn’t take insurance.
“the first doctor had me sit on the table without a shirt on the entire time she talked about the procedure.”
I reached out about the insurance, they may in the future but don’t know. I had a pull to meet the doctor and the receptionist so kindly waived the consultation fee and I was scheduled for an appointment for 72 hours later. When I walked in, the feeling was calm and peaceful. I met with the doctor, she was quick (the first doctor had me sit on the table without a shirt on the entire time she talked about the procedure. AWKWARD), efficient and had the voice of an angel. I knew she was it. I cancelled my original appointment, forfeited my $500 deposit, put down another $500 deposit and was on my merry way.
Today, my 3 week pre-op appointment. We went over what I can and can’t do. A few things mentioned:
- No nicotine, GLP-1 medications, marijuana, or THC
- Drink, drink and drink MORE WATER
- Prepare low sodium meals for after surgery
- Purchase a second compression garment
- Pick up my meds
I’m nervous for the procedure, obviously I hope I look good. I hope I look great. I want to feel better. But I’m most nervous about the impact the recovery will have on my family. No lifting for six weeks after the tummy tuck and breast reduction. This means I will not be able to lift my two year old or put him to bed. We will have to get creative, but in the end, I know it will be worth it.
Back to the positive – I will spend the next three weeks watching Tik Toks and reading some posts about what I need for this tummy tuck. There are multiple posts on buy this and that, but do I really need it?! I will keep this “diary” updated on what I’m purchasing and how it goes. Wish me luck – I’m about to be snatched. I think that’s what the kids say these days.
Check out the next steps – the preparation.
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