Count down 6 hours to butt lift

I am a nervous wreck. I had my GB two years ago. Last year I had my TT (no muscle tightening) and breasts done. In 6 hours, I am having the first half of my butt lift done. Since she will have to take some off the top and some off the bottom, she wanted to break it down into two surgeries. I hope I can find the money for the second half. Anyway, I am putting all of my energy into worrying about this surgery. I think the recovery is my biggest worry. We have a 3 hour ride home after. But, we are staying an extra night here just in case something goes wrong and I need to see the doc again. Another thing is that I keep reading about everyone taking a week to two weeks off. My boss wants me back at work on Monday. When I talked to him last, he said he would expect me on Monday, but if I needed an extra day, then to call him. But, I definately needed to be back by Tuesday to work at least a few hours. I am not even sure how I will get into work if I am still on drugs. And, let's be honest. Would you want me doing your books if I was on pain meds? I am also worried about the results. My PS is great. But, she didn't get my TT tight enough. Everyone else I have known and read about had to bend over after thier TT because it was so tight. I could stand up straight as soon as I woke up. In my opinion, my tummy looks great when I am standing. But, there are skin rolls when I sit. Like I said, I am happy with the results. I just wish I it was tight when I sit. I know that being fat and having four larger than average sized babies (9 to 10 pounds) really did a number on my belly skin. So, I feel the damage to my skin is my own fault. The skin and lack of ability to contract is kind of daily reminder of the mistakes I made in the past. On the plus side, she said she is going to try and use what fat I have to give me a rear. I am rather flat now. But, she said I didn't leave her much rear fat to work with. Only time will tell how well this will come out. I have high hopes. I just hope they aren't too high. Back to bed to at least try and sleep. Hat

Hi Hat! So nice to hear from you!! It sounds like you're doing great - and listen, it's normal to be nervous prior to any surgery. I'm sure it will go well - you're much healthier now than you were a couple of years ago, right???? Too bad that you're TT isn't as tight as you'd like it ~ but hey, I'll trade places with you! I'll NEVER get rid of this roll around my middle or the saggy boobs unless some generous benefactor finances it for me!! Please let us know how everything comes out - I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.... Hugs, Nancy

It's done. Today wasn't an easy one for us. My surgery started late because the OR was held up. Then I bleed a lot. So, that extended my time in the OR. Of what they measured, I lost 1/2 liter of blood. That doesn't seem like a lot to me, but said it was. My doc wants me to up my iron intake to 3 times a day. In the recovery room, I passed out in the bathroom. Thank goodness DH was with me so I didn't fall. After that, my blood pressure and oxygen levels wouldn't come up. Only my insistance that I not be admitted kept me out. They really wanted to keep me. My BP was dropping down to 78/36. They said if I could get it up to 90+/50+ for two reading in a row, I was out of there. It took a couple of hours, but I did. I have two drains and one of them keeps soaking the dressing with blood. I figure I will give my PS a call tomorrow if it is still doing it. But, it appears to be getting better. All in all, I feel pretty good. Hat