Feelings

Hi Everyone,

I've been so excited that I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation on the 11th. It finally dawned on me today that I am cutting off part of my body. I'm still going forward and know that this is what I really want but am suddenly having unexpected emotions. These are reasonable rational thoughts...right? I tried to talk to my husband about this but he doesn't seem to understand. I thought maybe I could see if anyone else had these feelings that was in a similar situation.

Thanks for listening.

Kim

Yeah I know what you mean Kim. Up until this point I have been really calm and looking forward to my plastics, but the last few days it i****ting me that I am being cut around my entire body, 100%; freaks me out a bit. I am remembering what it was like right after I had DS and the 54 staples up my stomach, no staples this time though but I will have a lot more incision surface area then with my DS! And the drains..

So yeah, I think this is pretty normal and you are in good company =) I am still looking forward to it being over and fully recovered but the reaility is setting in too.

All the best with your surgery!

You ask if your feelings are rational and reasonable, I dont know...all I do know is that I felt the same exact way. Now I'm about 5 days post-op from a lower-body-lift and despite being in discomfort, stinky and having a hard time sleeping comfortably at night....I'm glad I did it.

I have never had a flat tummy in my whole life. It is very weird!!! It will take some getting used to, but its' worth it!!!

I have not showered, worn makeup or worn makeup in almost a week. I'm looking forward to getting dressed up and wearing some new clothes!

This is just the next step in your journey to be a healthy person, we are here to support you though it. :)

I think  most of us go through different emotions which I think is normal. My family wasn't totally supportive which added to my frustration and stress of having surgery.  They thought I looked fine and didn't see why I was risking going under the knife for elective surgery.  I tried really hard not to let that get me down because this is something I wanted and needed to feel somewhat normal.  It was what I needed to do for myself to complete my weight loss journey.  Now I still have work that needs to be done, but I feel so much better about how I look.  Once the surgery and pain is all over with, you will be so glad you did it.  Just keep your eyes on the prize sweetie!

Let me tell you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  We are having surgery on the same day. I'm nervous as hell but not enough to not go through with it. I've been waiting on this for so long. It's normal to be scared. You will be just fine. I'm sure everyone on this board had to be a little nervous before surgery. Keep in touch and post some pic of before and after. I love looking at different pic.

Think of it a removing a very large mole, lol.  Really, they are removing  a part of you that is literally weighing you down.  Be sure and tell the surgeon that you do not want to see pictures of your surgery or what he removes.  What he removes belongs to the fat you lost.  It no longer has any relevance to you.

I can relate.  I had an in office procedure to remove a network of sebaceous cysts from my mons.  It required 17 stitches.  It was totally painless.  I saw the wedge of skin he removed on a tray and I was quite disturbed my it.  But you will only see your flat body afterwards.  good luck, Loris

Thanks for the replies. Its so nice to know that other people can relate to my thoughs. I'm still super excited, conflicted, happy and emotional. I'm ready though. Time to get the camera out this weekend for those before pictures.

I think it is perfectly normal.  I thought about it too. But I never even entertained the thought of not having the surgery.