Nervous about surgery!!

I'm just over 6 years post VSG, have maintained a healthy weight, have my husband' support, found extra $$, and found a surgereon I love. I am planning to do a LBL and BL in October. However, I'm nervious about the pain, and feel bad about spending $18,000 of our hard earned money on something like this. Any words of encouragement?

I totally get that. With the cost of all of my reconstructive surgeries we could easily renovate both of our bathrooms which really need it, not to mention I'm a full time college student and that would probably pay for me to finish my BS. But a friend here told me "there will always be bathrooms to renovate." And she was right. It's still hard doing something that feels so financially selfish - even if we are able to make it work financially without hardship. It still feels selfish.

And pain is always the great unknown.

If this is important to you, and clearly it must be for you to have gotten this far, remind yourself of why you're making these choices and what you're hoping to gain from the experience. That helped me - I focused on all that I would gain from having these surgeries.

I think it's natural to be nervous. Even moreso than with our original bariatric surgery. With that one, there was always a risk that we were trying to eliminate or avoid in the future. It was related to physical health. With plastics, it's harder to think of it as necessary - at least for me - because medically, it's not. But for my mental health and happiness? I think that's where the value is.

For me being more confident, feeling sexier with the hubby, more comfortable in clothing, and more inspired to keep my results are all worth the high price tag of plastics.

Pain is unavoidable but temporary. Sure, that's the last thing you want to hear when you're in it but think about your WLS. I'm sure there was some pain involved. Do you remember it well? If you could go back in time, would you have not made the decision to have it if it meant you never experienced that physical pain?

I'm scheduled for a TT and BL/BA next week so these things are helping calm my nerves a little bit. :)

First and most importantly, you are worth it. We spend money for home improvements, cars, vacations, etc. Why not spend it on you. I had a tummy tuck about 15 years ago and gained the weight back. I had only lost about 50 pounds, but I hated my "front butt". I had two kids c-section so my hanging stomach looked like a butt. Even after I gained weight, my stomach remained flat. I gained weight in my stomach, but overall, it stayed flat in comparison to the rest of my body. I loved being able to buy pants and have them fit. I didn't have to buy baggy pants and look 20 years older. I have lost over 100 pounds and I am almost 60 years old. Everything looks wrinkled. I have money in my 401K which I have access to at my age. The problem is that if I get everything done, I am still 60 and my husband is 65. I think I would rather have a winter place in Florida. I don't like my inner thighs and I may go to Mexico and get everything done, but I'm not sure about spending the money. I don't feel guilty spending the money, just not sure what I want more. I don't look bad, but I don't look great either, just okay. You will forget the pain, you will be much happier with the new you, and you are so worth it. So if you are unhappy with your body, change it :)

I was pretty nervous about my surgery and day of surgery when my surgeon came in to mark my tummy he made me feel so relaxed and confident. Surgery went well and I wasn't in any pain at all. I was told by the nurse to make sure I take all my meds on time; antibiotic, muscle relaxation and hydrocodone. For the first 4-5 days after surgery I took all my meds on time and had no problem with pain. After 5 days I started taking only 1/2 a pill of hydrocodone and only when I needed to discomfort. The only soreness I had was my abdominal area, felt like someone kicked me in the stomach. My incision gave me no discomfort or pain. Its all pretty manageable and when you start feeling discomfort, take your meds. I truly believe the muscle relaxation meds helped alot. You will be a little swollen around the stomach area, but that will go away and you will not regret this surgery. I LOVE my new tummy and I have a beautiful new belly button! Good luck, you'll fine.

I just want to say, I really appreciate these positive posts regarding not being nervous. I am getting my surgery in 4 days and I think it's starting to hit me. I'm trying not to freak or get myself too anxious, but it's real now and the nerves are kicking in.

Reading these encouraging posts are helping me more than you can imagine.

I had my torsoplasty and breastlift this past Monday :). The pain is lessening each day. Glad I'll have 3 weeks off of work though :)