Question:
I am scheduled to have a hysterectomy and a tummy tuck 3 April 2002

I would also like to have a breast lift at the same time. I am concerned that this may be too much at one time. If anyone has undergone this please let me know about your recovery period. I am planning on taking four to six weeks off from work. Another concern is that on May 17th I am scheduled for a nine hour or so flight from Germany to the west coast. Is this too soon to travel? Should I cancel the trip? Please advise. Thanks all.    — Teresa G. (posted on February 28, 2002)

February 28, 2002
Hi there !! Congrats on the surgeries - must mean you've done fantastic on the weight loss...good for you !! My surgery date isn't until the 9th of April, 2002, it will be here before we know it. I use to work in Same Day Surgery and Same Day Surgery Admits (staying longer lengths than just overnight) and can tell you that you should probably talk to your doctor who knows your body and can tell you how much your body should be able to handle or not handle. I can tell you from personal experience....I don't know if your having your hysterectomy abdominally or vaginally but either way, your stitched up. Might be on the inside or the outside but it's a major surgery. I was 29 years old when I had mine and it was pretty difficult getting the energy back. Taking a shower was a pretty hard task. It didn't take me a full 6-weeks to recover, in fact, I was feeling pretty good after a good 14 - 21 days but you say your having this AND a tummy tuck. Sounds like you'll have a lot on your platter if you take on yet another. If I were you, I'd wait and do that later...you've worked far too hard to get to feeling better and healing properly with the weight and the medical problems the obesity brings with it to have something go wrong now. Give your body the time it needs to heal properly and continue to build it strong. I bet you look absolutely beautiful right now. One day at a time...one step at a time would be my advice. Best of Blessings To You !!
   — Lisa J.