minime

Hi guys,

I'm three years out from my RNY and I have the opportunity to have a breast lift and tummy tuck. I have some concerns and would love feedback from you.

The breast life doesn't scare me at all. I'm there on that one, no problem. But the tummy tuck really scares me and here are the reasons:

a. I've had a blood clot after surgery once before (laproscopic hystorectomy). The nurses let me lay there too long after surgery in my opinion. I think I remember my doctor telling me that you are not neccessarily prone to blood clots and that just because it happened before, doesn't mean it is likely to happen again.

b. I'm paying for this myself and if there are complications and I have to stay in the hospital for several days, I'm not sure my insurance will cover it. I don't want to create a huge debt for my family.

c. The pain. The drains.

d. I'm off for the summer (a teacher) and I don't know if I can take care of myself with two boys (9 and 13) running in and out of the house along with their friends.

e. I look pdg (pretty darn good) in my clothes. I'm married for 25 yrs and don't plan on looking elsewhere. I'm doing this because I have this dream of wearing pants on my hips and clothes that I've never been able to wear and letting my husband kiss my tummy and not mind it.

For those of you who've done it, was it worth it? Did your insurance ever kick in after complications? How long does the pain last? Did you need help at home?

Thanks for your response.

Minime in TX

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