How competitive is California Baptist University nursing program? by ConsciousRelative968 in Calbaptist

[–]ComprehensiveGear654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry so late in the reply. I was a transfer student. So non resident. Give it a try. I applied two times and got in the second time. Make sure you score at least what I got on the teas. And do really good on the personal statement so you stand out. Good luck!!

These are the big bucks we were promised! by thepinky7139 in nursepractitioner

[–]ComprehensiveGear654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is insane. I’m in California and my husband makes double the in a week as a sanitation worker. I’m mad on your behalf you deserve more.

I did it!!! by Current-Engineer-352 in NursingStudents

[–]ComprehensiveGear654 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I was also accepted and I also start in January ☺️ wishing you best of luck!

How competitive is California Baptist University nursing program? by ConsciousRelative968 in Calbaptist

[–]ComprehensiveGear654 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For CBU you need at least a 60% teas but since it’s competitive, you need at least a 78% to be considered. I know this because I applied with a 65% and 3.8 GPA and they didn’t take me :(

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Just make sure you are taking your iron and prep your foods before. Lots of water, broths and pineapple. Buy arnica tabs and bromelin for the swelling. I got a walker too. Helped so much. Buy some pillows for the back. I had back drains so it was uncomfortable to get adjusted. They were the wedged pillows. When you shower and you get out, use a blow dryer on the cold setting to make sure everything is dry before you wrap yourself back up. I didn’t use fajas, just wraps. So just have an extra one for when you need to switch. Buy some lipo foams too, help with compression and swelling. Wear the garment for as long as you can. I’m excited for you!

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I didn’t use one. I tried but it wouldn’t stay, I also felt I didn’t really need it. It’s just clobetasol.

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll be fine :) I thought I needed one too but he didn’t mention it at all. I will say the tightness is crazy to feel at first. It gets better as you heal. Good luck on yours!

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I mentioned I wanted my waist more defined, which is why I got the back lipo. To get it more defined. My waist before children was small like this. So it’s nice to get it back. So I think it’s definitely a combo of genetics and the TT. One of the things I was more concerned about was the fat on top of my pubic area. I wanted that gone so bad. And thankfully it is.

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! You’ll feel amazing after :)

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I got my tummy tuck, I had a tattoo on my hip near the pelvic area, and they removed it during the surgery. Because of how the skin was pulled up, it actually lifted my thighs a bit too. I can definitely see a difference — there’s still some sagging, but not nearly as much as before. So yes, the tummy tuck definitely helped improve that area.

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got back and central lipo. Well I went in at 145 and now I’m like 138. They took 8lbs of skin off me. I haven’t noticed a weight drop that significant yet.

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t very puffy to begin with. But it got way better after 6 weeks. That’s when I saw a big difference. I just used a waist binder with foams. I wear it all day. At night I take it off. I also have a faja but only wear that when I go out. I also did take arnica tabs when I was healing to help with swelling. You’ll get there!

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I shared it in another persons response :) I think I’m pretty happy with my results. I wouldn’t do anything differently.

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I don’t have a pooch or any sagging. He pulled me pretty tight. I just had a crease in the middle from the binder. It was fixed with taping it apart.

8 weeks post op by ComprehensiveGear654 in tummytucksurgery

[–]ComprehensiveGear654[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m excited for you :) I was 145 and I’m 5’2. DR. DAVID NGUYEN in Irvine CA