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“Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction -...”

I am scheduled for my surgeries on April 9th. Had my pre-op appointment this afternoon and feel better about the plan. My biggest concern was the 5 hours under anesthesia. But my doctor assured me that it would be fine. I was also concerned about my age. I am 59 years old, and have had 4 back surgeries and continue to to have major back issues. So this is the reason that I am going this route... more

“Starting a New Chapter in my Life -...”

Well Im so excited about my TT and nervous at the same time ,Im 47 yrs old will be turning 48 three days after my surgery, I had a hysterectomy three yrs ago and have some loose skin over top of my Vagina that I hate and very self concious about so Im really looking forward to seeing myself in a new light ,A little concerned about the pain and those drains, Any suggestions?? Im... more

“Finally Having It Done! - Bala...”

I am 36 with 3 kids. A daughter that is 8 and 4yr old boy,girl twins. I have had 2 c-sections and have always hated my stomach. I am nervous and scared but cant wait. I have loved reading everyones posts on here and thank everyone fir the support. I am going to try to post before pics as soon as possible of.the belly I try so hard to hide.I am almost 4weeks away from my tt. I am so excited and... more

“No More Belly! - Newark, DE”

This has been a long thought out process since I was younger. I've always had a gut as far back as I can remember. I've always had that pouch even before I had kids! Now that I have lost over 60lbs from having 2 kids (8 and 3), and going through a divorce, it's time to get rid of the pouch for good! more

“Best Money Ive Ever Spent -...”

Dr gabay perform tummy tuck n bbl even though my bbl didn't work for me ....my only concern was looking better n fabulous n my clothes. . which I do I no longer have to hide n big shirts n I look fabulous n my jeans ...April 16th would b a year ...but my next surgery is tomorrow . I'm n love with his work very impress with the staff n service he gets my 5 stars more

“6 Months out and Very Happy with...”

I had the usual 2 kids and despite losing all the weight just could not get my stomach back to it's original shape. I am otherwise happy with my physical appearance but did not want to spend the next 40 years obsessing about one body part. I am very happy with the results for me personally, but it is a major surgery with a rough recovery. This surgery is not for everybody and it helps to be in... more

“And Away We Go - Jenkintown, PA”

First le me say I am a 42 year old mother of two. My kids are 8 and 11 and I have worked HARD to keep myself in shape following my second pregnancy. I'm 5'7" with a weight range of 135-150 (yeah, the holidays are rough!) After YEARS of debate and discussion with my husband, TODAY is my consult for my tummy tuck! I'm nervous, excited, scared, you name it, I'm a bundle of emotions. I'm hoping... more

“Bye Bye Jelly Belly - Wilmington, DE”

I have two kids and both were large babies leaving me with an apron of excess skin and a pouch. I have lost 30 pounds the hard way, dieting and busting my butt running and weight training. Despite this, my tummy stayed the same. I just didn't want to carry it around any longer! I saw a few surgeons before deciding on mine. He is great and I'm thrilled with the results so far.... its early... more

“**New Pics 6 weeks Post Op **”

Hi everyone i am so excited to have found this site, it is very informing and benificial... I am look to get a tummy tuck and possibly lipo of the flanks, i am 24 year old mother of 3 (2 girls & 1 boy) and wife. Before children i was boney..lol and had no boobs with each of my pregnancies i've lost tons of weight and 6 months later this weight begin to pack on like crazy. I will be 25 May... more

“Dr. Saunders Here I Come!”

I just turned 37 on November 27th and I am so ready to be rid of this gut! LOL I have gained about 20 pounds within the last year due to thyroid disease and i have not been happy with this. Prior to being diagnosed with the disease my weight would fluctuate but i always felt like i had a fat stomach. I'll post my now pics shortly. I have been contemplating getting a tummy tuck for years and... more

“8 wks! New Pics Added!!”

I am a mom of three boys age 9, 7 and 1. My first pregnancy I went from being 125 lbs to 180 lbs and I've never been the same. I'm now at 145 and have a pregnant looking belly and sagging skin. I'm scheduled to do a TT, Muscle Repair, and Hernia Repair on 2/6. I'm super excited and equally as nervous!So I'm officially 29 days out! I swore that I'd lose weight before the TT and I've actually... more

“Super Nervous! - Philadelphia, PA”

I am super nervous mostly about the pain and recovery. I have been waiting about 8 years for this! I am going from excited to i dont want to get this done! Fortunately, I have a really strong support system but it still ultimately is my decision. I am really comfortable with my doctor my friend had amazing results by him but I'm still nervous! . Can I get some positive experiences to help me... more

“PO Week 8: TT, MR & Hip Lipo *Bikini...”

Although I will not be 40 until August, I have been thinking about how I want to feel about myself when I wave my 30s goodbye. (My 30s have been incredible!) I want to feel confident and more attractive. Hence, my decision to have a tummy tuck. I have two children: my daughter is almost 5 and a half and my son is turning 4. I had normal, uneventful pregnancies; I managed to lose the baby... more

“Scar therapy making scar darker?”

I am officially freaking out now!!! My TT is scheduled for this Fri! My story is so much like many others on the site. I turned 40 on Sunday and I knew it was now or never for my tummy tuck, I have been wanting this for years. I have 2 children 16,9 and my stomach has not been the same since my last child, she was 3 weeks early and still 91/2 pounds. I am 5 "7 and 155 pounds. I work out... more

“11 days post op- NEW PICS!- Ready to...”

I'm 22 years old and finally have control of my life and weight. I started Jenny Craig my senior of high school at 239 lbs. by gained most of it back by the time I got to college. In the beginning of 2010 I was still 209 lbs. After nearly a decade of unhappiness, depression, and self-consciousness, enough was enough and I decided 2012 was going to be the year for me. I now weight around 145lbs... more

“8 days po - feeling great! Hopefully...”

Hello Everyone! What a great place to learn everything there is to know about Tummy Tucks!! I am 42 and had 2 C-sections from which I never quite recovered. This TT is a gift from my hubby for giving him 2 adorable babies (some husbands buy their wives gold jewelry after delivery - well, that's nice, but I'm a practical girl) :-) I am still very early in the process, still sorting... more

“Tummy Tuck - Philadelphia”

My sweet hubby promised me a tummy tuck as a gift for giving him 2 adorable girls (7 and 2). I am in grad school right now, and busy with my school work and kids; but my TT remains a priority, as I prepare mentally and in every other way for my big day. I have my first consultation on 9/14 with a board certified PS, highly recommended by several friends. We'll see how that goes. I do have... more

“I can't upload my pictures...help!”

I am 38 y/o with 4 children ( 21,19,11,7). I have been living with this horrible stomach for the last 19 years. I have not worn a two piece bathing suit since I was about 4 y/o. My oldest son says im too old for a tummy tuck but I beg the differ. I am so tired of not being able to wear cute (FITTED) clothes. I have been online looking for PS and boy is it a job.. I am torn between having it... more

“My Time to Shine :) - Newark, DE”

Hello I'm a 30 year old single mother of two. I have an 11 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. Both of my children very large babies (9lbs and 10lbs) which stretched my stomach to the max. Leaving me with the ugliest belly. Before i had my two children had a body to die for.... flat belly, tiny waist, nice hips and thick thighs. I had my first child at 19 so I really never got a chance to... more

“10 weeks post op and it was SOOOOO...”

I am a 43 year old mother of three, ages 21, 18 & 12. Ever since my third child I have wanted a Tummy Tuck. I am 5ft. 4 and currently weigh 150. I do crossfit and I run but no matter what I still have this droopy baby pouff!!! I am the manager of the color department in a busy day spa/salon and work in front of lots of mirrors all day. I love love love my job and making people look and... more

“Upcoming TT - Philadelpia”

Mommy to 1 year old twins. I'm only 5'3 and they were both breach - so needless to say that pregnancy did a number on my tummy,. I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight now and would like some semblance of my old body back. I also have been diagnosed with a hernia from my where my son's head was pretty much protruding from my belly. Excited and scared. While I'm already under I'm having a breast... more

“TT 6/11/2012 Delaware!!!! -...”

Cant wait for Tummy Tuck and lip 6/11 will keep you posted!!!!!!! Pray for me......need pointers please....8:00 am TT....not nervous yet....God cover me!!!I made it thanks be to God!!! Just want to thank all whe wonderful staff at Wilmington hospital. First night a bit rough....the percs was a big help with the pain. FYI take a sun dress to wear home, so much easier to put on. Also, take... more

“4 weeks PO. New pics posted. Bring...”

Scheduled tomorrow 3/28/2012 for tummy tuck with Lipo of flanks, inner and lateral thighs. I am 5'2 135lbs, mother of 3, including twins. I have debated over surgery for a few years and decided to move forward. My Abd has always been on the thin side (pre-babies), bounced back after my daughter but not so much after my twins. My thighs have always bothered me. Being short, the fat just... more

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I'm 26 years old, have no children, and have never been married yet. However, throughout my early college life I managed to gain 40 lbs. 6 years ago I decided to do something about it and lost around 40-45 lbs. I've kept it off all this time. I'm currently 109 lbs and 5'1. However, the weight gain and loss left me with excess skin and loose abdominal muscles that bulge out... more

“NEED HELP!!! bunched skin around...”

I am 23 years old and have always struggled with weight. I weighed at my most 220 at the age of 15 years old. Over the course of two years i shed about 90 pounds. I have maintained the weight of about 130 135 for the past 7 years. I workout 4 to 5 days a week and still could not lose the belly weight or extra skin. March 14th I received a tummy tuck and I am still deciding if i am happy with... more

“Mommom in Need of Making Herself...”

This will be more like a mommom makeover. I'm 54 and in need of making myself look better. This is long awaited. I have to get it in before grandbaby# 7 comes along. So here I go. So many things going on in my mind. Have my pre-op visit with the Sr. On Weds. So many questions still. I have been reading all the stories and they have been a big help since we are all in this together. I am so... more

“Tummy Tuck - Philadelphia, PA”

I'll be 31 on Friday. I have 3 girls and with those beautiful girls came 3 c-sections. My tummy is gone. My skin is saggy and its such a downer. I had breast augmentation done 2 yrs ago around this time and I am very happy with my results. It was a birthday gift to myself. Now its time to work on my tummy. Another birthday gift for myself. I want my confidence back and I want that... more

“Outstanding Physician - Newark, DE”

After two c-sections approximately 25 years ago, my stomach as always bother me. I am small in stature and very athelete and it was important to me to regain my young figure back.I love my final results and I am so happy that I had the surgery. Dr. Saunders you did an amazing job and I can't thank you enough!!Dr. Saunder's staff are so wonderful and caring people. They all made me feel so... more

“From sags to flat!!! - Philadelphia, PA”

Hi all! I'm a 26 (27 in March) yo mother of 2. After working out, I experienced great pain, and found out that I have a hernia. During my consultation, the surgeon commented on my tons of excess skin, which I was also so depressed about. She bought in the office plastic surgeon and we talked about him joining in on the surgey, which I'm ecstatic about! I have my boy (1) & girl (6),... more

“9months post TT and loving the results”

I am scheduled for my tummy tuck in 15 days (Feb 16th) I will be 32 in 5days. I have 5kids (4boys, 1girl). my first son was born when i was 16 by emergency c-section, my second son was born when i was 18, that was a v-bac (vaginal birth after c-section). Because my second labor was so bad, when given the option while pregnant with my third child my daughter, i chose another c-section at 21.... more

“12 WEEKS PO... UPDATED PICS”

Mother of two kids ages 3 and 6. For as long as I can remember I have had this bump/protrusion from my belly above my belly button. I have always been self conscious of it. When I was pregnant with both of my kids it was still there. I never had this nice round pregnant belly like most women. After both pregnancy it Left me with an even BIGGER bump and lots of sagging skin. I do weigh 212 lbs... more

“Tummy Tuck (Full) with Prolapse...”

I am a 44 year old mother of two, 5 and 7 years old. And, it wasn't until the birth of my second that I really noticed the impact on my body. Prolapsed bladder, uterus...etc. I tried Kegal bio-feedback (embarrassing!; it helped a little, but not that much). I was told by my Gyn that my only option was to have a hysterectomy and I just didn't feel comfortable with that, so I just lived... more

“9 Days Until my Dreams Finally Come...”

Im a 27 year old mother of two. I had my first son at 20 and my second son at 24. during my first pregnancy I went from 118 to 208. A year later I was back down to 120. Three years later I was pregnant with my second son and I gained about 70lbs. I am now about 135 and hate the extra skin on my belly. Before I had my children I never wore bikinis or anything that showed my belly but now... more

“Tummy tucks rock!!!! TT, MR and Lipo...”

I am 4 days away from my TT MR and vaser lipo. I am 5'4" and weigh about 200lbs. I am divorced and the mother of three (20, 16 and 15). It's been 15 years since my c-section that left me with the flap of skin and pudgy belly that exercise and diet have not been able to fix. Of course, I've gained and lost the same 30 lbs for the past 15 years. Finally, I realize that I can... more

“Tired of Near Death Experiences with...”

So i'm a proud mommy of 5, DJ-Summer,Madison, Xavier & Tommy. Needless to say, my 5ft frame has taken a bit of a beating. My body is not perfect (not looking for it to be either) but even loosing weight seemed to never really show in the mid-section. I'm ready to back the hated girdle away for good. My surgery is scheduled for April 12th first thing in the AM. Crazy excited,... more

“A transformation from the outside.....”

I have 4 little boys under the age of 4! (I had twin boys first!) With having had 3 c-sections & lost ALL the baby weight and then some, I was left with this horrible wrinkly skin PLUS an umbilical hernia! :/ I didn't have much separation of the abdominals, but the stretched skin just would NOT go back (no matter how much I exercised & ate well!) As I've gotten older,... more

“Very Scared - Philadelphia, PA”

Hi Everyone! I am a mother of 3 kids. I have had 2 cesections. At my highest weight i was 275lbs. I am now down to 185 pounds and i fell so much better. I would like to lose another 10 pounds. I have been working out 3 days a week and this is how i have lost most of the weight and have obtained my horrible saggy stomach. i have a saggy,wrinckly stomach and i have decided that a TT is what... more

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Hi RealSelf, I'm a 35, mother of 2 girls (4 & 3). I knew I wanted a TT after my first child, but wanted to wait until I was free and clear of having any more kids. At first, my husband did not understand, but after much grumbling about not fitting anything and complaining about how unhappy I was about my body, he said he would support my decision to have a tummy tuck and breast... more

“TT on February 24th - Philadelphia, PA”

I am having a tt due to a vertical scar from a three c-sections and two bowel perforations that resulted from those surgeries. This has been my dream to have a somewhat normal stomach again. This happened to me at 21 and I would love to see my stomach again.   more

“Tummy Tuck & Reduced Breast Surgery...”

I'm 28 years old female living in Wyncote, PA working at Deaf Services Center as an outpatient therapist. I grew up thin, however I had a specific of medications that makes me eat more. From a obese family, I gained about 15 years old. I reach about 330ish lbs and decided to lose weight three years ago. I have lost 125 lbs, but have 50 lbs left. however due to medical reasons, I can't... more

“36yr Old, Mom of 5, TT W/Lipo -...”

I'm a mother of 5 beautiful kids, ages 18,13,11,2 and 5 months, all delivered via c-section. I was left with extra skin which makes my belly look horrible. I'm very nervous but more excited about getting it done. Can't Wait! I did it. I went in Tuesday very calmed. I woke up feeling very sore and drowsy. Just like everybody said. It feels like you get run over by a b more

“Full TT with Lipo & Lipo on Back,...”

I am a 28yr old mother of 2 beautiful kids ages 6 & 2.... I wanted a TT done after my son!... I have always been plus size all my life 13/14, After my son who is now 2 my mid section just stayed big and I have tried to get it down.. But nothing worked for me. I have been looking for a Dr over a yr now and didn't find any I like! they all treated me like a number!.I was finally... more

“Tummy Tuck, Liposculpture of Inner &...”

I am 2 days PO my SX and feel very sore and uncomfortable. I havent seen my belly yet, but i can tell I am super flat (concave a lil). My PS was agressive but safe. I also had lipo of inner & outter thighs, flanks, back, and hips. I am very happy so far. i have had 2 c/s pregnancies of 2 boys, ages: 4y and a 9 mo. I had a lot of scar tissue and severe muscle seperation. So I... more

“Getting Ready for my TT - Age 32, 2...”

Hello every one, First of all I am so appreciative of every one who gives their review here. It is very much helpful for people like me and Thanks a million to all of you.Now about myself--I am 32 and have two kids, 3yr old and one 1yr old. After 2 C-sections and losing pregnancy weight, currently I am at 130lb. The problem is i have pouch and still looks like I am 5 month pregnant. I was at a... more

“36yr Old Mom of 3 - Tummy Tuck W/...”

I am a 36yr old Mom of 3girls, 16yrs, 14yrs & 8yrs. I was 100lbs when I got pregnant at 19yrs & gainded 70lbs. Unfortunately I never got my pre-pregnancy body back. I am 5'4" & 130lbs & I work out 3-4 days a wk & run 6miles 3-4 times a wk & no matter what I do I can't loose my belly, excess skin & stretch marks. I am finally at a stage in my life... more

“DIEP Recon, Hernia Repair and Tummy...”

BC prompted the surgery.Too many cons to list, no pros. I would never have has a tummy tuck for cosmetic reasons, although I could have benefited from it, after having 2 'C' sections.I am 12 weeks post tummy tuck. The tissue was taken for a DIEP recon to create breasts. Hernia repair was also done during same 8 hour surgery. I am experiencing very uncomfortable tummy tightness, that my PS... more

“Completely Happy with my...”

I'm a young, single mother of two children. I went from 110lbs pre-pregnancy, to 209lbs on delivery day with my first child due to Toxemia. I was about 130lbs before I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I gained 50lbs during that pregnancy. For the past two years, it seemed nearly impossible to get down any lower than 140lbs, and the extra skin was absolutely hideous.My friends... more

“Considering Repeat Tuck for Stretch...”

I had a tummy tuck in 2000 following a hysterectomy. When clothed it looks great - nice flat tummy. But I had really extensive strecth marks, only some of which were removed as a result of the surgery.I have been recently widowed and at 45 yrs old I would like to consider dating and intimacy again however I am extremely embarrassed by these stretch marks, some of which still extend above my... more

“Absolutely Love the Results”

I had twins and they were 7lbs. 2oz. and 6lbs. 12oz. so I had alot of stretched, loose skin on my abdomen. No matter what you do, that skin isn't going back to the way it used to be. I got my tummy tuck in February and absolutely love the results. I lost alot of weight before I had it done, which from what I understand helps you get better results. The swelling has almost completely gone... more