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By newmomat37 on 16 Dec 2011

I am scheduled for Feb 6, 2012. I have been reading the Nov and Dec forums and getting lots of great info..thought it was time to start our month..might be a little early, buy hey, I am excited! I am 40 yrs old, have two boys, ages 4 and 1 ( he is actually 17 months old) and am excited and scared at the same time. My tummy bounced back after my first son but did not after the second one. I have severe diastasis as told by my PS and most likely a hernia. I look 5 months preggers so since we are done having kids, I decided it was time. My biggest fears are handling my kids after the surgery ( I will have help for 2-3 weeks for sure and then some help after that initial healing phase) and not being happy with the results after the long road to recovery, the cost, the trauma to my body, etc. I am 5' 3" and weigh 133. I would love to get closer to 125 before surgery but the Holiday season isn't helping.  :)

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Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 20 Dec 2011

It's never to early to start the planning and info gathering:)

Nonamesleft 22 Dec 2011
I'm scheduled for 2/9/12 and the down time is very concerning to me as well. I work full time and will have a little less than 2 weeks off. Mom of 3, I'm 5'6 and about 137. I would like to be about 130 prior to my procedure but I am delusional to think I can get that done with the holidays as well. I lost about 45 lbs over the last 2 years and I am scheduled for TT with Muscle repair a breast lift ( still on the fence w/implant , but if I do.....it will be small) and light lipo to upper abdomen and outer thighs. Ouch.
Cricket917 29 Dec 2011
I'm scheduled for 2/2/12 for a TT with muscle repair and breast lift and/or implants(still on the fence). Im meeting with my PS tomorrow to discuss all options. So excited but nervous at the same time. Im in the process of preparing a list of questions. Hope he doesnt think Im nuts :)
mommy73 12 Feb 2012
Cricket917...hey I know u were 1 day before me'..just wondering how or doing? My pain hasn't been bad at all but my energy is nowhere near normal & my stomach feels so weird when I walk around like it is going to fall off or something so strange. I'm ready to get rid of my drain tubes for sure! Just thinking about u & wondered how it's going for u?
mommy73 15 Feb 2012
Cricket917... We had tt on same day. Just wondering how u r doing?
newmomat37 22 Dec 2011
Nonamesleft..thanks for checking in. Love to hear other people's stories. I am also getting lipo of the flanks as it is part of my PS package with a tt. I was thinking about getting lipo of inner and outer thighs as well but have changed my mind. I don't want to risk saggy skin ( I am 40 ) and some people get really lumpy after lipo on thighs so I may have my PS do lipo on back fat, bra role along with the flanks. Don't get me wrong, my thighs could use some work but I will hit the gym for that.

I say go for it with the implants..you are already cut open. I have implants 14 yrs ago and the recovery was no big deal at all. Plus, you are going to be feeling your tt and lipo the most so the implants won't be a big deal. I am sure your PS has told you that you will lose some breast volume with the lift so may as well fill em back up! :)

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide..excited to follow your journey as well.
virginia f 25 Jan 2012
hi, when you said you got tummy tuck lipo package, what does that mean? I was under the impression that akk ps do th lipo in any area that needs it, especially the waist; does this package cost more? thanks so much
newmomat37 26 Jan 2012
I think every PS is different, but no, not all PS will lipo flank area as part of package. Mine just does it as part of her tt cost so it doesn't cost more. She defines flanks as the muffin top area. If I wanted the thighs done (inner and outer area), that is a seperate charge. Just be sure to ask your doc if they lipo flanks when they do the tt. Also, not everyone needs flank lipo. Best wishes.
DominicanaNYCNJRedhead 12 Apr 2012
GREAT QUESTION VIRGINIA!
I WAS WONDERING THIS TOO.
GREAT QUESTION.HOLA.. TO ALL ON REAL SELF TODAY! CANT' WAIT TO GET MINE FINALLY DONE

ADIOS.
Nonamesleft 22 Dec 2011
I am undergoing the lipo as a revision, pretty sad story but last year I decided I finally deserved to do something for myself after my weight loss etc. Trouble was I based my decision solely on how it affected everyone else ( ie. Money/ down time) so I opted for a " body jet lipo" with a physician who hadn't worked with my body type ( pre weight loss I was 180, add three BIG babies at 40 weeks I was about 215) my skin lacks elasticity and I was left with lumps and dips on my abdomen and outer thighs. So, this is all to correct some issues and finally do the " right thing" for my body. My physician has worked on post bariatric patients ( loose skin with little elasticity) and he told me he wouldn't touch my inner thighs, because of sagging. So I understand your hesitation. I am tall but have a slim frame. I wear a 4/6 and am a full C. I think I'm going to opt for a small saline implant just to balance me out. Thanks for your support/ input. This may sound hoaky, but I feel so much better about this journey with this group of women as a sounding board

In it with you, and best of luck!
newmomat37 23 Dec 2011
Doesn't sound hoaky at all...this site has been awesome. It is great to have a place to bounce ideas off of each other, gain insight from other people's experiences, etc. It is just a nice place to chat whenever b/c I don't want to bore my husband with constant chat about it nor my friends...think about the last time someone was telling you about their kitchen renovation..you only want to hear so much about it, only have so much interest in it..so this place is great cuz we all want to hear about it as much as possible. :)
newmomat37 29 Dec 2011
Just heard from my PCP, my EKG was perfect and bloodwork all came back normal so she is giving me the green light for my surgery. The time is flying by..now with this step done, I am almost there! :)
Nonamesleft 29 Dec 2011
Congratulations! 5 weeks from today you will start your recovery, keep me updated. I am a week behind you. I will be thinking about you on your big day
girlie2740 2 Jan 2012
Hey Feb2012 Tummy Tuckers!!! I am scheduled for Feb 3. I have two kids, 3 and 15 months. I am super excited, but nervous of the aftermath with my 15 month old. They will both be with my mother in law for the first 2 weeks and then hubby will have to help alot more around the house. But he is very supportive since he knows how much I have wanted this. Do any of you have a to buy list, I am creating one, I want to have everything ready before my TT date. I will share my list when it's ready.
Cmpnbalto 27 Jan 2012
I am scheduled for Feb 3rd as well! I would like to keep in touch. Hopefully your not as nervous as I am...lol
Aceydoo 3 Feb 2012
Best wishes today girlie..you are going to do great and look awesome too....hang in there:)
newmomat37 2 Jan 2012
Hi girlie2740! I also have young children, a 4 yr old son and a 17 month old baby! My biggest concern (other than death of coarse but I am trying to not think about that kind of stuff) is caring for my children, especially the baby afterwards. I will have full help for 2 weeks and then off and on..but concerned about the times when I will have to lift little on in and out of crib, etc.

My list is the usual suspects..7-Up, crackers, fruit, etc. I also have a Lazy Boy recliner that I was just going to get rid of..good thing I didn't ;)
I also have one of the 70's style pillows for watching TV in bed, has arms on the side..you may remember them from college days. Also have an airplane travel pillow that wraps around your neck for support in the recliner while sleeping. Bought a wedge pillow. Hoave lots of books, magazines, DVD's. Bought an ice pack thing..mage of cloth with cap on it, fill with ice and place whenever needed. Have a heating pad. Have protein powder for shakes and protein bars. Have plenty of granny panties from c-sections.

Need to buy a cute sweat suit that has zip up hoodie for leaving the hospital. I am staying overnight for one night...wish I could afford 3 night..LOL!! ;)
Tyler5815 2 Jan 2012
Hi Everyone! I am scheduled for Feb 9th! So ready - have two daughters - 5 and 16 months - with first daughter, I had to have a cyst/ovary removed while 4 months prego - to do this, they had to cut my stomach vertical from an inch above my bellybutton all the way down (in order to get behind my uterus) I have lost all pre-prego weight (5'7 130 lbs) but the scar down my tummy makes me have a "butt stomach" - THIS would be why I'm so anxious for a normal tummy again!! Nervous/excited at same time - I hate how when I've told the select few I have about this, they tend to tell me every horror story they have heard about tummy tucks....sigh...we can all just stick together :)
BABS26 2 Jan 2012
@Tyler5815 I'm with u on that had 4 c-section up and down and got that same butt ready to get it gone my baby is23 I'm scheduled for Jan26
Tyler5815 5 Jan 2012
LOL I love it! I'm glad someone can relate to the "butt" stomach :) I hope I don't miss it....NAH!
newmomat37 2 Jan 2012
What is it with people telling horror stories??? I haven't heard any about tt yet but I remember when I was pregnant with my first (and obviously scared) every flippin' person seemed to want to tell me the most horrid delivery story they knew! :0 What the heck?!

The good news is that most horror stories with plastic surgery are few and far between and occur b/c people went to under qualified docs or had very unhealthy lifestyles and their body did not respond well to the surgery.

In qualified hands, there are very few stories that go super bad..some will have a harder recovery than others but we will all recover!! :)
BMWlewis 31 Jan 2012
Amen to this!!! I don't like horror stories. Yes we'll be beautiful and we'll all recover!!!
Mommy in AZ 31 Jan 2012
I hate when people like to share horror stories. Especially when it isn't even about themselves!
Tyler5815 2 Jan 2012
What is everyone doing workout/diet/vitamin to prepare for the big day??
girlie2740 3 Jan 2012
I have been doing Jillian Michaels 30day Shred video for the past 2 months to gain arm and leg strengh, and I recommend it. I know I will be using my arms and legs to get up and lift myself up so I want to get them toned up. I am also drinking a multi vitamin and extra B complex and soon I want to start taking extra Vit C and K to help with the healing brusing process. What is everyone else doing??

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