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7 weeks post op, some pooching :-/ - Akron, OH

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Hi I'm new to the forum! I've been lurking for a...

erin10January 25, 2013
WORTH IT$4,500

Hi I'm new to the forum! I've been lurking for a long time, but new to posting. I have wanted a TT for 7 years when my second child was born. My stomach remained very round and protruding after he was born. 7 years later I still look 4-5 mos. pregnant. I always thought if I lost weight it would flatten out. However, I recently lost 20 lbs. and I think it looks even worse! It's somewhat smaller, but still round and now even more mismatched with the rest of my body size. I do not have a loose skin problem, nor do I have a ton of abdominal fat. My #1 issue is that I have such a round appearance to my belly. Likely due to seperation/diastasis.

I just scheduled the surgery today, and it's only 1 month away!! I had to move quickly because I'm having a lull at work right now, so it's the perfect time to take a leave of absence. I'm not nervous about the surgery itself. I've had 6 knee surgeries and 2 c-sections and surgery doesn't "scare" me. I am nervous more about people's reactions to tell you the truth. I'm not overweight, and I think I hide the bulge well. Therefore I've had some negative responses when I tell others. If they don't think I need it, they immediately decide I don't and tell me so. It's been a little frustrating because I haven't had support from everyone. Hoping to find some here!

I'm 5'9" and 170 lbs right now. My BMI is 25 (high side of normal). I would like to lose another 5 lbs. before the surgery if I can. I will share the before photos I took the other day. Thanks for any support or advice as I prepare for this surgery!!! I'm so ecstatic and the reality hasn't totally set in yet.

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Michael J. Yoo, MD

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Replies (10)

Kimmers25
January 31, 2013

Welcome to the community:)  I am happy that you finally joined us and posted your review.  

You are going to do just beautiful and love the results.  The next month will buzz by quickly.

erin10
January 31, 2013
Thank you Kimmers25! This community is a great place to be.
Flyaway79
January 31, 2013
Good luck to you I feel we have the same problem where your tummy doesn't match the rest of your body an because its well hidden people think you're just exaggerating and being vain. You have to do what's best for you and what makes you feel better you have to live in this body. Best wishes and you'll do great oh by the way in right next door in Cleveland what dr are you seeing?
erin10
January 31, 2013
Hi Tummytuck mama! Thank you for the encouragement. That's exactly how people react. Last weekend I told a few friends and they said, "Oh no, I'm Erin and I'm 3 lbs overweight, so I have to be perfect!" Or "my belly sticks out like 1 millimeter too far, so I have to get it tucked!" And they were laughing. I laughed along, but people really don't GET IT. Anyhow, I'm seeing Dr. Michael Yoo in Akron. How about you? Are you getting one, or did you already have one?
Flyaway79
January 31, 2013
Trust me I totally understand people have no idea how it is to be uncomfortable in your own skin and you've tried everything but there is nothing other than surgery you can do about it. I worked out and ate right for months and months and lost plenty of weight but that pokey belly just would not leave. I even went to a physical therapist who said I would probably never be able to correct my distasis recti with excercise. I had mine done on Jan 29, so I'm at my mom's recovering. I was late finding this site but it really has helped me as far as knowing what to expect. I haven't saw the true results yet but that bulge is gone....yay, that was half the battle for me.
Kimmers25
February 1, 2013

And I am very glad to have you here with us:)

erin10
February 1, 2013
Tummytuck mama, thanks it's so nice to have people who 100% understand! I hope your recovery is going well so far!!
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BrooklyN227
January 31, 2013
Hi, u have to do what's best for u! Wishing u all the best. I've had two c-sections and 1 knee surgery lol. TT is being scheduled for the end of the summer.
erin10
January 31, 2013
Thank you BrooklyN227! It's the first major thing I've done JUST for myself, and I am excited. Best of luck with your future TT also!
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BrooklyN227
January 31, 2013
Thanks
UPDATED FROM erin10
25 days pre

My physician office called yesterday to schedule...

erin10January 31, 2013
My physician office called yesterday to schedule my surgery time and pre-op appointment. My surgery will be at 7:30am and I have to arrive at 6:00am. My pre-op testing is on Feb. 18th and they will draw blood. I am getting excited and can't believe how quickly the date is coming! Next Monday I have to pay my OR fee, anesthesia fee, and surgeon's fee. Everything is coming together nicely! Does anyone have a good list of things I need to buy to prepare for post-op? I already have a recliner but I wonder if there are some "must haves" I need.

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rinamotherof4
January 31, 2013
Best of luck on your TT and coincidentally where scheduled for the same day :))
erin10
January 31, 2013
thank you rinamotherof4! We are date buddies :)) What things have you done to prepare so far?
rinamotherof4
January 31, 2013
I haven't really done anything at home because I'm having it done in Atlanta I live in dc my mom will be here to maintain my home I'm looking into staying at a recovery center for the week I have to stay otherwise I have started taking calcium that's pretty much it and obsessing the web for reviews and pictures until I found this :)
erin10
January 31, 2013
Same here :) Best of luck to you!!
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breona_09
January 31, 2013
Good luck to you almost your turn, cant wait to see the new you!!!!
erin10
January 31, 2013
Thanks breona_09! I am really excited to see my result!!
Wannaflattummy32
February 1, 2013
I'm so glad to see your post! I feel like I can very much relate to your feeling. I too have a rounded belly that doesn't match the rest of me. People think I'm pregnant because I'm "normal" everywhere else. It is so embarrasing that I always dress in layers to hide the middle. I had my second consult today and hope to have surgery in the next month or two. Good luck to you. I can't wait to see your results!!
erin10
February 1, 2013
Wannaflattummy32 it's great to hear others feel like me! I worked really hard to lose 20 lbs. in 2011-2012 and after all that dieting, tracking calories, making sacrifices, and exercising, it's REALLY depressing to still hate your stomach. You think to yourself, "I've done everything I was supposed to do, and STILL look pregnant." Have you posted a review yet? Best of luck scheduling your surgery date and moving forward :)
UPDATED FROM erin10
24 days pre

This past week I've been telling some of my family...

erin10February 1, 2013
This past week I've been telling some of my family members about my surgery, and preparing for arrangements for my kids. I work 32 hours a week (9:30-3:15 approximately, Mon-Fri) and I drive my kids to school and back. I don't have before and after care for them, due to this, and my husband works long hours. Making the arrangements has been the hardest part so far! My mom lives about 35-40 minutes away, but thank goodness for her. She will be helping for most of my recovery. At least for a few days after surgery. How has everyone else handled things with their children? Mine are 10 and 7, so luckily they are old enough to micorwave their own dinner, etc. I'll be buying them some frozen meals to make after school when I'm home with them and can't stand in the kitchen to cook. My husband is gone most days from about 7:30-6:30p. It'll be tough! But we'll make it work!

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Wannaflattummy32
February 1, 2013
Erin I haven't posted one yet - though I did post a question so my pics are up somewhere on this site, lol. They took pictures at the doctor yesterday. I have a tiny umbilical hernia so the doctor wants a general surgeon to be in the OR should he need him which I think is great. He wants to minimize the chance that I would need an artificial bellybutton which could happen fixing the hernia. Unfortunately, getting a both docs together is a challenge - the first date they had was May!!! I let out a big "Oh no!!" when his office manager said that and she said she could definitely work something out to make it sooner - yet she didn't call me today :( so I'm still waiting to hear.
bigbootyT
February 9, 2013
How much are u paying for your procedure and does it include MR
erin10
February 9, 2013
I am paying around $4500 (employee discounted price, I work for the hospital). Yes, this includes muscle repair and lipo of flanks.
Wannaflattummy32
February 9, 2013
Erin that's a great deal!! I got my date- March 27th!! Not nervous yet. I'm getting muscle repair too. I think that is key for fixing the "roundness" of the belly. I do have lots of stretch marks and loose skin. I was huge when I was pregnant with deep purple stretch marks. Of course that was years ago but the damage remains :(
erin10
February 10, 2013
It is a great deal, I feel extremely lucky to be have this opportunity for the discount! I've wanted this for 7 years and never dreamed of paying $7000-$8000. At that price I would've just lived with it (and been miserable)!
bigbootyT
February 10, 2013
If any one knows of s PS who will do a TT for $6,000 or less in Ohio or surrending states like Michigan and Pittsburg PLEASE Inbox me info thanks
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