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Healing up from FTT, MR and Hernia..May 10th Buffalo, NY

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I am 37 years old and the mother to a wonderful 9...

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spunkygirlApril 4, 2011
WORTH IT$6,600

I am 37 years old and the mother to a wonderful 9 year old boy. I gained 65 pounds with my pregnancy...then proceeded to lose 75 in the year following his birth. I was left with saggy skin that I refer to as my 'front butt' lol.

I have maintained my weight loss within 5-10 pounds with healthy eating and exercise. I have wanted a tuck since my original weight loss and have finally decided to do it. I also have an umbilical hernia I am having repaired at the same time.

I am scheduled for May 10th, a mother's day gift to myself. Well, now that it is a reality I am beyond nervous. I have read many inspiring stories here and some that have scared me. I am trying to only focus on the positive things that will come from this-like my brand new flat tummy!! I will be sure to post some before pictures along with questions as they pop into my head. Thank you all for sharing your personal journey.
 

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Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD, FACS

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM spunkygirl
1 month pre

Is it normal that the surgery is all I can think...

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spunkygirlApril 5, 2011
Is it normal that the surgery is all I can think about?! I am very excited! I look at before/after pics regularly and try and imagine what I am going to look like when the healing is done. Super thrilled to be having this done but wish I could make the time go faster...

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kimmys
April 6, 2011
Hi and congrats on your decision! I am scheduled for a FTT w/ MR and lipo in 41 hrs!!! whoo hoo! it's all I can think about also! and I live on message boards/looking at pics!
I was super nervous to start out with and in fact almost cancelled 2 days b4 my 2 week pre op and but decided to go and give it one more change and so glad I did b/c now I am super excited and the nerves are almost all gone!
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kimmys
April 6, 2011
oops slepp check miss :) I meant chance not change and I have an extra and in there lol!
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kimmys
April 6, 2011
lol seriously!! meant spell :) Can you tell I am on night 6 of my night shifts!
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spunkygirl
April 6, 2011
Best of luck to you!! You are going to do great!! We will all be here to get you through the healing process.
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kumama
April 7, 2011
Sounds like you've joined the obsessive compulsive club! Welcome! I've been a member since finding this site!
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ricanmami
April 7, 2011
Yes its very normal to be thinking of the surgery 24/7!! i know i was....i was scared outta my mind but really honestly the pain isnt that bad at all! its discomfort really and the recovery for me at least was soo smooth (no complications) and is going by so fast! hey do you have a facebook? im friends with a couple other girls that have had TT's by Dr Giacobbe and we are talking and whatnot it would be fun if you wanna join lol
UPDATED FROM spunkygirl
28 days pre

So I decided to get on youtube to watch some video...

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spunkygirlApril 12, 2011
So I decided to get on youtube to watch some video reviews of tt's. One of the girls was at a follow up visit and was showing her drain bags to the camera and talking about them...well, I started getting really sweaty and felt like I was gonna pass out. Not a good idea ...now I am SUPER nervous. Thinking about the drains freaks me out. Help.

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Angie_M
April 12, 2011

No one likes the drains. They're uncomfortable and annoying. But you'll just deal with it, get them out and move on with your brand new, flat tummy.

Keep posting here and we'll support you and probably enable all your pre-op neuroses! :)

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ricanmami
April 12, 2011
the drains arent that bad they looks gross but are more annoying than anything....but they serve a very good purpose they are there to help you not get a seroma (fluid build up) i dont recommend watching youtube vids i did and freaked myself out. its all really not that bad being completely honest i was surprised on how little pain i had/have 6 weeks today for me!
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Cristy356
April 12, 2011
That's so funny cause that's all I do is look at before and after photos and the girl on youtube is Becky. she has a one year video (Becky's tummy tuck 1 year video update 13)check it out, her video made me so excited to get it done. So we are both May 10th can't wait the count down is on. Soon we will be showing after photo's of our hot new bikini bodys .
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ricanmami
April 12, 2011
I know who you are talking about! she has amazing results i would love to see how she looks now
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spunkygirl
April 14, 2011
The countdown is most def on!! Only focusing on the positives from here on out...:)
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Cristy356
April 14, 2011
I hear ya MAY 10th can"t come fast enough. I just wish I could give my brain a break all I think about is this tt. It's the best present we could give ourselves.
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