POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck REVIEWS
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My name is Jen and I am 34 years old. I have been...
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My name is Jen and I am 34 years old. I have been married just about 11 years with a 9 year old and 4 year old boys. I have been wanting a TT for the past 3 years but really did a ton of research. I am an athlete and have competed in triathlons and different running races. For the past 2.5 years I have been an avid crossfitter and now a crossfit coach. I work out so hard and only to look in the mirror to see this stretched blah of skin that isn't going anywhere. For people that were against me getting this surgery always kept saying, "Can't u just do more sit ups." Um, hello??!! Do you see how much I already work out!! I compete in local crossfit competitions and consider myself in pretty damn good shape.. beside.. I'm a cop! I gotta be :-)
I finally found a doctor, had my surgery Augs 19th and a few days later found this site and LOVE it to death!
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As of today I am 9 days post op. Feeling pretty...
As of today I am 9 days post op. Feeling pretty good. But after having my first 2 sneezes yesterday, my stomach muscle seem to be a little sore or maybe it's because I'm off the pain meds that I feel it a little more. Not to mention the cat jumped on me while sleeping last night!! Yikes! Still not much of am appetite yet, although I did eat a bowl of spagetti last night. Felt so good to have that bit of energy! I also hit a little depression yesterday with thoughts of "I hate spending 12 hours out of the day on the couch" " did i do the right thing?".
I really hadn't take the binder odd just yet because I was afraid to see something I was going to like. Finally got the courage to do it. I took a deep breath and opened up the binder. My first thought "holy moly im so little!". I know I've always been pretty small being 5'1 and 120lbs but WOW!!!!!! Woohoo!! I am so happy I did this. It looks amazing this early in recovery! I am only hoping that by the time 5 amd 6 weeks post op come for me to return back to work, I will feel like my old self minus the flab.
I really hadn't take the binder odd just yet because I was afraid to see something I was going to like. Finally got the courage to do it. I took a deep breath and opened up the binder. My first thought "holy moly im so little!". I know I've always been pretty small being 5'1 and 120lbs but WOW!!!!!! Woohoo!! I am so happy I did this. It looks amazing this early in recovery! I am only hoping that by the time 5 amd 6 weeks post op come for me to return back to work, I will feel like my old self minus the flab.
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Just had to share... I finally got out of the...
Just had to share... I finally got out of the house today to spend with some friends.. only to relax and chill out on their couch! but Woo for getting out of my own house for a bit! :-)
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August 27, 2011
You are two days behind me. I had my tummy tuck on August 17th. You look great! Glad to hear you are doing so well. I have had minimal pain but also experienced that increased soreness on yesterday around day 8-9. Good luck. Keep us posted on your progress.
August 27, 2011
Hi, you look great I had my surgery Aug 12, so I am just a few days ahead of you, I know how you feel when people think you already look good and why are you doing this? I am 5'1 also and weighed about 112, I weighed myself yesterday and only weighed 106, So far I have been having a pretty easy time with no pain just discomfort, I went back to work after 1 week, and have all my energy back, but still not standing straight yet, hopefully it won't be long, good luck in your recovery.
August 27, 2011
Wow back to work a week later! U are a rock star. I took 6 weeks off. A little nervous about getting back in uniform.. Everything weighs about 25lbs.. But my doc has reassured me that I will be ok. Yikes!
August 27, 2011
You look so great!!! I think we have similar backgrounds with the exception that your kids are a little bit older than mine and I'm not a cop! Lol! Do you have before pics? You seriously look so great. I think I'm quite a bit more swollen but it may be because I haven't been in a binder? Not sure. When do you go back for a PO visit? I go Monday and may get one drain out. Keep me posted. You are only 3 days ahead of me! :)
August 27, 2011
Everyone who ive known to get a tummy tuck have all worn binders.. Had a friend wear hers for 6 months... Screw that lol.. That definitely won't work with my uniform! Lol I go back for another doc visit on Tuesday to get the last drain taken out. Noticed this morning that there is hardly any fluid in it. I do have some pics I took while I was training pretty hardand starting paleo.. They are probably 6 months old but that is what I looked liked right before surgery. Will post them up today. I love beige able to hat with others just like me! Makes it much easier to know we go through similar emotions! Hey also if u have a removable shower head...keep a shirt on and hose ur lower body down and u can also wash ur hair!! I'm not allowed to shower til all drains are out.. Kimmers gave me the idea the other day! So glad she did!
August 28, 2011
jen wow I am truly proud of you and @ first when i saw your pic you look awesome and you are very athletic but you know your body and you know what you dont like so i love this site cause all these ladies just support you....ok so muscle repair i know alot of women have done this is it because they are very athletic or???? kimmers is great.... back to your time off i totally agree with you taking more time i mean we need you 100% over here in Cali... I have looked up your dr before also an dloved his site... you look great
August 28, 2011
awwww sweetie you are picture perfect now i am so proud of you for posting you pics and although I havent had my surgery yet I relate abt the sneeze first c-section I was so congested with horrible cough oh my too cough it was the worst....and that is crazy I ate sphagetti and it was so yummy but gave me bad gas cause i had nothing in my belley....
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