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“Tummy Tuck on March 1 - Cincinnati, OH”

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Updated 5 Mar 2011

Posted 15 Feb 2011

I am a 36 year old mother of 22 month old twins. I honestly still look as though I am 6 months pregnant and have had comments stating such. "Oh, bless your heart, you're having another" or "Now I know you aren't in line for a beer". That's my favorite one because it's quite obvious I'm not pregnant if I am drinking alcohol. Plus, I really can't wear a T-shirt during the summer months and with it arriving soon...well, I want to wear a T-shirt!!!

Regardless, I have waited almost two years for my stomach to go away and nothing. It hasn't budged in a year and a half. I went to see my OB in October, who told me it will probably never go away, so after some discussion with my husband I decided to go for it. Now that I am two weeks and counting I am so nervous. I know the end result is well worth it, but I am just so afraid of something happening to me on the operating table. Reading a lot of these posts have calmed my nerves some and talking to my doctor also helped, but I'm not going to lie, I'm still scared. I almost want it to be tomorrow, so I can just get it over with. I think the anticipation is worse than the actual surgery.....maybe.

Well, thanks for listening.....
:)

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ricanmami 17 Feb 2011
Im having my TT March 1st too!! this is exciting we can talk about our recovery together and whatnot =) ill be here for you if you wanna talk or anything. I know exactly how you feel all the time people are asking me "is that number 3"? or omgsh i didnt know you were pregnant and then i get mad and say nooo its just baby fat LOL. im super excited and nervous about my TT my surgery is at 7:30am have to be at surgery center at 6:15am what time is yours? oh and im in buffalo ny
I Feel Fabulous! 24 Feb 2011
I am March 1st too! I have to be there at 6:00 a.ml for 7;30 am surgery! Hope it goes fast! I am ready for it to be over, I am excited to get my life back. I want to take pictures with my kids and not looks like a fatso! So scared and excited! how are you doing?
Lovinglife2x 25 Feb 2011
Life as we know it.....Same here! I am on March 1 at 7:30 too. I will be thinking of you. We have to be there at 6:15 for check in and all of that fun stuff. I am doing ok. Yesterday I was fine, today I'm nervous again. So many emotions all in one day, that right there is enough to drive me crazy. I just want it to get here, so I can start my recovery.

How are you doing?
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 17 Feb 2011

Being afraid is normal but don't let that freak you out.  Any surgery will grip on your nerves but at least with this one you end up with a hot body.

I look forward to following your posts.  Keep us up to date.
Lovinglife2x 18 Feb 2011
Oh my gosh! How weird is this? Not only do we have the same surgery date, we have the exact time. I need to be there at 6:30 though.

I am very excited the closer it gets and I actually had a dream about it last night. Very odd dream though. I was going to prom, but couldn't wear the dress I picked because I had my drainage tube in, so I had to wear something else. That's all I remember, well that and my stomach was flat!!!!
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 20 Feb 2011
I am also schedualed march 1st but my time is at 7am! I am so happy to have found some other ladies along the same ride as me!! Its so hard to discuss with friends..I hear you will do fine or it will be ok, but omg they arent in my shoes im scared outta my mind!! I dream about it often.. I can not wait for the date already i think the waiting is whats making me more scared as well as still reading other peoples stories.
Are you ladies having lipo with your surgeries also? I am having a tt with muscle repair and flank lipo.
Ohio34 23 Feb 2011
Exciting! I just had a mommy makeover (BA,TT,and lipo of knees) on feb 2nd at the Plastic Surgery Group in cincinnati. It really wasn't that bad! Just keep up with your pain Meds for the first week. The most annoying part was the drain. I am 3weeks now and feel almost 100% better (not working out yet). Let me know if you have any questions and who your dr is!
Ohio34 23 Feb 2011
Exciting! I just had a mommy makeover (BA,TT,and lipo of knees) on feb 2nd at the Plastic Surgery Group in cincinnati. It really wasn't that bad! Just keep up with your pain Meds for the first week. The most annoying part was the drain. I am 3weeks now and feel almost 100% better (not working out yet). Let me know if you have any questions. Who is your doctor?
Lovinglife2x 23 Feb 2011
Sorry guys! I have neglected this post for a few days, but now I am back. I think I have been trying to ignore the fact that March 1 is arriving and way too quickly. I am still nervous, but also want to get it done and over with, so I can get on the road to recovery. I went to the mall today with my mother-in-law and the spring clothes are out!!! I didn't even bother trying anything on though because of the belly! :O)
Soccermom11...you are a half hour before me, wow!!! I know how you feel about talking to friends about it. They really don't understand because they haven't been in our shoes. At least we all have someone to talk with on this board after the procedure is over and we're stuck in bed for days. I am just having the tummy tuck, no lipo.
Ohio34....I am also going to the Plastic Surgery Group. Who is your doctor? I am seeing Doctor Columbus. I am glad to hear you're feeling pretty good three weeks post-op. That makes me feel better.
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 23 Feb 2011
I'm getting excited not not scared anymore.. I'm sure once I get there I might freak out a lil but idk I just can't wait! We will keep in touch.
Lovinglife2x 23 Feb 2011
Same here, but like you said, once I get there I will probably freak...somewhat. I keep thinking of a flat stomach and that makes me more excited than nervous.
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 23 Feb 2011
Me to! Only 5 days left!
Lovinglife2x 23 Feb 2011
Haha! I know! I just posted something on the March Tummy Tuckers Unite forum about 5 days left. We are down to counting on ONE hand!!!!
Ohio34 24 Feb 2011
Amy34, I am with Dr Hummel at The Plastic Surgery Group. He was great. I have been happy so far.... They have great nurses and follow up afterwards. I have heard great things about Dr Columbus too. Don't be nervous.... Be excited! I am hoping to post pics soon .... I'll let u know!
Lovinglife2x 24 Feb 2011
Ohio34, I can't wait to see the pictures. I actually need to make a note to myself to take pictures before the surgery. I want something I can compare my new stomach with. Not that I want to remember what my belly looks like now, but just for comparison! I am actually quite proud of my belly, I carried two babies around in it for 37w5d. One was 7lbs 3oz and the other was 6lb 10oz. I almost had 14 pounds of baby inside of me!!! So, it will be a sad farewell because if does remind me of my pregnancy, but I think I'll be able to get over it quickly. Haha!
Acworthmom 25 Feb 2011
For all you having your surgery March 1....best of luck to you. I am 2 weeks post op and the recovery has been much easier than I imagined. The first few days are uncomfortable, but know that by about day 6 you will feel so much better and then each day only gets better. You will not be hunched over for days, nor be bed ridden. I have to say the worst part of this was the anxiety I had before the surgery and maybe the second day after the surgery.
Lovinglife2x 25 Feb 2011
Acworthmom, Oh...I love hearing that. I agree that the anxiety really gets to you before the surgery. I am glad to hear your recovery has gone so smoothly and hope the same for all of us. My husband is taking off of work for a week, then we are sending the kids to a babysitter the next week. I am hoping by week three I can handle them myself. I also like to hear that you aren't bed ridden because I'm the type of person who doesn't sit still for long. :)
Lovinglife2x 25 Feb 2011
Oh...by the way...I just checked out your photos and you look great!! It's been 2 1/2 years since I've had a flat stomach, with pregnancy and PPP (post-pregnancy pooch) that I forgot what I look like without one. :)
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 25 Feb 2011
Thank you acworthmom! I can't wait now! Its been far to long I've waited for this.
Acworthmom 25 Feb 2011
You're Welcome! I will be keeping up with ya'll so keep me posted. Just remember...by day 5 start to slowly stand straighter each day....don't lay around too much, but don't over do it either. Your body will let you know when it is time to rest. Don't try to dress cute too soon as it won't work LOL!
Lovinglife2x 25 Feb 2011
Haha! I know I'll be excited to get into some cute clothes, but that will have to wait. I'll make the best of it and hang out in sweats for a couple of weeks. I really can't wait to go shopping for some cute summer shirts though!!!!
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 25 Feb 2011
oh I expect a lot of swelling.. So no cute cloths for a few months! By summer though!
Acworthmom 25 Feb 2011
Right now I have about 6 different spanx type garments l have tried out to see if they would work instead of the binder, but at just 15 days post op I am still just a little too swollen late in the day for them to be comfortable. Just for fun I tried on a pair of my jeans this morning and they were about an inch from snapping. I don't expect to be able to wear something like that yet, just wanted to see how far I had to go. Warmer weather will make it much easier because you could do sunresses or draw string type pants for a while. Here's to many years of cute clothes..well, for ya'll anyway..I am 50. Not sure how many more years I can sport the cuteness.
Soccermom11 (RealFriend) 25 Feb 2011
Oh you have plenty of years to sport the cuteness! Age is only a number its how you feel! So go buy lots of cure cloths to show off the georgou waist line you will have very soon! :-)
Acworthmom 25 Feb 2011
Yes!!!!!!

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