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Wow! I can not believe this is finally happening....
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Wow! I can not believe this is finally happening. I have wished for a tummy tuck for 15 years and I am only 31 years old.
I became pregnant at 14 years old. I gained only 3 pounds until I was 7 months pregnant and then gained 40 pounds in the last 2&1/2 months. This shredded my tummy and I only realized that my stomach would never go back to it's prior state when my son was approximately 3 months old.
I was the only teen in my group of friends unable to bear their belly during the low-rise jeans phenomenon a la Britney Spears.
After my son I delivered 3 beautiful daughters. They gave me no further stretch marks but the damage was done and was quite severe.
The appearance of my body severely messed with my head. I have dealt with eating disorders and body image breakdowns consistently for the last 15 years. I have been super skinny with super saggy skin and I have been overweight with super saggy skin.
I basically live in body shapers when I go out. I'm looking forward to wearing a bikini and having it not disappear into my stomach flap.
I am the editor of the leading online denim themed e-mag. Denimology.com. I hate that when I am sent samples, I am too ashamed to post pictures of my self on my blog because jeans generally don't fit me properly thanks to the general squishiness of my stomach.
I will definitely be documenting my healing daily. Ideally, putting it into a flip style image viewer to share with everyone.
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April 11, 2011
Our stories are all too familiar. I got pregnant at 14 and had my daughter about 18 days after my 15th birthday. I, too, didn't gain much weight until my 3rd trimester. I was in school and people couldn't tell (for the most part). SOme people never realized I had a child until I mentioned it the following year. During the summer I ballooned and the stretch marks appeared. After i gave birth and months went by without change, I knew I was doomed.
I have been waiting to see my belly and belly button for all of these years (just shy of 15). Can't wait till we can celebrate this occasion! I didn't have any issues with my stomach in the same ways you did, but I definitely think it allowed me to let myself go easily, why the heck not? It has effected me in such a way that I truly long to have that piece of my life back.
I have been waiting to see my belly and belly button for all of these years (just shy of 15). Can't wait till we can celebrate this occasion! I didn't have any issues with my stomach in the same ways you did, but I definitely think it allowed me to let myself go easily, why the heck not? It has effected me in such a way that I truly long to have that piece of my life back.
April 14, 2011
I did not even have time to lose my baby weight before I was pregnant again.
Because we are in the same area we should meet! It would be so amazing to have someone to share this with. I love that we are only a day apart.
Because we are in the same area we should meet! It would be so amazing to have someone to share this with. I love that we are only a day apart.
April 14, 2011
I am cool with that. There is another girl in St. Pete that I may meet as well.
I lost a little weight after my daughter, but the damage was already done. Then i ballooned after my 2nd child (who just turned 7).
What part of Tampa do you live in? I live in Town & Country right on the cusp of Westchase and Oldsmar.
I lost a little weight after my daughter, but the damage was already done. Then i ballooned after my 2nd child (who just turned 7).
What part of Tampa do you live in? I live in Town & Country right on the cusp of Westchase and Oldsmar.
April 15, 2011
Actually I am in Tampa but my surgery is in Clearwater.
I live near you in Citrus Park, near the Super WalMart on Gunn Hwy. We are probably 10 minutes apart!
Wooo!
I live near you in Citrus Park, near the Super WalMart on Gunn Hwy. We are probably 10 minutes apart!
Wooo!
April 16, 2011
Jessie, reading your story almost gave me goosebumps, as I could've wrote it myself!
I also had my first child 15 years ago, at 15... and my body since has messed with my mind. I have also been skinny, and fat, and the tummy remains the same, and always looked like how I felt about my image.
I had my FTT almost 2 weeks ago, and I felt liberated the day it was done. I imagine you will feel nothing less. I almost think that this surgery, for peeps like us, has the potential of being life altering.
I don't live anywhere near you (or Peacoxx, but I would love to stay in touch. :)
Congratulations on all your successes!!I no time, you can add,"Rockin' the low-rise in my 30s" to your list!
I also had my first child 15 years ago, at 15... and my body since has messed with my mind. I have also been skinny, and fat, and the tummy remains the same, and always looked like how I felt about my image.
I had my FTT almost 2 weeks ago, and I felt liberated the day it was done. I imagine you will feel nothing less. I almost think that this surgery, for peeps like us, has the potential of being life altering.
I don't live anywhere near you (or Peacoxx, but I would love to stay in touch. :)
Congratulations on all your successes!!I no time, you can add,"Rockin' the low-rise in my 30s" to your list!
April 18, 2011
Wow that's crazy. I live right near the Super Target, but i go to my buddy's house who lives in Carrollwood, so I drive your way at least once a week and of course Citrus Park Mall is the easiest for me to get to. We definitely have to get together, plus I think we have daughters about the same age.
April 14, 2011
Good luck I am sure you will look great with your new tummy!
Mine is the 19th so we are both super excited!
Mine is the 19th so we are both super excited!
April 18, 2011
I had my preop on Friday. I have gone through my paperwork a million times reading it, just because. I can hardly believe that when I open my eyes in the morning, I'll have 9 days left! I haven't much left to do, but still so much to do it seems. I dont' want to concentrate on the time too much, because I am afraid time will stand still! Luckily the kids are out of school on Friday to start spring break. For some reason, when I don't have to get up for school, the day passes by quickly. I am also taking them to Busch Gardens on Monday to get in some good exercise and enjoy some rides before I am confined to my comfy recliner.
I can't wait to compare pictures when we are done. I am probably going to cry! If i had been able to enjoy my body into my 20's, I probably wouldn't really care to have a TT, but just like you & J-Taylor, when I see this stomach, even with the blessing of my children, it's still a constant reminder of all the pain that I went through mentally and physically.
Woops, sorry for the novel! LOL
I can't wait to compare pictures when we are done. I am probably going to cry! If i had been able to enjoy my body into my 20's, I probably wouldn't really care to have a TT, but just like you & J-Taylor, when I see this stomach, even with the blessing of my children, it's still a constant reminder of all the pain that I went through mentally and physically.
Woops, sorry for the novel! LOL
April 18, 2011
It is so nice to have this in common with someone. Happy to be able to share this.
May 2, 2011
sorry to butt in, haha i have been reading yr posts jess and booka, i really hope u two get together and meet. how are you both doing. i could relate to yr stories, i was a little older than you two with my first child, 19, but the pregnancy absolutly ruined my tummy, stretch marks covered nearly all, i had another baby three yrs later which did not produce any more stretch marks luckily. my daughter is now nearly 30 and my son 27 so i thought i am only 49 and i deserve to have a nice tummy, like you i didnt enjoy my teenage body for long...then it was gone. my b4 pics and after pics are up if you would care to see. i have seen yours jess and i cant believe how much loose skin has gone, well done and congrats
UPDATED FROM Jessiest
3 days pre
My Pre-Op went fine. Waiting for my phone call...
My Pre-Op went fine. Waiting for my phone call today telling me what time surgery is on Monday morning.
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April 22, 2011
It's so interesting how many teen moms are on here getting tummy tucks! I had my son at 17 and have felt the same way as you. I'm now 33 and will be having my surgeries (TT, breast lift w/ implants, lipo) on June 16th! Can't wait! (And I can't wait to see your pics!)
April 25, 2011
Maybe later in life I will finish the mommy makeover but I think my top is pretty ample anyway.
April 22, 2011
Jessiest...good luck with your surgery!! I remember the last few days before hand seemed to take forever!! I didnt see on your post, do you have someone who is going to be with you and help you with kidos during the recovery process? I am so happy I found this site because its like a whole new circle of recovery friends!! I am 7 weeks post op and you can feel free to ask me questions that you might have...keep us up to date!! And before you know it girl you will be rocking in that bathing suit (and not a tankin and bikini!!) Good luck!
April 25, 2011
Because my kids are older, they will be helping to take care of me. I have my dad with me as long as I need him and my mom will pop in to take care of the kiddos and dinner for them. My husband is a contractor so he has the ability to pop in and out to check on me. My dad will run any errands that I need to take care of.
April 22, 2011
You're story sounds a lot like mine too! I was a teen mom as well. Got pregnant at 15, did a number on my body! 4 kids later I'm finally getting my body back at 25! You're results are going to look amazing and you're going to rock those jeans girl! Good luck on Monday. :)
April 25, 2011
Oh yeah! We are similar! I will update and let everyone know what I feel and how it's going. I will try to do a day by day.
April 23, 2011
Glad your preop went well. I went to pay my last bit of $ and she told me I had to be in on Wednesday @ 11:30. I am bummed, I wanted an early morning appointment LOL. That morning is going to take forever and I am going to be famished! HAHA
How exciting is that!!  A couple of weeks from now you will have your new tummy. I am sure you will welcome samples after this is done.
You have waited a long time for this surgery and your day is almost here. All of the ladies on RealSelf will help you celebrate;  so welcome to the "Tummy Tuck" club.
Those babies sure do a number on our bodies:)Â Â
How did you find your doctor and what process did you go through?
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I met with 3 doctors after checking which doctors had been sued and I only met with doctors who did NO advertising.
My reasoning for this is that my best friend did not do great research work on her doctors and he did not even look at her pre-op tests. She had a huge cancerous tumor growing in her chest. I did not want the same situation to happen to me.