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I am a 33 yr old mother of 4, my oldest being 13,...
Redhot31117January 19, 2012
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I am a 33 yr old mother of 4, my oldest being 13, and my youngest being 3 yr old twins! I am scheduled for a tummy tuck( i think no muscle repair will be done), and a breast aug, with a lift on Feb 29th!! I have always struggled with my weight even a little before kids, but gained 60 lbs with my 1st baby. I have been on a very long journey of losing weight, and after having all my children, I am now at a comfortable weight of 141 lbs, and i am 5’ 9.
The problem now is my body is not equaling up to how fit and beautiful I feel on the inside! I am obsessed over this “twin skin” and have been considering this since soon after the twins were born! I can not wait, but it seems like now that its officially booked, i wish i would have done it sooner! I feel like its years away! So now all I do is think about it and worry! Too much time to get more terrified!
This website looked like a great place to gain some encouragement and support, because it sure is surprising how many mixed feelings I have been receiving from family and friends when I tell them my news! I am confident enough with my decision though, that I dont really let it bother me, but it is good to know I am not alone in this process:) When it gets closer I will post some pics! Thanks!
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January 19, 2012
Hi Tracy! I'm book 2/2 and having tt and ba also. I've noticed on here that not many have a tt w/out muscle repair so curious of what your ps told you - do you have to wear a compression garment and what type of implant are you having?
January 19, 2012
Hi! 2/2 is right around the corner;) My ps didn't go into much detail yet, but when he looked at my stomach at the consultation and said I have nice tummy and he was surprised that after 4 kids the muscles were ok. So Im not sure if it's not bad enough to worry about or if they are really ok...I'll know more at my pre-op appt which isn't until 2/20! I'm pretty sure we are doing saline under muscle,but I didn't fully decide on doing the BA until after the consult appt. How about you?
January 19, 2012
My dr doesn't think saline is for me because I'm so thin skin on chest that it would show ripples and ridges so therefore, silicone. So many opinions :)
January 19, 2012
Way 2 many opinions, i agree. I figure I just have to trust in my PS.....that's the only way to keep from feeling so overwhelmed, I think haha well looking forward to our journey together:)
January 20, 2012
Hey! Our surgeries are scheduled for the same day! How exciting! I am constantly thinking about it and dont know if I can handle the anxiety until then! How are you handling?? Do you have a lot of anxiety? BTW, I am originally from Illinois! We are military so currently in Florida!
January 20, 2012
Hey! I'm so glad I have found someone having it done on the same day:) I am sooooooo with you on the anxiety!!! I am driving myself CRAZY, and I literally think about it ALL day. I try to keep busy just so I don't think haha!
I'm constantly surfing the web for any info I can find, but then I come across the bad stories and that helps me stop for awhile! Well I'm so glad I found this site and you to know we r not alone in this process. Where in Illinois are you from? I'd love to move somewhere warmer, but those FL summers are killer! I have a sis-in-law near Tampa;)
I'm constantly surfing the web for any info I can find, but then I come across the bad stories and that helps me stop for awhile! Well I'm so glad I found this site and you to know we r not alone in this process. Where in Illinois are you from? I'd love to move somewhere warmer, but those FL summers are killer! I have a sis-in-law near Tampa;)
January 20, 2012
I am happy to hear I am not the only one with anxiety...I almost feel like I need to be in a mental institution at times! Lol...I just wish I could stop thinking about it for a minute! I am from Rockford, and I have a cousin who actually lives in Tampa! I like Tampa its nice, but I like Panama City better! The beaches here are absolutely gorgeous!
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Ok, I have just booked a $255 flight for my...
Redhot31117January 24, 2012
Ok, I have just booked a $255 flight for my mother-in-law to come stay for 3 weeks to help out with the kids post-op! It's getting more " real" now!! Now I pray it goes off without a hitch;) 5 more weeks from now!!!! Yay:)
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So I posted these pictures, but yuck....wouldn't...
Redhot31117January 25, 2012
So I posted these pictures, but yuck....wouldn't mind taking some of them off now...how do I do that?
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January 25, 2012
Just wanted to check in since our surgeries are only 5 days apart. It's great that your mother-in-law is coming to help! It's also nice to know I'm not the only one who flip flops from anxiety to excitement :)
January 25, 2012
Yes, I'm so fortunate that I have her full support in this:) I felt bad because she is leaving her husband behind since I was buying the ticket, and she agreed to stay for 3 weeks! Anxiety and excitement are definitely my top 2 emotions these days. I'm not even sleeping well which is NEVER been a problem, but I just ant get it off my mind! It's a little ridiculous I think...lol oh well I'll just be glad when it's over and we will be comparing recovery stories:)
January 25, 2012
Sounds like a great mother-in-law! I'm right there with you, I can't seem to stop thinking about it. I'm afraid with a month to go I'm gonna go crazy waiting. Hopefully it flies by for both of us!
January 25, 2012
she is a great mother in-law, i am lucky. i AM already going crazy LOL im trying to come up with new house projects or something to keep my mind occupied, but its not really working thus far hahaha what r u girls doing to keep your mind off of the waiting period?
January 25, 2012
My mother-in-law is coming to stay with me for 2 weeks also and now I feel like I definitely have to go through with the surgery since she is using all of her vacation days to come help me while I recover! How is your anxiety? Getting any better? I was so bad last week and last weekend...I wasn't sleeping well either which is not like me! But, I finally am starting to feel a little less anxious thankfully!
January 25, 2012
@c.jenkins... yay!!! so glad you have changed your mind about cancelling:) like i said its a roller coaster for me, but its got to be worth it:)!! good thing we all have each other. at least i feel a little less crazy when i hear that most on here r feeling the same! i usually have no problem sleeping at all, but i cant sleep much these days! i just posted pics though and seeing them on the big screen makes me feel so relieved to know this will not be me in a few weeks:)ugh
January 25, 2012
I know I'm glad I didn't cancel. It seemed like after the consultation and scheduling and putting the $500 down it all felt so real and overwhelming at the same time that I totally started freaking out! Thankfully, I am past that! Lol..for now! My three year old, who is driving me crazy lately, has been keeping me pretty busy. I am actually looking forward to the tummy tuck now because it will feel like a vacation after being with him 24/7! I usually go to school full time so I am not used to being home with him all day long and its taking its toll on me! I am just so ready to have the surgery and start recovering! Its so exciting that we have our surgery the same day cause we can totally freak out together! haha...are you staying overnight at the hospital after your surgery or going home?
January 25, 2012
I know, I have 3 yr old twins that drive me bonkers, and I work part time, but seriously that doesn't even seem to keep me busy enough some days LOL I'm just an extremely impatient person when it comes to things I'm super excited for:) I agree though, I'm looking forward to a " break" from Mother/wife hood while I recover as sad as that sounds. I've been saying for months that I need a 24 hr straight break from the kids and husband....b careful what I wish for, right?!!LOL oh well it will all b good, and to have someone on the exact day as me will only help feel not so alone in my freak out periods, so thank you:)
January 25, 2012
OMG! haha...isn't it sad we are thinking of this as a "vacation" My husband and I usually go away every year for our own vacation for a week but we skipped last year because I had school and now this year because of the surgery...We were gonna do jamaica this year too :( Oh well! Jamaica next year with a WAYY better body! Wow, twins and you work part time?! How do you do it?! My kids are 3, 5, and 6 and I cannot imagine watching them and working...As soon as my hubby gets home from work I am headed straight for the gym or my room for some quiet time!
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