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Mom of 3 Boys

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I'm 27 year old mommy of 3 beautiful boys!...

momof31983
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I'm 27 year old mommy of 3 beautiful boys! They are 2,4, and 6. I am only 5'0 and weigh 113 lbs. I got really huge with all 3 of my kids and have been dealing with my stomach looking unbearable! Before I had kids, I was always skinny. I gained about 60lbs with the first one, 55lbs with the second one and 53 with the last one. I of course lost most of my weight from each one and ended up getting prego's again...So, I decided I'm more than happy with my 3 boys and don't want anymore kids, so, I would complain to my hubby that I hated my stomach and that my boobs were deflating after I started working out and losing my weight. He told me that in order to get a Mommy Makeover that I had to get down to 115lbs. I think I was about 140lbs when we made that deal!! So, here I am 5 days away from my surgery date, which is scheduled on April 7, 2011.

I am going to have tummy tuck, breast augmentation, lipo on the flanks, and reconstruct my belly button/hernia(not sure exactly what that's called). I am sooooooo nervous and am having a hard time sleeping now!! Listening to other people's stories is starting to help calm the nerves a bit, but it is my first "real" surgery I have ever had, and I really don't know what to expect. I do have a worry about the pain mostly. My PS said he'll give me lortabs and valium for pain and to relax me, but I have high tolerance for meds and I'm not so sure that lortabs are gonna kick the pain for me. Not sure how other people dealt with the pain, but sure hope it's better than what I imagine!! I will post pics of before and after as soon as I can! Any advice from anyone is sooooo appreciated!!


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December 18, 2014
Congratulations, I wish I had done it sooner. I had my tummy tuck and breast reduction at 47 and my boys are teenagers. Just don't stress out or worry about the pain. It's nothing you can't handle. I am a huge baby and I took tons of pain killers, basically I used them up. Nucynta is not as strong as oxycodone. My advice is this - get the strongest pain killers, as much as you can, you will be fine. The boyfriend pillow (2 would be best) is a good thing to have for laying in bed. You will need tons of pillows to prop yourself up, also on both sides and under your butt and under your knees. For alot of people the worst pain is actually your tailbone from laying in bed for so long, definately keep pillows under butt and knees to take pressure off. It's hard to get in and out of bed, tell your husband he has to be at your beck and call for awhile to help you get out of bed to go pee. Take zinc, it really helps healing. Never ever smoke! You will absolutely love your perfect body. I still look at my amazing flat stomach in the mirror every morning. :)
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3 days til my surgery....I really am sooo nervous...

momof31983
3 days til my surgery....I really am sooo nervous and excited!! It's really hard to sleep at night, just pure anxiety now!


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