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“Tummy Tuck, Muscle Repair, & Tubal - Irving, TX”
Spent: $8,027 in Irving, TX
Hello all-
I'm 35 yrs old and I have two kids; a 17 1/2 yr old daughter and 10 1/2 yr old son. I had my daughter when I was 18 and bounced right back. She was only 5 lbs and 13 oz and was 17 inches long. I was 25 when I had my son. He was a big baby. He was 9 lbs 1 oz and 20.75 inches long. To make a long story short, my stomach never went back. I want my stomach back. I'm tired of people asking me if I'm pregnant and I'm tired of having to wear waist nippers to lay my stomach down. It's so depressing to have to shop for clothes to try to hid my stomach. I've been wanting a tummy tuck for 2 yrs. I want to do something for me. I'm always doing something for someone else. I'm also shutting the baby maker down as well. I don't want any surprises after my tt, lol.
My pre-op day is 03-08-11 for tt and tubal.
I will upload pictures later on. I'm at work right now!
Updated on 8 Mar 2011:
03-08-11
My prep-op went good for my tt. The lady that went over everything with me was really nice and cheerful and was very knowledgeable. I forgot her name, (I feel bad). The front desk lady had a stanky attitude until it came down to her taking my payment.
N-E-way, my prep-op for my tubal didn't go as planned because the lady that was supposed to do the prep-op, her daughter-n-law went into labor, so we'll be handling that via phone and/or email. I'm 2 weeks and 3 days out, can't wait!
Updated on 11 Mar 2011:
03-11-11
Hey!
I'm exactly 2 weeks out! Can't wait!
Updated on 18 Mar 2011:
03-18-11
1 Week out! Whoo Hoo!
Updated on 23 Mar 2011:
03-23-11
2 days away. I'm still trying to keep my cool though. I've been tripping out a little bit already this morning. LOL!
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Updated on 26 Mar 2011:
Well, I made it! Thank you Jesus! I'm a little sore but overall, I'm ok. I'll post some pics a little later. I'm starving too! All I ate yesterday is chicken both and crackers or chicken noodle soup and crackers and some stawberry jello. Anyway I'll update some more later.
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Updated on 1 Apr 2011:
04-01-11
Well I go in for my first post op appt. I'll get my bandages taken off and hopefully I'll get this worrisome drain taken out. I'm excited about seeing how my new belly button looks! I'll update everyone once I get back!
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04-02-11
I tried to post those pics last night but it was tripping. Anyway, I took my first shower this morning and it was wonderful! My belly button looks a little weird to me though, LOL!
I still have to go back back next Weds to get my stitches out of my tummy. Yesterday, they only took out my drain and belly button stitches. TTYL!
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BReathe Pounds and they just magically show up!LOL You could've checked into that. Planned Parenthood would pay for it for free if you weren't insured. I haven't had any complications and I've had it for 2 years now. I guess this is a little perminant .. btw.. the Paragaurd no hormone IUD is tiny.. like a piece of dental floss. so you don't feel anything and it takes seconds for the dr or nurse to insert. I gained 20lbs on "LOW DOSE Ortho tricycline" < sigh: and yo know the older you get, the harder it is to lose? ... I was given phentermine to lose those 20lbs from my "Family Dr" who happens to be a Cosmetic Surgeon < how sweet is that ? LOL She's sweedish/ Russian and their culture,, they are used to using 1 dr for everything so she understands the beauty issues women have. She will not be performing my TT but I'm glad that she's there to get me some lotions and potions if I need them :) .
I will be posting pics to give you some idea and will probably be doing a little journal of what I went through starting Tomorrow up until I'm healed and looking good in my Tank top and slim jeans! I have an hourglass shape but i want a BAM!!! hourglass shape HAHA!! So looking foward to keeping in touch!
BTW.. the breakouts.. If you could get your DR to prescribe an antibiotic Meclazine (they use it for everything from bacteria infections to whatever) for 1 month.. I use Tretanoin gel at night you sould be cleared up... Let me know if you need anymore suggestions.
i'll have my surgery on 4-12 and can NOT wait!
good luck to you as well katgirl
Thanks so much for posting your story and photos here. Looking forward to following your journey. You definitely don't want to get pregnant again after a TT, so smart to get the tubal as well.
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you navigate RealSelf. I hope you find lots of support in our wonderful Tummy Tuck community (I'm so proud of all you ladies!)
Angie
I will let you know if I have any questions and/or concerns as I go on my journey. I have found so much support on this site. I just love Realself. Thanks so much.
Thought you might like to know that another RealSelfer, tobenew, is having surgery the same day as you. Here's her review.
Good luck on the 25th! I'll be following your progress. :)