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Tummy Tuck, Muscle Repair, & Tubal - Irving, TX

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Spent: $8,027 in Irving, TX

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Updated 6 Dec 2011

Posted 28 Feb 2011

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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Updated on 2 Apr 2011:
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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Katgirl 28 Feb 2011
Hey BBBrown!! from the looks of it you aren't doing to bad in the looks catagory! your'e gorgeous! and you know, I understand completely how you feel . I'm scheduled for Saturday and I will be getting a tubal as well. I can't believe I'm opting to finally get the tubal and it's like I'm leaving part of my life with this but glad to be having it done. I'm calling it next chapter in my life at age 37. Hope to keep in touch and you'll be fine. I have the galls to say this (while i'm nervous as all out doors LOL) but i'm sure that you will. Dont' forget to post before and after pics !
bbbrown 1 Mar 2011
Hey Katgirl! You're a cutie pie too! Lol! So how are you feeling since your surgery is this Saturday??? I would be losing my mind and spazing out! Lol! I can't believe I'm finally getting my tubes tied either. Me and husband are currently using condoms and it sucks. Me and birth control pills don't do good at all. They break my face out and cause hair loss. I know that you are glad that yours is about to be over. I forgot to post my before pics yesterday. And this experience will be a new chapter for both of our lives! Look forward to hearing from you! Take care!
Katgirl 1 Mar 2011
My Surgery is this Saturday! I can't sleep!! I'm serious.. it's more of an Anxiety thing .. I've gone to Medical School and although I work for myself and have been out of the hospital for almost a decade now.. I can honestly say that I can look at someone and talk about their health all day long but it's nothing like going through it yourself! .. Condomns Yuck to that as well! I have the Paragaurd IUD the one with NO HORMONES because I think of lbs and will gain them! LOL
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.
bbbrown 1 Mar 2011
Ok then. I know that you are losing your mind right about now. I'm going to keep using these MF-ing condoms until I can get my tubes tied up. I'm trying to post some before pics but it's not working for some odd reason. That's just my luck, lol! I'll be looking forward to your little journal to give me a good idea of what I have ahead of me. Can't wait! Oh yeah, BTW, the went to the dermatologist last week and she put me on some DORYX for this "adult acne" that I have. I hope this B.S. works though! They taste terrible and I have to take it with applesauce so it won't make me sick at the stomach. Imagine that! Well n-e-way, I'm going to try to post this stupid pics again. Look to hear from you soon!
Itsgood2bawalker 3 Mar 2011
bbbrown, i'm happy for you! make sure you post pics of your journey
i'll have my surgery on 4-12 and can NOT wait!
good luck to you as well katgirl
bbbrown 3 Mar 2011
Thanks Itsgood2baw and I will post pictures of my journey. I know you can't wait either. I hope katgirl has good luck as well. And thank again for checking me out!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 3 Mar 2011

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

bbbrown 3 Mar 2011
Thank you so much Angiemcc. I am so looking forward to getting both of these procedures done. It was my co-worker's idea to get the tubal done too at the same time.

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.
flower18 8 Mar 2011
It's an amazing journey and the time goes by so quickly. Before you know it you'll be recovered and these feelings of anxiety will be a distant memory. Your going to love your new body! Best of luck to you :)
bbbrown 9 Mar 2011
Thank you much flower18. I'll try to keep that in mind!
Ms Fancy 9 Mar 2011
You will do fine and look gr8t
bbbrown 11 Mar 2011
Thanks Ms Fancy!
Katgirl 11 Mar 2011
you getting Hyped ? I'll call you when I'm VALIUM Free! haha! it's my best friend these days but I can tell you, I'm feeling smaller already. A Pair of my Yoga pants were falling down when I wore them yesterday even with these freaking Drains... I soooo want them out! and don't forget what I said about caughing and laughing.. you will PAY if you don't Obey! :) ..xxx
bbbrown 11 Mar 2011
I'm not getting hyped yet. I still got 2 weeks. I've already picked up my prescriptions and I will be popping me a valium the day before! I'm glad to hear that every thing is going good for you! Take care!
Kristi1966 12 Mar 2011
This site will help you through enormously. It was such a great tool for me to get through it. Wonderful women and a lot of support. Keep us posted!
bbbrown 12 Mar 2011
This is a wonderful site and I will most definately keep everyone posted Kristi1966!
Katgirl 15 Mar 2011
hey there!! Hows it going? I posted some more information/ pics and Call me!! I'll give you some heads up on some more stuff! haha :) .. I am so glad you're getting this done, you're going to feel good when it's over (look who's talking heck it isn't over for me yet! ) I did post my 10 day po op and I'm still swollen so hopefully if i'm even 1/2 more smaller, I'm good. Call me when you can and i'll give you a little list to get beforehand thats been helping me out a lot!
bbbrown 15 Mar 2011
Ok ma'am. I'll call you when I get off this evening!
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 16 Mar 2011

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. :)

bbbrown 16 Mar 2011
Thanks Sharon! I checked her story out.
Katgirl 23 Mar 2011
The Time is HERE My DEAR !! Hope you're ready :) 2.5 weeks your life will seriously change! It's like rewinding back time before having those babies :)
bbbrown 23 Mar 2011
Hey! And I can't wait. I bet that you are enjoying your new tummy!
pittsburgh123 23 Mar 2011
GOOD LUCK! Everything will be fine. Pretty soon you'll be awake and in pain... but it will be the best feeling in the world b/c you'll have a little tummy!!!
bbbrown 23 Mar 2011
Thanks pittsburgh1. I really appreciate the encouragement!
Ms G 25 Mar 2011
Good luck on your surgery. You'll going to wake up with a nice new tummy!

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