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Vertical C-section - aka FRONT BUTT - 17 yrs later - gone 9/13/2011 - Madison, WI

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I gave birth to my first child 20 yrs ago - all...

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finallyat45September 3, 2011
WORTH IT$7,900

I gave birth to my first child 20 yrs ago - all natural child birth. I had my second child almost 3 yrs later - emergency vertical c-section. I have had an ugly scar (from my belly button down)for almost 17 yrs now. It is beyond gross and I have been embarrassed by it all these years. Extra skin and fat make it look like a butt - thus "front butt".

I am 45 yrs old, 5'5" and have weighed 175 lbs for many, many years now. This February (2011) I finally started eating better and I lost 30 lbs. I am 145 lbs right now and am scheduled for my TT on Sept 13th. I am scared to death and not looking forward to the pain - fear of the unknown. I have a hospital bed rented and will be off of work for almost 3 weeks. Will post more after my surgery. Wish me luck - keep me in mind in your prayers. Thanks!


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UPDATED FROM finallyat45
9 days pre

ADVICE NEEDED: Just looking for helpful tips that...

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finallyat45September 4, 2011
ADVICE NEEDED: Just looking for helpful tips that can get me through pre and post surgery.
A HUGE thank you to Kimmers25 for all her help and upbeat/positive enthusiasm. I almost cancelled - she talked me out of it. Like I said earlier - I'm scared. I know that it will be all worth it! Thanks!!!

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Niki502
September 4, 2011
Hi Finallyat45! I am 3 days post op today. I totally understand all the worrying. It is a really big deal! I was so scared too and so thankful when I got home to have made it through ok. I worry about everything so now I am worried about blood clots, infections, etc.. I wish I could just relax! anyways, the pain really hasn't been too bad. Are you having any liposuction with the tummy tuck? Most of my pain is from the bruising from the lipo. And if you have had a natural childbirth and c section it seems you have a high pain tolerance level, so you should be fine. Good luck with everything!!
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finallyat45
September 5, 2011
Hi! I am also a worrier - turned into my mom afterall-LOL. I am now even worried why I am "not" getting lipo also. My doctor never even mentioned it as an option - I see that many TT's also have lipo.
I really wanted to be more like 140 lbs before surgery, but it just didn't come off. Oh well, my doc says that I am ready.
Wishing you a very speedy recovery with NO set backs!! Thanks for your response - it's comforting to know that I am not alone in this journey! Blessings.
UPDATED FROM finallyat45
8 days pre

TWO questions for you..... 1.) how is it going...

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finallyat45September 5, 2011
TWO questions for you.....
1.) how is it going back to work after 3 weeks - desk job - full time?
2.) how realistic is it to travel to Disney World exactly 8 weeks after surgery??
Details please. Thanks again!

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Want to be thin
September 5, 2011
Oh you will be so happy! Fear of the unknown is a reality but you are way to young to live life with a body you are not happy with! My desire for no belly roll was greater then any fear! I am so happy I did it and once you get there you will be as well.
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finallyat45
September 5, 2011
You are sooooooooooooo right! My husband is very supportive and when I almost wanted to cancel- he got mad. He knows how much I hate my mid section. Thank you - I "AM" way too young - can't wait to finally feel SEXY again! :- )
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Angie_M
September 5, 2011

Kimmers is an awesome cheerleader and she's been through it all, so she has first hand experience! You'll do great. We'll be rooting for you!

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finallyat45
September 5, 2011
Thanks Angie! I am now at phase SUPER EXCITED! Today is Labor day and I am getting everything ready to go. My living room is going to be my recovery area - rented a hospital bed and bought all my meds at Walmart yesterday - Gas X, Milk of M, etc. I should be all set. I even bought a walker at GoodWill just in case. I love this site - can't say that enough!! I feel so ready now - bring it on Dr. King - he is so awesome!!
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jackieliz
September 6, 2011
Hi, just wanted to say congratulations, you are almost there! You call your belly your "front butt"...well mine is the loaf of bread dough. No matter what you call it, lets make it disappear!
angie c
September 5, 2011
I was such a worrier also but I couldn't be happier. The first week is the hardest but after that you really start feeling more like yourself again. Just take it slow and I am sure you will be happy doing this. The walker was a life saver. Everyone always talked about back pain but I had none because of the walker. Good luck to you on the 13th.
angie c
September 6, 2011
I am 5 weeks po. I went back to work at 3 weeks. I am a mammographer so I am on my feet all day. The first week was hard but I am back to normal with the exception of swelling.
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