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Revision surgery a success! New pics!!!!!!

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I have six kids ages 10,12,14,15,17,and 19. I have...

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WORTH IT$10,000

I have six kids ages 10,12,14,15,17,and 19. I have always had a pouch but after I turned 40 it just got worse. I workout six days a week. We looked into a tummy tuck a few years ago but the kids were still small and we didn't have the extra money. Finally the kids are older and we have the extra money. I do feel extremely guilty sometimes that I am using this money on myself, and not a family vacation. My husband is the best, we are more in love now than when we were married 21 years ago. He has convinced me this is something I should do and deserve. I am very excited but nervous too. My surgery is scheduled for November 6 at 8 am. I am getting a full tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks and saddle bags (saddle bags is such a bad name):)


My PS says plastic surgery is a work of art, so I am hoping I will look great. I am most nervous about recovery, our kids are very active in sports and my friends will wonder why I am not at events for a few weeks. My older kids know and understand, we are not telling extended family or friends although I am sure most would be very supportive. I am just more of a private person. Luckily I am a stay at home mom so I will have all the recovery time I need ....at least during the day while the kids are at school. I have bought most of the supplies my PS office recommended, and most listed on this site. I had my pre op apt last week, now just passing the days waiting. It's funny because some days I am more motivated to eat healthy and work out harder, and some days I have no motivation to work out at all. Did anyone else have that problem? Mostly I am so anxious to see the new me.

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October 29, 2012
Wow! 6 kids! You ARE busy! I think we all experience that mom guilt of spending the money on ourselves, but it is a worthwhile investment! I think we are more likely to stay invested in our health when we have that financial investment in it as well. And as the saying goes, "when Mom's happy, everyone's happy!" In a few years no one in your family is going to be thinking about that year they didn't get a trip, but you will be enjoying your results for the rest of your life! (I'm saying all of this to myself as I'm sharing it with you, by the way! ;) ) And I totally know what you mean about the motivation to work out. I exercise 6x a week too and lately I have this little voice whispering, "you don't need to work out so hard right now! The Dr. is going to cut it out anyway... you can kick it into high gear after your recovery..." But I've noticed in reading all of these reviews that the women who are in great shape going in to surgery seem to have a quicker/ easier time recovering. That's just my own observation and it keeps me motivated.
October 30, 2012
As I was working out this morning I had to tell myself next week at this time will be my last workout in awhile...it helped me get through today. This entire process totally takes over your mind. It is all I think about...I am ready to get the surgery over so I can start the healing process. With the holidays around the corner I am hopeful I will be feeling better the closer they get:) As moms we always put ourselves last, and the guilt of putting yourself first can be hard...but I can't wait in the summer to look in the mirror and say WHOHOO!! Sexy mama in the house:)
October 30, 2012
I couldn't agree more I am a mom of 3 boys! It's hard to put myself first and spend the money but I think we all deserve to feel happy with ourselves and feel comfortable in our own skin! I love this site it helps ease the mass anxiety I have! My surgery is Nov. 29th, I can't wait! Good luck to you!! :)
October 31, 2012
Good luck to you too! I will post pics and tell you how I am doing!!
UPDATED FROM 6kids
7 days pre

One week from today at this time I will be getting...

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One week from today at this time I will be getting my tt!! So excited!!!!! I have been nesting like a pregnant lady...cleaning out cupboards, the refrigerator, the closets and stock pilling food:)

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October 30, 2012
You have a full life and deserve this makeover for sure. My story is kind of like yours, kids, great husband, started getting the stomach in my 40s but had alot of health problems to address first. Had to get out of my state desk job and work out all the time and here I am 5 years later,lighter, healthy, just turned 55, two grandkids and I am going to do it, now or never. TT/MR/Lipo hips....11/08. Good luck to you and its sounds like you have lots of helpers......
October 30, 2012
So excited for you!! You should be proud of yourself:) We are strong women!!
October 30, 2012
Yes we are, we do it all, everyday and then some.
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October 30, 2012
You'll be thankful you nested! I stockpiled food in the freezer, I'm 16 days PO and we are still using it! Wish I'd made more real food and less soup... meh! Good luck with the surgery, just know this week is full of anxiety but it is worse before than after!
October 30, 2012
I need to do the food thing, I have soup but need real stuff, good to hear you are well at 16 days PO.
October 30, 2012
I have been getting easy crock pot stuff for the hubby. I have three boys and three girls and the boys want the meat and potatoes food:) My oldest son is 15 and eats all the food I have been bringing home to store for the surgery!! I will be shopping Monday again to restock up and hope for the best:)
October 30, 2012
That is too funny, I miss that, I had two big ole boys that ate a box of cereal in one sitting. Now it is just me and husband and we pick around on healthy stuff.
October 31, 2012
Ok here is a question...our friends have asked us to come to Las Vegas with them for a weekend when I will be 6 weeks post op. Will I feel like going?
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6 days pre

We have some good friends that have invited us to...

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We have some good friends that have invited us to join them in Vegas for a weekend in December. Will I be ready to travel at that time and will I be able to walk around, how about night clubs...dancing? Just wondering if I will be up for it or not.

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