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,Tummy Tuck, Lipo & Fat Grafting! Scared but Anxious - Farmington Hills, MI

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I am 5ft 7" tall & weigh 180 lbs I have 3...

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lovingme1980June 17, 2011
WORTH IT$10,300

I am 5ft 7" tall & weigh 180 lbs I have 3 children 13, 12 & 8 and each child weighed between 8lbs 11oz to 9lbs 9oz's I have wanted a TT every since the birth of my 3rd and final child. My stomach sticks out at the mid section as if I'm 3 months pregnant & the bottom sags with loose skin, I have horrible stretch marks and was told by my PS that I suffer from muscle separation. I had 3 consults before I decided to move forward with my decision.

I had pre-op on June 9 I am very very nervous, scared & anxious. I am very positive I made the right choice still I cant help but second guess my choice I am 2 weeks out from surgery and more nervous than ever anxiety has really set in. Is this normal? I just pray for a speedy recovery with nice results.

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Michelle Hardaway, MD

Michelle Hardaway, MD

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UPDATED FROM lovingme1980
13 days pre

I forgot to mention I'm 30 years old!

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lovingme1980June 17, 2011
I forgot to mention I'm 30 years old!

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sugarplum waters
June 17, 2011
Honey you will be fine!!! I am going for my first consult this Thursday, but I have been e-mailing plastic surgeons for months. All have given me good positive feedback on my questions, except one, but all of the nurses that I have spoken with on the phone are very helpful. I have done a LOT of research, so I feel very confident that you are doing the right thing. Not because I am proceeding myself with this, but because you have done your research, your consults, and you have a date set. We are our own worst critics, and as mother's we often (more so than not) neglect our own needs and desires. Keep your head and spirits up, and God in your heart and at your side!! You will be amazed at what can happen!!!!
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lovingme1980
June 18, 2011
Awww, Ty sugarplum for your kind words it really helps to hear such positivity, I'm trying to stay positive & think happy thoughts! I've been soooo excited for evry since I scheduled the date but for some odd reason as I get closer to the date I get more nervous I know its just nerves & I will be fine... lol! I hope your consult goes well & you leave more informed about the procedure, make sure you write down every single question you can think of. I will keep u posted on my journey & will be posing before and after pics, make sure u keep me posted.
Kimmers25
June 18, 2011

Oh my you had some big babies!   Wow that would do a number on the tummy. 

Good for you in doing this for yourself.  Nervous is normal but you will be just fine.   Try to focus on the end results and just take really good care of yourself for the first 6 weeks post op. 

The kids are old enough so should be of help to you during recovery. 

Keep posting girl..I look forward to following your journey:)

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lovingme1980
June 21, 2011
lol.. yes these babies were huge! I just cant wait to get it done and over with, now that I have 9 days left it seems like my days are getting longer & longer. I was spending all my free time on realself so I had to take a few days off.. lol, my BF says i'm obsesssing over this TT but its all I think about now-a-days! Anyway thanks for the reply I dont know what I would do without realself.
Kimmers25
June 26, 2011

Well we are here and not going any where:)  Yes, I call it the RealSelf Bug and it is a really good addiction.

Glad you are here with us.

hg.girl
June 19, 2011
We'll go through this together as I'm just a couple of days before you! My nerves are definitely starting to set in!
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lovingme1980
June 21, 2011
Yes I read you were going in on the 28th, I'm glad I will have a TT buddy because this journey has been long and stressful ad it has just begun.. lol! I will keep u psted and u do the same please!
anewmimi
June 22, 2011
I'm in the Metro Detroit area as well--can I ask which surgeon you're using?
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lovingme1980
June 23, 2011
Im going with Dr. Hardaway, Have u heard anything about her rather its good or bad?
anewmimi
June 23, 2011
I've only read positive things, both here & on other dr. review sites. She's on my list of doctors to have a consult with for a TT. Good luck!
Kimmers25
July 5, 2011

Thinking about you and hope you are doing well:)

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