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Mother of Six Finally Getting It Done - New York

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I am a mother of six beautiful children three boys...

irgaecMay 20, 2012
WORTH IT$5,900

I am a mother of six beautiful children three boys and three girls aged 9 down to 1. I am scheduled for the procedure on June 6, 2012 along with having my tubes tied. I have never liked the look of my tummy, even before I had kids. I am 5'4 and weigh 148lbs. now which is better than what I was after I had my fifth child weighing in at 190. I worked my tush off getting back down to a decent weight, but no matter what I do this belly is going nowhere. I wear a size 6 now, and on a good day can squeeze into a 4, but have the horrible ha my tt, and I am getting very nervous, my biggest fear is not making it through the surgery and leaving my kiddos behind, I know sounds a bit obserd howeverng over on my pants. It's getting close now to getting I'm the person whom always thinks the worse. I just cannot wait until its done and over with, I know I will be sore and I can deal with that no problem, having six kids all natural, I just am so nervous about the procedure itself. Also does anyone know how long until I will be able to be up and moving? My daughter graduates kindergarden a week after the tt and I so badly want to and need to make it to that.

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LaDee DaDee
May 23, 2012
Hi, I was just wondering your age and what doctor you have chosen. I too always think worst possible scenario. Then again I just always think way too much. Try and relax.
irgaec
May 29, 2012
I am going to be 30 this coming summer, and I am using Dr. Giacobbe. I have heard he the best around.
chocolate renae
May 24, 2012
Try to stay positive. A lot of people view abdominoplasty as a cosmetic procedure that women want to have done to "get skinny". That is so far from the truth! Until you've experience the disappointment of exercising and dieting, but have I wanted to cry. But, we have to remain positive and trust that the surgery will be fine and we'll be healthier and happier! As far as you attending your daughter's graduation, I'd asked my doctor what is his expectancy regarding how soon you'll be able to move around. From reading other posts, you can move around in moderation, immediately but you'll have to walk bent over. So, you may be able to see your baby graduate. I'd just confirm that with my doctor, first. Good luck!
chocolate renae
May 24, 2012
I've got some major typos! My daughter keeps grabbing the computer! Until you're experienced the disappointment of exercising and dieting, but you still look 8 months pregnant, no one knows how you feel. A lady asked me when was my baby due and I wanted to cry.
irgaec
May 29, 2012
I know, from seeing all these post I must say I thought, "Hey I dont look that bad", and than I saw the PS before pics and holy crap.
LaDee DaDee
June 7, 2012
I hear ya! It sucks, my abdominal muscles are sooo stretched out. I have that "pregnant look" going on as well. TT is the only way to repair it.
Ladyincali
June 9, 2012
Ha! You said it! Not too long ago, an old man at Denny's said to me "so when's your baby due!?". I wanted to pummel him, then laugh. Instead I said "uh, I'm not.....". It was awkward to say the least!
UPDATED FROM irgaec
9 days pre

I have no idea what happened with my last post,...

irgaecMay 28, 2012
I have no idea what happened with my last post, however I do reassure you all I do know how to spell and I did graduate college, LOL. I somehow must have hit enter while in the middle of writing two thoughts. I am now 8 days before surgery. I went for my pre-op a week ago and everything went well. I orginally thought of doing a tt and breast lift, however have decided on just the tt as I thought doing the three procedures, tt, tubes tied, and breast lift, might be too much for my body to handle so I stuck with what was the most bothersome to me, my tummy. I now and thinking I might regret the decision I made and should have just gone all the way and got everything done at once. All my fees are paid and I dont think I can add the lift on now. I don't know if I am being naieve, but I am imagining the post op to not be that bad. The only thing I have to base this on is the fact that I had my last daughter all natural, went home the next day, took care of five other children, and ran back and forth to and from the NICU for two weeks straight after she was born. I really am hoping I didnt make the wrong decision doing this at the beginning of summer when the kids start summer break two weeks after my surgery. We also are thinking of taking a road trip a three and a half weeks after my tt, we will be driving 8 hours and dont know if this is a good idea or not, what is everyone thinking? Please leave me some feedback as to what I should realistically be able to do with six kids on my own two weeks post op.

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UPDATED FROM irgaec
8 days pre

One week to go, and the no sleep has also begun. ...

irgaecMay 29, 2012
One week to go, and the no sleep has also begun. I just cant wait till I'm writing I'm in the post-op stage.

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