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I finally have my new flat tummy!!!!!!!!!!! - North Carolina

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I am 27 yrs old. I am 5'1 and weigh 158 lbs. I...

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ashleyyyApril 28, 2011
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I am 27 yrs old. I am 5'1 and weigh 158 lbs. I really feel like I should weigh less than that but I don't. I have had 2 c sections over the past 7 years. I have the hanging buldge of skin in my lower abdomen. I am so ready for it to be gone.

I am obsessed with my TT. I have watched so many videos and looked at so many pics!! I am getting so anxious and my surgery i not until JUNE 15th.! I know its not far away but it feel like its going to take forever to get here. :(

I hope Im not the only one that is impatent lol I will post pics soon!!


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Eric T. Emerson, MD, FACS

Eric T. Emerson, MD, FACS

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just me 99
April 28, 2011
No your not the only one. I have mine scheduled in July and all I do is look for videos and pictures. I am 29y/o 5'2 and 155 lbs and have had 1 child by c-section and gained 105 lbs with my daughter who will be 11y/o this year. Your story sounds like mine. I posted some pictures that will be up soon. I hope your procedure goes well. =)
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ashleyyy
April 29, 2011
Yea our stories do sound alot alike :) I have to pay out of pocket so each week Im paying on my surgery! I swear tho it seems like different things keep popping up that i have to spend money on its driving me so crazy. Im scared Im not gonna have it all by my date. I have a bf that has always helped me with money if i needed it and of course now he is being a dick when i ask to borrow money. He has been making me feel guilty for spending that much money. Honestly tho I havent spent any money on myself in 8 years. My exhusband never let me have any money for myself he spent all of it on drugs. Now ive been a single parent of 2 kids for the past 3 years so i feel like i deserve to have this one thing! but ughhh he is hurting my feelings. Of course I have no one to talk to about it so Im glad i found this website :)
just me 99
May 1, 2011
Well you deserve it. Just tell yourself that! My bf/fiancee is a dick that doesn't help me with money, lol! And now that I'm getting this done he says he's worried that I'm gonna think I'm too good for him and I think he probably should be after he has treated me like crap for 4 years. He's one of the reasons I lost my confidence. They will always try to put up road blocks when we want something positive for ourselves. That being said...you do for you and don't worry financially, everything will fall into place. I saved every penny I could for the last 5 years. It sucks it's so expensive but it is a life changing procedure that is long over due =)
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Angie_M
April 30, 2011

At least you have a lot of time to gather info. :) June 15th will be here before you know it. Have you checked out Kimmers' Tummy Tuck Survival Guide in our forum? It's a great read chock full of information.

In the mean time, keep us posted on how you're feeling and preparing as the big day nears.

I've also started a Facebook page called Moms Who Want Their Bodies Back. Come LIke the page and join in the fun!

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ashleyyy
April 30, 2011
Thanks for the info!! My TT is constantly on my mind!! I am such an impatient person lol
Kimmers25
May 1, 2011

Hey girl don't worry about your weight.  If you are healthy and feel good that is all that matters.  Plus you are going to feel amazing once the extra skin is gone.

Just keep reading up and continue to post here on the site.  We will all help you through to the end...
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ashleyyy
May 6, 2011
Thank you!! I feel like Im keeping such a big secret no one knows about my surgery except a friend and my boyfriend! Im scared to tell my mom bc of what she will say. So I am happy I have the support from the ladies on here.
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1 month pre

Well it is finally May!!! I hope this month flies...

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ashleyyyMay 1, 2011
Well it is finally May!!! I hope this month flies by!! I decided to post some pics so everyone would know what I looked like before the TT. Im so excited and anxious june 15th please hurryyyyy!!! Really nervous about my pics its so ughhh to look at god i cant wait until its gone!!

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Late for the sky
May 2, 2011
Hi Ashleyy!! I just had my surgery in February, I lost 10 lbs. so that I wouldn't have extra skin, but my doctor advised against any crash diet because this is a major surgery and you also want to be in good health. But even though I was still above my ideal, the operation put everything in the right place. Good luck! You will be thrilled with the results!
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Bye-bye Belly
May 3, 2011
I'm about the same weight as you, a little taller. It doesn't matter, we're gonna look great! I'm going for surgery on June 16th, the day after yours! I'm also having a breast lift and implants, along with some extra lipo here and there. A month and a half to go!
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ashleyyy
May 4, 2011
yes i know im counting down the days!!!
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ashleyyyMay 5, 2011

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Wisconsin1
May 6, 2011
Hey dear.
I'm 5'2" and weigh 160. Even though I am "overweight " for my height... I think our tummies are gonna turn out great!!! I'm having mine done in less than 3 weeks. Super excited!!
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ashleyyy
May 6, 2011
Yea I feel the same way!! Our tummies look alot alike! I hate being short :( I carry my weight in my tummy and thighs I hope my TT turns out like im expecting! Good luck with yours! Keep me posted :)
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Wisconsin1
May 9, 2011
I know... me too! My thighs are like tree trunks! Lol. Will definitely keep u posted!
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