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Getting Back to Myself - North Carolina, NC

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It's been almost 2 years that I have been delaing...

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Back2myself

It's been almost 2 years that I have been delaing with looking like I'm 6 or more months pregnant. I am finally getting my tummy tuck which is long overdue. I have wanted a TT for more than a year now, but I had to battle with my insurnace company (which I still loss) to help pay for something. I have a 8cm diastasis and I'm at risk for a hernia. I have felt so helpless and so unattractive because of my protruding and distended belly. I hope that my story inspires someone or is helpful to those in my situation.

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Claire Sanger

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I am hitting a hard place, I was scheduled for my...

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I am hitting a hard place, I was scheduled for my TT, MR, and Lipo here in Kansas, but now I have to wait and get it done in NC (homestate) bc my husband will be out of country. I was hoping to get this done here and get it over with, now I have to find the right surgeon and go through the process all over again. Does anyone know of any good PSs in NC?

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I have made changes and will now be getting my TT...

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I have made changes and will now be getting my TT in NC. My plastic surgeon wishes to work with a general surgeon to perform hernia/muscle repair to lower MY overall costs of the total procedure. I am super excited about the cost difference and the much needed at home support I will have back home with my family. Now I have to lose at least 15 piunds before then. Any tips?

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March 23, 2013
NC here!!!Good luck with your surgery!!! We in the same in boat. I have 3 hernias. My surgery is june 18th.
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March 23, 2013
I am sooooo happy for you!!! Oh my! 3 hernias, I can only imagine the discomfort you have. Good luck with your surgery!
March 23, 2013
My non-pregnant self was getting stopped in the halls where I work and being asked if I was having a boy or girl. After 4 pregnancies where my belly looked uncannily like your 8 month photo (10 lb babies and polyhydramnios) I was also ready to do whatever is necessary. I have no wisdom for weight loss but I can say that the final result is a miracle... hang in there! Looking forward to seeing your after photos...
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March 23, 2013
Misty3351, OMG!!! I hate the looks I get if I'm at a restaurant and I order wine or something bc people think I'm pregnant. I have to tell someone at least once a week that I am not pregnant, but after confused looks and long stories of why I look like I am I just started tellin them tht I'm due at such and such time..LOL. My last baby was 10lbs and I gained lots of weight with both kids because of gest. diabtetes, PIH, and HELLP syndrome. I am so happy to be getting rid of this stress I call my stomach.
March 23, 2013
You too!?! I had to stop drinking in public. For me the worst was trying to pretend like I had a great sense of humor about it when others would ask when I am due (weekly) so they wouldn't feel bad. Most people really don't appreciate what pregnancy can really do to our bodies. If this much damage had resulted from an accident or a fire, insurance would pay the entire bill. Because it is from pregnancy, we have to live with it. I am glad you are doing this and getting at least part of it covered!