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Hello everyone, I am a mother of two children 9...

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LMDavis
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Hello everyone, I am a mother of two children 9 and 7, after gaining 85lbs with my first and only 18 with me second. I have found it hard to get the belly off. I have been wanting a TT for quite some time now.. and my dream is coming true. Im very nervous about the whole thing. But i know after reading everyones posts on here it will be worth it. My only problem is that where I am having the surgery is 3.5 hrs away.

Im so tired of having the muffin top and not being comfortable in my own skin. Is it sad that Ive been counting down the days lol. I was also going to have to recover the first week by my self with the kiddos but my husband is able to take a week off so that makes me feel so much better.. I would like to thank everyone for writing there experiences on here I enjoy reading them, kinda gives me a heads up for what im going to go through.

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UPDATED FROM LMDavis
1 month pre

Oh my goodness after uploading those pics I feel...

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Oh my goodness after uploading those pics I feel as if I am huge and disgusting.. Im so excited to have this done hopefully I am pleased with the end result. I wish I could find someone here that has the same body shape so I can get an idea of what I will look like afterwards. I have 33 days left it feels like it's going to be forever before I get this done...saying that I will probably be in so much pain I will want to take it back cause I have an extremely low pain tolerance and when I take pain killers they make me sick. Hope everyones having a great day :)

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November 8, 2011
Good luck, LMDavis!! Your surgery date is coming quickly! I am waiting for my surgery date (hopefully early January). I'll be getting a TT as well. I am looking forward to reading your recovery posts and seeing pictures, if you are willing to post them!
November 8, 2011
That is Great LMDavis! So excited for you! im scheduled to have my tt jan.5th so if you have any suggestion as to what you thought was good to have around as you recover that would be great. anything from chapstick to the remote for the tv to water ect...good luck and please keep me posted:)
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November 8, 2011
I sure will... I do know for sure im gonna be studying for a very important test I will be having to take shortly after my surgery. But if I think of anything i will surely let you know.
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November 8, 2011
Don't be nervous, be excited! You will be fine. Going in with a positive and optimistic attitude is a major part of the battle. People who think they will heal faster often do!
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November 9, 2011
You will LOVE your results I do ;) don't worry I knowits easier said then to do just remember you are going to look great ;)
November 11, 2011

Welcome!   First I have to say that you are not disgusting:(   Having babies and weight changes does a number on our bodies.  It's a bit like a battle field.  

Thank you for posting your journey with us and I look forward to following you through your process.  How did you find RealSelf?

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November 11, 2011
I found it just by looking up before and after pics of tummy tuck.. Im so thankful for this website and everyone who shares their stories. Thank you :)
November 27, 2011

:) - glad you are here with us!

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23 days pre

Oh my goodness only 22 days to go.. any of you...

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Oh my goodness only 22 days to go.. any of you have any tips for me and what things do you think is important to have around after surgery. I still find it hard to believe that its really gonna happen I cant wait to see that flat belly that Im gonna have after it is all done. Everyone have a great day :)

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November 20, 2011
Good luck on your tt ;) sweetie I felt the same way after I uploaded the photos and seen them I thought how gross! I don't like to look at myself in mirror and I just uploaded them for all to see ... what are you thinking lol but know I catch myself looking at them before and after and go wow ;) wish you the best!