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41 Years, Large Diastasis and Hernia After 3 Children , Full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo *8 months update and pics*

UPDATED FROM Jazzybee
2 years post

2 years on and now a fitness instructor

Jazzybee
WORTH IT$9,000
I was just rereading all my posts from 2 years ago, just thought I'd update as I trained in Les Mills Body Combat in June this year and am now teaching, on the stage with a mic, a real fitness instructor ????????????. It's only a hobby but I just wanted to share, I could never have imagined this a couple of years back. Oh and I lied about never doing abs/sit ups/crunches etc, I do them all the time and my core has never been stronger. Hoping this gives somebody out there hope :)

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November 3, 2016
hi..after 2 years now your tummy still get swollen or bulging?my situation just same with you..flat before but start bulging above belly button since 8 weeks post that i take off my binder...i wake up flat but start to bulging and swollen..it become worst at the end of day..i cant suck in stomach because it feel uncomfortable.i'm now 11 weeks op..
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December 4, 2016
Good to see an update!
You've really done well for yourself! That's awesome that you've become an instructor!
Hope all is well xx
UPDATED FROM Jazzybee
8 months post

Getting fit again

Jazzybee
Ah so I have upped my exercise the last month or so, I joined a gym and have been going most days, still doing one or two runs a week but varying my exercise a bit more. My abs are getting a little stronger, I still modify most of the exercises and do more pilates style core strengthening. I still get sore where the hernia repair was and it hurts when one of the kids bashes my scar, other than that I am feeling really, really good, :-D. So I thought I would share a few pics from the past.. From a few months after my 3rd pregnancy to now.. I actually weigh more now than I did just before the op but I think it is healthy muscle gain - at least that is what I am telling myself! I go back to see the surgeon next month, I am gonna give him a big kiss when I see him lol!

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March 14, 2015
I had a tummy op in Jan. Not back at the gym yet but doing loads of walking. I have numbness and swelling below scar that only seems to come at the end of the day. I am really pleased with results and my only regret is I did not do it earlier. Now I can go through the menopause with a tight belly. I wanted to know the worse outcome so anything above this would be a bonus, however no one told me about the first sneeze and laughing which I have to say was bloody painful. Still giving the cats and son scars when I sneeze. You look amazing and have come along way. Well done.
March 14, 2015
Thanks! It will be all downhill from now on, I wish I had done it sooner too.. Recovery vibes your way :-)
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March 14, 2015
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm in Perth also and having my surgery on the 30th March. Your results look fantastic!
March 14, 2015
Thanks! Who is your surgeon??
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March 14, 2015
Mark Hanikeri. I've seen some of his work on here and looks fab! Also the before and afters at my first consult. I see him on Wednesday (18th for final consult) then the 30th for surgery. I'm so excited and nervous.
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March 14, 2015
Also, I go to the gym quite a bit (5-6 days a week) how long did it take for you to get back into any exercise?
March 14, 2015
I think it was about 8-9 weeks before I started running. I stayed away from the gym a little longer. Mine was a big repair though
March 15, 2015
Jazzy, you are my inspiration as we had very similar tummies and weights pre-surgery. I'm just praying I get to be as flat as you after a few months! Thank you so much for posting updated photos and for letting us know about your exercise regime. You look amazing and should be so proud.
March 15, 2015
Ah thanks hon! You are looking great too, hang in there, it is a long process! X
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March 25, 2015
Jazzy....you look so good....time has flown hasn't it....excepted when we were healing in the early stages...lol...keep up the great work!!
March 26, 2015
Thanks hon! Yes so good to be feeling almost normal again..! :-)
UPDATED FROM Jazzybee
5 months post

And a before and after just in case you (I) forgot...

Jazzybee

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December 11, 2014
Sensational results!
December 11, 2014
Thanks :-)
December 11, 2014
Looking great! Who was your surgeon? :)
December 11, 2014
Thanks, dr mark lee
December 11, 2014
He did a great job. You look fantastic :)
December 11, 2014
Aw, thank you :-)
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December 12, 2014
When I had surgery a couple months ago I found I began nit picking at imperfections. Going back and looking at old pics helps you remember how far you came. Looking great x
December 13, 2014
It really does, thanks :-)
December 27, 2014
I keep looking and re-looking at your photos. Sooooo excited and hopeful that mine will end up looking as good as yours!!!
December 27, 2014
Aw thanks!! Not long for you now hey?!
December 28, 2014
nope! Surgery has been brought forward to the 22nd Jan.....Holy Cr#$%#%#$P!