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10 week post-op update - Reno, NV

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I'm 46 and haven't had a flat tummy since I...

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RSMember1782April 18, 2013
WORTH IT$6,500

I'm 46 and haven't had a flat tummy since I started puberty. I have the body of my mother and grandmother...an apple with an emphasis in the belly. In the last couple of years since nearing menopause, I have slowly added fat in my upper abs. Most of my 20s and 30s, I was very physically active, worked with a trainer. Still, a belly. So, as a mid-life gift to myself, I'm going to experience a flat tummy for the first time in my life. I can barely wrap my mind around it.

My hubby thinks I look just fine but is supportive of my decision. I'm looking forward to having different kinds of clothing options and not trying to hide or disguise my mid section in everything.

I'm a little nervous but am very organized and have started making an items needed list from all the wonderful suggestions from this site. I WILL be prepared.

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Tiffany McCormack, MD

Tiffany McCormack, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Wmnurse
April 18, 2013
Congrats on your upcoming surgery! ;)
Lesliz
April 18, 2013
You sound a lot like me! I can't believe I'm going to be able to look at my toes in the shower! My TT is scheduled for 5/21 so I'll be a month ahead of you. Good luck!
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RSMember1782
April 19, 2013
Good luck to you also! Will follow your adventure.
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TacomaHopeful
April 19, 2013
This is great! It's a big process... but you're going to love it. Come visit my profile... I have a good list of tips going... I've been pretty par for the course for my experience... so it will be helpful! Be very prepared... you will be thankful!
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RSMember1782
April 20, 2013
Thanks for the response. I'll check out your profile this morning!!
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downtoearth
May 1, 2013
Good for you!! I was always small but when menopause hit I was fighting a losing battle. I have probably spent as much on diets, books, personal trainers, HCG injections (which I believe made my belly grow out of control),bought about every infomercial workout out there is. All these probably cost me as much as the tummy tuck. Get you a grabber thingy too!
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RSMember1782
June 12, 2013
Grabber thingy. Good idea. I keep reading about post-ops that wish they had one of those.
UPDATED FROM RSMember1782
1 month pre

Thought I'd add my beautiful pre-op pics (ha, ha)....

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RSMember1782May 4, 2013
Thought I'd add my beautiful pre-op pics (ha, ha). Six-weeks pre-op and wish I was having surgery tomorrow. Not nervous, as I feel prepared because of the great info on this site plus great reputation of my PS. Although I know it will be a journey, I'm looking forward to being on the flat side.

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FitChick45
May 25, 2013
Hi! Glad to see someone else my age on here. I laughed at your comparison to your mom because I could see my shape turning into my mom's no matter how hard I worked to not look like her. My mom is a cute little old lady but she has a round pot belly. I contemplated even having this surgery because of my age. Like how many women nearing 50 really look good in a bikini? But it was more than that for me. It was the every day in the shower not liking what I saw, etc.... It is so totally worth having this surgery though. A long recovery but totally worth it!
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RSMember1782
June 12, 2013
That's exactly where I'm at. It's everyday after my shower seeing myself in the mirror. Then putting on my comfy granny panties. I told my husband the granny panties are going in a bonfire after this surgery!
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FitChick45
June 12, 2013
halleyujah!
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7 days pre

7 days left before I go to the flat side!!

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RSMember1782June 12, 2013
Had my pre-op today. Having TT w/ MR and just found out today, a little complementary flank lipo to enhance that hour glass look (that is, after the swelling goes down in a few months :)) Not nervous at all, just really ready for this adventure. Just hoping my husband remembers everything he needs to do to help me the first few post-op days. I get him for 2 weeks thanks to FMLA (he has 800 hours of sick, so he can spare a few). The count down begins!!!

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FitChick45
June 12, 2013
Enjoy your downtime and pampering!
silverspring_mom
June 12, 2013
good luck and I will look at your recovery closely since my shape is similar to yours
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RSMember1782
June 17, 2013
We are very similar. Except u r the petite version of me. I'm 5'7" and am a size 12. Hope to be in an 8 in a few months :)
lupina
June 17, 2013
I have surgery on Wednesday too. 7:15 am. So nervous but excited! Wishing you a successful surgery and quick recovery.
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RSMember1782
June 18, 2013
Mines at 10 am. Best of luck to u too!!
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Luvmy3js
June 17, 2013
Best of luck on ur day!
Type1remake
June 19, 2013
Oh you will have great results! Just remember that you will not really see these results for quite a while after surgery. All the swelling will hide your new flat belly. Try to tell yourself that every day, so that you will be prepared for it after surgery. A lot of lady's get depressed because they go in thinking they will wake up all lush flat tum and are shocked by the swelling. Don't let that happen! Recovery is rough the first couple of days, you don't need to be depressed too! I can tell you will have beautiful results, they will just take time. :) Oh, and plan out a low sodium diet beforehand! It REALLY makes a difference with the swelling! I'm PO day 6, I know! I am super swollen, but completely happy with this decision and know that mirrors will be my best friends soon!!! :) :) :)
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