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I am 30 and a mommy of three. two boys nine and...

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I am 30 and a mommy of three. two boys nine and three and a girl who is six. All via c sections. My stomach is so gross. I booked it but its a week before christmas and dont wanna die due to my selfeshness. Please advise? What should I expect and how to plan a week before x mas. Thanks ladies. help

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William J. Koenig, MD (retired)

William J. Koenig, MD (retired)

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October 30, 2012
Also no mr just tuck and lipo
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October 30, 2012
you will need 2 weeks to recover fully IMHO ...make sure you have home help till then
October 30, 2012
Doc said i wont need mr. Well i just look at diff stories and my results wont b as good. Should i call them to telll them i want it.
October 30, 2012
Hi MomyTom, welcome to the site. Be careful it can get addictive!!! LOL I'm scheduled to have my TT w Lipo on 12/18 we are in the same boat. My PS told me at a MINIMUM I'd need 2 weeks off, if I have a desk job I could consider going back after that. I'm actually taking off 3 weeks to be on the safe side. As I can see from other posts here it's when you start moving around and getting active is when you begin to swell really badly. We just might be recovery buddies. : ) Wishing you the best of luck.
October 30, 2012
Yes we can deff share how well or not were doing lol. Im scared butso need it. Are u having mr?
October 31, 2012
I must be crazy because I havn't gotten to the scared stage yet! I think I'm still on the excited boat!!! Lol. I don't know if I have to have one or not! I think my PS will do it if I need it when he gets in there. :)
UPDATED FROM mommytomany
18 days pre

Ok so my pre op is dec 4th at three. Very nervous....

mommytomany
Ok so my pre op is dec 4th at three. Very nervous. My tt, lipo, brest inplants, are two weeks away. Im having such an emotiinal feelings. What if i dont get the results i am expecting, what if i die, just abunch of what ifs. Then i have excited moments like omg i will look so diff in this top, i cant believe ill be flat, i never been flat:( im so happy and scared. I have a question. My weighr is in my mid section the belly and flanks. Will i go down in inches? Thats what im hoping but we shall see:)

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November 29, 2012
Hey , dont stress to much , I found myself asking the same questions , it all turned out well and I am lovin my new body : ) You will too .
November 29, 2012
I was completely petrified of dying on the table having never had surgery before. You have to put your trust in the professionals you chose and also look at statistics such as ho dangerous it is every time yu go out in a car - more likely to due from that than surgery! I'm only four days post op but already feeling pleased I braved up and went through with it.
December 3, 2012
How did you actully lay on table without freaking out?
December 4, 2012
That was the weirdest thing I don't remember getting onto the table at all. The surgeons are used to the natural fear and anxiety that goes with entering an OR. I was waiting in a room and had been out in my robe and marked up. I had taken a Xanax the night before to help me sleep and calm me. Forty mins before surgery they gave me a Valium. I remember a nurse walking me to the OR, telling me it was going to be cold in there and that they were going to remove my robe and wash me with earm water as I stood there. I remember that - vaguely. And kind of remember them saying about getting onto the table so they could hook me up to monitors but that's it. I in no way felt how I thought I would. I was calm and the people there were wonderful - as I'm sure yours will be. I promise you it won't be as you imagine in terms of feeling the fear.
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14 days pre

I cant belueve im two weeks from it. How long is...

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I cant belueve im two weeks from it. How long is pre op? I dont even have a list of things. Im going shopping this weekend. What should i expect at my pre op?

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December 4, 2012
I'm scheduled for 12/19 for a mommy makeover--TT, lipo, BA. So going through the same thing, emotions running from excitement to panic, from guilt for spending the money on myself, disappointed for doing it this way versus dieting and exercising. But I was watching the Oprah show yesterday about positive energy and positive thoughts. They say to think about the positive results that you want, imagine the way you're going to look and impact its going to have your your well being and ONLY PUT POSITIVE ENERGY into the universe and that's what you'll get back. So, since then I'm only thinking about getting great results, a speedy and minimal pain recovery and being able to wear my clothes without bulges. Wishing you all the same!!!
December 4, 2012
Thank you. Very inspriational. Ill focus on the good. For a min i broke down sobbing:( ill put my energy into good thoughts.
December 4, 2012
Don't worry.....I'll be right there with you. I'm sure between the both of us we'll get all the 411 you need.
December 4, 2012
I know. I was just bawling my eyes out litteraly two sec again holding my daughter. Its like i dont need it its a choice and theres no turing back once im in or. Im terrified. I dont know y all of a sudden but i am at this moment. Im very hystical. Im glad you will be there tomar to ask some questions too lol.
December 4, 2012
Let it out...if you feel like crying......let it all out. I bet once you're done, you'll feel better. Then we can talk to the doctor with clear heads :-)
December 4, 2012
Thank you.