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Never too late
updated 13 days ago

scheduled for June 26
Cost: $13,900
Dr. Tattelbaum (June 26th Rockville, MD)

I am 51, have 2 grown children and grandchildren....

2 Feb 2013
4 months pre

I am 51, have 2 grown children and grandchildren. I have hated my stomach for almost 30 years. I am just now getting serious about having it fixed - thus my "never too late" title. I have never been overweight and only gained 26 pounds during my pregnancies but my dr said it is just how my skin reacted to being stretched. I am fine with the way I look in clothes, I do P90X at least 4 days a week if not more, but the stretch marks and skin will go away as well all know. I feel like I have alot of good years left to wear a bikini and I want to do it again. I have read your stories and found a dr on here and have an appt on Feb 28th. I am very excited. The "add a photo" option is not working - any suggestions?

Ok, so I went into Vic Secs today for some new...

14 Apr 2013
2 months pre

Ok, so I went into Vic Secs today for some new undies and although I have always bought sexy things in there (nasty stomach and all), today the thoughts of being able to be more confident in those cute things was overwhelming!!! I know it will be months away for me - but am so happy for some of you that can have fun shopping now!!! Woo Hoo!!! I have to keep focused on that and not the pain! My lovely daughter says "Mom, beauty is pain" Love her!!

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shellysmall 20 May 2013

You're going to love your decision. Im about to turn 47 and im so excited to be doing this for me. Try on rice sizers at home with different color topd and styles and you should have some idea before you see your doc to try on sizer. It always better at home first. Also go to the lingerie store and try on the size bra you think you want to be. It really helped me Good luck and thanks for yout well wishes for me on Friday x

newmetime 11 May 2013

Girl I can't wait to see your post pics!!! You already look great! You have such a nice shape.

6pack 5 May 2013

The MR wasn't bad. It hurt, but the implants under the muscle hurt worse and longer. I'm 1 month PO and I can sneeze and laugh without discomfort. Mind you I had extensive muscle repair after having 6 kids. Your doctor sounds awesome. I trusted my doc with my implants too. I didn't care about the size as much as what they would look and feel like. I just wanted youthful looking breasts that would be proportionate to my body. My only request was that they be full on top, not just at the bottom. I didn't want to pay for a ski slope shape. A little on the voluptuous side if I had my choice, but whatever looked aesthetically pleasing. I think he did good with the size, but I'm just hoping they'll become teardrop shaped. I really wanted that, but I wanted a full upper pole more. I'll wait and see. You are going to look like a teenager by the time you're healed! I can't wait to see your PO pics!

Marsupial Mom 20 Apr 2013

I went to Dr. Cohen in Towson, who I like a lot.

Marsupial Mom 19 Apr 2013

Thank you for sharing! This Dr. Tattelbaum is by all accounts on here a master of his craft and I hope your tummy tuck will be all that you hope for.

Never too late 20 Apr 2013

Who did you go to? I hope you are happy now :-)

3girlsmomrdh 18 Apr 2013

U will be so happy! Don't worry about the pain, I mean its not sunshine and lollipops but its not that bad. It's all worth it! I absolutely love my new body I'm 3 wks post op and still swelling and will for a while but I'm so happy! Take your pain meds right on time. I had an app on my phone that woke me up to take them and that helped so much!

HairGods 16 Apr 2013

You should research the mini tummy tuck :)

So MD mom 14 Apr 2013

Love your update-you know I'm right with you! We need to shop together!! ;)

Never too late 14 Apr 2013

Well schedule a post together and shop in the Rockville mall. Oh and eat at pf changs I'd we Are not in swell hell :-)

So MD mom 14 Apr 2013

You got it!!

luvmyboys 16 Apr 2013

Dr T happy hour!

So MD mom 17 Apr 2013

We might be doing it w/o Dr. T (LOL) ... but we should do it!

luvmyboys 17 Apr 2013

LOL I didn't mean for him to go! That'd be kinda cool though....

Myriambn 14 Apr 2013

Enjoy sweetie ! I been wanting to buy that dream bikini I have always wanted to wear but I am still waiting until the day gets closer, for motivation.

Jenyphur 14 Apr 2013

You are in great shape and are going to look amazing!!!! Can't wait to see your after photos!

aprillee3 12 Apr 2013

Time will fly especially bc nice weather is here. I can't wait to see ur post op pics I will be following u :)

aprillee3 12 Apr 2013

You are gonna look amazing in that bikini :)

Never too late 12 Apr 2013

Thanks - wish I could go sooner

MrsHeather 12 Apr 2013

I finally am able to see everyone's pictures on a computer screen, as opposed to my phone...I bet you are going to have awesome results! So excited for you! :) Have a great day!

luvmyboys 10 Apr 2013

You look great pre-op so you're gonna be smoking hot when it's all said and done! I think trusting Dr. T to use his judgement on the MR is a good idea. He is such a talented surgeon. Add to that your active lifestyle and you will be more than happy with your outcome.

Never too late 10 Apr 2013

Thanks! i know i sound like a broken record but my biggest concern is will I be able to do the same exercise routines at some point afterwards or will I be limited for a long time or forever. That is a question I won't know until after and it kinda freaks me out -more than the scar - I can cover that with makeup if I need to but to not be able to do certain exercises cant be covered - lol

FitChick45 10 Apr 2013

Hi. Here is a link about exercises after tummy tuck. I am like you. I need my exercise routine! I always felt that because my muscles were separated that they were weak. They definitely were my weakest part of my body. And I like to think I was in pretty good shape! After the 6 weeks post op we can slowly get back to our routines listening to our bodies. http://www.livestrong.com/article/387791-abdominal-exercises-after-a-tummy-tuck/