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Thinking of going in for liposuction, after 5 1/2 months post op tummy tuck!

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I am 32 and I am a mother of three. I have two...

ginababy
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I am 32 and I am a mother of three. I have two boys and a girl. Their ages are 9, 7 and 3. I am married and have been with my husband since I was 15 years old. When I was younger, I never reached over 100 pounds until I got pregnant with my first son. I was always tiny a size 0!! I am very short and each time I got pregnant I stretched a little more not in height but you know in my mid section area. I now weigh 130 pounds but I'm only 4' 10!!!! I've been thinking about a tt because I'm not comfortable with my saggy belly ugh. Boy does it sag. I scheduled for a tt and Mr two years ago but chickened out but I think I'm ready this time. I'm ready to look and feel sexy and to not be afraid to be naked in front of my hubby and you know I want to be able to wear cute clothes and work on being healthy. I am still scared because I have my children and I keep thinking of the what if's but I try to think positive and think of the out come. I am supposed to have my surgery this month, I'm going to my ps in two weeks to schedule and hopefully have a set date. I went to two different surgeons but I picked the one I felt was better. She is very nice and takes her time with me. Realself has really helped me out. I can't stop reading and looking at everyone's before and after pics.. I can do this!!!!!


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Elizabeth S. Harris, MD

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD

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October 5, 2011

Yes, you can! You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck. Looking forward to following along your journey. Thanks for posting your own story here on RealSelf.

October 5, 2011
Thank you Angiemcc, I love this site... I will definantley post on my journey.
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I have my appointment scheduled for blood work etc...

ginababy
I have my appointment scheduled for blood work etc for October 11th... getting closer to my new tummy.

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October 8, 2011
When is your surgery? Mine is November 9th.
October 8, 2011
Hello Sheila787!!! Yay someone finally replied.. my surgery is scheduled for November 3! I'm excited and nervous. I still need to do my blood work etc.. how about you?
October 8, 2011
My feelings change from moment to moment :)I can say I am not enjoying the ride :) I am going in for another appointment with my PS I still need a few things cleared up. The nurse said the hospital will contact me about preop when it gets closer to my date.I can't wait for it to be over and hope like hell I don't chicken out.
October 8, 2011
Shaila787,
Yeah I understand how you feel. Today I'm excited!! I'm sure as I get closer I will be nervous as heck! I chickened out once before but I think this time I will follow through. I do keep thinking of all the bad things that can happen. :( I need to be cleared also I developed hbp about six months ago but I'm on meds now and it has been stable.
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My tummy tuck is scheduled for November 3!!

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My tummy tuck is scheduled for November 3!!

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October 8, 2011
I also have hbp that is controlled by lisinopril hctz. I had to be cleared by my heart doc but that was mainly because I was having episodes of atrial fibrillation...(where my heart would go out of rhythm)...that was when I was at my highest weight.

BTW your going to look awesome once you have your TT!
October 8, 2011
your TT is less than a month away! wooo hooo!
October 8, 2011
Yeah I'm excited. Nervous about the kids and hubby though. I've been reading post and I see that ppl can be doing really well then boom, they go on a downfall like pain wise and stuff.. I hope I heal quick. I just need to pray about it.
October 8, 2011
The good things is that if the pain isn't bearable then we can use the pain killers. Ironically I am not concerned about the pain...my concern is being knocked out :)
October 8, 2011
That's so true. My hubby just made me nervous.. he said because I'm so short my results won't be as good as others. :( I have the flap but also above that below my breast I'm thick there too... ugh. I don't know what to feel now. I'm not wanting to look like a super model but I hope its gonna be worth it!
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October 12, 2011
Ginababy - I am also short 4'11" and have an extremely short torso, my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2011 - when talking with my plastic surgeon she made reference to me being short, but stated I would have a good outcome and I weigh 150. So you should have a Good outcome as well. She is however doing an extended TT which will go a little past my hips to avoid the Dog Ear Flap.. Don't be scared - Just go for it... You deserve it.. "-)
October 12, 2011
Ladybug91,
Thank you for the comment. I am going to my pre op on November 19, I will definantley ask my surgeon about my concern. I am having a full tt with muscle repair. Are you having lipo?
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October 13, 2011
Ginababy
I am having some lipo on my love handles (backside)
I am still debating on posting pics at this time. but I think our body types and bellies are similiar...