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Over a year.. - South Portland, ME

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I have three children. I had my last child over 9...

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Tucked and HappyNovember 1, 2012
WORTH IT$6,700

I have three children. I had my last child over 9 years ago. All were delivered by C-section. I later had a hysterectomy as well as an open abdominal surgery another year later. I currently have the c-section/hysterectomy scar as well as a scar going vertically from that scar up to and through my bb. If the scars are not bad enough, I have extreme stretch marks! My weight flexuated with all my pregnancies but I am currently at a good weight, and just can't get rid of the excess skin with out surgery.

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Thomas Edward Vaughan

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Kimmers25
November 4, 2012

You go for it!!   Your poor tummy has had a lot of action over the years..Yikes!

Time for a beautiful new tummy.   The 27th is approaching fast so get ready.  

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Tucked and Happy
November 14, 2012
Yes, I still need to post my "before" photo's... it isn't so easy to "hang it all out there" for all to see- lol Maybe I will take them, and then post everything at once when its finished.. lol
Kimmers25
November 15, 2012

No it's never easy but you have an endless support network here on RealSelf:)

cherryred
November 6, 2012
congrats on your surgery. im praying for you
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Tucked and Happy
November 14, 2012
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM Tucked and Happy
22 days pre

Well, had my pre-op today, blood pressure was...

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Tucked and HappyNovember 13, 2012
Well, had my pre-op today, blood pressure was great! Blood work done.

I was surprised that I was given 4 prescriptions to have filled for after the surgery- 2 for pain- both oxycotin and oxycodone. That is a lot of pain meds : l . They also gave me one for antibiotics and one that is a blood thinner to take everyday for 7 days after the surgery. ( I had a DVT after c-section in 2003).

The surgery date can't come quick enough now!!! :)

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UPDATED FROM Tucked and Happy
21 days pre

The Nurse practitioner stated I would wake up with...

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Tucked and HappyNovember 14, 2012
The Nurse practitioner stated I would wake up with my CG, and that I should not remove it or touch it until I go to my post op appointment which will be 7 days Post op. She also said no showers, only sponge bathes.... I see everyone posting pics 1 or 2 or 3 days PO..and I won't be able to even see the surgeon's work for a week?? :( WTF? LOL I will be like a little kid at Christmas.. wanting to unwrap my gift. lol

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janeellie
November 14, 2012
Good luck hun xx
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Tucked and Happy
November 14, 2012
Thank you!
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Blonde in bluffton
November 15, 2012
Hey! I had to wait 4 days until I got a peak at how I looked. But I slept basically for those 4 days. Are you so excited???? Your surgery is soon!! 
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Tucked and Happy
November 16, 2012
yes, so very excited- even more so when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror with all that darn skin!! I'm so ready for this! :)
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Blonde in bluffton
November 16, 2012
I can't wait to see after pics:-)
Its4Me Jen
November 16, 2012
LOL... I know. All surgeons are different. No worries, that first week goes by very fast and you'll probably sleep through most of it. I'm so excited for you!!!! A lot of the girls on here have used Dr. Vaughn and he does amazing work. I know you will be happy with your results. ;-)
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Tucked and Happy
November 16, 2012
:) Yes, they already prescribed me enough pain meds to make an elephant sleep for a week, so I am sure I won't remember much of the first week! :)
Its4Me Jen
November 17, 2012
LOL.... Good Luck!
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