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Finally Getting My Body Back! TT with MR and Flank Lipo - Southlake, TX
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For my 40th birthday, I asked for a Tummy Tuck. ...
WORTH IT$12,000
For my 40th birthday, I asked for a Tummy Tuck. After 3 c-sections, saggy preggo skin, and stretch marks my abdomen needs an overhaul!
At that time I was in school, so I had to put it off a year. I finished pre-req's for Physician Assistant school, applied and got accepted, and just recently resigned from my job at the hospital so I can have surgery and recover in time to start school in July.
I am 5'11" and at my highest pregnancy weight I was 216. I currently weigh 175 and am shooting for 169 by my surgery date! I've lost a lot of weight over the past year after becoming a runner and changing the foods I eat. I just finished running my first half marathon on 3/1/14 and I'm a little bummed I won't be able to run for 6 weeks after surgery!
The PS I chose is a close friend of one of the docs I worked for. His wife also had her TT done by Dr. Bogdan, so he has seen the finished product first hand. I like that Dr. Bogdan is conservative in his approach. Originally I was also interested in a breast lift, but after taking pictures and measurements he told me a lift won't get me much for the money. Since I am already a 38 DD, he didn't recommend an augmentation either. Basically my breasts aren't sagging, they are just lower lying on my chest than I would like. If I reach my goal weight of 155, I will re-evaluate having an augmentation (for added fullness and lift) since I lose boobs first when I get close to my pre-preggo weight.
Can't wait to be on the flat side! 10 days and counting!!!
At that time I was in school, so I had to put it off a year. I finished pre-req's for Physician Assistant school, applied and got accepted, and just recently resigned from my job at the hospital so I can have surgery and recover in time to start school in July.
I am 5'11" and at my highest pregnancy weight I was 216. I currently weigh 175 and am shooting for 169 by my surgery date! I've lost a lot of weight over the past year after becoming a runner and changing the foods I eat. I just finished running my first half marathon on 3/1/14 and I'm a little bummed I won't be able to run for 6 weeks after surgery!
The PS I chose is a close friend of one of the docs I worked for. His wife also had her TT done by Dr. Bogdan, so he has seen the finished product first hand. I like that Dr. Bogdan is conservative in his approach. Originally I was also interested in a breast lift, but after taking pictures and measurements he told me a lift won't get me much for the money. Since I am already a 38 DD, he didn't recommend an augmentation either. Basically my breasts aren't sagging, they are just lower lying on my chest than I would like. If I reach my goal weight of 155, I will re-evaluate having an augmentation (for added fullness and lift) since I lose boobs first when I get close to my pre-preggo weight.
Can't wait to be on the flat side! 10 days and counting!!!
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UPDATED FROM GeorgeTT2014
8 days pre
Can't believe the flat side is only 8 days away!
Trying to begin my final list of to do's as I have just a little over a week left until surgery! Making freezer meals, deep cleaning, planting some vegetables in my garden and pruning my rose bushes are some of the things I have planned. I'm also running in my last race for awhile this weekend. My hubby is running a half marathon, I opted for the 5k since my 10-year-old wants to run too and I didn't want him to run by himself his first race. So after a fun race weekend it will be TT time!
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March 18, 2014
Good luck on completing your to do list before surgery. I was so excited all I could do was shop and eat! Happy Surgery and Recovery!
March 18, 2014
I do have shopping to do, but I'm trying to tackle all of the house stuff first. Gotta get my menu plan in place for when my mom is here so she won't have to wonder what to make. Most everything will be prepared in the freezer, ready to be thawed and cooked, crock potted or warned up.
March 18, 2014
Well, a good fitness level is a big help, in my opinion. But I'm with you...12 days PO and I do not have the desire to run, but I go for walks, and my legs feel like they're ready to take off! Patience will be required!
March 18, 2014
I also did a celebratory 5k the week before surgery, it's like I was trying to get all my energy out before I was laid up for weeks on end lol. Can't wait to run free again without having to tuck every inch of my belly into compression pants!
March 18, 2014
Me too! I wear Spanx when I run just to hold the skin in and keep my core tight! CANNOT WAIT to not have to run with that extra spare tire or the Spanx!
March 18, 2014
This is my last chance to get a personal record for awhile, so we'll see how it goes this weekend.
March 18, 2014
Didn't realize you were a runner as well. I too am not thrilled to not be able to run for that long. I schedule my surgery around one last half before I had to take an extended break. I can say one other time I took a long (ish) break and it's not tooo bad building your mileage back up it's just the days with nnooo running. Crossing my fingers I don't go kookoo with no running!
March 18, 2014
I'm dying not being able to race as much as I normally do in the spring! I would have another 4-6 races before end May of I wasn't having surgery! But I just keep reminding myself that this is the only time it works out with PA school starting in July and me being fully recovered by then! I've only been running for a year and 3 months, but I'm addicted!
March 18, 2014
Which half did you run? I just did the Woodlands half on 3/1/14 in Houston. It was a perfect ending to my training season!
March 19, 2014
It is VERY addicting!! Especially if you are doing the races. I see sports bras in our summer running future!!
March 19, 2014
I am doing the Dallas Rock n Roll this weekend and was supposed to do the San Fran Rock n Roll April 6th but cancelled the trip due to surgery. Felt like I'd be stressed coming from out of town working 3 days and then going down for 6 week recovery. Probably the best $120 down the drain ever. haha!
March 19, 2014
We were going to do the Dallas RnR this weekend, but my alma mater (Baylor) has a half and 5K on Saturday and it's in Waco so I didn't want to rush from one race to the next with 3 little kids in tow! My hubby is running the half there. I'll just be doing the 5K. It's only 4 days before my surgery and I didn't want to be stressed with training and getting long runs in, etc... Plus I couldn't see myself being so sore after a half AND recovering from TT at the same time! So I totally get you canceling San Fran! I'm going to miss racing season! Will be recovered and ready for the summer heat during our runs! Ugh! Maybe we can run a post recovery race together to celebrate getting back into racing!
March 19, 2014
I am already counting down the days to a fall race! I have been enjoying my runs so much lately knowing that I'll have to put the brakes on for so long. I'd absolutely be in for a post recovery race!!!
March 19, 2014
I'm pretty slow (typically race at about 11:00/ mile pace). But we could at least start together! I'm looking forward to getting faster with my new body though!
March 19, 2014
I'm in for a post recovery race! Depending on the date and if my knee cooperates that is! When and where? This is a great idea!
March 18, 2014
Hi heidicole! I am also a fellow runner- enjoyed reading your review and comments from all the other runners (#runningmomsruletheworld)
I too am bummed about downtime from running. I will be 7 days post tomorrow (sx was 3/11) and I am all happy and you will be too- but spring is springing forth here in central IL after a particularly long and brutal winter...and my runners lined up in the closet are starting to whisper to me....
My saving grace (as my PS put it) is the fact that 3 weeks before this surgery I tore my ACL skiing. So that has to heal up a bit first before I even consider running of any kind...and my ps knows me, he knows I would be running as soon as my body allowed at like 3-4 weeks if I could. So yeah, I'm looking at an even longer recovery to get to run than all you girls are :( See, it could always be worse!
March 18, 2014
I got a notification yesterday about a local race I've been dying to do... It's May 3rd! Ugh... I'll only be 6 weeks out by then so definitely not back to racing. Oh well. I'll see of my hubby will run it and at least we can get one cool medal!
Sorry about your ACL! That sucks! Happy healing on all accounts!
March 18, 2014
Thanks heidicole! Btw my sisters name is Heidi :) lol not sure if that's your name or not but I like it. Yeah the hard part of it is you just don't know how your healing and recovery will go so you can't hardly sign up for races in advance (unless it's like 2.5-3 months out, then I'd say you are def in the safe zone). That stinks about the one on the 3rd, but maybe your hubs can do it. Same thing here I saw a run that I really want to do (a night run 10k where you get blasted with neon glow in the dark paint pellets) on May 17th and I said to my hubby "oh let's do this run" and he looked at me like I was crazy and said "you need to heal first". I was like that's over 2 months past my surgery! (because that's all I've been focused on counting down til, counting down to things after, etc, etc-YOU know.... ;) and then he hits me with the reality: "well what about your knee"? Damn, I forgot about that. That is the wild card for me. Aghhhh.
March 18, 2014
Yes, that's my first name! I dreamt about that race last night (the one I told my husband about!). So funny! I'm having either weird surgery dreams or running/race dreams... I'm officially crazy!
March 19, 2014
EK- lol! Do we not? A mom that runs:
1) is ambitious
2) is relaxed and able to handle whatever comes her way, given she has gotten her run in :),
3) solves a lot of the worlds problems (or at least the problems in her immediate life) in the space of a good asphalt pounding....
UPDATED FROM GeorgeTT2014
6 days pre
My new friend...
Got a walker today in preparation for surgery. It is HOT PINK! I love it, maybe a little too much... Only 6 more days to go. This time next week I will be in my hospital room settling down for my over night stay post op!
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March 20, 2014
When I was first on here and I saw people getting walkers I was like "psh that's ridiculous!" Lol -- now, almost a week after my sx... I wish I had one! My hubby went out and got me a cane but a walker would have been amazing! I only would have needed it the first 2-3 days, but it would have been a god send haha good idea getting one!
March 20, 2014
I got a walker...was very helpful day 1-2-3 specially at the end of the day when I would slouch and bend more and more as the hour went on!
March 20, 2014
I remember how difficult it was getting up and down after my c-sections. That's mainly what I plan to use it for. Something mobile I can take from room to room for added support when needed. Then when I'm "old" I'll be the cool granny with the hot pink walker and flat abs!
March 20, 2014
That is awesome Heidi! Haha- the granny with the hot pink walker and flat abs! Quote of the day! Love button.
March 20, 2014
awe you got a pink walker!! LOVE IT!
March 25, 2014
Thanks! It's going to be my new best friend now that my mom can't come to stay with me!
March 20, 2014
Love the pink walker!! I was fortunate that my ps supplies one for his patients to take home after surgery, and then I just returned it to his office when I went to my first post op meeting with him (on day 6). I stopped using it around day 3 or 4 post op. You will totally be leaning on that thing the first day or two!!!
March 20, 2014
I wish I didn't have to buy one, but I did get a discount because of where I work. So at least that was helpful! You'd think I'd be able to get one for free with all my medical connections, but no one I know has a walker! Now I'll be the friend loaning mine out!
March 20, 2014
Hi Heidicole, Dr. Bogden is doing my surgery on the 8th of April. I'm looking forward to hearing how things go for you. I'm wishing you the very best and sending you good vibes!
March 20, 2014
Thank you and I will try to post a lot so you will know what to expect! I have to stay the first night in the hospital because of how my body responds to anesthesia and narcotics, just to make sure I don't have a reaction the first day. After that, my recovery will be pretty standard. So don't freak out of I am not able to post much the first 2 days!
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