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One year post op! BA March 11, 2011 - Texas
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March 11th is the date I will have my tuck!I will...
WORTH IT$13,000
March 11th is the date I will have my tuck!I will not have liposuction because there is no fat on my abs. I will also undergo breast augmentation. So basically it is a mommy makeover.
I am 40 years old and have two beautiful girls. I gained 40lbs with each pregnancy and was terribly stretched with my first pregnancy. (second was much more comfy because my skin was so stretched out!)
I have worked very hard to get my body into great shape...I even did a triathalon last June. But no matter what I do my tummy is saggy and wrinkled. This 40 year old is tired of having a tummy that looks like a 100 year old tummy. haha! No offence to any centenarians who read this :)
I have found an awesome surgeon who is board ceritfied with 15 years experience and comes highly reccomended. He is easy to talk to and puts me at ease.
I am excited and scared at the same time! I do understand that there is quite a bit of pain involved and I know that everyone is different regarding healing and levels of pain. I have enjoyed reading everyone's story and want to share mine. Hopefully it can not only help me but others!!
I have included some before photos so you can check out my tummy now. I promise to post photos after my procedure along with an update of pain levels and healing. I'll take pictures from day 1 :)
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UPDATED FROM soon2banewme
1 month pre
I with tomorrow was March 11th!!! I am so ready to...
I with tomorrow was March 11th!!! I am so ready to just do this. This site is just wonderful!! It has helped me to understand what is about to happen in a realistic light! lol! I love that though...I would rather be over prepared than blissfully unaware. It has also helped me to see that I need to take it easy after surgery and try not to do too much. I am one who wants to get up and start doing things immediately. I will be very diligent in keeping myself down.
I've added before photos of my chest since I will also be getting implants at the time of my TT. I will either get 300cc or 350cc (haven't decided). I will discuss this further with my PS. I am going with subglandular (overs) because I want some cleavage and my sternum is very wide...unders for me would enhance the sternum. Oh! And I am going with silicone. Wow..to actually have boobies....
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February 2, 2011
Thank you so much Kimmers!!! You have no idea how much your documented past experince is helping me with my TT prep! I am sure I will be asking you many questions closer to the date and after my procedure!!!
Is it the muscle repair that was the most painful or the incision? Or both equally!!! lol I've been doing a lot of ab work currently so I am hoping that will help me in recovery. I am also prepared to lay off all exersize after (except walking) for what is it...6 weeks/2 months?
Is it the muscle repair that was the most painful or the incision? Or both equally!!! lol I've been doing a lot of ab work currently so I am hoping that will help me in recovery. I am also prepared to lay off all exersize after (except walking) for what is it...6 weeks/2 months?
February 2, 2011
I am so glad to be able to help everyone! This is a crazy process and we all need all the help and support we can get.
You ask away with the questions; I am always here!
I would say that the muscle repair was the most painful. It hurt like a bugger and was more than I had expected. But you can do it and will love the results from it.
Keep up with the exercise and that will totally help in your recovery. I worked out like a crazy woman five times a week for the year before my surgery and so glad I did. You will be glad to have the strong arms, legs and abs during the recovery. My doctor told me that I was doing amazing at two weeks post op because I was in good shape prior to the surgery. But I have to say I didn't feel so amazing at that point. I was in tears but he said that others don't do as well as I did. Guess that was a good thing for me!!
After the surgery stay away from all exercise for 4 weeks totally and then gradually go back to walking only from weeks 4-8. You need to totally ease back in to this routine at a slow pace. I was not allowed to do any ab work for six months. Not that I could have anyway. I was so sore and swollen that ab work was the last thing on my mind. You do not want to ruin any of the work the doctor does...so not worth it.
Talk to your doctor and see what he says but what I can tell you is this...listen to your body and if something hurts STOP! You just have to take is day by day and know that you will heal. But take good care of yourself so that you have an excellent outcome.
No need to rush anything during the healing process. I figured I lived with the nasty tummy for years so what was another few months for proper healing. You get restless and want your life back which makes it frustrating. But please be patient with yourself and the healing process. All good things take time :)
February 3, 2011
You are awesome! I will heed all of your advice!!
Even though I do work out regularly it's not a problem for me to stay away from the gym...I too have lived with a nasty tummy and can do so a bit longer if necessary!!lol!
Even though I do work out regularly it's not a problem for me to stay away from the gym...I too have lived with a nasty tummy and can do so a bit longer if necessary!!lol!
March 8, 2011
Kimmers,
All of your advice is so helpful, so thanks! As far as waiting 4 weeks, can you tell me why exactly? Yes it is not worth risking anything at all, but my PS and a few others here started at 2 weeks. I realize not everyone is the same, but I would rather play it safe! For yourself, what part of your body kept you from starting slow a little sooner? I am such an expectation person, sorry;). And exercise for me also helps the mind tremendously; especially with five kids;). Thanks so much for all of your comments! Also, what was the hardest part of the healing process for you?
All of your advice is so helpful, so thanks! As far as waiting 4 weeks, can you tell me why exactly? Yes it is not worth risking anything at all, but my PS and a few others here started at 2 weeks. I realize not everyone is the same, but I would rather play it safe! For yourself, what part of your body kept you from starting slow a little sooner? I am such an expectation person, sorry;). And exercise for me also helps the mind tremendously; especially with five kids;). Thanks so much for all of your comments! Also, what was the hardest part of the healing process for you?
February 4, 2011
Hurray for boobies!!! You are going to look awesome! Look out world; we have so many hot 40, 50 and 60 something women running around out there these days! Woot woot!
February 4, 2011
Lol!! 40 is the new 20...50 is the new 30 and 60 is the new 40 right??
By the way don't you love my spelling mistakes? (I was reading my update) For some reason I am blind when I check for errors!! lol
By the way don't you love my spelling mistakes? (I was reading my update) For some reason I am blind when I check for errors!! lol
February 7, 2011
Wow! My TT surgery is Feb. 10 and our tummy's could be twins. I am 118 lbs. and 5'6 inches tall. I also had 2 girs (now 20 and 24), and I gained 45 lbs. with each of them. I haven't seen many before and after pics for smaller girls with the pooch and loose skin, so I'm curious to see how it looks in the end. I am having the muscle tightened and loose skin removed. I will let you know how it goes since I am first. Best of luck to you.
February 7, 2011
Acworthmom- I am so excited you found me! I can't wait to hear how your procedure goes. I have been searching for similar tummies to ours and haven't seen many. Please keep in touch and let me know how it goes. Good luck!!
February 7, 2011
Will do. I will try to post some before and after pics for you to see in a week or so. I will let you know when they are up.
February 20, 2011
You will look amazing after your surgery....good luck to you and I can't wait to see the new you!
UPDATED FROM soon2banewme
18 days pre
I had my pre-op today. I really love my PS :) We...
I had my pre-op today. I really love my PS :) We discussed my procedures in length...he answered my questions (ironically more about my breast aug than TT..because you ladies are so helpful in that area I feel the expert!!)and not once did he make me feel rushed. He showed me exactly where my incision scar would be on my tummy. He can place it very low! Excited about that.
I have been unsure about the placement of my implants. When I asked a question about my implant size most of the doctors on RS want me to go under the muscle because I'm thin but I would like to go over the muscle. after talking with him I am now confident even though I am thin and small they will look great. He measured my tissue and breast width and we decided on 350cc high profile silicone(if I went with saline he would have to go under the muscle... no prob because I prefer the look and feel of silicone)
And with my TT I will only have one drain because that is all he uses on patients unless there are different circumstances. So I guess one isn't so bad right??
He prescribed my pain meds and antibiotics. Looks like I am good to go!! Now I need to keep busy so time will fly.
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I don't know about you but I think about this 24/7... I even have dreams about my results!! haha! Thank you for telling me that you think my results will be nice. In the begining I just thought "who cares what my tummy looks like just as long as the skin is gone" but now after looking at amazing results from other women I am actually hoping it looks nice enough to wear a bikini. How fun would that be??
I can't wait to see your new tummy!!! I hope you are able to post how recovery goes for you. It is so helpful to read about other people's experiences. ♥soon2be
I have seen some who went it boob jobs over tummy tuck but thats all. My PS said it had to be about a 3. If you dont have enough fat to lipo you can get a lumpy stomach for one.
I agree I think about this all the time and it drives me nuts. I stress over it so much that I get headaches. I get all excited and then panic sets in....But my I did go get a bikini bottom I hope will hide the scar! I havent been in a bikini for years and it sucks because all my friends wear them and look cute and my belly hangs over everything and when I sit I have large rolls.
I will keep you all posted on my recovery!! Reading others experiences is so helpful!
You know what I did...I took a red washable marker and drew a line where my PS said he would be cutting. Then I tried on my panties. That way I could see how my scar would be hidden.
From everything I've seen...and I have done lots of research, the women who just have loose skin have really fabulous results!
I had the loose skin, stretch marks and about 15 extra lbs. that seemed to have just settled at my mid-section as I approached my 50's.
I still need to do some toning work after I recover. But, I am so happy with my tummy tuck! It still amazes me that I found the courage to do it!
For me...the pain has not been nearly what I thought it would be. I have been sleeping in my bed since night 3 and only taking 1/2 dose pain med 1x day.
Will be keeping track of your journey! Congrats!!
I can't tell you how your comments help!! And thank you so much for the encouraging words about my upcoming results!
It's nice to hear that the pain isn't as bad as you thought. Did you have drains? If so, how were they? Thank you so much for your feedback!! And Congratulations on your TT!! I am going to check out your review.
Wow! I am amazed to hear about the pain for you!!! That is great! I hope I am the same way? Ha- not counting on it but I do feel like I have a high pain tolerance.. Is that what you think it is for you? Well congrats! You look absolutely fabulous!!:). I hope you are right on those that just have loose skin as I am that candidate! I knew I wanted a breast aug as I was a large C before breastfeeding all five of my kids and now I am an A consisting of all tissue;). I also have a little inner and outer thigh that I am having liposuction done to. I am so excited for this as I have always felt that the area wasn't proportionate to the rest of my body (even with lots of running); it looks like you maybe had some done as well?
Aside from that, I am border-line tummy tuck.. yes I have a little skin there and it will be great to not have anymore, I am just hoping the scar is better in my case! Lord please be with the surgeon's hands;). Well anyways, congrats and happy healing:). You look fabulous!
You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck! So exciting. I can't wait to see your after pics and read more of your story!