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My Stretched Abs Would Not Change Regardless of Working Out -
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5'4 After 3 pregnancies, gaining 40 lbs each,...
tinitumiAugust 18, 2012
WORTH IT$4,000
5'4 After 3 pregnancies, gaining 40 lbs each, nothing I did could change the stretched out tummy chub I carried around for years. My ab muscles were stretched out, and no matter how many abs, crunches or complete ab workouts I did, that wouldnt change. I could feel the rock hard abs underneath, but it was hidden by my belly chub. So frustrating!! I also have stretch marks from my pubic bone region, up to my belly button. I opted for a mini tummy tuck on August 15, 2012.
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I'm 8 days post op, and anyone wondering if this...
tinitumiAugust 23, 2012
I'm 8 days post op, and anyone wondering if this is worth it, It definitely is!!!!! I DO NOT miss feeling that tummy bulge when I'm sitting, trying to strategically hide it under the band of my pants....
I'm still rather sore and limited, but I'm really trying to take it easy, and heal as best as possible. I worked too hard for this, ngonna mess it up. My 800mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours continues to help, but there is still a considerable amount of soreness there.
I posted a new pic today. Can't wait to resume my workouts!!! I'm giving myself at least 3 more weeks until I do that though.
I'm still rather sore and limited, but I'm really trying to take it easy, and heal as best as possible. I worked too hard for this, ngonna mess it up. My 800mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours continues to help, but there is still a considerable amount of soreness there.
I posted a new pic today. Can't wait to resume my workouts!!! I'm giving myself at least 3 more weeks until I do that though.
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August 26, 2012
thanks for posting....you look great! I am contemplating a mini as well and your pictures have helped.
August 26, 2012
Thank you! That was most helpful to me, to find other people's before and after pictures. Especially if they were built similar to me
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Hello, ladies. Well my doctor tried to warn me...
tinitumiAugust 26, 2012
Hello, ladies.
Well my doctor tried to warn me not to do too much...I'm a single mother of 3 active teens. I've been feeling soooo great, I've been doing more laundry, cooking, dishes, etc. Just the basics that can't be ignored for too long. And felt so good, didn't think anything of it...Last night I noticed my tummy seemed a little poochy. Upon tapping lightly on it, his kind of wave of liquid rippled across to the other side. Looked it up,and sure enough I have a seroma, which is exactly what my doctor was warning me against getting, if I was too active.
Of course, I notice this on a Saturday night. I'll have to wait til tomorrow, Monday, and I'm asssuming I'll go in and get it aspirated. Wondering how many visits this will take, and really hoping not to have to have my drain put in.
So, my advice, no matter how great you feel, STAY DOWN as much as possible. I wish this was made more clear to me. NOt my doctor's fault AT ALL, just kinda wish it was warned a little more sternly, rather than just kind of in passing.
I'll post again tomorrow with what she says about it.
Well my doctor tried to warn me not to do too much...I'm a single mother of 3 active teens. I've been feeling soooo great, I've been doing more laundry, cooking, dishes, etc. Just the basics that can't be ignored for too long. And felt so good, didn't think anything of it...Last night I noticed my tummy seemed a little poochy. Upon tapping lightly on it, his kind of wave of liquid rippled across to the other side. Looked it up,and sure enough I have a seroma, which is exactly what my doctor was warning me against getting, if I was too active.
Of course, I notice this on a Saturday night. I'll have to wait til tomorrow, Monday, and I'm asssuming I'll go in and get it aspirated. Wondering how many visits this will take, and really hoping not to have to have my drain put in.
So, my advice, no matter how great you feel, STAY DOWN as much as possible. I wish this was made more clear to me. NOt my doctor's fault AT ALL, just kinda wish it was warned a little more sternly, rather than just kind of in passing.
I'll post again tomorrow with what she says about it.
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August 29, 2012
I'm also 5 ft 4 in. and had two big babies. My tummy looks like yours. What is your doctors name? A tummy tuck here starts at 14,000.00. Maybe I'll fly there and get the procedure done. Hope you feel better soon!
August 30, 2012
My Dr. is Dr Huang in Salmon Creek. I had a mini tummy tuck. I know they are cheaper than a full, I was lucky to only need a mini! But I'm pretty sure a full is not 14k here!!!
August 30, 2012
i also live in vancouver. where did you get the surgury done at?
Thank you so much for sharing! How has your recovery been? You look fantastic so far.