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“Tummy Ready....;) - Walnut Creek, CA”
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I am a 27 year old mother of four, ages 12,7,4 and 3. The pregnancy took a toll on my body, ruined just about everything. I lived with it for a long time, knowing that one day when I could afford it I would finally get my mommy makeover. And the time has come!! I've lost 10 pounds and have kept it off for about a year and the tummy tuck next step in getting my body back.
I had my first consult on Feb 9 and I have to go back to set everything up on the Mar 2,to schedule my TT on Mar 29 and I cannot wait! I just want to get it done asap!! I am so glad that I came across this forum! It has been so helpful with advice and just knowing that there are others out there that are going through the same things makes me feel much better!
Updated on 28 Mar 2011:
Well here i am. one day before my surgery. i go in on 3/29 at 615am. i'm a little scared. but whatever. i'm getting things ready for my family for the week...like food a meau plan for 7 days. washing for the kids....whis me luck...
Updated on 29 Mar 2011:
Ok.... I'm back I had my Ty done this morning. Everyone was very nice...I had a wonderful experience. I was in pain afterward,but they were right on it. Pain 8. I'm home in bed writing. My husband is wonderful ;')
I will have photos later...possible the next 2 day. I'm so excited to see my new tummy.
Updated on 31 Mar 2011:
Here I'm post 2days. Had to get some new meds vicdon was makin me itchy. So on percorit. And know I can sleep a little. I still have 2 drains. Yes very uncomfortable.
Updated on 31 Mar 2011:
Having a little set back. Throwing up. What can I eat to take this meds..... I'm scared to fOr Anymore pain meds
Updated on 1 Apr 2011:
Hello my friends,
I'm doing good. Still leaning down, backache. Yes...this tubes r not fun to have. 3days post. Very little draining today. Very light not bright red anymore. I'm a little tired. Not so Mich pain but discomfort. I go to the doctor Monday 4/4. My hubby want take any pics for.me to post. So I'll have to do it later.
Updated on 2 Apr 2011:
This drains are the pitts...uggg......no poop in 3 days...what can I take??? Stomach fills full
Updated on 3 Apr 2011:
Go...mom...I feel I can go on...I'm tryin to wing myself off the pain meds...I'm taking tynoel...I have a follow-up 2morrow hoping to take the drains.out if not both else one
Updated on 4 Apr 2011:
Just left the doctor office....no more drains...yahoo....I can walk now.. not that bad when he pulled the drains out...I can shower 2morrow..my tummy looks gd...wow. i'll be posting pics so....thanks
Updated on 5 Apr 2011:
Here it's another day. I find myself cooking for the family yesterday...i think to much to soon. My back was killing me. i go around to posting pics 7 days post out surgery. 1 week today whooohoo. still swell can't stand straight.
Updated on 5 Apr 2011:
I'm so upset....I'm crying 7 days post op.I try to help and end up doing to much and my husband upset with me for helping now that I try to tell him I did to much and my right side swelling and hurting again. Know I don't have any help cause I told my husband to leave if he wasn't goin to help then why is he here. My kids are hurgery and I'm tryin to help him cook and he gets mad....know home alone with four kids and no help great...
Updated on 12 Apr 2011:
Well I'm back 2 weeks today. Still a little swollen my left side my nervous and left leg tingling. It feels weired is this normal to be numb and tingling ? I go to the dr 2morrow I'll ask. I can't stand straight yet, my back still hurt a little. I'll up load some pic later
Updated on 13 Apr 2011:
Updated on 25 Apr 2011:
post op 4 weeks in 3 days.
I guess I'm still swollen on the sides. I have posted some new photos. On both sides are puff and im not happy. I hope its just swollen and i dont need lipo. I asked my ps the day of the surgery and he side i didnt need it. I go back to my ps in may i hope it not as swollen...
Updated on 10 May 2011:
I'm 6 week post op. My birthday is this weekend, for some straight reason I'm scared to go out and buy me something to wear. All my cloths are a little to big at the waist. I don't know what to do?
Updated on 16 May 2011:
I'm 8 weeks out. Can I take a bath? I'm so ready.... I need you guys advise.
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Welcome to RealSelf! Glad you found us so that we can all help you through.
Oh yes the babies take a toll on our bodies! They leave us looking like an empty sack with muffin tops....LOL
Your day is creeping up quickly! Are you ready and do you have all of your post OP items lined up?
You look like an awesome candidate for this procedure! I hope it goes well and that you're thrilled with your results. So smart of you to cook meals and get ready for the week. A lot of work, but the peace of mind will be worth it. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.
Have you tried applesauce?
I am struggling with a tickle in my throat and it keeps making me want to cough. UGH, that is annoying.
GOOD luck to you! :)
Hi mommy,
Glad to hear you are home and doing well. Yes, the drains are not fun but very temporary so hand on a while longer. You will feel much better when they are out.
As far as the poop thing...you must go so try the MOM. That got me going and kept me going for as long as I was on the pain meds. Everyone's body is different and what works for one may not work for another but give it a try.
You will also feel better once you go. Being all full of pooh puts pressure on the inside...but I don't need to tell you that..LOL
Keep us up to date on how you are doing.
My hubby did what he could I had to let go of my battles, yes he cooks messier yes it's not what mommy would have made and yes he Is not going to fold the laundry but mommy needs recouping still:) we had our Incidents but I bit the bullet and said thank you and I need you, I need your help,:) however it works for now:) I hope you guys are better :)
It's am emotional roller coaster doing something for mommy for a change. Always doing everything taking kids to school breakfast dinner laundry projects soooo much
Breath...this time it's ok to do for you:) just until you heal.
(ouch double sneeze while typing this)
Your looking great :) keep resting super mom:)
Keep your head up :)
We had a moment and he left I was more miserable without him home :) so I've had pizza delivery for them and chinese food delivery because my husband got tired of cooking haha but he makes sure to throw in some salad :)
Hope everything Is going well:)
That's the last thing you need during healing I though he just went out for a bit , totally misunderstood :(
My heart goes out to you and I will have you in my thoughts and prayers
Again I'm sorry this Is so not the time for him to have done this but stay focused on your beautiful children and healing yourself:) 4 beautiful babies you made:)