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I'm nervous! I will be going in for a mini tummy...
BikiniboundApril 17, 2013
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I'm nervous! I will be going in for a mini tummy tuck with lipo in about 3 weeks. The doctors says I don't need muscle repair because I work out and my muscles are tight. Everything I've read says not to skip the repair.Should I still insist on it???? I have had two children c- section 40 years old 5'5 125 pounds. I'm very active and run 3-4 times a week. I don't know what to do:0(
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I've had a second pre opt appointment to try and...
BikiniboundApril 17, 2013
I've had a second pre opt appointment to try and ease my mind... Unfortunately it didn't help . My dr said I will only need a MTT and lipo on my abdominal area upper and lower. Should I ask for muscle repair??? I usually look a couple of months pregnant after I eat.. Will the repair help with that??
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April 18, 2013
I say go with your doctors opinion. They did go to medical school. I had no muscle repair and I am totally happy with my results. You can always seek a second opinion if you find yourself with more questions.
April 30, 2013
Is you stomach flat or does it have a rounded appearance? I went for my pre opt.. He said my muscles were very tight, and even if I have muscle repair it won't hold up in the long run. I'm sooo nervous:0(
May 11, 2013
I went with my doctors suggestion, I could not be happier.. And it's only 4 days after:0) thanks or your advice:0)
April 20, 2013
Yikes! Yeah, that's a tough decision! I would ask the doctor why you should or should not get muscle repair. I would also consider getting a second opinion if you are still not comfortable. You certainly don't want to go through it all to wish you had done differently! Good luck!
April 21, 2013
I asked him why, he said they didn't need it because my abs are tight, but with all I've read on here and researching, muscle repair would help regardless. So nerve racking:0(
May 25, 2013
Just saw your recent post pics! You look great!!!
I'm 18 days post pics, wondering if I'm looking at my end results.. What do you think?
May 25, 2013
Hey! Thank you so much! At 18 days post op, you are definitely not seeing your end result. It will get softer, it will get flatter, it will stop swelling up with fluid. At 18 days, you have probably not reestablished your circulation down across the incision site. It seems to me (in my oh-so-professional opinion) that that is a major part of the healing- reestablishing the circulation across the incision. That will make a big difference in how you look and feel. Especially for you, being so slim, you are very swollen still, I am sure. That roundedness will subside over time. For me, my tummy was like a little water bed by the end of the day, especially depending on my exertion. I don't notice that happening anymore. But that took 8-9 weeks! How are you feeling about your results so far?? I think you look incredible already, and it'll only get better! :)
May 25, 2013
Thank you!!! Slim, I havent been called that since before pregnancy! Yay!
Yes the waterbed look.. I couldn't describe it.. That is exactly it! I feel good when I first get up, and I'm liking the results.. By the end or mid afternoon.. I've got the waterbed look! Lol I feel great, I'd love to workout or run or do something.. But I still have until the7 th to wait. Thank you for the info !!!!
April 21, 2013
understandable struggle - I don't want it but I am going to let my dr decide. I am so concerned with regrets that I have seen on here. good luck
April 21, 2013
I also posted the same question with the doctors here. Many are strongly suggesting I need to have muscle repair. Or get a second opinion before having it done. Thank you all for you advice and input I appreciate it!
May 12, 2013
Did you have yours yet? Mine looks great so far.. Still a work in progress of healing:0)
April 24, 2013
Hi there! My stomach looks a lot like yours and I just had a PS consult this week to see about fixing it. He suggested a mini TT for me, definitely NO lipo b/c he said that the skin is already stretched from 3 pregnancies and lipo does nothing to help loose skin. In fact, it will make it worse. He also said most of my muscle separation was up top in my abs, and he would go up there and fix that if I wanted him too. Just wanted to share that with you b/c I look similar to you.... I have a weird pooch when bending over like you are, but when I'm standing up, look great. I don't have a weird flap hanging or any loose skin UNTIL I bend. You may want to have a consult with another dr.
April 24, 2013
PS.... he also told me my muscles are tight (although separated, which is creating that pooch up top near the breasts). I am in shape as well.
May 11, 2013
I had my surgery, it looks amazing so far! No muscle repair. The pain was so very minimal. Have you picked a date?
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I'm 4 days post op... I'm feeling great and have...
BikiniboundMay 11, 2013
I'm 4 days post op... I'm feeling great and have very little pain. I went with what my doctor suggested ( no muscle repair) and I could not be happier at this moment. My pouch is gone and my belly is flatter even though there is still lots of swelling. He said I had great muscles underneath and I will finally be able to see my hard work once the swelling goes down ( could take a couple of months). I'm thrilled so far!
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May 12, 2013
This is fantastic news!!! I am so glad you are happy and feeling good! :) :) :)
May 16, 2013
Post ur post op pics girl
May 21, 2013
please post pics when you feel like it - so anxious to see with no MR
May 22, 2013
Go for the muscle repair!
wOW you look greaaaat for having 2 kids and be 40! Im 23 and i have had only one child and you look waaay better than me!
May 23, 2013
Aww thank you! I already had my surgery on the 7th. Didn't do the muscle repair.
May 24, 2013
My belly is a lot flatter.. I'm hoping it will become even flatter since its only been 17 days. I wish I would have had the flanks done:0) I think not having muscle repair was a good thing, my abs are starting to show through and looks good:0) There is some lose skin that my doctor said will get better... Ill keep posting pics:0)
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