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TT Surgery -6/11/2012 - I Am on the FLATSIDE! Loving it!- N. Virginia , VA
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I am scheduled for a TT on 6/11/2012. I am a...
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I am scheduled for a TT on 6/11/2012. I am a single mother of 4 and my stomach is atrocious. I have been scrimping and saving since 10/2011 to make this happen and I am so excited about. Especially after having to push my surgery date back 3 times do to work and my surgeon getting in a bad motorcycle accident.
I will be getting a full tummy tuck with lipo (flanks inc) and a hernia repair. I am scared as all heck but look forward to the results. I am now 31 days away from surgery and working on quitting smoking so I can have the optimal healing results. I will post pick of this horrible beast I have been carrying around for the past 13 years this evening. I am currently 5 4 ½ and 210 lbs….
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May 13, 2012
Welcome & good luck! Good for you for making this decision. You will be so happy! Keep us posted & we are here for you if you have any questions!
May 14, 2012
Thank you!I am so proud of myself for taking the plunge.i love this site.It is so helpful.I am now 11 days til surgery..time is creeping !!!!!
May 14, 2012
Welcome to the site! You will love it here. Ask questions, develop friendships, and you will definitely feel their arms around you supporting you throughout your entire journey!
UPDATED FROM Lushis3117
27 days pre
Here are the pics as promised. My plans were to...
Here are the pics as promised. My plans were to drop at least 20llbs prior to surgery but my schedule school/work and kids will not allow me to the gym as much as I want so I am watching what I eat and trying to get a lil jog in here and there. Either way I am hoping the TT, Lipo, hernia repair and tigntening of the muscles will take alot/all of this away. 27 more days to go...Still working on quitting smoking However, I have cut back to 2 ciggs a day from 6 daily!...My goal is to not go back to smoking after surgery and ofcourse make major lifestyle changes after surgery.
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May 15, 2012
Good luck to you
My tt is scheduled just a few days before yours
I hope all goes well!
My tt is scheduled just a few days before yours
I hope all goes well!
May 15, 2012
The MOST important thing you can do is quit smoking. You don't need a lecture, but you're going to have a smokin hot body, don't ruin that win a shorter life from ling cancer.
May 16, 2012
Thanks so much for this note...believe it or not I really need to hear/see this. I will be 24 hrs clean in about 4 more hours. I am trying to keep all types of inspirationals around me the next few days as these will be the hardest I am sure!
May 16, 2012
I'm having my tummy tuck june 27, 2012 and I'm excited, scared & looking forward to the out come of how I'm going to look... I'm also & single parent of two wonderful kids.. Does anyone have any advice for me...
May 16, 2012
My advice...start reading everyone's journey, questions, comments and advice on here. I have learned more from this site then anywhere else. Find someone you identify with and keep that friendship going. You will find many more along the way. Good luck.
UPDATED FROM Lushis3117
26 days pre
Just thinking this time next month. I will no...
Just thinking this time next month. I will no longer hear the sound of my belly hititng my legs as I walk up and down the steps and/or bend down to pick things up when I am home relaxing(no girdle)...Havent had a cig in 24 hours and I plan to keep it going. This site is inspiring me to quit smoking for the sake of better results and OFCOURSE my future. I have never been so impatient in my life...I just want to wish away 5/17-6/10/12 and get this thing overwith. I have my scripts for my meds (TT surgery related) I wll be dropping them off at CVS today.....Them being in my possession makes things reality that I am closer and closer to ridding my self of that monster that once was a safe haven for all 4 of beatiful kids.....BYE BYE nasty tummy...only 25 more days left to chill on this BOD! LOL
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May 16, 2012
Imasummergirl thanks for pointing that out to me I get carried away in typing that I forgot to put who I was talking too.. lol
My daughter is 14 & my son is 11.. Do you have any kids?
So how are you doing with the up coming surgery? I have a question did your surgeon ask you about blood thinners if you want to take it or no?
My daughter is 14 & my son is 11.. Do you have any kids?
So how are you doing with the up coming surgery? I have a question did your surgeon ask you about blood thinners if you want to take it or no?
May 16, 2012
Good morning, T37. I have 5 kids the oldest is 21 the youngest is 10. Crazy house. I had my surgery a week ago today. I had full TT, breast lift or BL without augmentation, and lipo of inner and outer thighs. At the last minute I added the but area which means he didn't actually take from butt but contoured around it so it didn't look so flat. Your blood thinner question I can't speak about as I haven't heard that one asked before. My dr. Told me to stay away from certain OTC painkillers while I was taking prescription meds because it caused the blood to thin so not sure. Ask again in a separate question or go to the home page and post it to one of the doctors. Several of them may answer you.
May 16, 2012
ImaSummerGirl, I have a friend who has 4 kids and had breast implants & is very pleased with it.. Wow you go girl I wish I was that brave but I'm going to just do the tummy tuck & try to work on my thighs, arms & butt but if I don't see results then I will have my arms done & thighs... How long did your surgery take? Thanks for the advice I really do appreciate it so much..
May 16, 2012
My deal was I will probably only do this once so I'm doing it in one shot. I hopefully will be happy with just the lift. Honestly, of all three procedures, the lipo hurts the most. My surgery was 3 1/2 hours long.
May 16, 2012
I just wanted to tell you all!...I am sooooo grateful for this site. I mean docs and nurses are great at describing pain and all that good stuff...But there is nothing like talking to someone (or so many people) about a procedure they have already been through or are about to go through. Support is always a great thing and getting educated about the procedure and seeing all the many ways it affects people is even better. The before and after pics i am seeing makes me want to get in my car go down to my surgeons office and demand my TT(plus) right away LOL.
May 16, 2012
I so agree with you, lushis! I've always found it interesting that there are so mant male OBG's. You think they really know what it's like to have a baby? This site gives you a taste of real women experiencing the real stuff with lots of alternatives and ideas. Brilliant website!
are you having Lipo too?