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BrandiB
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Dr tran (WPAFB)

Hello everyone!! I am a 24 year old with three...

20 Feb 2013
2 months pre

Hello everyone!! I am a 24 year old with three children (9,4, and 3). Ive been struggling with my weight for the past 4 years :( I have always been very active, but i dont think my body could handle two kids back. I have recently been approved for a tummy tuck and breast augmentation :) I couldnt be more excited!! Is it normal though to feel EXTREMELY selfish at the same time? The past two years it really gotten to me and ive let myself go.. Ive been hiding behind hoodies and yoga pants and i cant take it anymore!!! My surgery date is now April 4, only 42 days away!! Im not sure what to expect though.. Ive been reserching tummy tucks for 2 years now but the close the day gets the more and more i feel like i am never going to be prepared for whats going to happen!!

5 weeks pre-op and I'm already scrambling to get...

23 Feb 2013
2 months pre

5 weeks pre-op and I'm already scrambling to get everything i need. Trying my hardest it to stress out already.
On the other hand I'm super excited still. After my third child I had an umbilical hernia. It's freakin huge!! I had it repaired and got a tubal ligation but it came back almost immediately. I'm looking forward to my tummy tuck and muscle repair. I'm also getting a breast aug, which is equally exciting. I can't wrap my head around the fact that I will go into surgery will a horrible hernia, big belly , and small boobs and come out with a flat stomach, no hernia, and big boobs! The mental aspect of all of it is already taking a toll on me. I'm so glad I have a great support system of close friends and family. I'm going to have the hardest time not being able to play with my kids for a few days. Hubby has already decided I'm confined to my room for a week except to get up and walk around every once in a while.
I had sinus surgery a few months ago and after waking up from anesthesia I was a mess. Crying , shaking, and in pain.... I'm sooo worried that it will be the same way this time. I'm trying to be a big girl and not worry but it's killing me already.

My surgery date was rescheduled. Bumped back...

28 Feb 2013
2 months pre

My surgery date was rescheduled. Bumped back another 2 weeks :( I went from 35 days to 49. Completely bummed out today.

So im down to 44 days.. Seems like forever away...

4 Mar 2013
1 month pre

So im down to 44 days.. Seems like forever away still!
I think i have decided that i want to go with full D's, but im not certain on whether i want silicone or saline...Still have a lot of research to do. I go back to the PS on March 18 (14 days) so im sure i will know then if not before. Just wanted to pop in and give a quick update.. See you all next week!

So i have 5 weeks and a couple of days until my...

12 Mar 2013
1 month pre

So i have 5 weeks and a couple of days until my surgery. For some reason i have been even more unhappy with the way i look the past couple of days. A lot of the reviews on here are women who barley have a belly and here i am with this horrible gut. Im not in shape but im also not a large person. My stomach has always been my only issue but i cant seem to shake this horrible depression. I dont want to be a size zero but i do want to be comfortable with myself again. Before children i was 110lbs soaking wet... here i am 9 years, 3 kids, and an extra 55lbs later. UGH... Sorry for the rant but i had to get that off of my chest.

Hope you all have a great night :)

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Sarah6547 16 Mar 2013

Hey Brandi...well for one I think your hernia may play a huge part in why your stomach protrudes..my umbilical hernia does not stick out and I have an inguinal hernia as well however the dr says it an cause back up of your system, could cut, strangulate your intestines, gas bloating etc..but believe me I know how you feel..i know you may look at my before pics and think..really??? but its all physcological for us..we were all used to a certain way our bodies were prepregnancy and I always feel self concious and cover up in hoodies or flowy type tops..when I pull my pants up all i see is the jiggle of the skin and then it resting above the ops of my jeans, im constantly pulling the jeans up to try to cover it and if I was wearing leggings id totally give myself major camel toe haha.Pulling jeans up,pulling tank tops down, and even though mine doesnt seem to bad its extremeley disheartning to sit in a whirlpool tub and hav yor belly floating around with you..in the 7 years me and my husband have been together he has not ever seen me completely naked..so im not going to tell you not to feel bad..but just to keep dreamin about what comes next...our surgery times are close together so it will be fun to see the outcomes together..you deserve this and you will be extremely beautiful andfeel great...buy your 2 piece now:)

Sarah6547 13 Mar 2013

They are going to correct your hernia during the surgery right? I have 2 myself i have to have ct scanned tomorrow.. Btw i have felt a little guilty about spending so much on myself also but we sacrifice alot for 9 months carrying then giving birth to our children all the while it destroye whatever body we ha prior then raising them as well so we deserve it.. Bet if the shoe was on the other foot men would do it to, good luck mines on april 22nd

Imready123 13 Mar 2013

I know exactly how you feel. Look at my pictures. Im 5'0 and ALL gut. Soon is your surgery, you are going to look great! Your body is actually in better shape than a lot of people I've seen on here. At least your surgery is soon, mine not until JULY :-( I'm also so discouraged and worried that it wont look really flat. My Torso is so short and Ive seen on here that sometimes with a short torso, that the surgery isn't as successful... I understand how you're feeling girl :-/

BrandiB 13 Mar 2013

I'm 5'2" and I think I'm worried for the same reasons lol. I'm all gut also.. I'm worried that my stomach will be flat but it'll just make me look fat everywhere else. Im hoping it won't be as bad as I imagine. Good luck on your surgery also!!

SexyLexC_AFwife 13 Mar 2013

HI :) I couldn't help but notice the WPAFB location! I am stationed at scott afb, are you AF? If so, what steps did you have to take to get your procedures approved? Was it through your PCM and tricare? Good luck with everything :)

BrandiB 13 Mar 2013

Thank you. I went through my PCM first and since I have a reoccurring hernia insurance will cover my tummy tuck. I'm paying for my breast aug out of pocket but its not as expensive through the AF. I'm not AD, my husband is. Good luck :)

Annoftwo 13 Mar 2013

First. You do not have a horrible gut. Second: we were all very different 9 years ago Third: love yourself, you will love your results too. But give credit to that body that carried 3 babies and runs around like crazy to care for them all.

BrandiB 13 Mar 2013

Thank you. You guys have no idea how much you kind words help :)

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Mar 2013

Chin up girlie..its all going to be fine. Your just having and off couple of days. We have all had them and this will pass. Try to focus on the final result and keep telling yourself you can do this.

BrandiB 12 Mar 2013

Thank you love :) I think it may be this horrible Ohio weather lol. I appreciate the positive words.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 13 Mar 2013

I know and I totally get the weather part! Here in Wisconsin it's cold, snow every day and gloomy! I have had enough already and want May weather. I need sunshine and my windows open. At least we are close to that!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 24 Feb 2013

The guilty feeling are all a part of this process. That's what moms do...Fret!

This will pass and very soon you will be home recovering with the new body.

BrandiB 24 Feb 2013

Man I hope so! :) thank you for the encouraging words!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 24 Feb 2013

Oh yes you will be fine:)