I have four kids, and a belly to show it. I was 217 after the birth of my last child, and not happy. I worked out almost every day to get down to 165. I assumed that once I achieved my goal weight I would look normal again. That did not happen. I noticed my stomach turning into a sliding pancake. I can't do enough sit ups to make it go away. I still work out 6 days a week but, I think I need a little help to achieve that flat stomach I am looking for. I spoke to my mother who revealed that she had a tummy tuck in the past, and recommended that I get one too. I researched online and found Dr. Hunstad on real self. I checked out his reviews, and found him on Facebook. I have an appointment today to get everything started. I am excited and scared at the same time.
Updated on 8 Mar 2013:
I have decided to go with Dr. Gregory Mantooth at Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. I had a great consultation with him yesterday. He explained the entire procedure to me. It was like I was watching it on youtube again. He answered all of my questions. I must add, I have never felt so comfortable with a Doctor before. I loved it. His staff is so polite and attentive. I am looking forward to the procedure.
Updated on 15 Mar 2013:
My surgery has been rescheduled for the 29th. This date works out better for me because the kids will be home for spring break. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am trying not to give it much thought. When I had my c-sections in the past I had to block the thought of getting cut until the moment it was happening, or I would worry to much. The thought of him starting with my belly button haha, I am glad I will be asleep. My tummy is sensitive.
Updated on 30 Mar 2013:
I had my tummy tuck yesterday, and I am so glad I found Dr. Mantooth. He and staff were so kind to me. I love my results. I am a little sore, but I also feel great. I would recommend him to everyone. I will try to post before and after pictures.
Updated on 30 Mar 2013:
I am posting before pictures today. I will try to post after pictures tomorrow because I have on a girdle binder, and my husbands is at work. I am going to need his help replace it.
Updated on 31 Mar 2013:
Here are the after pictures. I am still very swollen.
Updated on 6 Apr 2013:
I made it through week one, but I am so afraid of just sitting on the couch, and doing nothing. I am doing light house cleaning, but I am on my knees half way through vacuuming because of back pain. My stomach is really tight and making it hard to tell when I am full. Before the tummy tuck my stomach gave signs when I was full. I feel nothing from my stomach now. I am using my fitness pal to count my calories, but they give me way more then I am comfortable with eating without working out. Before the tuck I would also workout the extra calories, but I can't. I am still eating the calories I am use to, and I am becoming afraid. I am allowed 2200 calories a day on my fitness pal. I usually workout after 1200 calories. I am so tempted to walk on the treadmill tomorrow. I want to cry because I don't want to ruin my investment.
Updated on 26 May 2013:
Here are my updated pictures. I don't look as small as I had hoped, but maybe time will fix that.
Updated on 2 Jun 2013:
This was an inbox request. I am assuming my front incision is darker and bigger because I had two c-sections in the past.