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Mommy Makeover 4/19/13 (Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift) - Alaska, AK

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The countdown has begun! My mommy makeover is in...

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Springtime99April 18, 2013
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The countdown has begun! My mommy makeover is in 12 hours! Hope I can sleep tonight!

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UPDATED FROM Springtime99
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Thank you for all your comments! This community...

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Springtime99April 7, 2013
Thank you for all your comments! This community has answered so many questions for me! I am so thankful to have found this resource! I’m still worrying about recovery time. I have to go back to work 10 days PO. I do have a desk job so that's helpful. Summer begins around the end of May so I have a good month to get better! I hope that enough time to be healed enough to enjoy myself! Our summers are short! I have a couple questions for folks! My surgeon says we are going to do a full tummy tuck and a small vertical incision to get the best result. I don't know yet exactly how high the vertical incision will go but it will be below the belly button. She said some patients don't like it because they can't wear super low bikinis.. I said haha.. Look at these stretch marks.. I'll never wear a super low bikini anyway! Any feedback on this technique? Pros- cons? I want the best result! I will also have lipo around the hips. The surgeon says after a tummy tuck and as we get older fat gravitates to this area so it’s important to lipo to prevent this. In addition she will remove fat in the area above my belly bottom. As far as muscle repair; my separation isn’t to bad so just a little work there! I’m told I will have a very nice defined look in the upper stomach area when all is said and done! I am also getting a breast lift without implants. Can we just say my body has deflated over the years! I am a deflated D! I’m curious what will happen to my cup size after the procedure. If curious if I’ll be smaller after the procedure or just perky. I have so many questions for the surgeon but my preop is still a week away! Can anyone comment on the normal amount of activity after 2 weeks? Walking around, trips to the store, work, etc? Based on what I read it seems ladies have commented that they get very tired by the end of the day. It sounds like you have only enough energy to do what you have to the first month.. Mizlucy- My tummy tuck sister! :) Look forward to following your progress here!

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mizlucy74
April 8, 2013
I'm so ready and I will sure check in with you to see how you doing my sister. God bless you
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naildivaTammy2
April 17, 2013
I wouldn't worry too much about recovery. I'm three weeks PO and have been back to work two days last week and today with little discomfort. I too have a desk job, doing nails. The first week is killer, but every hour u start to feel less pain. I was off pain meds completely after 4 days, and it probably would have been sooner but I think I set myself back a little with my ride home after surgery. I live 9 hrs away from my PS!!! Good luck to u and please keep us updated :0)
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My mommy make over is scheduled for 4/19/2013. I...

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Springtime99April 4, 2013

My mommy make over is scheduled for 4/19/2013. I cannot ever remember having a "normal" body. My first child was born when I was 15 years old and my body was forever changed. It have always wanted to have a tummy tuck to correct the skin and streatch marks.. I currently weigh 135lbs with a goal weight of 125lbs. I don't diet but I try to eat well and take care of myself. I enjoy going to the gym;I love the elliptical! As far as weight trainning I love circult training! The bottom line is it does not matter how many times I go to the Gym I can never lose this tummy!

I am looking forward to having a flat stomach; which I have NEVER had. I will still have streatch marks (10lb baby).. but that's okay!

My biggest worry right now is the recovery time! Summer is comming up fast and we are active family and plenty of work to do!

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Angie_M
April 4, 2013

Luckily you live in Alaska and summer doesn't come too early there. You should get a couple months to recover before starting all your summer plans. :)

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. Ten pound babies will definitely do a number on your belly.

I hope you'll keep us posted throughout your journey!

mizlucy74
April 5, 2013
I'm having my mm that day also. Hope everything goes well for you. Good luck.
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mom_me
April 6, 2013
Wishing you a quick and safe recovery too mizlucy :)
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thinkpink77
April 5, 2013
Thanks for sharing. I am scheduled for a TT and BA at the end of the month and my nerves are setting it badly. I also had my first baby at 15. I'm 35 now and 4 kids later I'm ready to fix my stretch mark belly. I also love to exercise and had hoped by losing so much weight (60 lbs) that I'd have a better result. It's the anesthesia that's still petrifying me! Being unconscious and not knowing if you'll wake up or feel something is a terrifying feeling. I want my nerves to settle down. Good Luck on your surgery!
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mom_me
April 6, 2013
Give in to your dream of finally doing this and not to the fears. We all have/had them too and lookie...we are all here!! Take deep breaths, relax and look at the before and after pictures. I couldn't wait to be put out so I could get to the healing process...ENJOY!!
Crazy mom is happy
April 5, 2013
Good luck
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Jenyphur
April 5, 2013
You might be surprised at how many stretch marks will be removed. The way my Dr explained it, they draw a football type shape and mine is going over my belly button. Everything inside is cut away. :) From the looks of it, you don't have many stretch marks above your bb.
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