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I am a 29y/o mother of a beautiful 10y/o daughter...
just me 99April 28, 2011
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I am a 29y/o mother of a beautiful 10y/o daughter.Pre-pregnancy weight 105lbs.Gained 105lbs to weigh in at 210lbs!!She was born by c-section.Only lost about 20lbs and stayed at 180lbs for a couple years.
I have been anywhere from 130lbs to 170lbs over these past 10 years and my stomache is a hot mess. I go the gym, eat healthy and can't get rid of this flapjack belly no matter how hard I try.
Been wanting a TT for about 7 years and now I have scheduled it for July. I'm so excited. I have one question for you guys. As you can see in my pictures I have some love handles. Will a TT slim these down a little or should I also have lipo done?
Please give me some advise for this dilema I am having. Anything would be helpful at this time. Thanks!!
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3 months pre
Wow! These pictures look horrible. I don't...
just me 99April 29, 2011
Wow! These pictures look horrible. I don't feel that big..haha! I don't know why I have waited so long to do this. I am even doubting they will be able to fix this mess I have. I am only 5'2 and currently have been at a steady 155lbs. I have been working my butt off at the gym,avoiding the junk food and it is so discouraging that I can't see the results. I would just like to sit down without my belly sitting on my laps all the time. I have to dress like I'm 50 years older than I am. I have to buy at least 1-2 pant sizes bigger than I am to accomadate this "pooch" and make sure I don't get it caught in the zipper.It sucks! I have been so depressed with my body. My fiancee has never even seen me get dressed in front of him, that's how self conscious I am and I have had enough!! It's time to have my body back. I know I will never be 105lbs again nor would I want to be.When your a "teen mom" you loose your teen years, your twenties too,lol! Well I have done so much for myself and my daughter that I am very proud of. From raising her on my own with no help, living check to check on $5/hr to pay for a roof over our head to putting myself through nursing school and becoming a RN. Now I can give my daughter what I never had. Now it's time for me! I am gonna get rid of this BELLY cuz it's a constant reminder of years of struggle and pain. Be gone belly blues..you are no longer needed =o)
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April 29, 2011
I think I have found my “tummy twin”! I have been looking through dozens of pictures and no one has the same stomach as me until I found yours (I have yet to post pictures but I will soon). I am/was also a teen mom and I am now 31 and have 3 beautiful children. But I can sympathize with your story. No help from my daughter’s father and the struggles. It’s an awful feeling knowing you have to balance and save just to get by. I remember those days all too well (Pay the Hydro or Groceries?!). Fast forward a few years and I am now married to the most wonderful man in the world. I have a full time excellent job and life is great. I have also wanted this for a long time. I think you’ve done an amazing thing by becoming a nurse, I have a family full of them and you guys are some of the hardest working group of people out there. I have my fingers crossed for your surgery; I know you will feel great! Take care
April 29, 2011
Yay!! I finally have a tummy twin, lol! I too have looked through alot of pre-op pictures and still have not found any that resemble mine. Well I only have my 10y/o daughter and I've been engaged for 4 years but not really a stable relationship to get married or have kids. So I decided my baby days are over. Besides it would be too big of a gap for me to start all over again and chances of me raising another baby on my own are pretty high so..that being said, I can't wait to see your before after pictures. Thanks for the comment, you made my day. I too will cross my fingers for yours and we will both feel great! Keep in touch...take care.
March 23, 2012
Welp, im here! the tummy triplet! lol i to have the same belly and im also 29 with a 10yr old and experienced the EXACT same thing in weight gain/loss! But i have also had another baby who is now 16mnth old..and I'll say my belly only got WAY worse. I am also going for my first consultation with ps in april. every day at the gym and spin classes till then..watching what i eat and how much sleep. But these stories have been so helpful and positive to know your not alone! thanks for posting
April 30, 2011
I just read your post. I to relate to parts of your story. I got married at 19 and by 21 had two kids. Looking back I was no more mature than I was when I was 17 yet I had kids to take care of. My husband was in the military so I had the financial help but not the physical help. I also had to buy clothes 2 sizes to bid to hide the buldge and felt like I dressed like an old lady. Its awful. I give you so much props for getting your education. I still need to do that. I dont even have excuses any more for that part. As far as the "love handles" and getting lipo with TT. Dr. Chen would not do lipo at the same time with me. I dont know if it is his policy or if that was just for me. The TT did stretch them out a little bit. I may go back for some lipo next year but, I am engergized to loose those last 20 pounds now. Lets see how they look afterwards. It is so refreshing to know that I am not alone out there with how I feel about my weight, appearance, and wants to get my body back.
May 1, 2011
Thanks for the advice. I will ask him about it but it seems he doesn't like to combine TT w/lipo. Well you look great and would love to see more pictures of your new tummy. I bet you feel way better now, lipo or no lipo =)
April 30, 2011
You look like a great candidate for a tummy tuck! I bet you're going to love your results. Please keep updating us as you continue on your journey toward a hot new bod. :)
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Two and a half months to go and I wish it was...
just me 99May 1, 2011
Two and a half months to go and I wish it was sooner. I'm getting so anxious to just have it done already. I've been dieting and exercising hard core. I want to try and loose at least 10 more lbs by then. But this wait is KILLING ME!!! On another note I am in the middle of a disengagement. Took the ring off this morning =( We have been engaged for 4 years and already called off our wedding last year. Besides he makes me feel like I'm worthless and constantly throws in my face that my daughter is not "his kid". What an ass!! So even more encouragement to get this done I guess. Maybe once I loose this belly, I'll loose him too..
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May 4, 2011
Congrats on your successes! I know all too well the struggles of a teen mom, and the triumphs of "making it". Unfortunately, you can keep working your ass off to lose that flap jack, and with no success :(
It sounds like you have worked hard, and have picked a perfect time to do for you. Also sounds like the new tummy might just be a start to many new beginnings for you... I wish you the best of luck!
Have you talked to your PS about lipo? I have learned that no 2 tucks are the same, but it seems to be quite common for lipo to be performed with the tuck. I would suggest having it done. As my PS told me, it will provide "optimal" results.
BTW, you and Sunny ARE tummy twins...so neat!
It sounds like you have worked hard, and have picked a perfect time to do for you. Also sounds like the new tummy might just be a start to many new beginnings for you... I wish you the best of luck!
Have you talked to your PS about lipo? I have learned that no 2 tucks are the same, but it seems to be quite common for lipo to be performed with the tuck. I would suggest having it done. As my PS told me, it will provide "optimal" results.
BTW, you and Sunny ARE tummy twins...so neat!
May 4, 2011
Thanks for the advise. I just spoke to my PS and he not recommend lipo because it may cause more swelling and complications. But he did say the incision can be extended to give me contour. Well you look great! Congrats on your new tummy =)
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