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3 weeks post op with PICTURES...feeling good!

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Hi gals...I am a 37 mother of 3 via c-section. My...

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Hi gals...I am a 37 mother of 3 via c-section. My boys were both over 9 lbs and my little girl was a "tiny" 8 lbs 4 oz. I have the "c-section shelf" and loose skin. I have worked out for years...run, pilates, yoga, strength train and nothing rids me of my pooch. I also discovered I have the infamous rectus diastasis, where my muscles are considerably separated. I am estatic that I finally will have the stomach I aim for, but I have to admit, I am super nervous!

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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January 6, 2013
I'm scheduled for Jan 9! Nervous too! I had 4 c-sections and have that hanging skin also. I run and workout and nothing helps. Just worried about the pain and waking up after. It's almost here and I'm ready to get it over with! Everybody says its worth it!!
January 8, 2013
I completely agree...everyone says its worth it, which I'm sure it is, but I'm nervous. A friend of mine just told me today that she is NOT good with pain, but didn't think it was that bad. Maybe because everyone prepares you for the pain?! Either way, we're doing it right?!
January 8, 2013
Also, I know Wednesday is your big day...good luck! I plan to post some before pictures when I get the courage!
January 7, 2013

Welcome to the community!   You are going to be loving that new tummy soon and will be bikini ready by summer.

 

 

UPDATED FROM Finally3kids
22 days pre

So although I'm apprehensive to post pictures, I...

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So although I'm apprehensive to post pictures, I am going to. If only to have something to look back at after the surgery and hopefully see a drastic change. I am 3 weeks out and pretty ready! I am nervous about the down time and my daily life. My youngest child is only 16 months and still needs/wants her mommy quite a bit. I am hoping that between my mom and mother in law, I will be okay...I have "coverage" for two weeks following the surgery and then I'm on my own. My 8 year old son is on board to help with his baby sister too. Crossing my fingers it all works out!

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January 30, 2013
Good luck hun.
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January 30, 2013
Good Luck. I'm sure you will have great results. :)
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January 31, 2013
You will love Dr. Placik and his staff. I'm 9 days PO and am loving my results and the staff. Everything is moving right along and though I'm still a little hunched, if I had a little one, I think in a couple more days I would be able to handle things myself. Luckily I don't, my littlest one is 16 years old! Any questions you might have about anything, feel free to message me! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Finally3kids
2 days post

3 days out and the pain is manageable. I do,...

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3 days out and the pain is manageable. I do, however, have the worst nausea and have a hard time keeping anything down. Not fun with a sore stomach!

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February 24, 2013
Oh, I hope your nausea goes away very soon! I'm glad you are not in much pain. Keep us updated on how you are doing! Can't wait to see pics! Thinking of you! Happy healing!
February 24, 2013
Hi i had 2 large baby boys to and 2 c-sections...hang in there with the nausea i had it terribly for 4 days then it went. I couldn't eat for 5 days just a spoon of rice. Day 7 i was back to normal eating.So hopefully it will pass Soon for !You will feel like a new women at day 7! Every day gets so much easier. Its worth it, you will see a drastic change.
February 24, 2013
Thank you Shelty for your comment, you have given me hope! The nausea had gotten WAY better today, thank God!
February 24, 2013
Hi there, we had our TT on the same day. I too am a little nauseous. I still have my patch behind my ear, and I have been able to eat. The pain is definitely there, but since I was planning on it being the worst pain imaginable its not as bad as I thought. Hope you are feeling better soon!!!