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Ready to See my New Tummy! Tummy Tuck With MR and Vertical Scar - Atlanta, GA
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I am a mother of two and have a wonderful husband...
justcallmebriMarch 12, 2014
WORTH IT$6,000
I am a mother of two and have a wonderful husband but I have wanted a mommy makeover in forever but I was too chicken to do both surgeries at once. So now its my turn for a skin only tummy tuck with no muscle repair (doctors recommendation). At first, I was scared of the full scar and was only interested in getting a mini tummy tuck but later decided why not get the full and pray that my scar will heal nicely and not be so long! Yes I am terrified of scars...LOL. I work out about 5x a week and was tired of being so frustrated with my stomach not looking like the rest of my body. Not only do I want to be able to wear a two piece bikini but a two piece workout outfit and not feel self conscious about my wrinkly stomach. The joke amongst my husband and friends is that I say my stomach looks like Freddy Cougar...hey I have to laugh at something to stay sane about this stomach.
On another note I am 118 pounds and can't wait for the day however I know the hardest part for me will be not being able to workout....ugh. My doctor and husband are making me promise to stick to the 6 week rule but I am so not looking forward to that. Any other ladies who workout alot? What did you do to stay sane? LOL! I am so nervous its not even funny. 2 years ago I had a BA and was not near as nervous as I am now.... I haven't told many about this surgery mainly because I always get the girl are you crazy look. And I have to say no I am not crazy but I just know how I want my body to look. I am blessed to have two wonderful kids and the battle scars to prove it however its time for mommy to get her body back! Anyways wish me luck and thanks to all the other reviews!!
On another note I am 118 pounds and can't wait for the day however I know the hardest part for me will be not being able to workout....ugh. My doctor and husband are making me promise to stick to the 6 week rule but I am so not looking forward to that. Any other ladies who workout alot? What did you do to stay sane? LOL! I am so nervous its not even funny. 2 years ago I had a BA and was not near as nervous as I am now.... I haven't told many about this surgery mainly because I always get the girl are you crazy look. And I have to say no I am not crazy but I just know how I want my body to look. I am blessed to have two wonderful kids and the battle scars to prove it however its time for mommy to get her body back! Anyways wish me luck and thanks to all the other reviews!!
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March 15, 2014
im in the mini tummy tuck full tummy tuck boat. i have alot of friends that have had full tummy tucks and they have that DID look with strange belly buttons. im very active and really am only worried about the lose skin and not the stretch marks. i have a bad c-section where my skin attached to the wall so i want a scar revision anyways . good luck my boyfriend my try and make me go to counseling if i get another procedure (this would be my second)
March 15, 2014
Hi Staciangel619 and thanks! Yes, I should have just done both surgeries at once but I was hoping my workout and diet could really change my stomach...but 2 trainers down and still the same stomach. I am a little worried about the scar and belly button but I have seen a lot of good ones that finally made me take the plunge. Good luck with your decision!
March 17, 2014
yes the tummy button scar is the number reason keeping me from taking the direct plunge. if i do get the full ill pack it like my girlfriends that have had fulls done do. One of my friends kept a slim tampon in to keep the hole nice and round looking i like her results i work out alot and cant tighten up my skin. good luck to you
March 15, 2014
So excited for you! I just had my skin only TT five days ago. I can't wait to be able to start working out, but in all honesty, right now my body is just trying to recover. ;) I'm done with pain meds but I am worn out and wanting a little nap every afternoon. You're in great shape and you're going to do awesome! :)
March 15, 2014
Thanks KLGinTX!! Your results are amazing...you look great! Its so nice to hear that you were standing and feeling ok so soon. I am so worried about that because I have my kids spring break coming up and the summer as well. Your story has been refreshing to read! Happy Healing!
March 19, 2014
I just now saw this -- sorry! Yes, I'm still feeling amazing! I did my TT during our school Spring Break, but my hubby stayed home. Excited that your date was moved up, yayy!
UPDATED FROM justcallmebri
13 days pre
2 weeks to go!! Woohoo!
justcallmebriMarch 19, 2014
So my date is has been moved up a day! Woo-hoo!! One day closer to the flat side...LOL. I have my pre-op tomorrow and surgery is scheduled for 10:00 am on April 2 nd...I can't wait. I will have to be honest and say I did go through a period of questioning myself. I have been asking myself am I a vain person for this? I look great in clothes and then I smacked myself out of it and realized me having this surgery is not saying I am not thankful and happy for my body...but I just want my body back and I am a goddamn tiger who earned her stripes after having kids!!! I have been sticking to my healthy diet and working out because I am hoping this will make recovery a little better.
Has anyone's doctor told them to stop drinking certain shakes? I will confirm tomorrow but this is what his coordinator told me when she called to change the appointment. Otherwise, I am ready and counting down the days!
Has anyone's doctor told them to stop drinking certain shakes? I will confirm tomorrow but this is what his coordinator told me when she called to change the appointment. Otherwise, I am ready and counting down the days!
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March 19, 2014
Your stomach is similar to mines I have a flat stomach and have defined obliques. I know if if get a tummy tuck my full potential is there, the down side is starting all over . I waited 3 months to workout after my breast augmentation and will listen to my body again with the tummy tuck. I'm debating between mini and full. I scared of the possible TT belly button but anything is better than what I have now. I have a c section scar with a tattoo so I'll just redo it. Good luck can't wait to see your progress!
March 22, 2014
Thank you staciangel619! Yes I went back n forth between a mini and full but just decided to go with the full. I am ready to look and feel great about my body!
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