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Brand New Body In the Making!

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I am 5'6 200lbs. I'm a mother of a set of...

Motheroffive1985
WORTH IT$7,000
I am 5'6 200lbs. I'm a mother of a set of identical twin boys who are nine,seven and three year old daughters and a eight month old son. Is it safe to say I'm Super Mommy? I have never weighed this much before so recently I have started a high protein diet to lose this post pregnancy weight. I have lost 12lbs so far (188). I have decided to have a tummy tuck, muscle repair,midsection liposuction and back flank liposuction.Did anyone lose weight right before tummy tuck are did anyone doctor advise them to lose any weight before surgery? My doctor said it was no reason to lose weight, I just wanted to because my shirts are getting snug and I refuse to purchase a larger size. I'm so ready, to be able to purchase a medium shirt , wear a two piece bathing suit and walk around the house naked without covering up. One day very soon this will happen. After tummy tuck did anyone see weight lost are go down shirt sizes? I'm so excited to get to know you all and read about your journeys. This community, is my motivation if you all recommend anything for me to purchase before my big day are and advise I'm open just nervous but excited. I love everything else about my body. My breast, butt and hips makes me smile. But this stomach has to go. BYE BYE mid section, Hello flat side!!!!

Motheroffive1985's provider

Michael Teague, MD (retired)

Michael Teague, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 25, 2015
I totally understand how you feel. I am 4 days post op. I went to Dr. John Williams in Baton Rouge and I am loving my new tummy. I hate the pain though.....lol
January 26, 2015
I pray that your pain subside, But it's good pain the hard part is over. Now you can just wait for the swelling to go down so you can see your amazing result.
March 21, 2015
May I ask what diet you did? I'm looking for something to lose weight before I even go for a consult
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April 26, 2015
My surgery financing everything was in place surgery was scheduled with Dr.Cochran in Columbus Ga being I live in Mississippi I was traveling there to have my surgery thinking all was well on to find out my sister n law wouldn't be able to accompany me so now I'm in a mess in search of a ps close to home who excepts medical financing it's a company the same as United medical do you know if your ps does...
UPDATED FROM Motheroffive1985
26 days pre

Three weeks until tt, mr and lipo.

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UPDATED FROM Motheroffive1985
13 days pre

02/26/2015

Motheroffive1985
My pre-op appointment is in two days. Yay, excited!! I have to finish paying for my surgery. Also I need to pick up items to cook and store for my family why I'm down so they can have home cooked meals. I haven't started getting items for surgery. Everyone who has had a tt what all do I need to purchase to have at home after surgery? What is the best compression garment to buy etc?

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February 26, 2015
Your doctor should give you your compression garment for the first 3 weeks, mine did. I've just now past 3 weeks and I'm wearing a tight slim fit cami because unfortunately I am taking on a lot of fluid since the removal of the drain tube and I heard this will help. The thing that help me the most was something to sit on in the
February 27, 2015
P.S... But it was something to sit on when in the shower, something to prop myself and my knees up in bed and some large granny panties... Of course good pain meds. Take your meds everytime your suppose to. The first 2 weeks are rough. Take it easy and let people help you... Good luck!
March 1, 2015
Thanks pamelajean, I had my medications filled yesterday and I ordered a couple of different spanxs. So did you always sleep in the bed are did you start sleeping in a recliner? I never slept any where other then the bed, but I hear I lot of ladies saying they only were able to start off in a recliner. The cami that you are wearing is it a cami made with a compression in it? I'm super excited eleven days until surgery.
March 3, 2015
I always slept in my bed, but what ever is must comfortable.. My cami is just a tight spandex.... Went to the doc today for my 1 month. I'm doing well but I had stopped wearing any type of compression grament full time and had began to swell, so I'm back in it... I think my main problem is doing to much to soon. It takes 3-4 months to be yourself again so go at your own pace....laid in a bubble bath for the first time in a month tonight.... Awesome!!!!!
March 3, 2015
I bet, I can't wait to get in a bubble bath and I haven't even had my surgery yet,it just sound relaxing!! I only took two weeks off so Im hoping I'll be in good shape. Are you seeing more results? We need new photos.