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Now or Never! 40 Years Old Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair After 3 Kids!! U.K. - Birmingham, GB
UPDATED FROM AB1975
2 years post
2 years post op - The reality
So its been a LONG time since I posted on here...I needed to review my photos as Ive put show much weight on and feel disgusting and need to re motivate myself. Ive always been a bit 'chubby' 12/14 but lost weight before the op. Then lost weight after the op and as you can see from post pics I kept my curves but I went down to a size 10. Even an 8 in some tops! But as time went on I very slowly put weight on...it crept up so slowly I didnt really notice until its too late... I now weigh 11.06 and this is the HEAVIEST IVE EVER BEEN non pregnant? WTAF? Why have I allowed myself to do this?
So warning to others.. that odd pound one month, the odd pound the next month matters. Sort it out! Ironically my belly is still relatively flat but my god, my arse, legs and back fat :-((( thats where it goes.
Here are some pics from July 16 and Jul 17.. this when the weight started to creep on... Ill be brave tomorrow and post some pics of me now...I am going to try my hardest to get back what I had and stop using the excuse of "Im alive and healthy, so what?" Ive had a stressful year (ILL HEALTH/BEREAVEMENT/STRESS!) and believe medication and stress has caused weight gain. Its not the end of the world but for a year after op I felt the happiest in my own skin, more than I ever have. Trying on clothes and looking good in them.... Ill get it back.
So how are the rest of you post ops doing? So much pain, a fab result and really don't want to ruin it!!
Advice from others ahead of me??
So warning to others.. that odd pound one month, the odd pound the next month matters. Sort it out! Ironically my belly is still relatively flat but my god, my arse, legs and back fat :-((( thats where it goes.
Here are some pics from July 16 and Jul 17.. this when the weight started to creep on... Ill be brave tomorrow and post some pics of me now...I am going to try my hardest to get back what I had and stop using the excuse of "Im alive and healthy, so what?" Ive had a stressful year (ILL HEALTH/BEREAVEMENT/STRESS!) and believe medication and stress has caused weight gain. Its not the end of the world but for a year after op I felt the happiest in my own skin, more than I ever have. Trying on clothes and looking good in them.... Ill get it back.
So how are the rest of you post ops doing? So much pain, a fab result and really don't want to ruin it!!
Advice from others ahead of me??
AB1975's provider
UPDATED FROM AB1975
3 months post
14 weeks post op...
Well sorry been a while! I've been busy getting my appetite back !! Not a good thing lol back to slimming world as I've put 7 lbs on . I'll lose it ..slowly !
So still very pleased with results. My skin has finally loosen , was so so tight. Sadly I've developed new stretch marks down by my scar which has annoyed me but still no one will see them but me. I guess it's just the type of skin I have. Bio oil twice a day not enough for me.
It's taken a while to feel normal again. Longer than I expected and I'm not a lazy person at all . I can now run and I'm just trying to get my fitness back. Slowly but surely. Legs and arms need sorting out before I wear that bikini.
Here are my latest pics. Xx
So still very pleased with results. My skin has finally loosen , was so so tight. Sadly I've developed new stretch marks down by my scar which has annoyed me but still no one will see them but me. I guess it's just the type of skin I have. Bio oil twice a day not enough for me.
It's taken a while to feel normal again. Longer than I expected and I'm not a lazy person at all . I can now run and I'm just trying to get my fitness back. Slowly but surely. Legs and arms need sorting out before I wear that bikini.
Here are my latest pics. Xx
Replies (5)
Rucute2
April 26, 2016
You look awesome! I see a lot of your swelling has gone down. I can't wait for mines to go down some.
April 28, 2016
You look amazing... Don't mean to souls rude are you relaxed or sucking in.. As I look like this when sucked in but when I relaxe its a bit more spongy:-/ I'm 10weeks post with Mrs kat xx
April 28, 2016
How much do you weigh n how tall are you if you don't mind me asking
April 28, 2016
im 5ft 5 and currently weigh between 9.12 and 10 stone. I did drop down to 9.6lb at my lowest but appetite has come back lol. Im genuinely not breathing in either, I will try and take some pics of me breaking in and out to show the difference! lol would never have contemplated it before the op. xx
April 28, 2016
Aww I'm Soo happy for you ... You look stunning.. Hopefully it's just swelling for me n it goes down I am 10weeks post...
Mind you my appetite has come bk too lol I but on 2 pounds but it's ok
And thank that would be great if look forward to you post [RS bleep]
Stay blessed
Mind you my appetite has come bk too lol I but on 2 pounds but it's ok
And thank that would be great if look forward to you post [RS bleep]
Stay blessed
April 29, 2016
Oh my goodness! I've been looking at this site ever since my holiday last year when I vowed to have a TT before my next vacation. Your blog has, by far, been the most helpful, particularly because you're from the UK like me.
I've finally plucked up the courage to make my appointment for the initial consultation and I can't wait.
Your tummy looks fabulous and the scar looks really smooth. I've also got friends who say I'm mad considering getting a TT but I've made up my mind. I work hard on my tummy exercises and you can see my abs at the top but that lower pouch just won't go...
Thanks for all the very useful information and great photos. Glad you think it was worth it. My only question and biggest concern is how long was it until you can drive???
Thanks.
I've finally plucked up the courage to make my appointment for the initial consultation and I can't wait.
Your tummy looks fabulous and the scar looks really smooth. I've also got friends who say I'm mad considering getting a TT but I've made up my mind. I work hard on my tummy exercises and you can see my abs at the top but that lower pouch just won't go...
Thanks for all the very useful information and great photos. Glad you think it was worth it. My only question and biggest concern is how long was it until you can drive???
Thanks.
UPDATED FROM AB1975
2 months post
10 weeks po and HAPPY!!
Just a quick update. Belly looking fab, still a bit tender on the abs but no pain. The stretching exercises help as I am very tight still. Tried on a ???? For the first time yesterday. Looked great... Just need to work on legs and bum though lol
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March 22, 2016
Wow it's amazing how much your shape changes each week!.. You look so good!.. I'm getting there... Still have a bit of wound opening at one side but apart from that I can see my shape coming along and it looks great. Your belly button looks really good too xx
March 22, 2016
Thank you. It's actually really useful taking pics to see the true changes. I loved this one, especially with a bit of tan of my tummy!
I have been rubbing bio oil daily into my belly and belly button scar. That's it . I don't really like touching it though, makes me feel weird still lol.
I have been rubbing bio oil daily into my belly and belly button scar. That's it . I don't really like touching it though, makes me feel weird still lol.
March 22, 2016
Wow! This is amazing. You look great but more importantly I'm sure you feel so much better about yourself. I struggle with a little belly flab post-kid so I know what it's like. Thank you for sharing your story! :)
March 23, 2016
Thank you. I feel so much better fit doing it. I used to worry about lifting up and my top riding up, exposing my belly. Now I'm more than happy to get it out lol xx
March 23, 2016
You look absolutely amazing.....Wish I was brave enough to do it too!
March 23, 2016
the first few weeks all seem a blur now... Just like childbirth. You forget the pain because the outcome is good. Mad or brave? Either way best thing I ever did for myself lol x
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