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32 Yr Old, 3 Kids, Tummy Tuck - Bloomington, IL
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I'm one month pre-op, and so excited! I have been...
rsusannaApril 22, 2016
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I'm one month pre-op, and so excited! I have been wanting this for so long. I have had three c-sections, and although I'm fit, exercise regularly, and eat well, I have loose flabby skin that will not budge. Will post before pictures soon.
Curious - how does the TT recovery compare to c-section? I know it's not the same, but it's the closest point of reference I have.
Curious - how does the TT recovery compare to c-section? I know it's not the same, but it's the closest point of reference I have.
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Replies (7)
April 24, 2016
I'm a little over one month pre-op!! I've also had two c-sections. I'm curious about that as well. My surgeon said it is a harder recovery because of the repairing of the muscle. ?? How are you feeling? I've been waiting for so long for mine too...over 10 years!! And now that it's scheduled I almost feel like I want to throw up sometimes from being so scared!!! And then I think about how exciting it will be to not absolutely despise my stomach!!!
April 24, 2016
I'm anxious, but mostly excited and impatient. I've been wanting this since I had my first baby over 9 years ago (my three children are 9, 8, and 4). Although I'm the fittest I've ever been and put on quite a bit of muscle, my stomach looks the same as it did 6 months postpartum from my first!
April 24, 2016
I'm excited to follow your journey!! This site has been so helpful already in feeling like I'm in good company!!!! I'm not at my fittest but I think getting rid of this "lap dog" will make me so much more motivated!!!
May 7, 2016
I would say it's only kind of like a c section. With the TT you don't also have a brand new baby and crazy hormones but you do have a little more pain. In my opinion the TT was easier. Everyone is different though
June 6, 2016
I am recovering now, has been one week today. First three days are with out a doubt the hardest. You go through a little of the same emotions...what did I just do to my body, I can't believe I just purposely put myself through this...you won't have the beautiful bundle of joy to hel you through, however, if you stay on this website, and read, read, read you will look forward and get excited about the end result. The pain in my option is a little harder.
August 25, 2018
Question would you say your tt scar is high or normal? I basically have the same stomach as you and I don't have much fat by my ribs like you and I was worried of them not being able to pull my skin down to where I'd like it. Does your under wear cover your tt scar?
UPDATED FROM rsusanna
16 days pre
17 days to go!
rsusannaMay 7, 2016
My pre-op appointment is in two days, and I'm anxious yet excited! I'm keeping a running list of questions for my PS, and thinking about what I'll need to do/get in the next couple of weeks. And did I mention I'm excited?!
Posting more before pics, I'll be so happy to have my smooshy extra skin gone!
Replies (6)
May 14, 2016
I was looking at your pictures and my body shape is exactly the same. My body looks the same and my surgery is on the 18th! Scared yet so excited. What kinds of things are you doing to prep? I feel like I should be doing more.
May 16, 2016
I know! I've been googling and reading posts on here to prepare, really all I'm doing is getting the house clean, making some quick meals in advance, and gathering what I think I'll need - colace, miralax (PS suggested), magazines, extra pillows. Lucky that we have a power recliner so that's where I'll be sleeping for the first couple of nights.
May 16, 2016
I'm glad to have a recliner but man a power recliner would be awesome! Can't believe it's less than two days away.
May 19, 2016
Well I'm on the other side now. I'm sitting in my recliner at home and just chilling. I'm totally the hunchbacked grandma you've likely heard other people talk about. It's amazing how quickly I was up and around. Not as bad as expected. Have you chatted with your surgeon about a pain ball. Pretty sure that is the game changer.
May 20, 2016
It's amazing. I had a c section and wasn't able to do as much as I was able to do after this surgery and this is way more intense. Yesterday was pretty rough. Even with lots of meds it was hard to get under control but today is a lot better.
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