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Tummy Tuck with MR, No Lipo (Hysterectomy at the same time) - Bloomington, IL
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I'm 32, 5'6" and 163 lbs. I have 2 kids, one in...
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I'm 32, 5'6" and 163 lbs. I have 2 kids, one in 2005 and the other in 2007. I had gained 60 lbs with my 1st baby and also gained all sorts of stretch marks. My 1st kid was large and I had quite the episiotomy from that birth. I only gained 35 with my next kid and so I did not gain any new stretch marks. I maxed out on my weight at 218 at the end of my 1st pregnancy and since my 2nd, I've maintained a weight of right around 160. I'm quite active and I love weight lifting. I workout 3-4 times a week.
A few weeks ago I saw a urogynocologist regarding some pressure I've had in my nether regions. It turns out I need to have a hysterectomy because everything is prolapsing. It started with the uterus, which is falling on the bladder and bowels. I'm done having children, so I'm ok with having a hysterectomy. They also have to reinforce the vaginal walls, tack up the bladder and bowels (mesh?). They are leaving my ovaries so I won't go through early menopause and they are also leaving my cervix. So, with all this work they have to do, I started to consider my dream of getting a tummy tuck.
Since I had my 1st kiddo, I've always wanted the contour of my waist back. No more sad belly button. I always said in 5-8 years I would seriously consider it. With the other major surgery though, I thought now would be as good as time as ever. I'm already going to have to take the time off of work. I'm already going to have to be on bed rest for 1-2 weeks. So, no harm in to looking into it.
Today I had a consultation with Dr. Tattini. He explained everything very well and after the examination, determined I am a good candidate for getting an abdominoplasty. I will be getting muscle repair (MR) and body contouring from him. The reason we decided against liposuction is because of the risk it would present with all the other surgical procedures taking place. He said he doesn't think I need it anyways, but if I ever wanted to get it in the future that will be an option.
My surgery date is still pending. I know it will change from the 16th of December because my PS already has something booked that day and they need to coordinate with the urogynocologist. I just know at this point that it will be before the end of the year. I can't believe it is really happening! I definitely makes the whole "getting a hysterectomy at 32" news a whole lot easier to take. Plus, I won't have periods anymore. This is going to be great. :)
I had my consultation with the PS today. It went great! Here is my back store...
I recently learned that I need to have a
A few weeks ago I saw a urogynocologist regarding some pressure I've had in my nether regions. It turns out I need to have a hysterectomy because everything is prolapsing. It started with the uterus, which is falling on the bladder and bowels. I'm done having children, so I'm ok with having a hysterectomy. They also have to reinforce the vaginal walls, tack up the bladder and bowels (mesh?). They are leaving my ovaries so I won't go through early menopause and they are also leaving my cervix. So, with all this work they have to do, I started to consider my dream of getting a tummy tuck.
Since I had my 1st kiddo, I've always wanted the contour of my waist back. No more sad belly button. I always said in 5-8 years I would seriously consider it. With the other major surgery though, I thought now would be as good as time as ever. I'm already going to have to take the time off of work. I'm already going to have to be on bed rest for 1-2 weeks. So, no harm in to looking into it.
Today I had a consultation with Dr. Tattini. He explained everything very well and after the examination, determined I am a good candidate for getting an abdominoplasty. I will be getting muscle repair (MR) and body contouring from him. The reason we decided against liposuction is because of the risk it would present with all the other surgical procedures taking place. He said he doesn't think I need it anyways, but if I ever wanted to get it in the future that will be an option.
My surgery date is still pending. I know it will change from the 16th of December because my PS already has something booked that day and they need to coordinate with the urogynocologist. I just know at this point that it will be before the end of the year. I can't believe it is really happening! I definitely makes the whole "getting a hysterectomy at 32" news a whole lot easier to take. Plus, I won't have periods anymore. This is going to be great. :)
I had my consultation with the PS today. It went great! Here is my back store...
I recently learned that I need to have a
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UPDATED FROM HealthyHappy
2 months pre
Photos from today
These are some photos I took today. I'm a little over 2 months pre-op. I'm 5'6" and currently 164 lbs.
Replies (8)
October 5, 2013
I'm going through the same thing now girly!! Im 28 and need a hysterectomy for stage 4 endo. Mine will be in November but hopefully we can stay in touch!! Best of luck
October 5, 2013
Best of luck to you, too! It's comforting to know other women are making the same decisions as us! Take my uterus, gain a flat stomach. I think it's a fair trade. ;)
October 6, 2013
I wish they would take my uterus!!! lol. Can I request that (just kidding, I know I can't...but I am jealous)! :)
October 5, 2013
Oh gf, you are gonna look so hot. My belly looked just like yours. check out my profiles, My journey started back last may 2012.
October 5, 2013
I agree with great2bme! You are going to look so good! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM HealthyHappy
2 months pre
Measurements
I have my new surgery date, December 13th! In the meantime, I am going to get serious with trying to lose weight. I'm actually happy where I am at now. I've maintained this weight for over a year and I don't feel deprived. I really don't like dieting, but I really would like the doctor to pull as much skin as possible. So, in order to do that, I would like to shed some more fat. I've decided to follow a paleo diet, but keep the carbs low enough to burn stored fat. I already workout plenty. They say abs are made in the kitchen!
Here are some measurements, to compare along the way:
Bust- 41 in
Chest- 35 in
Waist at BB- 37 in
Hips at widest- 38.5 in
Here are some measurements, to compare along the way:
Bust- 41 in
Chest- 35 in
Waist at BB- 37 in
Hips at widest- 38.5 in
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October 6, 2013
YAY! You look so good, I can see why you want your tuck and I feel like our bodies are very similar. My piece of advice for you is that if you are at 160 lbs and have maintained that for a year..that is what I call your "happy spot". I wouldn't try to lose more, the reason being that originally I had planned to prep for a figure comp right before mine, get as lean as I could so the dr would have so much skin to pull off...until one of the girls from our gym apparently did that (I didn't talk to her, my boss told me) and she ended up tearing her stitches or stomach or something when she went back to her maintenance weight. I mean maybe 5 lbs would be ok, but I wouldn't aim for lower because once we have that skin gone, we are going to be able to work the crap out of our abs and have amazing abs that actually you can see and feel.
I have been dieting a bit. But someone else gave me that same info and honestly, I think it is smart. Because imagine how much harder it is going to be on us taking 6-8 weeks off from the gym when we lose 10 lbs, have surgery...yah we are gonna whig the hell out.
Keep in touch! I am happy for us!!!
October 6, 2013
Thanks so much for the advice! It's so great to be able to share this information!
I've maintained a weight of 155 for the longest time before going up to 160 a year ago, so I hope to get to that point. Even so, I don't really measure success by the number on the scale, but more on the weight I move in the gym. :) I'm just excited to have that flat belly! No more clothes not fitting right because of the loose skin and extra jiggle!
October 14, 2013
I'm really excited for you as well and think you're going into it with a really great attitude! I am actually 6 days post op - had my tummy tuck (no muscle tightening or lipo) last week and i feel like I've turned the corner on recovery. When i have a brief down moment I try to focus on how great it will feel to not have the saggy skin in front that I've hated for so many years.
We have much in common - though I'm much older (47) I had two kids as well. I'm just shy of 5'7" and my top weight was right around 200, though I've maintained a weight of 155ish for the past two years. It was time to reward myself with this last bit that I felt I needed in order to really feel more confident in a swim suit.
I've told relatively few so far, and not sure how many I'll eventually tell or not. I was surprised by the vibe I got from even one of my best friends. Hard to explain fully, but I came away feeling somewhat frivolous and vain. Not sure I really want to open myself up to others making me feel that way as well, so for right now, I'm just laying low (literally!) about the whole thing.
You sound like a planner so I'm sure you'll go into this prepared and ready. Best of luck to you! It is as rough as everyone says, but I'm having no regrets and I think my recovery is moving along just fine. I'll be checking back on you and thinking of you in December!
October 26, 2013
I am a planner. :) I definitely do my research! The reaction of your friend was exactly like mine. I was so shocked by her lack of support. Oh well, it doesn't truly matter what she thinks! Thanks for your support! I'm excited to see your progress. :)
October 6, 2013
Yah, no more periods! :)
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