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MTT + Augmentation
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I don't know where to begin.... I'm a 29 year old...
jg83June 5, 2013
I don't know where to begin....
I'm a 29 year old mom of 2 (ages 11 and 3). 135 lbs and 5'7". I've talked about getting "work" done for at least 5 years, so it's something I've considered for a long time. We recently booked a trip to Mexico (finally...our honeymoon!) and that spurred us to eat better and work out. After doing a month of P90x, I got pretty ill and had to take a month off to recover. While I did notice some changes, I was a bit frustrated that my weight didn't change much and, just like a typical guy, my husband was making faster gains than me. We got back on the program a month ago, but I began to wonder if I would ever lose the tummy bulge and knew that the sagging skin when I bent over would always be there.
I decided to go in for a consult for breast augmentation and lipo, but the PS said there wasn't enough fat and that lipo would be a waste of my time and money. Since I wasn't too concerned about eradicating the stretch marks, MTT would be the way to go he said.
The only two dates they had available were 10 days away from my consult or 2.5 months (which would put me too close to our Mexico trip without enough time to heal).
Therefore I've scheduled the surgery next week. The augmentation I'm not too worried about. It's the MTT that has me hyperventilating. I'm not fully understanding exactly what he's going to do. Yes, I will be clarifying this further in a few days, before I go in. However, I'm concerned about whether the results will be worth the cost and the pain (yes, I understand each person is different). I'm concerned about the scar being my next "flaw fixation". I'm concerned about the length of time I'll have pain and being hunched over and not being able to sleep in my bed.
If anyone has any advice to give me, I'll take it. I'm seriously thinking of cancelling the MTT and seeing if hard work outs is the better option. The downside to this is that if working out over the next 6 months doesn't work, then I'll still be uncomfortable in my skin....and even worse I'll be on my "finally honeymoon" while feeling this way.
I'm a 29 year old mom of 2 (ages 11 and 3). 135 lbs and 5'7". I've talked about getting "work" done for at least 5 years, so it's something I've considered for a long time. We recently booked a trip to Mexico (finally...our honeymoon!) and that spurred us to eat better and work out. After doing a month of P90x, I got pretty ill and had to take a month off to recover. While I did notice some changes, I was a bit frustrated that my weight didn't change much and, just like a typical guy, my husband was making faster gains than me. We got back on the program a month ago, but I began to wonder if I would ever lose the tummy bulge and knew that the sagging skin when I bent over would always be there.
I decided to go in for a consult for breast augmentation and lipo, but the PS said there wasn't enough fat and that lipo would be a waste of my time and money. Since I wasn't too concerned about eradicating the stretch marks, MTT would be the way to go he said.
The only two dates they had available were 10 days away from my consult or 2.5 months (which would put me too close to our Mexico trip without enough time to heal).
Therefore I've scheduled the surgery next week. The augmentation I'm not too worried about. It's the MTT that has me hyperventilating. I'm not fully understanding exactly what he's going to do. Yes, I will be clarifying this further in a few days, before I go in. However, I'm concerned about whether the results will be worth the cost and the pain (yes, I understand each person is different). I'm concerned about the scar being my next "flaw fixation". I'm concerned about the length of time I'll have pain and being hunched over and not being able to sleep in my bed.
If anyone has any advice to give me, I'll take it. I'm seriously thinking of cancelling the MTT and seeing if hard work outs is the better option. The downside to this is that if working out over the next 6 months doesn't work, then I'll still be uncomfortable in my skin....and even worse I'll be on my "finally honeymoon" while feeling this way.
UPDATED FROM jg83
6 days pre
Went back in for clarification
jg83June 6, 2013
I called to ask if they could squeeze me in for 10-15 minutes so I could chat with the doctor to understand more of what he would be doing on the MTT. I'm so glad I did - and I'm still going to go foward with the surgery.
He originally thought that I wasn't concerned with the bulge above my navel, but I informed him I was and that's what I was worried about with the MTT. He explained that while a full TT would likely get everything the way I want it, an MTT would help the overall look of it. I'll probably still have some loose skin above the navel (the only way to get rid of that is a full TT which I don't want to do because of scaring). But, he is going to stitch the muscles all the way up to my rib cage (yay!) and then pull the skin tight (as tight as possible with an MTT). He also is likely going to move my belly button a little because as it is, it's already hooded and pulling everything down will hood it even more. He even said he will probably take a bit of the deep tissue fat off from above my navel.
So, I won't be perfect sitting down - there will likely still be some small rolls above my navel and maybe a slight bulge, but most of the "wiggles" should be gone. Still nervous about the final outcome (is all this money and pain going to be worth it?!), the scar, the pain, and the long recovery, but I'm now clear on what is going to be done.
will post before pics soon.
He originally thought that I wasn't concerned with the bulge above my navel, but I informed him I was and that's what I was worried about with the MTT. He explained that while a full TT would likely get everything the way I want it, an MTT would help the overall look of it. I'll probably still have some loose skin above the navel (the only way to get rid of that is a full TT which I don't want to do because of scaring). But, he is going to stitch the muscles all the way up to my rib cage (yay!) and then pull the skin tight (as tight as possible with an MTT). He also is likely going to move my belly button a little because as it is, it's already hooded and pulling everything down will hood it even more. He even said he will probably take a bit of the deep tissue fat off from above my navel.
So, I won't be perfect sitting down - there will likely still be some small rolls above my navel and maybe a slight bulge, but most of the "wiggles" should be gone. Still nervous about the final outcome (is all this money and pain going to be worth it?!), the scar, the pain, and the long recovery, but I'm now clear on what is going to be done.
will post before pics soon.
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UPDATED FROM jg83
2 days pre
Before pic
jg83June 10, 2013
Do know how hard it is to take a picture of yourself without getting arms or your face in the shot?
I didn't think I'd have a hard time posting these, but after seeing the "bent over" pic, I'm hoping no one is grossed out.
3 more days. I'm nervous now about how the scar will look and if that will be a flaw fixation for me down the road.
I didn't think I'd have a hard time posting these, but after seeing the "bent over" pic, I'm hoping no one is grossed out.
3 more days. I'm nervous now about how the scar will look and if that will be a flaw fixation for me down the road.
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June 10, 2013
I've had both (breast aug and MTT) and can tell u I'm very happy with my results. You have to weigh your odds. Yes I have a scar but it's very thin and light but it beats having an ugly stomach. I guess it's what you make of it. Best of luck to you!
June 10, 2013
I remember looking at your pics (frequently) and you are one of the ones that inspired me to move forward with this - hoping that I'll get somewhere close to you! Did you do anything to help your scar along so it stayed light?
June 10, 2013
Thank you, your words are flattering. But it's not all surgery, it's good eating and time in the gym. Which you seem to understand. No scar therapy really, just alittle paper tape. But I believe a good diet makes a difference in recovery and water is always good for your skin.
June 11, 2013
Good luck. Wish you the best. I'm scheduled for June 12, Mini TT and BA w/ lift! I'm a bundle of nerves, but reading these stories puts me at ease. Good luck!
June 11, 2013
wao is very expensive! Why do you come to Dominican Republic, here these surgical procedures will cost about 5,000 U.S. dollars.
June 14, 2013
Good luck with your surgery. Yes, the scar is the trade off for the saggy skin. I really don't like my scar but it is fading & will keep fading with time, but I will take it over the saggy wrinkly skin. Just be sure to tell your PS to make scar as low as possible. Other advice is to try to be patient with healing & let people help you. You will swell for a few months, which is normal. Please keep us posted on your recovery!
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