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Hello all! I have decided to share my story...
I have decided to share my story as I found very helpful and motivating to read other's people stories. At 5,4, 145 lbs, two kids and 50 pounds weight loss over the last few years, my tummy has become a daily obsession. While I don't think it is the worst I have seen throughout this site, that part is unproportionnal with the rest of the body and it is an overwhelming task to dress up every morning. I became a master at hiding the surplus around my waist and I can understand why people around me would think this operation is unecessary. But it is. I am active and runs about 3-4 times a week, eat pretty ealthy and does weight. When I got a confirmation from the doctor that no exercice and diet will ever bring me my tummy back, I knew the TT surgery was the best option for me. Im looking forward to put on jeans or tops without having to worry about the hiding part.
My pre-ops consult is November 15th and I am getting very excited. I m worried that I will not be 100% for the kids at Christmas but at least, I will be able to get around and move a bit.
Will keep you all updated about my journey!
For the first time yesterday, I had doubts. While...
Thank God, it only lasted few minutes. When I got in front of the mirror and look at my tummy and how I hate the way I look because of "this", I believe this is all worth it. Esthetic reasons may be superficial, but when it prevents us for feeling good about ourselves, our self-esteem drops down and this is no good. It affects all aspects of your life. That is the way I justify myself, and having read all the good stories in this site and from friends, they are all so pleased with the results and wished they have done this earlier. I also see a change in their behavior - more confidence, happiness coming from feeling good about the way they look, overall strenght - and think I deserve to feel this way too. Aren't we all deserve to feel and look good?
Got my pre-ops consult yesterday. What did I have...
When talking to my doctor, I realized he is very meticulous and is very eager to provide me with the best results. Took pictures and explained to me what I will be looking like, and even though recovery will take a while, it will be sure be worth it.
I guess I still have doubts when I got out, especially when realizing I won't be up and running for my vacation with the kids the week after Xmas. I know for everybody else, it is a small price to pay, but each year, we anticipate this time where we go to the cottage, have friends over and play outside in the snow. Celebrating new's year will be another ballgame this year, thats for sure. It kind of hit my boyfriend who is now wondering if he should cancel his vacation...I guess I should be focusing on the results I will get, the reasons why im doing it and not think short term. After all, it is the price to pay to get what I've always wanted!!
Provider Review
My doctor is rated one of the best surgeon in my area. Although a friend recommended the other surgeon from the same clinic, I chose this doctor instead because he was performing the "no-drain" technique. I first went to get information on lipposuccion and he recommended the tummy tuck instead as he said the problem was the skin and not the fat. He really made me feel at ease during the appointment, answering all questions I had, showing me pictures and being very human. He is very young and he got me on that, I trust young surgeons because they usually in the known for the latest techniques and most of all, they are not into old school mentality to make us avoid a bunch of things prior to surgery that are often unecessary. The second pre-op appt was fast but I blamed the fact it was at the end of the day and he was proably tired. Anyway, I didn't care at this point, he made a first good impression and I chose him because of his skills and the results I will get. Same thing when he saw me after the surgery, not much to say, he looked at my tummy and said it was healing great. I guess the problem is you have to get prepared to ask questions, if not, he will not go beyond and tell you. He simply thinks you know and made some research prior to. He will tell you the important stuff, but no extra information. When you ask a question, you think he will elaborate, but the answer is usually a yes or a no. I wished he would have told me about muscle repair and how it works because that was my main problem and never mentionned it. I had to so some research myself and realized it after the TT. Anyway, I still highly recommend him because at the end, it's the results that count and he is truly competent. However, I would advise you to get fully prepared and ask all the questions you may have.