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36 Mom of 2 - Cary, NC

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7 days til TT. Reviewing RealSelf has helped a lot...

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mmmomsMarch 4, 2014
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7 days til TT. Reviewing RealSelf has helped a lot. Reading everyone journey, has helped ease my nerves. Totally happy with the Dr. I chose to do my TT. After 2 kids that big for my small frame. Here is the end result. Ready to wear clothes that are not a size or 2 bigger to hide this. EVER been asked how far along or when are due? Here's to the start of my journey with RealSelf fam. I am ready.

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William T. Stoeckel, MD

William T. Stoeckel, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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jadalee6545
March 6, 2014
Best Wishes on your upcoming TT. I believe you will be happy after. I had TT about 7 years ago. If I was doing it today, I would be more educated thanks to RealSelf. I have what is called "dog ears" on each side where the incision stopped. I would discuss this with the surgeon to find out where the incision will stop and then determine if any fat bulges will be left after the incision stops. My surgeon tried to tell me that it was excess skin. He was not honest. Now I am considering paying another surgeon to take care of the dog ears. Also, (and this is all in retrospect) I believe that my stitches were removed too soon. Did your surgeon give you a list of things to have available at home? I think taping the incision with silicone tape is something I would do that I did not do 7 years ago. Good luck and I hope you post after pics.
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mmmoms
March 6, 2014
Thank you! I believe I have one of the best surgeons. I did a lot of detailed research on Dr's, narrowed down to the best 3. Then did a consult with 2 of them. I will try 2 post some pics as soon as I figure out how. Thank you again.
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SongBird29
March 9, 2014
Good luck!!
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mmmoms
March 10, 2014
Thank you!!!
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Blubberbelly No More
March 10, 2014
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! Hope you get stellar results!
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mmmoms
March 11, 2014
Thank you so much! !! I wonder if I will be able to sleep tonight.
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Day of treatment

TT complete

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mmmomsMarch 11, 2014
Laying here relaxing. Not so bad ( right now). I will tell you what had to sneeze twice ahhhhh.

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Tottot
March 12, 2014
Congrats!! And welcome to the flat side !! Can't wait to see your results!!! Ask me whatever you want Hun!!! I see we are almost neighbors!!!!!!!
Tottot
March 12, 2014
Rest rest rest Hun!!!!!!!!!
UPDATED FROM mmmoms
3 days post

3 days after TT

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mmmomsMarch 14, 2014
Today I can say, I don't have any regrets.

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Tottot
March 14, 2014
Hey tiny waist !!!!!
Tottot
March 14, 2014
How u feel??
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mmmoms
March 14, 2014
O today I feel great.
Tottot
March 14, 2014
Nice
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jadalee6545
March 16, 2014
Congratulations.... you look great and it sounds like you are pleased... that's good!
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mmmoms
March 16, 2014
Thank you..... I am pleased. From where I started BIG difference. I go for follow up tomorrow, will try to post new pic.
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jadalee6545
March 16, 2014
You look really great.....Yes there is a difference and you will soon forget the previous look, so keep an old photo handy to help remind you... that's what I do because I learned that after a few months the old look had been forgotten... the photo helps me to push back from the table. But you are really young and you were still carrying the left over baby fat, and thank God you are in the heart of the era of Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez *smiles* and others on TV that really look good! take care and congratulations....
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jadalee6545
March 16, 2014
You look really great.....Yes there is a difference and you will soon forget the previous look, so keep an old photo handy to help remind you... that's what I do because I learned that after a few months the old look had been forgotten... the photo helps me to push back from the table. But you are really young and you were still carrying the left over baby fat, and thank God you are in the heart of the era of Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez *smiles* and others on TV that really look good! take care and congratulations....
Tottot
March 16, 2014
Well said jadalee:)
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mmmoms
March 16, 2014
Ty... that is a great idea to keep old photo handy. Plus, I have 2 prove a point to hubby. That it was no money wasted, that it was money WELL SPENT. Thank you for your words of guidance. : )
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