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40 Years Old, Mother of 4, Work out Hard and Can't Get Rid of Belly Flab - Cedar Rapids, IA
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I am scheduled for a tummy tuck without muscle...
Becks MJuly 26, 2014
$15,000
I am scheduled for a tummy tuck without muscle repair. Doctor says I don't need it despite giving birth to 4 children and and breast lift with augmentation. Surgery is 2 days away and I am a mess. This is something I have wanted for a long time but am beginning to think I am crazy and selfish for spending all this money on myself. I have a wonderful supportive spouse who loves me as I am but wants me to be happy. I imagine my feelings are normal. This site has been so helpful. I will post pics before and after soon.
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1 day pre
12 hours to a new me
Becks MJuly 28, 2014
12 hours until surgery time. I have been relatively calm and upbeat today. I am going to try and post before pictures; usually I am very modest but here goes nothing!
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July 28, 2014
Good luck! I am 2 and a half weeks post op and feeling happy!! I hv a couple of kids too and I had terrible muscle damage and seperation! I assume that when they are actually in there that they will repair anything they may see??? It took me 5 years of deciding as it is a huge commitment financially physically and mentally. My partner has been hugely supportive. He's my hero :) I'm lucky to have him. I figure that if it makes you happy then do it. Your kids and husband will benefit from a mama who is comfortable in her own skin! Rather than being self conscious or irritated. Good luck!!! :)
July 28, 2014
I feel like I do need muscle repair. Surgeon doesn't think I do. I want the best results so I will tell him to repair as necessary. I was nervous but am feeling positive now. The pain doesn't scare me, I can tolerate that because I know with pain comes my desired results! Thanks for your support.
July 28, 2014
Good call. Make sure u do because if there is muscle damage and he doesn't repair it then u won't be as stream lined!. Also having repaired core muscles can only be a good thing for your back and posture! The pain was OK.....tolerable. But you do need help with everything the first week! The second week is better and now I'm heading into my third week....the world is your oyster! Relax. Be excited! Its like your own personal Xmas eve of excitement!!! :)
August 4, 2014
Hello I don't have any children and I want a flat belly and my breast augmentation pear shaped normal saline. I am scared of being put under anesthesia and wish that I did not have to do surgery. Scare of pain also. How long would I need to be out of work?
August 4, 2014
You said that you have to do the surgery?? And are scared? Is it for medical reasons? My biggest advice is don't go through with such a big surgery until you are mentally prepared for it. It took me five years to be mentally ready. For some women a lot longer. Its a big commitment financially physically and mentally and you sound a bit unsure?
July 28, 2014
I sure hope that your surgery today goes well. Having a wonderful supportive husband who wants you to be happy and confident is very important. Good Luck!
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Day of treatment
I made it!
Becks MJuly 29, 2014
Had surgery at 7:30 this morning; it was scheduled for 6 hours and only took 4. I'm feeling a bit rough. Breast not so bad, tummy uncomfortable. I keep forgetting not to use my arms to push up out of chair but am quickly reminded by shooting pain in my breast!! I hate the drains, definitely feel they are worst part of surgery. I am fortunate, I did not need muscle repair so hopefully recovery is a bit quicker. I have an amazing care taker!! I will post pictures soon. Thanks for all the support!
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July 30, 2014
Congrats on getting it done. I had mine June 24th. The drains were the worst for me too. No matter what I did they just seemed to hurt. Got them out in a week and felt much better. Would love to show my before and after pictures but can't figure out how to do it. I feel amazing still have swelling in the pm but would do it again anytime. I to didn't have to do lypo or muscle repair just skin removed from loosing a lot of weight. Good luck
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