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30 Years Old, 2 Kids Later and over 80 Pound Weight Loss. Charlotte, NC
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Put my mind to losing the weight and getting...
WORTH IT$6,900
Put my mind to losing the weight and getting healthy/fit. I just didn't wanna lose weight. I wanted to be fit, out run my kids, and feel better about myself. Started the gym March 2014 going 5 days a week. Started doing classes and weight training. Totally reshaped my body but was left with loose skin. That's when I decided to get a tummy tuck.
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March 11, 2016
I was looking at your recovery pics, you had your surgery a day after me...congratulations it looks great! How are you feeling? I still have little pains in the skin around my belly between the incision and bb I guess where it was lifted to do the muscle repair....still walk bent over and feeling like I'm still 1 week post op :/.... Just curious what it's like for you
March 11, 2016
Hey and thank you! I feel really good. Some days I get tired really easy and some days I get done everything on my list for the day. My skin feel sore when I run it in the middle between belly button and incision as well. I feel little sharp pains occasionally in my incision and especially now the glue is coming off. I'm trying to be careful not to stand up so straight because I really don't want anything to happen to that scar. On the other hand, staying bent over all the time sucks. This is a longer process than expected that's for sure! One thing that keeps me positive is its only March and by summer time, we will be back to normal again but with flat tummies!
April 14, 2016
wow you look amazing congrats! How long after you started working out?
April 15, 2016
I'm not sure which picture you are referring to? I had my last child in October 2012. I started working out when he was about 3-4 months old. I lost all the weight within a year 1/2 to 2 years. Then I was left with loose skin on my tummy and no other way to be rid of it so I decided to get a tummy tuck. So glad I did! Made all that hard work worth it!
February 12, 2017
I'm going in 3 weeks! U did very well! Hope I recover as quickly! Plus u look amazing!! What is the belly plug? I've seen others talk of that!
February 12, 2017
The belly plug is just an ear plug. It's only a temporary fix for belly buttons looking too much like outties. Thank you and Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Hwine
6 days post
Day 6 update with pictures
Today I have felt really good. Woke up and my night time swelling went down. Thank you Motrin. I've been taking one pain pill at night around 8pm to help me sleep and none during the day. I do take Motrin during the day though to help keep swelling at bay. Took a shower this morning and that's my favorite part of my day. Feels so good to get the binder off and rub my skin. I'm really happy with healing. My insicion looks to be healing perfectly. Belly button looks weird to me but it's still too early to say.
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March 2, 2016
You look great! Congrats on the weight loss! You do look to be healing very good!
March 3, 2016
Thank you! I'm so ready to have this other drain removed! Makes things so much easier! My drains are in my pelvic area which I was happy about because of scarring, but man they are a pain! Makes it hard to even wear underwear comfortably, so I usually don't.
March 3, 2016
I just started wearing underwear yesterday ( 3 weeks post) did you see my review on splinting the drain? It works so great!
March 3, 2016
Yes I also have those same gauze but mine is literally right beside my girl parts. Too low to comfortably wear undies. It pulls too much for me to sit comfortably so I just don't wear them unless I'm headed to the doctor lol. I only have in one drain currently. My other came out on day 4 because it stopped working and would not stay deflated. It was so freeing having one gone! My other comes out on Tuesday. I'll be one happy lady!
March 3, 2016
That was seriously the worst part of this surgery. The drains. Once they are out it's few spasms and then a week of I feel like I can do but I cannot yet. I've been washing my incision with dial the gold soap and putting equate brand eucerin on my belly, this combo has been wonderful for healing. Today I stated bio oil so I will let you know how that works. I can laugh again, did light housework today and yesterday I walked 5 blocks. You are in my prayers for a fast recovery free of all complications. I think like me you are very active so the doing not much is the hardest the second week but just ride it out and remember like my ps said we are getting 18 years of hard ab workout in just a few weeks.
March 11, 2016
I just saw your last comment. For some reason I didn't see it before. Thank you for all of your great tips and support! I also started using bio oil and I love it! Made a dramatic difference the very first day. I shower, cover my tummy in it, massage, and let sit to soak in before I redress. You are correct though. The drains ARE the hardest part. I hated them. Once they both were out, I was free again. Felt like a new person. I'm back to somewhat of a normal schedule now. Hardly sit in my lift chair at all now. Can't wait to see how progression goes with time that passes. Bring it on summertime!
March 24, 2016
Looking fantastic! Wow! I think your belly button looks perfect.
March 24, 2016
Thank you! I guess I'm just picky lol he said my belly button was very stretched out (which I agree, it was) but my before kids was an inny and so I wanted a more inny look. I'm ok with it but not 100% happy with it. Even my kids are like, what's wrong with your belly button? I doesn't look like ours....Lol kids
UPDATED FROM Hwine
6 days post
What my bed looks like
This is how I've slept since I've been home at nights. Can't sleep I my reclining lift chair because it's just too firm for me. I use the white pillows for under my knees. Keeps me in a sitting position and I sleep well. Hope this idea helps someone!
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April 1, 2016
Thanks for the suggestion...been debating buying a lazy boy.
April 2, 2016
I have a lift chair in my living room and that thing was a huge help! I bought a used one off craigslist and it was barely used. It helped me so much during the day. I couldn't sleep in it because it's too firm for my butt all night but a lot of people do sleep in them. I love my bed. Just had about 3 extra pillows to prop me in a sitting position but pillows under knees as well. I am still sleeping like that. After 6 weeks, I'm allowed to go back to side sleeping! Yay!
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