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I'M BACK!!!!!!!-Chicago, IL

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So, I started to seriously consider a tummy tuck...

ChicagoMom1208April 3, 2013
WORTH IT$7,750

So, I started to seriously consider a tummy tuck late last year. I have 2 boys ages 7 & 4. I was always slim prior to having children, then after giving birth to my boys, my midsection turned into a huge blob. So, I've been extremely unhappy with my body for the past 3 years. I work out and have tried many diets, which do help me lose weight, but this stomach never goes anywhere.

I thought my husband would be against the surgery, but his response was, "I love you the way you are and I think you're perfect, but if a tummy tuck will help you feel better about yourself and make you happy, then let's do it!"

After getting the green light from my husband, I started going to consultations. I consulted with 5 surgeons and I chose Dr . Michael Horn. I scheduled my surgery for May 8 with a preop appointment on April 24.

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UPDATED FROM ChicagoMom1208
22 days pre

TT with flank & back lipo.........21 days away!!!!...

ChicagoMom1208April 16, 2013
TT with flank & back lipo.........21 days away!!!! Super excited!!!!

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divarrives
April 18, 2013
Hey hunni bunni my tt sister, we are counting down now. I can’t wait to see your results. I can’t wait to see mine but as I am sitting her tonight and reading some great reads I am still very nervous
ChicagoMom1208
April 18, 2013
Hi!!! Thank you, I'm so excited. I'm obsessed with clothes and supplies now. I get nervous at times, but the excitement of having a new body just takes over every time.
divarrives
April 18, 2013
Yes I have gotten obessed with the clothes but I am obessed with looking at results of women who have the same or similar body type as mine come out. I am really concerned about my weight but I know I am in good shape.
UPDATED FROM ChicagoMom1208
20 days pre

So, I was asked, once again, if I'm pregnant. I...

ChicagoMom1208April 18, 2013
So, I was asked, once again, if I'm pregnant. I was at work and another RN that floats to our unit every 2 months or so asked me " When are you due?" I just ignored her because it caught me so off guard, especially since I've seen her at least a few times over the past year or so. It just feels like a gut punch whenever this happens and I can't wait until May 8!

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bunkyf
April 18, 2013
Hi Chicago, I live in joliet and I had my surgery September 10th. my dr. was Dr. maydry out of alexian bros hospital. he was fantastic. just a few peices of advice, get a recliner, borrow it or rent one now so u have it. keep up on the pain med and get a stool softner. don't try to do aanythg for the first week. I got additional compression underwear from walmart...they were inexpensive & good. at this point I do still swell a bit but now at 7mos post op I can exercise but will feel slight cramping after. best of luck & message me w/any ?'s if u want !
Boopieboop
April 18, 2013
Good luck to you!!
divarrives
May 8, 2013
Good luck god bless see you there in a little while.
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iwantmybodyback1980
May 9, 2013
Glad you made it to the flat side
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Not Just a Mom
May 9, 2013
Congrats! Hope you are able to rest up and heal quickly. Can't wait to see your po pictures and hear about your recovery journey. How long were in in the hospital for? I was told that with the lipo it would feel like I had deep bruises. How do you feel?
ChicagoMom1208
May 9, 2013
Thanks for your well wishes! I actually had my procedure one at a surgical center, so I went home the same day. My surgery started round 9:15 ish and it was done around 12:15, then we left around 4:00. It took me awhile to wake up enough and get my nausea under control. I started feeling pretty good by yesterday evening. The nasea never came back and the pain isn't too bad. I've been able to walk to the bathroom alone this morning, but the toilet seat riser has been a life saver!! I got a little too eager and decided to make a trip downstairs to see my boys off to school.........not the best idea. We have 16 stairs and after making down, very slowly, I felt like I had run a couple of miles. As far as the lipo pain, I mostly feel burning at the puncture sites. I had lots of oozing from the lipo sites yesterday as well, but that is normal.
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