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sheddingskinNovember 12, 2012
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i have been lurking for a few weeks and am learning so much from you all! thanks for your willingness to share your stories. i have five year old twins that wrecked my tummy. i was 115 pounds before pregnancy and gained 35 pounds. i will find a picture to post but i defied gravity! :)
i am scheduled for a full TT on December 27th (6 1/2 weeks away!) i know it will be here in no time so i'm busy gathering information from you...thanks to this site i have a better idea of what to expect, how to prepare and what i will need for recovery. here are a few pictures i took today!
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The countdown is on ... i know i must be...
sheddingskinNovember 26, 2012
the countdown is on ...
i know i must be getting close because my very first coherent thought at 6:45 this morning was..."what am i doing? is this crazy? do i really need a TT? can't i just live with my body?"... my first symptoms of cold feet i guess. i zapped out of it by giving this rippled belly a good jiggle. aaahhh yes, now i remember.
are any of my fellow December buddies having these same thoughts? i am stalking these forums daily to be as prepared as possible and have learned so much already. i am encouraged by your stories of struggle and victory...and that with the exception of a small few, that everyone would do it over again!
so here goes nothing... starting this week i will begin purchasing supplies here and there and menu planning for my family. has anyone hired help to come and clean their house while in recovery? i know myself and that someone will need to strap me to the bed and hide the clorox wipes. just thinking i should have someone come once or twice to keep us all sane. wonder if my in laws would be willing to keep the kids a few days to give my husband a break...he is wonderful wonderful but i feel guilty he will be juggling it all while playing nurse! then again, i had a c-section with colicky, refluxy twinfants. he was amazing... steddy eddie... and we were running on fumes and fragmented sleep at best.
oh so thankful for this place to vomit my random thoughts, concerns and questions. thanks for reading and happy healing to all who have gone before me!!
i know i must be getting close because my very first coherent thought at 6:45 this morning was..."what am i doing? is this crazy? do i really need a TT? can't i just live with my body?"... my first symptoms of cold feet i guess. i zapped out of it by giving this rippled belly a good jiggle. aaahhh yes, now i remember.
are any of my fellow December buddies having these same thoughts? i am stalking these forums daily to be as prepared as possible and have learned so much already. i am encouraged by your stories of struggle and victory...and that with the exception of a small few, that everyone would do it over again!
so here goes nothing... starting this week i will begin purchasing supplies here and there and menu planning for my family. has anyone hired help to come and clean their house while in recovery? i know myself and that someone will need to strap me to the bed and hide the clorox wipes. just thinking i should have someone come once or twice to keep us all sane. wonder if my in laws would be willing to keep the kids a few days to give my husband a break...he is wonderful wonderful but i feel guilty he will be juggling it all while playing nurse! then again, i had a c-section with colicky, refluxy twinfants. he was amazing... steddy eddie... and we were running on fumes and fragmented sleep at best.
oh so thankful for this place to vomit my random thoughts, concerns and questions. thanks for reading and happy healing to all who have gone before me!!
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November 26, 2012
Hey! Haven't ever read your posts before, and you sound just like me. I wake up some days and feel why am I doing this and then later on the same day I can't wait long enough not to feel the jiggly skin! I am glad to see that I am not the only one addicted to clorox wipes, I know I will conveniently be wiping things as I walk by PO. You're body looks like the type that will look amazing with a TT and you deserve it! How old are your twins? Are they still alot of work? My kids are 7, 4 and 2 and ALOT of work. My son still gets up in the night, so not too sure how that will go. Guess they will have to work it out. Keep us posted. I go in on the 6th of dec.
November 30, 2012
you are getting so close!! one week for you!! yaaay... my twins are 5 and they are much easier at this age but have their moments/days for sure! will you have help with your little ones? i am still making plans for them after my tuck so they can enjoy their christmas holiday...hoping play dates and time with mimi and papa will work out! how are you feeling?? excited for you!
November 26, 2012
You will be so happy to get rid of the twin skin! I have twins too and the only regret i have is not doing this sooner!
November 26, 2012
lol yes I would have somebody clean my cleaning lady will come before I leave for my surgery and the day before I come back.
November 30, 2012
how long will you be in the hospital? i will busy my mind with cleaning before the big day but might have someone come around 4-6 days PO. thanks for your advice!
November 26, 2012
Hey Oh my gosh Congratulations!! I myself have twins they are 7 and they also gave me the twin skin!!! I got my tummy tuck on November 1st which is the twins birthday. It was on a thursday so I had their party early. I am so happy with my decision to get a tummy tuck and I am so happy I made that choice probably one of the best choices I have ever made!! You will be soo happy!! You will feel like you have been given a second chance andyou will feel like you are back to your normal self again!!! You desearve it so much!! Having twins is soo hard on our bodys and raising them is work in it self!!! I actually feel sexy again for the first time in sucha very long time!! & ears to be exact!! Words can never explain how good you will feel when all is said and done!! One thing that helped me alot .. and I kept telling myself was that you have more of a chance at dieing riding or drivinga car every time you do it than while getting a tummy tuck. I read that online and so if we take that chance every day then why not take a lesser chance in a tummy tuck procedure because we deffinatley deserve it!!! Do you have Identical twins?? Mine are boy and girl they are in the first grade!! Congraulations on your road to making your self feel better about yourself and regaining your beautiful figure!! You are gonna look amazing and feel amazing!! Keep us updated!! What a great christmas present!!!
November 30, 2012
jujupretty... congrats on your TT ..you are healing beautifully and look great! i have boy/girl twins also and they are in kinder. i have wanted this since they were born! i am wrapping up my supply shopping and love your yoga pants...you have so many cute pairs. where do you get them? have they been your favorite thing to wear during recovery? i have see some cute ones at VS but didn't know if it was worth the investment. :)
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Thanks to my TT i am more prepared this christmas...
sheddingskinNovember 29, 2012
thanks to my TT i am more prepared this christmas than ever before. our kiddos gifts- check! decorations- check! travel plans- check! i am usually guilty of last minute shopping/wrapping.. every. single. year.
i purchased all my PO supplies yesterday (i just couldn't find the dandelion tea i keep reading about). next on the list... meal planning/shopping/ freezing food. it is getting soooo real. i told the girls in my Bible Study last night and many of them seemed confused...the whole, "why? you are so skinny!" bit. so i gave them a looksy which caused a chorus of "ooooohhhs and wows." funny how we've all perfected the art of disguise! my spanx have been my friend since giving birth.
speaking of support, anyone willing to share their favorite CG or stage two garment? also, what are your favorite clothing items for recovery? happy happy healing to all! december ladies, here we come!
i purchased all my PO supplies yesterday (i just couldn't find the dandelion tea i keep reading about). next on the list... meal planning/shopping/ freezing food. it is getting soooo real. i told the girls in my Bible Study last night and many of them seemed confused...the whole, "why? you are so skinny!" bit. so i gave them a looksy which caused a chorus of "ooooohhhs and wows." funny how we've all perfected the art of disguise! my spanx have been my friend since giving birth.
speaking of support, anyone willing to share their favorite CG or stage two garment? also, what are your favorite clothing items for recovery? happy happy healing to all! december ladies, here we come!
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November 30, 2012
Hello,I am 3 months post op,so I wish you all the best,my best garment is one from DJMAX or TARGET .clothing is legs and cotton tshirt,but everyone is different,I live in Florida ,to hot, and I use beach dress for after cirurgic.Hope you can have a good recovery.
November 30, 2012
I wish I was as ahead of the game as you are sister! I've still got quite a few Christmas gifts to get and I'm only about half way through getting my post-op supplies. I found dandelion tea at our Drug Emporium, they're my go to store for any "health food" items, I've also seen it at Target. Also good question about the CGs I've been wondering the same thing myself.
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