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Full Tummy Tuck with Lipo of the Flanks and Muscle Repair (Diastasis) - Columbus, OH
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I am a mom of one, am 30 years old, 5ft tall,...
$7,000
I am a mom of one, am 30 years old, 5ft tall, 105lbs. and recently got engaged to the love of my life. He has a son I adore, and we are happy with our little family of four.... No more babies :)
Soooo, I have been researching for over a year, have met with 6 doctors, and considered multiple approaches to fix my "mommy tummy". I have finally found my doc, decided on which surgery will best accomplish my goals, and secured financing. I am so excited that in just a few short months, I will begin another journey with my body. I had my daughter when I was 23, and gained about 80lbs. Luckily I lost the weight very quickly, but was left with a bulge. I am highly active, lift weights every day, and maintain a strict diet... But none of that can fix those darn seperated muscles. Now at 30 years old, I am reclaiming my body, to be the best, most fit, sexiest me I can be!!
Soooo, I have been researching for over a year, have met with 6 doctors, and considered multiple approaches to fix my "mommy tummy". I have finally found my doc, decided on which surgery will best accomplish my goals, and secured financing. I am so excited that in just a few short months, I will begin another journey with my body. I had my daughter when I was 23, and gained about 80lbs. Luckily I lost the weight very quickly, but was left with a bulge. I am highly active, lift weights every day, and maintain a strict diet... But none of that can fix those darn seperated muscles. Now at 30 years old, I am reclaiming my body, to be the best, most fit, sexiest me I can be!!
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UPDATED FROM FitMomma83
1 month pre
35 days to go!!
The countdown begins. I can't believe that next month, I will be having surgery. It's been 7 1/2 years since I had a flat stomach. I was trying to remember what it was like... I couldn't! I got pregnant at 22, so have had this bulgy tummy just about my entire adult life. I'm so ready to get my sexy back!!
My fiancé and I picked out a freakin sweet ass leather power love-seat recliner. It should be delivered right before the surgery. I can't wait for that, it'll be good for surgery but awesome for family snuggles and movie watching post recovery!
I bought a bunch of granny panties, large yoga pants, spans for after I'm done with the CG, and hit up Walgreens for all my OTC meds and stuff; tea, throat drops, milk of magnesia, ibuprofen, cleaning wipes, depends, maxi pads... I think that's it haha. Had luckily my fiancé is in the skin care industry, so I'm set with top of the line scar lotions and ointments. I'm a huge planner, and I get very stressed if I am not well prepared in advance.
I have my pre-op next Wednesday and have about a whole page of questions for my PS. I'm looking forward to it, and hope I'll feel more ready and less anxious.
I am very very excited... but nervous. After all it is major surgery, and intense recovery. My fiancé keeps reminding me that I am young and very fit and strong, so not to worry. He's right I guess, as usual :) I'm trying to stay focused on the image of my toned hot ass self in a bikini! I can see my upper abbs where I don't have the mommy tummy part, and I can't wait to see what I'll look like once I'm recovered and back to lifting... Exciting stuff!!
I'll post an update if anything changes after my pre-op, but if not I'll be back with pictures next month!
My fiancé and I picked out a freakin sweet ass leather power love-seat recliner. It should be delivered right before the surgery. I can't wait for that, it'll be good for surgery but awesome for family snuggles and movie watching post recovery!
I bought a bunch of granny panties, large yoga pants, spans for after I'm done with the CG, and hit up Walgreens for all my OTC meds and stuff; tea, throat drops, milk of magnesia, ibuprofen, cleaning wipes, depends, maxi pads... I think that's it haha. Had luckily my fiancé is in the skin care industry, so I'm set with top of the line scar lotions and ointments. I'm a huge planner, and I get very stressed if I am not well prepared in advance.
I have my pre-op next Wednesday and have about a whole page of questions for my PS. I'm looking forward to it, and hope I'll feel more ready and less anxious.
I am very very excited... but nervous. After all it is major surgery, and intense recovery. My fiancé keeps reminding me that I am young and very fit and strong, so not to worry. He's right I guess, as usual :) I'm trying to stay focused on the image of my toned hot ass self in a bikini! I can see my upper abbs where I don't have the mommy tummy part, and I can't wait to see what I'll look like once I'm recovered and back to lifting... Exciting stuff!!
I'll post an update if anything changes after my pre-op, but if not I'll be back with pictures next month!
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February 25, 2014
What scar lotions will you be using and how many days/weeks after the surgery will you start using them?
February 25, 2014
I am going to use CU3 Intensive Tissue Repair Complex. It is a product made by Neova, which is a skin care brand that my fiancé has worked for. It is typically used in dermatology offices for post procedure treatment. As far as when and how long, that is on my list of questions for the PS... I am seeing him tomorrow for my pre-opp follow up. I will let you know what he says. But, I have been already applying it daily as a pre-treatment to get the skin as ready as possible. Here's a link to the cream if you're interested. There are so many options out there, but my fiancé knows skin. He says this is the best and I trust him!
http://www.neova.com/product.aspx?id=538&productid=211
p.s. I am also going to use the VitaMedica pack. All the reviews are outstanding, and my PS even sells them in his office and highly recommends it.
February 26, 2014
My PS said that I can start applying the scar cream after the stitches are removed which will be 2 weeks post-op. I'll probably apply it twice a day at least.
March 2, 2014
Thank you! Wow that's not a bad price! I was going to purchase a cream called Biocorneum which is the cream Angelina Jolie used after her mastectomy. It's like around 100 dollars! Thanks for the link!
UPDATED FROM FitMomma83
7 days pre
Updated before pictures... on week to surgery!
I thought I would put together some organized before photos, with the hopes of being able to wear the same clothing items and keep better track of my progress in the weeks and months to come. The black bathing suit bottomes are very low cut, and according to my PS, that's how low my scar will be. He will actually be "replacing" my c-section scar and says it will only be about 6 inches long, not hip to hip, since I don't have any skin that needs to be removed from the sides.
The brown bathing suit is my favorite bikini ever, and actualy the only one I kept over the course of the past 7 years.; hoping I would one day be able to wear it again. I am sure I will be buying more though this summer =) That's going to be a FUN shopping trip, and I am really looking forward to it!
I will update photos as I heal, I can't wait to see the end results... woohoo!!!!
The brown bathing suit is my favorite bikini ever, and actualy the only one I kept over the course of the past 7 years.; hoping I would one day be able to wear it again. I am sure I will be buying more though this summer =) That's going to be a FUN shopping trip, and I am really looking forward to it!
I will update photos as I heal, I can't wait to see the end results... woohoo!!!!
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March 28, 2014
Good luck! I'm thinking about you today! I pushed mine back to next Friday. I can't wait for you to post pics! Happy healing!
March 28, 2014
It went great! All the people are sooo nice. You're going to do great too :)
March 29, 2014
I'm doing ok! Got through surgery with flying colors. The pain is very manageable so I'm pretty comfortable. No nausea or getting sick. It's been a lot easier that I thought it would be. I am just excited to get this binder off in a few days and see my new belly!
March 29, 2014
That is wonderful!!! Congratulations on a smooth surgery and recovery!! Can't wait to see your results!
April 1, 2014
Hey fitmomma! Sorry to keep bugging you but since ou had the same procedure and same PS I can't help it! How have these 4 days gone? Pain still minimal? Have you been able to do any light cooking or take care of your kids? 3 more days for me and it's all I think about!!!!
April 1, 2014
Hey! It's had ups and downs. The day of my surgery was probably the easiest. I was in zero pain because of the anestesia. The next two days after that weren't great, but they weren't as bad as I had it in my head. All I could do was get up to go to the bathroom and sit back down. I had childcare. Thank goodness! Most of my pain was from where the drain spot and from the tightness of the binder squeezing my swollen skin. (Our PS only uses one drain so that's good news!) I survived though and you will too! Today I got my drain out and was able to take a shower and get my own good. Lookin up every day :) I'll post a pic later
April 2, 2014
Ok, thanks for all the info! I think I'm expecting it to be a lot worse than it will actually be as well! Hang in there!! Is the incision as low as you hoped?
April 2, 2014
It's pretty low yeah. Hard to tell with the stitches and the tape and all the swelling. He said it "replaced" my c-section scar, which was WAY low. Far below the pubic line. If the tape doesn't fall off by the end of the week, I'm supposed to take it off myself. Will get another pic up then. I'll be getting my stitches out the afternoon of your surgery, I'll be thinking of you!
April 2, 2014
If you get your stitches out in 1 week then hopefully I will too! He originally told me 2 weeks, but hope it'll be 1 week!
April 4, 2014
Was your surgery today?! I hope it went great and you're doing ok :) Wheb you're up for it let me know how you're doing!
April 5, 2014
Yes it was today, I'm only draining about 20ml every 3 hrs so I hope to get it out Monday! I am pretty sore! It feels like he went all the way up on the muscle tightening. He did mark on me and said he was going to tighten up above my belly button but that's not normally something they do with a mini.....he also fixed the top of my belly button that was drooping down. This IS as bad as I thought but not with pain, just sore/stiffness and hunching over to walk! But I can get around by myself with no help and I credit my exercising for that
April 5, 2014
Oh I'm so glad it went well! Just keep takin your meds and you'll get a little better every day. Yeah, I credit my fast recovery to my fitness level, it definitely plays a huge role. Sounds like you got your money's worth too, that's great! I'll be thinking of you.. Lots of water and happy healing. I promise you'll be feeling way better in a few days, so hang in there!!
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Welcome to the community. Â You go girl, reclaim that body and start loving it again.