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1.5 years later!
My tummy tuck changed my life! I used to pick clothes that would best hide my stomach. I had to try everything on, and I rarely found clothes I liked. Now, I can order clothes online!
My TT has also made a huge impact on my social life. I used to be so self conscious about my belly. I would even find myself explaining my ruined tummy to men that I was in relationships with before we got intimate - not the best idea! I don't even think about it anymore, and the confidence I have gained has done incredible things to change the type of men I attract.
The scar is fading nicely. I wish I had done more scar care, but I only used a single bottle of bio oil. I had one boyfriend ask about it, but it didn't really bother him at all. I look amazing! Life is good. As much as I paid for this procedure, I would have paid twice as much (or more) had I known the huge impact it would have on my life. Even my career has moved fast forward because I have lost my insecurity. I don't sit in meetings trying to cover my belly with notebooks and in certain poses... Part of me feels bad that I couldn't fully embrace my body and appreciate the wonderful gifts it had given me to get to the state it was in. Some people have good skin genetics though, and some do not. I also realize that my disgust of my past stomach was a massive distortion based on comments from my ex and others that I internalized when I was very young, and I wish I could see that it wasn't so bad. Still, I have no regrets!
I wish you all safe and complication free tummy tucks!
My TT has also made a huge impact on my social life. I used to be so self conscious about my belly. I would even find myself explaining my ruined tummy to men that I was in relationships with before we got intimate - not the best idea! I don't even think about it anymore, and the confidence I have gained has done incredible things to change the type of men I attract.
The scar is fading nicely. I wish I had done more scar care, but I only used a single bottle of bio oil. I had one boyfriend ask about it, but it didn't really bother him at all. I look amazing! Life is good. As much as I paid for this procedure, I would have paid twice as much (or more) had I known the huge impact it would have on my life. Even my career has moved fast forward because I have lost my insecurity. I don't sit in meetings trying to cover my belly with notebooks and in certain poses... Part of me feels bad that I couldn't fully embrace my body and appreciate the wonderful gifts it had given me to get to the state it was in. Some people have good skin genetics though, and some do not. I also realize that my disgust of my past stomach was a massive distortion based on comments from my ex and others that I internalized when I was very young, and I wish I could see that it wasn't so bad. Still, I have no regrets!
I wish you all safe and complication free tummy tucks!
August 17th TT and MR - Edina, MN 1 year review!!
It has been a year since my TT, and my life has changed. I am comfortable in clothes and jeans (jeans!), and I don't even think about it anymore. I still can feel a little stretching in my abs during exercise, but it isn't bad at all. I am so happy. For the first time in my life, I didn't have to feel my extra tummy skin pulling up and down in my races as I sprinted toward the finish line this summer. Being completely unconscious in my triathlon clothes is an amazing feeling. It has also changed my dating life in a wonderful way. I think the most surprising effect has been at my job. Since I am not hiding my tummy with my laptop or papers constantly, I believe that confidence has translated to my work. I have been promoted, and I have a lot of responsibility in my position now.
I am including a picture of my scar. It is definitely fading. I probably should have done scar care, but I just don't think about it very often.
Happy Tummy Tucks all!
I am including a picture of my scar. It is definitely fading. I probably should have done scar care, but I just don't think about it very often.
Happy Tummy Tucks all!
I hope everyone is doing well. In the beginning, I...
I hope everyone is doing well. In the beginning, I was on this site every day, and now it has been months! I want to update with my experience at this amount of time past surgery.
One crazy thing - I somehow in the first few weeks after surgery developed some new tiny stretch marks. I am assuming from the swelling - I have such lovely skin... They are tiny and horizontal rather than vertical like normal. At first I thought they were irritated marks from where a button on my pants rubs, but a few months months ago I realized they were stretch marks. It is crazy how some women go through multiple pregnancies with no marks on their skin at all, and some of us can almost get damaged skin from leaning the wrong way!
I still have reduced sensation in near the scar area, but it isn't really bothersome at all. I do still swell a little still after too much salty foods, but I don't even really notice usually. My scar is fading, but it is still a little pink. I used bio oil at first, but have been lazy lately. Also, every once in a while I still feel an itch that is internal - kind of irritating, but getting rare. I am pretty much back to my full activities. There is kind of a slight stretchy feeling internal when I do certain exercises. I do not think about the surgery very often anymore. I do when I see the scar, and when I try on something I never ever would have been able to wear before.
I am so happy with my results. I was thinking about how last year I had made it to my lowest weight since I was 16. One particular memory comes to mind: It was Friday in the beginning of April. It was a beautiful day, and I had just completed a 6 mile run. I felt fantastic. I went to shower, and I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I was at my lowest weight in so long, I was fit and healthy, and all I could see was my saggy tummy. Although I know my self worth should not be so tied to my body, it crushed me. I gained about 10 pounds in that month after because I stopped caring. I felt that no matter how fit and slim I was, I was never going to be able to wear a bikini, or even a form fitting triathlon suit for my races. I would always have to hide my tummy in my clothes. Even though it meant I would have to continue to work two jobs, I started looking for a surgeon at the end of May. This surgery has been the best decision for me. I have ZERO regrets.
I have also lost the pounds I gained over the holidays. This is the first year ever I have looked forward to shopping for a swim suit. I will post pictures when I get one!
Cheers everyone!
One crazy thing - I somehow in the first few weeks after surgery developed some new tiny stretch marks. I am assuming from the swelling - I have such lovely skin... They are tiny and horizontal rather than vertical like normal. At first I thought they were irritated marks from where a button on my pants rubs, but a few months months ago I realized they were stretch marks. It is crazy how some women go through multiple pregnancies with no marks on their skin at all, and some of us can almost get damaged skin from leaning the wrong way!
I still have reduced sensation in near the scar area, but it isn't really bothersome at all. I do still swell a little still after too much salty foods, but I don't even really notice usually. My scar is fading, but it is still a little pink. I used bio oil at first, but have been lazy lately. Also, every once in a while I still feel an itch that is internal - kind of irritating, but getting rare. I am pretty much back to my full activities. There is kind of a slight stretchy feeling internal when I do certain exercises. I do not think about the surgery very often anymore. I do when I see the scar, and when I try on something I never ever would have been able to wear before.
I am so happy with my results. I was thinking about how last year I had made it to my lowest weight since I was 16. One particular memory comes to mind: It was Friday in the beginning of April. It was a beautiful day, and I had just completed a 6 mile run. I felt fantastic. I went to shower, and I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I was at my lowest weight in so long, I was fit and healthy, and all I could see was my saggy tummy. Although I know my self worth should not be so tied to my body, it crushed me. I gained about 10 pounds in that month after because I stopped caring. I felt that no matter how fit and slim I was, I was never going to be able to wear a bikini, or even a form fitting triathlon suit for my races. I would always have to hide my tummy in my clothes. Even though it meant I would have to continue to work two jobs, I started looking for a surgeon at the end of May. This surgery has been the best decision for me. I have ZERO regrets.
I have also lost the pounds I gained over the holidays. This is the first year ever I have looked forward to shopping for a swim suit. I will post pictures when I get one!
Cheers everyone!
Provider Review
My doctor was amazing! His sense of humor fits mine, and his previous work was very impressive. He spent so much time with me during the initial consult. His staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is very nice. He is also very experienced. I am loving my results. If I end up getting a BL in the future, I will go back to Dr. Leigh. Dr. Leigh does amazing belly buttons!