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I joined the flat side! Edmonton, Alberta, CA

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Wow, I don't even know where to start! I had my...

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Time4mamaMarch 22, 2013
WORTH IT$9,000

Wow, I don't even know where to start! I had my first child when I was 17, I guess I took the term "eating for 2" quite literally! I was 97lbs when I found out I was pregnant and skyrocketed to 160lbs by the time I gave birth. I had crazy stretch marks, but was able to lose a decent amount of weight.

I went on to have 2 more children, got depressed and gained even more weight...at my top weight I was 184lbs...I am 5'1". Crazy!! Anyway, FINALLY, I took control of my life. I went off of antidepressents (with my doctors ok of course), lost a ton of weight, and got a divorce. I have been able to maintain my weight within 10lbs of my goal weight. I am currently 32 years old, 5'1", and around 129lbs...I plan to get down to at least 118lbs by the time I have my surgery. I have 3 amazing biological children, ages 14, 11, & 9, and 2 step children ages 8 & 10.

I am married to a man who fully supports me in my journey. So, Mommy Makeover. I am getting a full tummy tuck, no lipo and BA. I have decided on 375cc "gummy bear" implants, under the muscle. I have taken 2 weeks off of work and am hoping like hell I will be fine to come back to work. I have an office job so I don't see it being a huge issue after 2 full weeks. I also am heavily involved in Martial Arts, my PS told me I would be back at it in 8 weeks but I don't see that as being realistic as I am a senior belt so I do full contact sparring. So any advice, support, or information is totally welcome! I'm adding pictures, but I hate them :( I haven't wore a bikini like this since I was 15...ugh. I can't wait till the after photos.

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Becky2787
July 6, 2016
Hi
Did you go with dr feng chong? Looking for a dr in Edmonton as well. Thanks
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5 months pre

Ok, so I can't figure out how to turn my photos?...

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Time4mamaMarch 22, 2013
Ok, so I can't figure out how to turn my photos? They were taken right side up but keep rotating sideways when I put them on here. *shrugs*, ok 1 picture for now.

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Angie_M
March 24, 2013

Thanks so much for starting your story! There should be a little rotate button next to your photos in the Edit field. (It's a rounded arrow). If you don't see it, send me a PM and I'll turn your photos for you.

LingXuan
March 25, 2013
Hi time4mama, congrats on choosing to go forward with your mommy mskeover. I guess for me, that was the biggest step to take.. The rest just fell into place :) from your pic, you look Asian, are you? Did your ps say anything about different healing and scarring as opposed to other races? Look forward to reading your updates! ;)
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Time4mama
March 25, 2013
Hey Ling! Thanks! Everything has come together nicely, I haven't purchased anything for it though as I really don't know what I will actually need. I have read through a ton of reviews and there's a lot of ideas of what you need...I just don't want to overspend. I am not Asian, but I do have issues with kleloid scarring so hopefully that won't happen. So far my major anxiety is the surgery itself, and the scar not being low enough, I am super worried about that.
LingXuan
March 26, 2013
Id hold those purchases. I did not purchase anything really useful that I thought I can't live without.. Bought PJs, but if I didn't get those, I'd probably just wear my husbands clothes. Bought a bedside trolley, end up not using it. I also didn't use any supplements like bromelian and arnica. I just took normal vitamin c that I've been taking. Bought a spare binder but its sitting on the shelf as I prefer the ones provided by my ps. I have to say that the day before my mm I was totally nervous too. Then I decided to see it this way - I just got to go to the hospital, be put to sleep. When I wake up, all is said and done. My poor ps is the one working his ass off for the next few hours :) as for scar placements, you should still be awake when he marks you up I think. Sorry for thinking you were Asian :)
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Less than 5 weeks

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Time4mamaJuly 10, 2013
Ahhh!! I am so freaking nervous. Due to funds I have dropped the BA, and will just be getting the tummy tuck...as sad as I am, I would prefer not put my family in debt just to have perky boobs. Hubby has promised that I will get those before I turn 35, if I still want them.

I went to my PS office today, I wanted to see more of his before and after photo's as I have been worrying a lot about scar placement and complications. I know he is a great surgeon, it just still scares the crap out of me. I don't want a high scar, and I think that is my biggest concern. I also worry about infections or necrosis, I made the foolish mistake of googling "Tummy Tucks gone bad"...my husband told me to knock it off. Anyway, that's it for now I guess.

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Spencer M
July 6, 2015
Hi, how much was the BA? Isn't it cheaper to have both together? I'm so nervous and excited I want both but if I don't get financing I'm hooped for both!! Lol goodgrief! Hey if we can finance houses and cars
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