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37 Y/o and Two C Sections Going for Full Abdominoplasty - Encino, CA
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My tummy's been stretched out since I was 24. I...
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My tummy's been stretched out since I was 24. I had another baby at age 35, didn't get a single new stretch mark as I had so much extra skin hust waiting to re-fill. Now I'm older and can't seem to get below 130lbs, which is the magic number where my tummy is deflated. I'm heavier now and the fat clings to all that skin. I see other 5'5" women who weigh 150lb and they ALL look better than I do. I work out 4 hours a week, I'm decently toned... But that tummy.
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July 27, 2015
You look great. I had my adominplasty July 6th and have healed well. So happy I did it too. I see you were not wearing a binder? I have a binder and I was told to wear it for four weeks 24 hours except to shower then two more weeks during the day but I think instead I will wear it at night. Glad you are doing well. :)
UPDATED FROM SkullyXFile
5 days pre
Going in for Labs Today
I scheduled this July 2nd Abdominoplasty in early June, so I feel lucky that I've only had a month to feel nervous.
I go in for my labs today. I have to pay for these out of pocket, as my insurance group didn't have enough warning to fit me in and get my results (read: they're slow) so I went with a Dr my PS recommended. I've never had elective surgery before, I feel it's very disorienting to be my own point person. I'm so afraid there's something I'm ignoring or forgetting.
My whole physical self worth has been dependent on how poochy my stomach is at any given moment. Part of me believes that cosmically I'm not "allowed" to have a nice tummy - I've disliked my tummy since before I ever had babies. I hope I don't get screwed.
If I do end up with a nice stomach, it will be interesting to finally "see" the rest of my body, maybe concentrate on toning my thighs in a fun and challenging way, not the loathing I typically have for trying to flatten my stomach.
I go in for my labs today. I have to pay for these out of pocket, as my insurance group didn't have enough warning to fit me in and get my results (read: they're slow) so I went with a Dr my PS recommended. I've never had elective surgery before, I feel it's very disorienting to be my own point person. I'm so afraid there's something I'm ignoring or forgetting.
My whole physical self worth has been dependent on how poochy my stomach is at any given moment. Part of me believes that cosmically I'm not "allowed" to have a nice tummy - I've disliked my tummy since before I ever had babies. I hope I don't get screwed.
If I do end up with a nice stomach, it will be interesting to finally "see" the rest of my body, maybe concentrate on toning my thighs in a fun and challenging way, not the loathing I typically have for trying to flatten my stomach.
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July 4, 2015
I totally understand. I workout all the time and always feel like it's pointless because my stomach never goes away.
UPDATED FROM SkullyXFile
2 days pre
No Big Deal?
Just had my last consult with PS before surgery in 3 days! They're friendly, they answer all of my questions, but their underlying attitude is, it's not really a big deal!
Tomorrow I am taking my 13 year old daughter to a water park with her friends. So I get one last public viewing of my huge preggo looking tummy. All day, I get to show off my jiggly tummy (one piece of course). It's like my stomach just had to get the last word!
Also went out to a show last night with my husband and got a little dressed up, but did not even look in the full length mirror before we left -- I know what I look like. A five month pregnant woman.
My surgeon said my results will be drastic, because I have a lot of excess skin. He was very encouraging.
Tomorrow I am taking my 13 year old daughter to a water park with her friends. So I get one last public viewing of my huge preggo looking tummy. All day, I get to show off my jiggly tummy (one piece of course). It's like my stomach just had to get the last word!
Also went out to a show last night with my husband and got a little dressed up, but did not even look in the full length mirror before we left -- I know what I look like. A five month pregnant woman.
My surgeon said my results will be drastic, because I have a lot of excess skin. He was very encouraging.
Hi there, and welcome! Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Please keep us updated! Good luck :)