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So Nervous and Second Guessing Myself - Erie, PA

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Hi, all. I'm a 31yo mom to identical twins and...

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WendyLFebruary 14, 2011
WORTH IT$5,600

Hi, all. I'm a 31yo mom to identical twins and have decided that this twin-skin has got to go. I've taken up running to help keep my weight in check and have managed to stay under my pre-pregnancy weight for three years. But the skin, the dog-ears over my hips, the diastis recti? None of that is getting better. I am not afraid of surgery. I had a c-section with my daughters. I was back to about 90% 3w post. I know pain, I know I can tolerate pain... what I don't know is how I'm going to take care of my kids. My husband said he can take time off work, but I have doubts. I'm easily 15 pounds over-weight (and had one surgeon tell me I was border line obese, nice) and I'm worried that I won't really look better- though I'm sure people won't say to me, "Wow, twins and another on the way?" No, no stranger... not pregnant. Just flabby. I don't know if my expectations are realistic, I don't even know what realistic expectations are for me. Could use some encouragement and been there, done that.. I'll add some before pics momentarily.

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Gerald D. Garcia, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM WendyL

Added some "before" pics

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WendyLFebruary 14, 2011
added some "before" pics

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UPDATED FROM WendyL

Ack, forgot to put in surgery date! Scheduled for...

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WendyLFebruary 14, 2011
Ack, forgot to put in surgery date! Scheduled for March 10th :) First surgery of the day!

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3boys 1princess
February 14, 2011
I am going thru the same motions that you are. I have poured thru the 100s of posts here to get a better feel for what my results would be. I have come to the conclusion that everyone is different and results are always different and you just have to have trust in your PS.
I also have the same reservations with my husband taking over the house duties for that many weeks. He is very good at taking care of the kids, cooking and blah blah blah. It is the everyday stuff in the weeks to come in recovery that I worry about, carrying the laundry baskets, sweeping the floors, stupid stuff I know, but I want to heal properly and reopening the incision is my biggest fear!!
I am sure it will all work out for you. find a good doc that you trust and everything else will fall into place.

Good luck
~Julie
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3boys 1princess
February 14, 2011
I posted this as your pics posted! I forgot to add that I worry about the weight issue before surgery too. PS told me that I was an ideal candidate. I am 5'9 185. I would like to loose some more weight before I go in, but I have been trying to loose those damn 10 pounds for months now and they aren't budging. I worry about loosing weight after the tummy tuck and ruining everything. Just wish I had a crystal ball!
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WendyL
February 14, 2011
Thank you so much for your replies! I've been going through the pictures, too. There are women who looked better than me to begin with, but there are also people just as bad or worse than me and they look fantastic. In the side picture, you can see the bulge of my separation, can't wait to have that fixed!
melsflossin
February 14, 2011
Hello, my advice is to read all of the reviews on here. That's what i did and learned a wealth of information. My stomach is much like yours. I have a surgery date of May 3rd. I am paying off a few bills before i do it. Everything will fall into place for you. I know we as women have a hard time letting our men do things for us, we are so independent. So let him help you. On another note, my PS told me i would need lipo in the upper abdomen and flank area in order to have a nice result. If i didn't i would still have a belly. That i didn't want. Some PS include lipo in with there TT and some dont. Definately ask. Mine did not, but i am willing to pay the extra for it. Wendi, find a PS that makes you feel good about yourself. Doesn't sound like the one you found did. Keep us posted
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WendyL
February 14, 2011
I do get lipo-- he uses the Vaser lipo for contouring which I'm really excited about. The results from the Vaser look amaaaazing! The PS who called me a fatty was stricken from the list. I went to all the surgeons in my area to make sure I was getting the best :) Dr Garcia isn't the one who called me obese.
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Angie_M
February 14, 2011

Gosh, you look like a good candidate to me. Is 15 pounds overweight really obese? Have you read Kimmers' Tummy Tuck Survival Guide in the forums? It's a great/informative read that I highly recommend.

Please come back and let us know how you're feeling before the big day. I'll be following your journey with interest!

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WendyL
February 14, 2011
I know! I said, "Woah, now. I'm not a skinny girl, but I'm not obese. I'm not going with that PS.
46ky
February 14, 2011
Wendy, your tummy looks alot like mine did with the wrinkling and fold. I just wanted to get rid of the skin, but I had the muscle repair with the full tt and I think my results are even better than I had hoped for and I think you are being realistic in your expectations. I had tt Jan. 21 so final results are yet to be seen. You are much younger than me too, and if you've been running you are probably pretty fit, so I think you will do well and bounce back quickly. I'm no Dr., but 15lbs overweight is not obese to most folks! I had a Phys Asst ask me once if I had considered losing weight... "yes, every day!!" Even Dr's, don't always think about what they are saying. I had about 10 more lbs to lose before my surgery date and didn't lose it, but things have gone just fine. 4-5 days after surgery you will be able to do little things with/for your children as long as you don't pick them up. Best wishes for your journey!
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WendyL
February 14, 2011
haha! Every day, good answer! Thank you so much for your encouragement!
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