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Finally Made a Decision.....TT Scheduled!:) - Flowood, MS

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Well I have always been a petite person( 5'1, 125...

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Well I have always been a petite person( 5'1, 125 lbs) but after having three kids( 9lbs , 7lbs8 oz., and 9) my belly got the worst of it. My stomach was stretch beyond belief and even though my last pregnancy was 10 after my second birth, I still could not tone my saggy, wrinkled skin. So, after much talk and debate my husband and I considered a tummy tuck( thank God he seen things the doctor way). Of course the pregnancy caused muscle separation and I was left with saggy skin from gaining too much weight with my first born( went from 109 to 180). But I lost it all by the time he was five months.

My self esteem became so low and I have never taking off my sleeping tank during intercourse with my husband. But I know with this tummy tuck I gain confidence in my body and feel comfortable about the skin I'm in. Don't get me wrong I love myself and I thank God for my three kids. And yes stretch marks are a sign of the mother tribute, but I'm doing this for me....because I deserve to be at ease and not worry about holding my belly in 24/7. Besides the extra poking belly just doesn't fit with my skinny frame. I anyways, I have learned so much from this site over the past few weeks, meet a friend( who encourage me the most ) and finally feel as if my belly will be toned.


Right now I'm very excited and have been searching online none stop for weeks. I have at least two moths before surgery and I have a thousand and one questions to ask but I don't want to bug anyone, so ill keep searching, lol. The doctor said that I'm very petite and that I would get the most benefit from a tummy tuck. At least 95% of my stretch marks will be gone , MR ,and the surgery will take an hour and a half. It will be an out patient surgery. I'm super exited!! THE DOWN PART is that all my summer plans may not take place, with the kids. But then again who says we can't go to Destin for Two weeks And I can relax in e condo while they site see... Anyways I can't wait until the day.

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Shelby K. Brantley, Jr. MD

Shelby K. Brantley, Jr. MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 10, 2013
I'm excited for you. I got mine done 29 Mar and will be heading back to work 15 Apr. The pain wasn't as bad as I thought and I'm happy with the results so far. The worst part is waiting. The days go by so slow but the week of the surgery flew by. You will look fantastic!!!
April 10, 2013
Thanks. :) Im glad to hear that all went well for you. And wow 17 days and you were back at work, that's amazing. I hope my body is just as strong. Although, I have a zero tolerance for pain. So I'm praying the mdes get me through the tough part and that my results are good. Happy healing to you.
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April 15, 2013
Yay Renee- Your time is coming soon and you will be ok.... Just make sure everything is in line b4 your TT. Person to fully assist you for 7 days, meals for the children, someone to clean the house, just the basic everyday things. My mom came bc the hubby tends to let the children destroy the house if I dont say anything. He will only move when someone is hurt. smh.
April 15, 2013
Lol... Sounds alike my husband too. But hopefully, he will be there to assist because my move stays a distance away. I can't wait I'm super excited . Thanks for being so supportive and helpful thus far.
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April 16, 2013
Please do not count on -hopefully- make sure hun. Don't take this lightly: Your going to need assistance! All I wanted to do was rest- no no, blood clot risk.....your going to need someone there to help u move around.....text me hun
UPDATED FROM Renee8322
1 month pre

Well, the hubby and I decided to cancel our trip...

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Well, the hubby and I decided to cancel our trip to Cali until July. So I called anxiously on Thursday to reschedule my appointment. But to my luck they were all in clinic, so I decided to email instead. By the end of the day I receive an email response back and was told that the date I requested was arranged for me. So now I have 4 weeks and 7 days until my surgery. Super excited. Just an update. Also I've been looking on YouTube at videos and reading none stop on here. Apparently, everyone has different results. All I want is a flat stomach repaired muscles, no dog ears, a low cut, and a successful surgery and recovery.

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UPDATED FROM Renee8322
28 days pre

Okay... TT date rescheduled to May 29 th. The date...

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Okay... TT date rescheduled to May 29 th. The date was conflicting with my husband's coaching schedule, so there you have it. Besides I need him with me for the support. I can wait... I'm getting nervous anyways, lol. Every night I tell him I'm going to call and cancel and he says why, this is what you been complaining about for so long.and that's true. So why not I'm going for it eyes wide open. The same God that keeps me here will see me through this surgery. I'm praying myself up for this. So would someone please give me a list of things that I may need after the surgery? I only have about three weeks left. Oh yeah, going next Tuesday to pay in full. I'm excited maybe I can take that time to pick up a few thing. I already bought Victoria secret leggings, some Nike active wear, ummm a few tanks, over night pads, and that's about it.

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April 30, 2013
Hi there, read your post and saw your pics. When I had my kids, my aunt told me not to worry because I'm mixed race, therefore I won't get stretch marks. However, my stomach is exactly like yours, shooting that idea out the window! Lol I wish you best of luck and can't wait to see the results :)
May 4, 2013
Thanks MrsJohnston. I was told getting stretch marks are genetic, ummm that's a lie. My mom had seven children and no stretch marks. So I think it has to do with the elasticity of your skin. I had a abs before my first born and my skin was super tight( I was fit). So I think gaining all that weight and loosing it so fast without toning along the way caused me to have so many stretch marks. Anyways, best of luck to you.
May 8, 2013
Most definetly! I lost 90 after both my kids were born and with my son I exercised more and ate well and my skin is better than with my daughter but I still have a hang and loose skin. I had abs as a teen but was overweight in college, i gained evenly but when i had my kids i lost most of my college gain and then gained the 70lbs with them. (i was 20lbs heavier compared to my teens, but now am the same weight i was when i was 17) Loosing the baby weight between kids but now at 28, im left with excess skin, cellulite on my stomach and stretch marks... Oh well :/ yay for TT's lol