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Almost 1 mo post- Why "no" lipo???
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I have 2 children....one is 5 and my youngest is 3...
WORTH IT$6,910
I have 2 children....one is 5 and my youngest is 3. I told my husband, "It is either I get another kid or I am getting my tummy tuck!" His response, "Kids are more expensive!" So here I am getting my body back to what it was until my gorgeous children stretched it.
I gained about 50 pounds with each kid. I was 117 lbs before pregnancy...got to 162 lbs and now I am 122 lbs. My goal is NOT to loose weight. It is to actually buy jeans and feel comfortable to wear them without a hoodie hiding my flab!
My PS said I am a great candidate for this procedure. He stated that liposuction is unnecessary, that I have excess skin and my children torn my abdominal muscles top to bottom, so a Full Tummy Tuck is needed.
I had my Pre-Op on Monday and it finally hit that I am FINALLY getting this done. I asked my husband, "Are you sure you don't want to have another kid?" but his answer has not changed.
ByeByeBelly1's provider
UPDATED FROM ByeByeBelly1
6 days pre
I am getting really anxious. It is now in less...
I am getting really anxious. It is now in less than a week, Yikes! I finished all my Christmas shopping because the PS stated that I am not going to be able to do anything after the surgery. Well as I went shopping I had to get myself an outfit to show off my "new" stomach. Of course it isn't anything scandalist, but I bought leggings, boots, and a cute shirt. I can't wait to wear it and not worry about the HUGE pouch that is seen now because of my excess junk lol!
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December 15, 2012
Hi, just dropped in to wish you the best of luck for your procedure. I had mine on the 11th and I am delighted with the results. You will be too. Look forward to following your journey. Suzi
December 16, 2012
Not doing too bad thanks. the binder is a pain in the ar*se though. I just cannot get comfortable. Im just this op is getting more and more commonplace and not such a taboo subject which is great. Will you get a stay in hospital or do you go straight home ? Glad to hear you treated yourself to a new outfit !! I wish I had. I will have to wait for the sales in January now as I cannot see myself battling the crowded shops before then. Take care and happy preps my friend. Suzi
December 20, 2012
What exactly is a binder?!? I feel like I should have heard this word especially since I am getting this surgery on Friday (; I am having the surgery at an outpatient facility. The surgery should take about 2 hours, but it is scheduled for 2 hours and 30 minutes. How about yours?
December 20, 2012
Hi, The only way I can described my binder, which was issued by my PS the dy after surgery, is that it is a large rectangular lenghth of elastic-type bandage (google Tubigrip - in the uk we get this type of bandage for knee supports, ankle supports and the like). which has three panels. Both short edges of the bandage have a strip of very strong velcro. What you do is (with help), make sure the softest panel of the bandage is on your tummy, then you pull the bandage behind you back, tightly, until you come to the front and secure the two short edges together. It covers your entire tummy and ribcage area. You can adjust the tightest. They do make you feel like you are wearing a straight jacket. It might be that your PS doesnt use them. Mine only gets you to wear it for a week; allowing you to take it off for showering each day though. I'm now in a simple but strong (firm), spanx type type garment that comes up under the boobs and also has shorts built in. Its fab and so much more comfortable. wishing you lots and lots of luck tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing how it went. Take Care. Suzi X
December 16, 2012
Good luck to you in your surgery... You will be so happy you did it! The pain is not at all bad as long as you take meds on time!!! Or even 10min before all you will feel or should feel is tightness and tummy numb! Good luck again!:)
December 17, 2012
Thanks so much! I am getting really nervous, but I have wanted this for so long I know that this is needed.
UPDATED FROM ByeByeBelly1
5 days pre
Well this is the last week of work...and I can't...
Well this is the last week of work...and I can't believe that the day is almost here. I went out again today to get more leggings in hopes that I will be going to Christmas parties. The PS said I went be able to shower until my drains are out, so if I do go to these parties I will be a disaster. The expected date to get the drains out is on the 26th.
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December 17, 2012
does he keep you overnight? or do you go home the same day?
December 18, 2012
No...I am going home the same day. Is there a difference? What makes on stay and one not?
December 20, 2012
oh just some dr do overnight observation. So I was just wondering if he did that our not.
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