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It's my Time - Gilroy, CA TT, no Lipo
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I am 4 days away from my TT. I'm pretty freaked...
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I am 4 days away from my TT. I'm pretty freaked out about it, especially the scar.
I am a petite person. 5 "3", 123 pounds.
I carried twins and then gave birth again 1 year later both by c section. C section creates flap over incision from being sew. Too tight. I have stretched out skin and diastasis rectus (muscle separation).
Things look good in clothing, but sitting down I got a big pooch and my belly button is really stretched. Looking forward to my new flat belly.
I feel a bit guilty, but know I need to do this for me.
I am a petite person. 5 "3", 123 pounds.
I carried twins and then gave birth again 1 year later both by c section. C section creates flap over incision from being sew. Too tight. I have stretched out skin and diastasis rectus (muscle separation).
Things look good in clothing, but sitting down I got a big pooch and my belly button is really stretched. Looking forward to my new flat belly.
I feel a bit guilty, but know I need to do this for me.
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UPDATED FROM MamaQ
2 days pre
3 days before surgery
Yesterday was my pre-op. feeling much much better, nerves calming down. Think I have a good idea of what is to come.
My doctor made me very feel at ease and I know he's going to take good care of me.
My friend and husband will be taking of me. She had the same procedure, but a lot more and she looks amazing. No lipo for me so he said faster healing/less swelling. I got to see her recovery so that helps me feel better.
Going to get my supplies today then I will be Completely ready.
Will post a pic on Friday... Surgery at 7:30am. Getting nervous and excited.
My doctor made me very feel at ease and I know he's going to take good care of me.
My friend and husband will be taking of me. She had the same procedure, but a lot more and she looks amazing. No lipo for me so he said faster healing/less swelling. I got to see her recovery so that helps me feel better.
Going to get my supplies today then I will be Completely ready.
Will post a pic on Friday... Surgery at 7:30am. Getting nervous and excited.
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July 30, 2013
Good luck! I also had twins and got the 'flap' from a tight c section scar. My TT is scheduled for 8/6 (craziness!) I'm more excited than anything. Keep us posted! Best wishes!
July 30, 2013
Yes, let us know how your TT on 8/6 goes. I'm a 3 x's C-section mother myself. At 5ft tall and all my kids being close to 8 lbs, you can only imagine how outstretched I had become on my stomach. I had forgotten to mention I also had an umbilical hernia as well repaired so I finally have a belly button that looks normal too :D
July 31, 2013
Oh wow, yes it is exciting. I will post updates. Thank u and best wishes to you too!!!! Can't wait to see our results. Us Mommy's getting our groove back.
July 31, 2013
I have had a much better experience than I feared I would. I'm on day 6 today and no pain meds needed, my drain will probably be removed tomorrow, and I actually took a peek and tried on some jeans. I'm really sorry I delayed this for the past 5 yrs b/c I was worried about a scar.
July 31, 2013
How do you know you have muscle separation?!
July 31, 2013
My doctor verified, but I can feel it. If I do a crunch I can put 3-4 fingers between the muscle. I tried repairing it wearing a stint and excercises with no luck. I get lots of sharp muscle pain/spasms by my rib. I got huge with the twins, was only belly and felt like my insides were coming apart and I guess they were :).. Doc Said I may have a hernia, so he said he will know when he opens me up..
July 31, 2013
Oh!! He said my muscles are pretty good and honestly when I try and do that, I can't put any fingers in between but it's hard to tell by my belly button cause all the loose skin! I'm scared to do muscle repair and want the least recovery as possible cause I don't have much time off work. But I of course want the best result! I'm very conflicted!
July 31, 2013
All I can say is that you won't want to do this again so you might as well get it over with the first time . . . just sayin'.
July 31, 2013
I knew I had it because, if I tried to do a sit up, I'd have a small lump appear that when I touched it I could feel the muscle that was tight and the lump was soft.
July 31, 2013
Yeah muscle recovery will require a longer healing. My cousin did a mini. She has no hanging skin, but tummy not flat, but still looks good. When they tighten those muscles u get a corset look. If ur muscles are good though u can work them out and get them tightened up. Just make sure u get a few opinions from different PS and then weigh pros and cons. Good luck :))
August 1, 2013
I hear you. After this plus 2 c sections I don't want my stomach cut open any more ;).
UPDATED FROM MamaQ
1 day pre
Last Dat before TT
So it's my last day before my TT. I'm excited and nervous still. Bummed my husband is only semi- supportive, meaning he doesn't think I need it. Well I will just have to accept that and be ok with it. He thinks I should feel flattered, but just wish he wouldn't say it. So here is a photo to say I do need it, but mostly to say well I am taking care of me for once ;)!!! This forum has been helpful, glad it's here.
See u on the other side TT'ers..
See u on the other side TT'ers..
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August 1, 2013
Maybe your hubby will change his mind when he sees the 6 pack you've got under the loose skin. Good luck!
August 3, 2013
True, he has been great taking care of me so far. Think he was just scared... Feeling great on day 2 ;)..
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