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First Timer - Looking for Advise - Hamilton, OH
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Hi everyone - my name is Stephanie 37, about...
StephaniekrJuly 20, 2016
Hi everyone - my name is Stephanie 37, about 140lbs and mother of 3 (19, 8,8) yes twins.. I have ALOT of stretch marks on my stomach, excess skin and lots of wrinkling and I HATE it... I know a lot of people say love your body, you created children, etc etc but I just can't.. I hate getting changed in front of my husband, always turn when changing in the gym, hate looking at myself naked and God forbid my husband touches me there.. 6 years ago I went to see a PS about getting this taken care of but I just couldn't justify the cost... Now 6 years later I have finally had enough. Went back to the same PS last Monday for consult - tummy tuck and Lipo on flanks. Called today and booked the surgery for September 13th - aweeeee... No turning back now... I am excited but mostly scared... Any advise anyone could give me for preparing, healing, still taking care of family after - would be greatly appreciated. I just found this group online and I think it's exactly what I need. I look forward to getting lots of information from you ladies. Thank you in advance...
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August 8, 2016
Your belly looks a lot like mine- but I only had one baby! I am just starting the journey, my consult isn't until October (out of necessity) and I can't wait to even have a chance to talk to a PS. Not sure I can pull of the expense, but like you, I am sick of it for the same reasons. I will be following you to see how you do. :)
August 9, 2016
My TT with lipo of flanks and thighs was December 2015. My best advice is aftercare and NOT moving! Seriously get help and even if you think you are not in a lot of pain (which I seriously did not think the pain was THAT bad) DO NOT move. I ended up with a drain tube long that I should of because I was moving too much. If you can borrow or rent a WALKER it was a GOD SEND to have one. I recovered in bed, but in hindsight wished I had a recliner. You will be in pain, it will take a while to recover but it was worth it.
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1 month pre
TT Scar
StephaniekrAugust 11, 2016
Hi I would love to see people's scar pics from after surgery... My TT surgery is in less than a month and I'm excited but also nervous about the scar - even though anything will be better than what I have now.... Looking forward to having all the stretch marks removed.. Thanks in advance everyone...
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August 11, 2016
I have my post op pics up / shows my scar on my TT review. If you are a c section scar, hopefully your PS places your TT scar at or below that. Mine runs hip to hip.
August 11, 2016
PS you may have some stretch marks remaining depending on how much skin is removed. I still have a few, but it is greatly reduced.
I'm 9 mos PS, 58 YO. So happy with the results, wish I had it earlier.