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Almost 2 years since TT.

Name: Almost 2 years since TT.
Item: Salem Samra, MD, FACS
Rating: 5
Author: Livbella

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Hi! I have been stalking this site for a few weeks...

LivbellaApril 25, 2014

WORTH IT$5,400

Hi! I have been stalking this site for a few weeks now reading all your experiences. I have made my TT with muscle repair surgery also hernia repair tentatively for May 29th. Meeting with the PS next Thursday with a million more questions before I decide. I had 2 girls (7&4) via csection. Gave birth with both at 225. Now I weigh 140 5'6". I have stretch marks and of course the stretched out nasty skin! So want this but so nervous about the pain of course. Although I had a breast reduction at 16yrs old with hardly any pain. Lots of minor surgerys also. So right now want it but still a little nervous. I do go to the gym 4-5xs a week which I hope is going to help in the healing process. Ok that's me! Any info would be greatly appreciated! :)

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Replies (10)

Mendez79

April 26, 2014

Your small frame and I'm sure your outcome will look great! Good luck to you! Ask many questions and make sure that you get a paper signed from him or his coordinator in reference to what he will be performing . Very detailed list :))

Livbella

April 26, 2014

Thank you for the words of encouragement :) and I plan on asking a lot! I will have him do that for sure! Thanks for the advice, I love this community and look forward to my journey as scared as it may be!

Mommyof3431

April 26, 2014

The pain is honestly not as bad as expected. I expected this awful pain where I felt as though I couldn't walk or get up but I would have to. It hurts but it only hurts bad for 3 days. After that each day gets better. As long as you walk hunched over for the first week it doesn't really hurt to walk. By the end of week one I was going out shopping. By week 2 and 3 I was back to normal day outings at the park, zoo, mall ect. with my three kids. Now I'm 4-5 weeks post op and I almost feel 100%. Shockingly my scar is extremely faded too. You'll do great! Just make sure you have a great ps and a little time to recover. Good luck!

Livbella

April 26, 2014

Thank you, I appreciate your honesty. Some people say excruciating pain and others so not to bad, but more bad then ok. So comments like yours make me feel better about going through with it. Of course I feel guilty doing this because of my children and husband. I hate bit being able to do my job at home. I am a stay at home mom so that's going to kill me the most! Thanks again for posting :)

Mommyof3431

April 26, 2014

I'm a stay at home mom too and my three kids are very young still 4,3, and 15 months. My husband and I own a construction company so he was able to take off a week. I would say even with the baby by week 3 I was able to do everything around the house again. Vacuuming suck a little. I have a heavy vacuum lol. But other than that I bounced back quickly and I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. I was very afraid and felt extreme guilt for risking myself just to feel better cosmetically. But the truth is if you're young and healthy you'll bounce back quick and be a better happier mom. I'm already excited about buying a bikini and not having to worry about feeling self conscious and avoiding pools because of it :)

Livbella

April 26, 2014

You are truly making me feel so much better! I hope I have a recovery as good as you! I'm sure your results are amazing! My daughters are 7&4 and always want mommy for everything lol! My husband is good though, he gets home pretty early from work so that will help. I plan on having it done on a Thursday and my mom will be here until Monday night. Tuesday will be day 6, and I hope to be able to at least help my daughter get ready for school and luckily the bus stops at my house! I know it's going to be a little rough with guilt and everything but hoping I am a happier mom after it! It's the one part of me I hate! I had sounding so vain because that's not me, but it's just that tummy! Lol and yes I having full TT w/MR and a hernia repaired. Thanks again for the support!

Nani2014

April 30, 2014

Looking forward to following your journey!! Thank you for sharing! :-)

Livbella

April 30, 2014

Thank you so much!

30YrOldFitnessmom

January 11, 2015

YOU LOOK JUST LIKE ME BEFORE!! can u please post a current pic. It would realy help me!!

Lexii_

January 21, 2018

How much was your TT ? You look amazing!!

UPDATED FROM Livbella

27 days pre

It's getting real!!!! Signed consent :))

LivbellaMay 2, 2014

Ok so I had my second consult today with the same PS, wanted to have questions answered etc. He was wonderful and answered most questions before I even asked! So decided to make it real and sign the consent for surgery!! May 29th is the date for sure now!! I'm scared and excited, just hope I have as great result as he says I am going to. So TT with MR and a little lipo possibly on upper abdomen. He said he will get rid of all my stretch marks also which put a smile on my face :))). Only thing was that he said the scar may be a tab higher then my csection scar which is fine, my scar is super low anyway. So now the countdown begins!!! My daughters communion is the 18th and her party is the 23rd, so lots to keep me busy in between :) any advice on things I may need is def appreciated :) love real self community!

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Acissej10

May 6, 2014

Congrats and good luck! Can't wait for you to update photos! We are getting so close!!!!

Livbella

May 6, 2014

I know! It's getting real now!!!

UPDATED FROM Livbella

22 days pre

Under a month to go!!!

LivbellaMay 6, 2014

I can't believe it's less then a month away!!! My time is 7:30am, so first thing in the morning ! Unless I chicken out between now and then :) I am scared and excited!!! Posted photos in workout clothes, oh how well I hide that ugly belly underneath!

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Lissyon2

May 6, 2014

Good luck, I have been thinking of doing a tummy tuck for the longest, I also have horrible stretch marks. I am in NJ too, and I had been looking for a doctor, I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see your results.

Livbella

May 6, 2014

Thank you! I have been going back and forth with it for a while and finally just made the appt and picked a surgery date! Dr. Samra is great! He's part of samra plastic surgery in holmdel. Thanks again! And your the only one who can make the decision :)

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