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7 Weeks Post op (TT/MR June 14th) - Updated Pic

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I am 43 years old and have had one child - who...

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WKYAmyMay 27, 2011
WORTH IT$5,900

I am 43 years old and have had one child - who will be 21 this year. I am 5'7 and weigh 168 lbs. I was 225 at my highest weight about 8 years ago.

I am not a little girl - I enjoy my curves. What I do not enjoy is my stomach. I have had a hysterectomy and a herniated belly button repaired. I was in a car accident in 2003 that caused the seatbelt to "divide" my lower stomach even more.

I have heard all of the same responses when I tell people I am having a tummy tuck:
1. You don't need one.
2. You are losing weight, why not lose more?

No one understands what masters women are at camaflauging our stomachs....lol I have always, no matter what I weighed, had more stomach than the rest of my body. I always felt like I was lying to everyone about how I look. Right now, I am happy with my body - except my stomach (and my breasts which I will get done in a year or two).

The doctor I chose does not do Lipo with the tummy tuck. He feels that it damages the nerves that supply blood to the tummy area. I am hoping this will make my recovery a little bit easier. I will have the full tummy tuck with muscle repair.

I am very excited and just can't wait for it to be over, so I can get through the recovery!

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tinkywink
May 30, 2011
Hi WKY Amy.....i totally understand where your coming from with the camaflauging..lol..ive been doing it for 15 years...isn't it exciting to think that you can make it go away?..i can see from your pics that you have a nice shape naturally...the tt will be the icing on the cake!!..good luck and ill be watching for your after pics :)
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WKYAmy
June 1, 2011
Thank you so much, it is still hard to believe it can all go away - I don't think I will believe it until I see it!
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Cher in Seattle
May 31, 2011
Hi WKYAmy, my PS wouldn't do lipo with TT for the same reasons yours doesn't. Good luck with your upcoming procedure. Besides no more camaflauging, clothes will just simply fit better and I think you will be very happy with your decision. Best wishes!
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WKYAmy
June 1, 2011
Part of me wishes he would do lipo - just to get that much more of a dramatic result - but I am going to trust the doctor :) That is why I picked him.
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Columbus2941
May 31, 2011
Oh girl, I had the front butt too...as I called it. I thought about my belly every second of every day. Now I stand in front of the mirror and see a completely normal belly!!!! You will not regret this decision! I wish you the very best of luck!!
Kimmers25
June 1, 2011

Good for you in taking this step for yourself!  I say go for it and be proud.  The heck with what others think.  This is for you and nobody else.  You will be amazed and how beautiful your tummy will be after this. 

Way to go girlie!  Keep us up to date and keep posting the pictures.

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WKYAmy
June 4, 2011
Thanks so much. I have spent many hours reading all the posts and information on this site.

I wanted to say thanks to you for all of the information that you posted personally - it is great to share the "real" experiences.
Kimmers25
June 7, 2011

I am glad it was helpful:)

Pittsburgh8207
June 1, 2011
my full tt with lipo was done feb 21st and I am sooo happy i did it!
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WKYAmy
June 4, 2011
So you have made it past the 3 month mark - Congrats!

How was your recovery? Do you feel like you are back to normal yet? I am just looking forward to it being over so I can get back on with life :)
Pittsburgh8207
June 6, 2011
Hi Amy,
I had the lipo dine with the full tt and I do think that's what made it harder to recover at first. I think you're making a good choice. I didn't think I'd feel as good already as I do so you will do very well and will be so happy later, I know I am. I'm 51 and am 5'1" and now weigh approx 114. I had lost 20 prior to my surgery and I could just grab skin it was awful and depressing. I decided not to tell anyone because of all the backlash, even my mother! I had a hysterctomy 4 years ago with a bladder band (tie up). I just told them they had to redo the bladder surgery I was having problems. You are doing it for you and your clothes will feel great. I have 3 children 24, 21 and 20. Good Luck!
Pittsburgh8207
June 6, 2011
Also Amy I am completely recovered as so far as exercising etc. I walk 8 miles 3 times a week and have been doing that since about 6weeks post op. It still a little swollen a numb in places and all that good stuff but continues to get better. Yuo can only get better my daughter says who is a nurse.
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WKYAmy
June 13, 2011
That is great to hear - we have been walking 5-6 days a week for the last couple of months and I am wanting to start it back as soon as I am able.

Has anyone figured out that you did have a tummy tuck? I guess most people will believe what you tell them.
Pittsburgh8207
June 14, 2011
No,my next door neighbor is my hairdresser and my sister-in-law is my chiropracter. When i got my hair colored finally she just asked how my bladder tie up went this time I said pretty well and that was it. i had lost weight prior to the surgery so they already noticed that. i haven't gone to the chiropracter yet but i think it would be ok now. I heard them all talking about another person at a wedding and thought I'm not getting into this discussion. I did it to feel comfortable in my clothes and for myself. My husband tried to talk me out of it but i was determined. I just didn't eleborate on anything too much, that's all. Good Luck, you will do just fine!
UPDATED FROM WKYAmy
1 day pre

Tomorrow is the day! I am home today getting...

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WKYAmyJune 13, 2011
Tomorrow is the day! I am home today getting everything ready. Finishing up laundry, cooking some meals, stocking my refrigerator.

I am still waiting for a call from the hospital to see what time my surgery will be tomorrow.

I will update as soon as I am able :)

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Mayela72
June 13, 2011
Hello! Just saw your post and I totally identified myself with your situation. People believe is outregeous that I want a tummy tuck but it is only because I am a master at hiding it! LOL. Also, if everything goes right, God willing, I'll be getting my breasts done next year. You will look amazing!
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WKYAmy
June 13, 2011
I found it hard NOT to suck my stomach in during my before pictures - it is just as natural as breathing!

Good luck to you and I will post as soon as I can!

:)
hg.girl
June 13, 2011
Good luck tomorrow! My PS won't do lipo with the TT either, so it's just a TT for me. I look forward to following your recovery.
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WKYAmy
June 13, 2011
Thank you - I am pretty excited...my poor husband is doing all the worrying, lol.

I will post as soon as I am able :)
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newbelle
June 13, 2011
All the best with your surgery tomorrow!! Rootin for ya! Looking forward to hearing how it all goes. Take care!! :-)
Mayela72
June 14, 2011
Hope everything goes well.
UPDATED FROM WKYAmy
1 day post

Well, I did it! Pain Hasn't been too bad, but...

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WKYAmyJune 15, 2011
Well, I did it! Pain Hasn't been too bad, but i am staying up on my pain meds. I was nausiated for the first 24 hours - glad that has passed.

I go for my first post-op appt thursday. Today, i got to see my tummy for the time, not too bad :)

I think i Could sleep for hours

I will post more tomorrow and i will try to get some after shots posted

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Orlando321
June 16, 2011
Amy, Just popping in to see how you are doing. believe me there is a big difference between day 1 post op and day3 post op. Don't push it. I think on the afternoon of day one, I tried to walk around more than I should and felt it the next day. Hope you are feeling better, remember the drugs are your friends.
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