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1.5 years Post OP and THRILLED with the new me!- Knoxville, TN
UPDATED FROM happymamma
1 year post
I am confident in my doctor (Dr. Reath). He did my...
WORTH IT$7,566
I am confident in my doctor (Dr. Reath). He did my tummy tuck almost 2 years ago and I couldn't be happier with my results. He is truly a skilled surgeon. He exceeded my expectations. I am scheduled for part 2 of my mommy makeover in 8 days! I am so excited and nervous. I hope I chose the right size. I am looking forward to full, perky, large breasts! I nursed 3 babies and was a D cup during that time. Now I am a large B, saggy C. I wear push up bras daily to make up for the loss in volume after nursing and losing weight. I am looking forward to being able to wear any bra I want to!
I am very active. I work out consistently and dance so I am not looking forward to being away from my activities. I know that it will all be worth it in the end though.
I will track my experience and healing here in hopes that it will be helpful to other women looking to have the same procedure. I know I have spent a lot of time here reading about other womens' experiences.
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UPDATED FROM happymamma
1 year post
1.5 year post op pictures
I have always been active and worked real hard in the gym. But without this surgery, my tummy would have held me back from omplishing my fitness goals. I have achieved and surpassed my goals. I am so thankful for Dr. Reath. Oh, and I love my new tattoo! My scar was so nice and thin and light that I didn't even have to do a true "cover up". I am so very happy!
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February 5, 2016
I'm so inspired by your story!!! 25 days to my new beginning
H
LB
February 5, 2016
You look Amazing! Have you always wanted to do competition? Or something you decided when you saw how awesomely fit you are?
H
February 5, 2016
Thank you :-) I was always into fitness but it hadn't crossed my mind to compete until my trainer suggested it. It was a really great experience!
A
February 5, 2016
Congratulations!!!!!!!! What an accomplishment!!!!!! You rock!!!!!!
H
T
February 6, 2016
Wow! What an inspiration you are. You look amazing! I'm just starting the process of finding the right surgeon for a mommy makeover & can't help but wonder if it's all worth it. But clearly in your case it was well worth it!
H
February 7, 2016
Thank you. I would do it all over again. The recovery is painful but, in my opinion, well worth it. Good luck in your search.
M
February 7, 2016
You look great! How did your scar heal? Did it fully fade?
H
February 11, 2016
Thank you. It lightened up really nicely. If you look closely, you can see it. I am really happy with how it has healed though. I will post a close up photo one of these days. You will be so happy very soon! Looks like you are healing nicely.
UPDATED FROM happymamma
10 months post
10 months post op! So HAPPY!
It has been a long time since I have posted. I guess that is a good thing because I have been so active and busy enjoying my new body that it hasn't crossed my mind to update. I truly feel I am now in the best shape of my life. I am hitting the gym full force. Harder than I was before the surgery. I am using abdominal muscles I never knew I had haha. It's amazing. I also started a facebook fitness page if anyone wants to check it out: facebook.com/ajfitforever
It is a place where we can exchange fitness and healthy food ideas. A great place to support one another on our fitness journeys. This surgery has given me a new outlook. I want to be the fittest me I can be. I feel like I am well on my way.
I took my belly piercing out because I think it was pierced too shallow. it has left me with a little scar. I wish i had never done it. BUT because I did, I may pierce it again in the future to cover the little scar. My advice- if you are happy with your belly button (I was and am very happy) DON'T pierce it!
I am counting down the days until I start the linework for my tattoo. I have to wait until the 1 year mark. In the meantime I have used Kat Von D lock-it tattoo foundation if I want to show my belly where my scar is visible. It really does work. You can get samples in department stores and play with the different colors at home before purchasing. It is pricey at about $35 so you want to get it right!
I will try to update more often. I will definitely do some photos at my 1 year mark in 2 months!
It is a place where we can exchange fitness and healthy food ideas. A great place to support one another on our fitness journeys. This surgery has given me a new outlook. I want to be the fittest me I can be. I feel like I am well on my way.
I took my belly piercing out because I think it was pierced too shallow. it has left me with a little scar. I wish i had never done it. BUT because I did, I may pierce it again in the future to cover the little scar. My advice- if you are happy with your belly button (I was and am very happy) DON'T pierce it!
I am counting down the days until I start the linework for my tattoo. I have to wait until the 1 year mark. In the meantime I have used Kat Von D lock-it tattoo foundation if I want to show my belly where my scar is visible. It really does work. You can get samples in department stores and play with the different colors at home before purchasing. It is pricey at about $35 so you want to get it right!
I will try to update more often. I will definitely do some photos at my 1 year mark in 2 months!
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C
April 8, 2015
SO SO happy for you!! You look totally AWESOME and you are making me feel totally bad, sitting here watching LMN and eating chocolate!!! :p You have muscles in your butt!! WTH... hahaha. Jealous!!! Well, you look great and I'm glad you are healing well. Thx for updating!
H
April 8, 2015
Thank you. I've been squatting my a$$ off hahaha. Enjoy your chocolate... you look awesome. You've been such an inspiration for so many of us.
M
April 9, 2015
Liking your page on FB. I may need to pick your brain on how to ease back into working out after all this is done!
H
April 9, 2015
Definitely! I can tell you that in my experience, recovery was a lot longer than some of the other women here. Maybe because my muscle repair was so severe. After reading your profile and learning you had huge babies, you may be in the same boat. Just don't push it. The gym/ exercise will be waiting for you when you're ready :-) Good luck! Not too much longer now!!!
M
April 11, 2015
Yes, I plan on taking it easy. My first repair was brutal, I had no idea how bad it would be...so I am going to assume this will be the same!
T
April 10, 2015
I think you look fabulous. I'm on my journey to having ps. I'm a little nervous, but I know I will get through it. Thank you so much for posting your pics up close so the scar could be easily seen. You've healed nicely and I pray my results are just as good.
H
April 11, 2015
thank you! Good luck on your journey. You will get through it fine. I was soooooo nervous too. I think everyone is before such a major decision. It helps to read reviews here to know what you expect and during your recovery. It is a nice online support system.
M
April 11, 2015
Wow! Wow! Wow! You look absolutely incredible! You are inspiring me to squat heavier, lol...I just really started getting serious at the gym again the past few weeks. I'm super happy with my upper body but you know the legs and butt just don't seem to respond as quickly. ..I'll post pics in a few days. I have my after photos next Friday. At 7 months post op I'm extremely happy. Hoping to look more like you at my 10 month anniversary! Bravo mamma!
P
April 15, 2015
You look awesome!!! Do you still plan on going back for your boobs??
H
April 17, 2015
Yes I do. I have been feeling so great and making such progress with my workouts that I am just not ready to take the time off to recover just yet. That and I'm not looking forward to the cost of the procedure lol. I don't think any of us like that part!
P
April 18, 2015
I totally understand. Glad your doing well with your workouts In the meantime.
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