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38yrs, 2 C Sections, Tummy Tuck. Langley BC
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I booked my tummy tuck with Dr Mosher for April...
TT dreamerFebruary 20, 2016
$10,280
I booked my tummy tuck with Dr Mosher for April 13th. I can't believe I've done it- was so nerve wracking making the phone call. I've felt better ever since I booked it though - the three years of doubting whether I would get one has taken its toll emotionally, so now I can just be prepared for getting it done!
I had my initial consult with dr Mosher last March 2015 and let myself just think about the procedure for the last year. Well, come 2016, I've decided that it's time. I feel like I've been putting my whole life on hold depending on whether I would get a tummy tuck or not, even stressed about when to book holidays in case I get a TT, not wanting to buy nice clothes because one day, I'll get a TT etc. It sounds silly, but I've thought about it every day since my youngest was born (11lbs, 3oz!). He was sideways in me for most of the pregnancy and hung so low down that my belly went past my groin. Even after my c section, the maternity nurse helping me said, you have what we call a "pendulous stomach". I gained 70lbs with each of my pregnancies but quickly lost all the weight and then some after birth (back down to 130lbs after three months with my first and after 6 months with my second). Now I am about 145lbs for the past two years. I weight train regularly 3-5 times a week, plus I just ran a half marathon in October. I feel the strongest and most in shape I've been in my life, but I torture myself with yo-yo dieting, none of which help the appearance of my stomach. I'm done with beating myself up about the last 10lbs, which will not get rid of the sagging skin and apron over my c section scar. I'm done with my jeans bulging out front and the "front bum" look. I'm tired of the big baggy sweaters and the zippers on my jeans going down from my bulge. I want to wear a dress without a corset, spanx and still looking five months preggers. I have my second consult on March 9th and I'm excited and nervous!
I had my initial consult with dr Mosher last March 2015 and let myself just think about the procedure for the last year. Well, come 2016, I've decided that it's time. I feel like I've been putting my whole life on hold depending on whether I would get a tummy tuck or not, even stressed about when to book holidays in case I get a TT, not wanting to buy nice clothes because one day, I'll get a TT etc. It sounds silly, but I've thought about it every day since my youngest was born (11lbs, 3oz!). He was sideways in me for most of the pregnancy and hung so low down that my belly went past my groin. Even after my c section, the maternity nurse helping me said, you have what we call a "pendulous stomach". I gained 70lbs with each of my pregnancies but quickly lost all the weight and then some after birth (back down to 130lbs after three months with my first and after 6 months with my second). Now I am about 145lbs for the past two years. I weight train regularly 3-5 times a week, plus I just ran a half marathon in October. I feel the strongest and most in shape I've been in my life, but I torture myself with yo-yo dieting, none of which help the appearance of my stomach. I'm done with beating myself up about the last 10lbs, which will not get rid of the sagging skin and apron over my c section scar. I'm done with my jeans bulging out front and the "front bum" look. I'm tired of the big baggy sweaters and the zippers on my jeans going down from my bulge. I want to wear a dress without a corset, spanx and still looking five months preggers. I have my second consult on March 9th and I'm excited and nervous!
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Replies (4)
March 21, 2016
Congrats on your upcoming procedure. It is a big decision to make mentally and financially. Just like you I workout regularly and eat healthy (well 70% of the time LOL) but I do well. And no matter what I like you had to face the fact that no amount of exercise will help with the etc skin etc. Stay positive and know that you are not being vain but truly doing this for you. Being physically fit will help a lot with your healing. I find it helpful that I am able to use my legs for mostly everything instead of putting excess tugging on my ab muscles. I will be following your journey.
October 2, 2016
did you consult with other drs in the area? My last kid was also sideways for my whole pregnancy - had a csection because of that. How is your recovery now? Any regrets? Did you get muscle repair as well?
March 26, 2017
How are you? Did you go through with it?
I would love to read about your experience
I would love to read about your experience
This is fantastic that you are in such great shape before the surgery. It will make a big difference in the final results. After my tummy tuck I felt like I had lost 10 pounds instantly just with the skin removal. I will be anxious to see your results.