One Month PO - TT on 7/11! My Experience - Las Vegas, NV
Hi Ladies! I am 27 years old, married, mother of...
Hi Ladies! I am 27 years old, married, mother of two beautiful girls (ages 7 and almost 2). I had a c-section with both pregnancies (in 2005 and 2010), and my belly has never returned back to "normal." My story is fairly common and similar to many of you, which is why I love reading all of your posts and seeing your progress!
I have wanted a tummy tuck since 2005, but I knew that I should wait until we were done having children before I really considered it. Well, we are very happy with our two girls, and I am happy with my weight loss.
Since my younger daughter was born in August 2010 I have lost 50 pounds (slow and steady!). Overall, I am a confident woman and although I have learned how to dress my body to hide my belly (my “blob” as I refer to it), I would love to be able to have the freedom to wear the clothes that I actually like not just the clothes that cover me.
A couple of months ago I came to the final realization that no matter how hard I exercised or how healthy I eat it would never correct my separated ab-muscles and loose skin under my belly button. I always feel like I look 3 months pregnant, and I avoid tight clothing in favor of loose shirts and dresses that hide my stomach.
I have my TT with MR scheduled for July 11 and I am SO excited! I am a bit nervous about the recovery, and I am hoping that everything goes smoothly. I will upload photos before and after, but in the mean time thank you for all of your support and encouragement!
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July 8 - 3 days until surgery! For the past few...
For the past few weeks I have been excited about my upcoming surgery. I was not really nervous, and just going on about life like normal. Well, I own my own business so I have been trying to wrap everything up to make sure that my current clients have everything they need from me. I truly want to take a good 2 weeks off to relax and heal (which is RARE becuase I usually work ALL THE TIME!).
Well, last night the realization that the surgery is only a few days away hit me. I went from being my normal, happy self...to being totally stressed out! A thousand things I still need to do were going through my mind...I was making a huge to-do list, and went to bed feeling VERY overwhelmed to say the least!
Today I am feeling much better (thankfully!). I accomplished a lot today and checked a ton of things off my to-do list. I actually received a phone call today from the Anesthesiologist to introduce himself, and he give me specific directions about what to eat, what to wear, and when to arrive. I was definitely impressed that he called (even on a Sunday evening!).
I will take some "before" photos in the next day or two and post them. I only have two more days (Monday and Tuesday) to get everything done and then the surgery day will finally be here! Eeek! :)
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At this time in 24 hours I will be in surgery! Wow...
I'm still contemplating if I should go out and buy a recliner today (way to leave it to the last minute!). I dont really have anywhere to put it in my house besides the middle of the living room (which would look awkward). However, I do know that I would be much more comfortable in a recliner instead of my bed. I just think it's silly to buy a recliner and then turn around and sell it in a month or so. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is a recliner a definite necessity?
I am uploading my "before" photos today as well. So embarrasing! I should mention that I am 5'6" and weight 170.
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