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Tummy Tuck in Maine - Maine, ME
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So I am a 47 year old mom of six kids. I think I...
mainemomOctober 2, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000
So I am a 47 year old mom of six kids. I think I look not bad for having six kiddos. But......I've got extra skin from being stretched 6 times, I guess. I work out 6 days a week (cardio kickboxing) and eat very healthy. I've got muscle tone and good core strength, but I don't think anything is going to change my baby belly. From straight on, not bad. But from the side and bending over, you can see the issue. I feel somewhat weird for wanting a tt when I weight 125 pounds....but the skin really bothers me. Wish hard work could get me a flat stomach, but it ain't happening. Not sure if I need just skin tightening, a mini tt.....or the full deal. Consults to come.
UPDATED FROM mainemom
29 days pre
extended?
mainemomOctober 5, 2013
So, I"m looking at my paperwork that the Dr. gave me. It says "extended" tt. How far does that scar go around? He did mention that I had extra skin on my sides and flanks.......but didn't really go into that, other than to say I don't need any lipo. Is the extended going to help that area also?
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October 5, 2013
Desire25, if you are asking me, I needed help to get back & forth to bathroom, as well as to shower (my husband was a saint till the drains came out). He hired a caregiver because he had to work during the day. A mom or grown kid would do, just someone for support, like walking every two hours, meds, drains, etc.
October 5, 2013
Thank you . We are of similar age so I wanted to see how you did . I will have someone with me for 4 days after then I will be on my own days . I will have a pain pump so hopefully that will help me be more mobile . What would you say your pain level was the first couple of days? I have Vicodin and muscle relaxants prescribed . Do you recall how you were doing one week post ?
October 5, 2013
Day 4 I went to my PS's office but it was too soon to remove my drains. That was a rough day, still did not feel myself at all, and was kind of regretting the procedure. However , by day 8 I remember feeling a good bit better (drains came out), and day 14 I was feeling SO much better. It's good to know it's tough, and an emotional roller coaster. My PS gave me Xanax. I figured I'd use ONE, the night before surgery. Ended up taking them all, lol. Do whatever works!
October 7, 2013
When was your surgery? What all did you get done? How much did he cut out? Can't wait to see your after pics. I'm in Texas too! I'm 12 days po and have been on my journey for over 17 months now. Check out my profile. I'm a plastic surgery pro at this point!
October 7, 2013
I have a few after photos on my review, if you click on my name and then the review. No before shots, but he only took 3 pounds off me...but it was the right 3 pounds! I simply looked a little pregnant, so I was wearing sizes 12 & 14 pants...those fall off me now, 8 is more like it now. I bought 3 new dresses, size 6, 8, 10. Brands are all different. Jeans are size. 8, pretty snug, but 12s were too tight, before. I'm very glad I did this.
October 7, 2013
My surgery was June 29, and I had TT with a little lipo to balance me. PS noticed my right flank was larger than left.
October 7, 2013
I haven't had it done yet. I'm really hoping for first week of Nov. Got to see if we can get a 401K loan by then. Fingers crossed! I will check out your profile. How are you feeling?
October 8, 2013
Awesome. Kind of like me. I only had 2.5 pounds taken off. I was in a size 8-10. Hoping to be in a 6-8. Right now swollen so wearing 10 more than 8.
October 8, 2013
Feeling good! So busy I keep forgetting to check my own review on here. I do still have little pains now and then, but feeling way over the hump and happy with the whole thing. I just hope my belly button settles as an inny and not weirdly flat like it wants to be. :)
October 8, 2013
Great2BMe, you look good in your photos! When swell hell goes away, you will be happy, I'm sure! I'm actually kind of panicky (though happy) that lots of my clothes I thought I'd be getting back into are just plain too big...I have gone shopping every Sunday afternoon for weeks but after I bought four dresses the first outing, I'm having trouble investing in casual clothes because I'm a little lost. I'm too old for young and hip looks, and I'm too young for older women clothes. Patience, patience...I think the styles for my age group (I'd like to say 40s though I am 50)...are just drab this season.
October 10, 2013
I'm 53 and have the most fabulous clothes. I shop at Steinmart and Dillard's. Your not too young for younger clothes. It all depends on the look. You can mature it up with a light bolero jacket, etc.... and chunky jewelry! Mix a bright wild top with a sedate skirt or pants or capri's. It's all in the balance!
October 10, 2013
I was wondering if I'd even go down a size. With the low rise styles right now.....my waist doesn't even come into play when picking out sizes sometimes! I have small hips and butt so with low rise jeans, I can wear a pretty small size! Wouldn't be that way if the button was up to my waist. lol.
October 8, 2013
Have you tried looking into care credit? Lots of plastic surgeons offer financing through them. Check it out. It would probably better than borrowing against your 401K, I'd compare interest rates and then decide.
October 8, 2013
Yeah, I have. It's free financing for a year. The the interest rates are way more than 401K. AND......DH said with 401K, the interest you pay 3.25% is pack back into your 401K account. So you're paying yourself back interest, which is cool. We play to use a credit card to get the points, and then pay the credit card bill with the 401K loan money. We'll have a payment coming straight out of DH's check for $50 before we even see it.
October 8, 2013
My scar is hip to hip, you can kind of tell if you look at my first couple of pix. It's almost half my body...45 percent around instead of 50, I guess. I think you will have a great result, though...so fit and skin is your main issue. I think it might be important to look closely at your doc's befores and afters, if you know what I mean. We all seem to have different ideas (slightly) of what we want, so those pix are worth a thousand words!
UPDATED FROM mainemom
22 days pre
We have a date!
mainemomOctober 12, 2013
Got my surgery date set: Nov. 4th!!!! Wow, that is not that far away. Pre-op is Oct. 24th. Now to start making lists.........lol!
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October 14, 2013
I'm so excited for you. Nov. 4 is real real close! I'll try to keep up with your journey.
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