I Think Im Gonna Do It..... - Memphis, TN
I had my first child at the age of twenty and pre...
I had my first child at the age of twenty and pre pregnancy i was in great shape. I weighed a whopping 100lbs which wasnt that bad on my 5'2" frame lol. I thought since i was young my body would snap back like everyone else i knew. Boy was i wrong. Everything shrunk but my stomach. Ialk about being depressed. I worked out but it never helped. After a couple years i went for a consultation about plastic surgery...I decided not to do it. And thankfully so, because 4yrs later i was blessed with another child.. I gained 20lbs with this pregnancy and lost it immediately but I retained the stomach.
I now know i want the cosmetic surgery, no more kiddos for me. It kills me inside when people ask me if im pregnant. I hate being naked in front of my husband. Hes so sweet and supportive, but its my decision. I have no motivation when working out, because i feel like it wont help. Honestly before i read a few reviews on this site, I thought I was the only one who felt this way!
I have been researching for a while, and i have read u should go to a few different consults. But I've heard good things about several doctors, so i have no idea where to start... Its frustrating.
If anyone has any tips or comments, I would so appreciate it. Looking forward to this Journey.
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Girl you are not alone in your feelings! It is called womanhood and we are all in the same boat. Throw a baby or two in there and the tummy is never the same.
You will be very glad you did this for yourself and will love the new body. It is amazing what these doctors are able to do with all the skin and tummy fat!!
Arrange at least three consults and go in armed with all of your questions. If you need a list let me know. Don't make any decisions until you have met all three..or more if you like. I realize money is an important factor in this but try to keep that out of the picture in the decision making. After you do all the research use your heart and gut for the decision. They will never lead you down the wrong path. You will know when you have found the right one...trust me!
Keep us up to date and let us know if you have any questions. You have an endless supply of help on this site.
And i would love if you sent me a list of questions for the consult. I know i will get in there and draw a blank lol :)Thanx
This really is a wonderful site...
I did this cut and paste for you from the Forum...
•Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
•Were you specifically trained in the field of plastic surgery?
•How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
•Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure?
◦If so, at which hospitals?
•Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally- or state-recognized accrediting agency, or is it state-licensed or Medicare-certified?
•Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
•What will be expected of me to get the best results?
•Where and how will you perform my procedure?
•What surgical technique is recommended for me?
•How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
•What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
•How are complications handled?
•How can I expect my stomach to look over time?
◦After pregnancy?
•What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my tummy tuck?
•Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?
i thought you might like to talk to one of the girls on the mm site ccc's mommy she's from nashville and she's looking for a dr who knows you may end up having sx at the same time and can share the journey..i met one in my area that way it's just a thought good luck it's going to make a huge difference in your life...
So ive finally scheduled a couple consultations....
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hello, i had a consultation 10 years ago, decided to wait, had another baby in 2007, had another consultation last year but did not like the doctor, me and my husband went to another consult on monday, this guy was referred to me by a nurse i know and i liked him. im back in school right now, i have 2 weeks off in april for spring break but i dont think its enough time to heal. so i'm going to wait till i finish in august so i can have as much time as i want. i dont know when your planning but if its close to august maybe we can support each other, im a african american women who is tired as hell of carrying around this jelly roll in the front lol, i would like to lose 15 lbs before hand as well
So have you decided to use that doctor?
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How exciting! Have you checked out RealSelf's list of Memphis Tummy Tuck docs (they do not pay for this listing, by the way).
This RealSelf user had really good things to say about her doctor.
Good luck and please keep us updated on your decision-making process!