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The Life and Death of the Mummy Tummy... RIP! I'm 36 with 5 Kids Ranging from 2-20 - Miami, FL
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Allow me to introduce myself, my name Brooke and I'm 36 with 5 kids. I have a 2 yr old daughter, 3 yr old twin boys, a 13 yr old son and a 20 yr old daughter. Clearly I had my daughter young, so never got a chance to enjoy my body. I literally went from being a kid to a mom with a mommy tummy. Not until my last child did my stomach actually get big, even with my twins my stomach still did not get huge. However I've always had excess skin every since my first pregnancy and that alone definitely took a toll on myself confidence. Now that I have an excess stomach " courtesy of my last pregnancy", something has got to give. THE TUMMY MUST GO! I've never even bought lingerie, EVER!
So far I'm scheduled for September 12th, my plan is to lose about 20-25 lbs. My current weight is 190, I'm 5"8 my BMI I think is 28 or 29. My goal weight is 165, but I'll take 170, lol! Nancy is my coordinator, she's super cool and reliable. Word on the streets Dr. Salama is the man, so hopefully he'll live up to my expectations and I can finally buy some lingerie????
So far I'm scheduled for September 12th, my plan is to lose about 20-25 lbs. My current weight is 190, I'm 5"8 my BMI I think is 28 or 29. My goal weight is 165, but I'll take 170, lol! Nancy is my coordinator, she's super cool and reliable. Word on the streets Dr. Salama is the man, so hopefully he'll live up to my expectations and I can finally buy some lingerie????
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UPDATED FROM Brooklynzah
5 months pre
A look at the mummy tummy...
So hear are some pics of my twin that's growing out of my stomach, that I plan on having remove. It tends to look better in the morning, lol. I will be getting implants, no lift, there's not much to lift. I don't know what size implants to get.
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April 25, 2016
Hi Brooklynzah, I recently had my tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks with Salama. I think you will be pleased with his work. He and his staff are very nice and down to earth. I'm a little over 2 months po and still swollen but loving my results.
April 25, 2016
Thank you so much, I love to hear great reviews especially recent ones. Now I really can't wait until September!
April 27, 2016
Congrats on your upcoming mm! You are going to love the results. I am not new to this, as I am 1 year postop from having my mm. I'm very, very happy with my results. It's a journey but well worth it. I to after having children, had excess skin that I could not get rid of even with excersice. I traveled to Orlando , Florida for my procedure. It was a little pricey... But I'd rather pay more and know that my doctor was all about safety, health etc...
I look forward to following your journey. Xoxoxo
April 27, 2016
Thank you so much, I pray that I'll be please with my results and most importantly my surgery and recovery goes smoothly. Your comment is definitely comforting to hear while on this life changing journey.
May 1, 2016
Congratulations on your decision to have a mommy makeover. I had mine done in March with dr. Ortega. It's a rollercoaster ride but I definitely don't regret it. I'm very happy with my results.
May 1, 2016
Thank you so much! I've read probably your entire journey and it is so helpful. Especially the talk about the emotional recovery in which a lot people including doctors tend to leave out. Because of your blog not only am I preparing myself and family for the physical recovery, but for the emotional part as well. Love every word of your poem, I know I'll probably be reading it repeatedly once I'm in recovery. I cannot wait!
May 2, 2016
I'm excited for you! I can't wait to follow along with your story! Im happy that reading my blog has helped prepare youu! I know i read other womens blogs and leared so much. So im glad to pass it on. The MMO was a huge conference boaster. I don't really dress any differently, it's just I know my clothes fit me (much better, no more rools) and it makes me more comfortable. That to me was worth it. Just you wait, your going to feel awesome, confident, fearless and sexy! That's what it's all!
May 2, 2016
I know I'll be plz, my main purpose is muscle repair. I'm over weight now, only because I had a slip disc and sciatic nerve damage. My twins did a number on me, I endure this pain while pregnant with daughter and postpartum. That sent me into depression, which led to over eating and that combine with not being able to be active led to weight gain, which put me in a deeper whole. I'm just past ready to be in shape and be the active mom my babies deserve. I can't wait to do this heal and live life with my family!
May 2, 2016
Congratulations!!! I've always wanted implants too! Good luck on your journey!
May 2, 2016
Thank you so very much! I know I'll be in shock when I first get them. Lol, but I'm pretty sure I will like them, I just want to be proportioned. I've always had hip and a butt, but completely flat chested. What you see is after having five kids and weight gain. Lol
May 2, 2016
I completely understand! I breast fed with my last two so mine were huge during that then quickly deflated lol!
May 23, 2016
I had a mommy makeover with Salama but I had implants with a breast lift done. I am so excited for you because having perfect breasts and a flat tummy make a huge difference in your appearance. Good luck!
May 24, 2016
You have no ideal how excited I am! This little of bit of nothing I have for breasts is only because I had and breastfed 4 of my 5 kids. Lol, I don't know if I'm more excited about the implants or the tummy tuck. I do know I plan on walking in front of my mirror happy in a few months and I can't wait!
UPDATED FROM Brooklynzah
4 months pre
The struggle is so real...
I've been working out and dieting consistently and after only three weeks, I've lost! Drumroll.... 3lbs! Haaaaaa, I don't lose or gain easily, I have a lot of muscle mass except for in the hip and abdominal area. I've always worked out, just trying to do a little more, to meet Dr. Salama halfway. Oh and so the rest of my body matches this new stomach I'll have. Lol, I want to at least be 30lbs lighter or a size 8, but I'll take a 10, lol. Right now I'm a size 12.
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May 30, 2016
What are u doing for exercise? Cardio and strength training will shred the pounds! What about food ? Try some of the diet soup recipes and or juicing. Cut out sugary drinks if u can as well. U have time -u can do it!!
May 30, 2016
45 minutes cardio or walk and run "mostly walk" 4 mi 5 days a week, cross fit and weight lifting. I eat clean, good carbs only very lean diet, no red meat and NO pork. I don't do sugar drinks at all, I only drink water and tea with very little honey. My doctor said I probably can only lose about 15lbs, but I want to lose 30! Lol, I'm just a heavy person, I have a lot of muscle mass that I wish I could lose. I know if I only do cardio I probably could lose some of this muscle mass, but too much cardio ages you and joints. My calorie intake is my problem too, being that I've been an athlete most of my life I'm use to eating a lot. Starting this week I'm going to drop my calorie intake to 1500-2000 which very low for me. Lol! Oh, I workout for 2 hr 5x's a week sometimes 3 hrs.
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