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Had Tummy Tuck 2/24/2011 - Michigan
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I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck as well as...
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I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck as well as liposuction on Thursday, February 24th. I am 31 and have two children and a step daughter. I having been contemplating a tummy tuck for 4 years. I finally made an appointment and scheduled it.
I am so worried about my body having a reaction to the anesthesia and something happening to me. I don't want my kids to be without me.
I am also scared about the procedure. I have 10 days to recover before I have to go back to work. I am a teacher. I am so nervous.
My doctors office called me a couple of weeks ago and told me that they were closing because of heating/cooling issues in the OR at their facility. They called back a week later and told me that the heating and cooling issues have been resolved.
I really like my doctor he has answered all of my questions and makes me feel at ease. I am just so nervous about this. I know I am making the right decision. I am just completely scared right now.
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I have added pictures of myself pre-tummy tuck....
I have added pictures of myself pre-tummy tuck. Ugh, how embarrassing.
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February 17, 2011
Best of luck with your surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery and no complications and I hope you are thrilled with the results. I am also a mother of two kids and I am thinking about getting a mini tummy tuck and a breast Augmentation but I am so scared and I feel terrible for wanting to something so expensive and extreme that will benefit only me. I have my consultation next week and I am obsessing over everything. I was inspired by your story and I share your reservations and concerns. I really truly wish you the best and I will be praying for you.
February 17, 2011
Thank you! I am so so scared. I broke down crying last night to my poor husband. I just want this to be over with.
My kids always come before me. I do everything for my little family. I am 5'7 and I weigh 141. I lost a lot of weight a couple of years ago, got down to 128. I still had my saggy poochy belly!
My hubby hears me complain all the time. I wear loose shirts and hate the muffin top over my jeans.
My neighbor received a boob job and recommended me her doctor. I went in to see and left with a surgery date :)
Do it for you! Do it to feel beautiful and confident again. Having babies is life altering. It is the best thing to happen to me. But the worse thing to happen to my body. :)
It's nice to have someone to talk to about this. I think I am driving my hubby crazy.
My kids always come before me. I do everything for my little family. I am 5'7 and I weigh 141. I lost a lot of weight a couple of years ago, got down to 128. I still had my saggy poochy belly!
My hubby hears me complain all the time. I wear loose shirts and hate the muffin top over my jeans.
My neighbor received a boob job and recommended me her doctor. I went in to see and left with a surgery date :)
Do it for you! Do it to feel beautiful and confident again. Having babies is life altering. It is the best thing to happen to me. But the worse thing to happen to my body. :)
It's nice to have someone to talk to about this. I think I am driving my hubby crazy.
February 21, 2011
Hi "Runningmom2" please take comfort in knowing you are not alone with these feelings at all!! I have been a big "Scardy Cat" too lol my Tummy tuck is scheduled for this Tuesday Feb 22 (}}}Screams{{{) and I have had the same thoughts and fears but thanks to this site and much gratitude to the ladies I am more and more at ease each day much like the last few days of pregnancy when your ready to face the pain because you just want it over now and you are anticipating the Beautiful outcome. I spent today cooking multiple meals for my husband and son. My son is pescatarian and my husband is a "carnivore" so I kept myself to busy to have any doubts today. Don't feel guilty about leaning on your husband for support that's what marriage is about,but I do understand because "Guys" they really don't know how we as mother's and wives are fearless warriors when it comes to protecting and caring for our family BUT our major fear is what if something out of our control takes us from them?Just know your not alone keep reading the post here and know someone like me who lost all of my immediate family by the time I was 30 is still standing and relating to you. I'm sure you have overcome many challenges as well so like the many ladies here say everyday "Do something for you with no regrets" knowing how selfless we are,we deserve it and everything will go well.Good Luck Thursday and just think this time next weekend you and I will be part of the "TT" club! Yaaay!!
September 10, 2011
OMG.....I totally know and understand how you feel. In Feb 2011 I had my TT/tightening of ab muscels....No Lipo was done. At the beginning I was happy with the results.....now I feel as thou I need lipo....my PS told me I would be very flat.....that is not the case now....I have fat in my belly/stomach/lovehandle....thats the problem now....my PS wanted extra money to do the lipo. Alot of people said he could have done a little lipo on my love handle at least. All I wanted was to be pleased and happy with my results but I'm not. I am considering lipo now.....I hope if I do, it will be worth spending more money again. I wish you all the best and Good Luck :)..........Bronx, New York
February 18, 2011
I didn't have the scared emotions as i wanted this done so badly! Pain has been tolerable as well but i didn't get any muscle repair done (surgeon said i had strong muscles underneath the skin)
Do you know if your getting the muscle repair done as well? Take deep breaths and try to relax. I wish i had known about this site before surgery but only came across it when i had nothing to do but lay in bed haha
I go back to work on Saturday (14 days post op) and i feel good other than i get tired quickly.
You will do great!
Do you know if your getting the muscle repair done as well? Take deep breaths and try to relax. I wish i had known about this site before surgery but only came across it when i had nothing to do but lay in bed haha
I go back to work on Saturday (14 days post op) and i feel good other than i get tired quickly.
You will do great!
February 21, 2011
I get my TT wed. I have chux pads so that the seepage from the sites wont get on my bed and two specimen containers to empty my drains with... Other than that I have not boughten anything else. I did get stool softeners because narcotics will constipate you...
I am scared, excited. and everything imbetween. I cant wait to see the new me once it is all healed.
I am scared, excited. and everything imbetween. I cant wait to see the new me once it is all healed.
February 18, 2011
Yes My belly button is herniated and my muscles on my sides and in the center are torn so I am having that done as well. I am having lipo on my back, hips and upper belly. Full tummy tuck.
I am just trying to live life as usual and I try not to think about it.
Thanks for the encouraging words. I love to hear how you are doing from day to day as well. It's helping my nerves.
I am just trying to live life as usual and I try not to think about it.
Thanks for the encouraging words. I love to hear how you are doing from day to day as well. It's helping my nerves.
February 18, 2011
I, too, am scheduled for a tummy tuck the end of March. I have had breast augmentation several times since 1988. I have run pretty much all my life, but could never get rid of the muffin top. I am so excited...remember only have plastic surgery for yourself, not for anyone else. Good luck, you will look terrific and feel so much better about yourself.
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4 days until the big day! I am experiencing an...
4 days until the big day! I am experiencing an array of emotions. I am getting to the point now where I just cannot wait to see my new body.
Now, I am starting to feel worried about the emotions I will feel afterward. Am I going to have feelings of regret? WHy am I going to experience different emotions?
Now, I am starting to feel worried about the emotions I will feel afterward. Am I going to have feelings of regret? WHy am I going to experience different emotions?
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February 20, 2011
Well ladies the weekend was nice. My hubby and I went to the casino all day on Saturday. Figured this would be the last time for a few weeks that we would be able to get out together.
I am still feeling nervous and scared, however I want this so so bad. I am excited for the results. More importantly I am just excited to get it over with. No more worrying and wishing and wondering.
I can't thank this site and all of you enough. You have all been so reassuring and helpful through this entire process.
I am still feeling nervous and scared, however I want this so so bad. I am excited for the results. More importantly I am just excited to get it over with. No more worrying and wishing and wondering.
I can't thank this site and all of you enough. You have all been so reassuring and helpful through this entire process.
February 21, 2011
I wanted to wish you good luck and a speedy recoved. I am also having surgery next tuesday March 1st I am having a full TT with flank lipo.
I am now starting to get super scared. I have 2 children 8 and 11 they both know what I am doing I have explained it to both of them. At times I feel selfish for what I am doing, but I know I will be happy after all is said and done.
I had gained 88 lbs with my first child and she streched me to holy heaven and my son I gained 60. After having them going to the gym daily and dieting I can not get rid of this flab ( is what we call it in this house) This surgery is a must so I can feel like me again and be confident!
Please keep us posted on your surgery and recovery.
I am now starting to get super scared. I have 2 children 8 and 11 they both know what I am doing I have explained it to both of them. At times I feel selfish for what I am doing, but I know I will be happy after all is said and done.
I had gained 88 lbs with my first child and she streched me to holy heaven and my son I gained 60. After having them going to the gym daily and dieting I can not get rid of this flab ( is what we call it in this house) This surgery is a must so I can feel like me again and be confident!
Please keep us posted on your surgery and recovery.
February 21, 2011
Hey RunningMom: Try not to worry. I know it is hard. Have you been put to sleep before? (I am 10 weeks post op tomorrow.) Thousands of people are put to sleep everyday and they don't have any problems. I am believing you won't have any problems either. Having a tummy tuck is such a wonderful thing. I am wearing clothing styles I have never worn before and have bought 3 bikinis for this summer. I am a runner too. Please let us know how you do. Do you have any questions?
February 21, 2011
Hey runningmom, this is our week! Just checking up on you....I am feeling all of these different emotions.... I'm not feeling too excited yet...hope it changes as I get closer. Have you bought any stuff for post op? I am such a procrastinator....I guess I will buy a few things today.
February 21, 2011
Yes, I have gotten my prescriptions, neosporin, stool softner, sprite, I bought a zip up hoodie to wear the day of my surgery. I am hugging my kids all the time. Because I still have that dying fear. My daughter would be lost without me. I am divorced and her daddy would just be clueless. She and I are so close. It's probably the one thing on my mind the most. I know my son would be ok. But she needs me SO MUCH. I am her life line. Silly, I know. She is only 6. My step daughter, she would be ok too. My husband is a saint and would take good care of her. I keep saying prayers and begging the Lord to not let it be my time. However, I think the Lord knows that she needs me very much :)
My last day of work is Wednesday. I am a teacher and I have so much work to get done before then. I am also getting my masters degree. SO I have two papers to write before I go to bed on Wednesday.
Being so busy is keeping my mind pre-occupied. Am I a freak mommy for feeling these things?
My last day of work is Wednesday. I am a teacher and I have so much work to get done before then. I am also getting my masters degree. SO I have two papers to write before I go to bed on Wednesday.
Being so busy is keeping my mind pre-occupied. Am I a freak mommy for feeling these things?
February 22, 2011
You are going to be just fine darlin :) You will be back home with your kids before you know it.
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