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37 Year Old Mother of 3 - Minneapolis, MN
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After 3 pregnancies and nursing each for a year my...
Nervous901November 25, 2014
WORTH IT$18,000
After 3 pregnancies and nursing each for a year my body is unrecognizable to me. I distinctly remember looking at my flabby post baby stomach after #1 and thinking there was no way I would ever be the same. My children are 8, 6 & 4 and I have decided that I want to feel like me again. I have researched procedures and surgeons for years and followed people on this website like a stalker.
I am scheduled to have a TT, BA/BL and outer thigh liposuction on 1/7/15. If it were safe I would have added inner thigh lipo also but the surgery is getting too long and I trust my surgeon to make the best decision. I have a relatively active job in healthcare so am a little worried about returning to work, I have taken 19 days off to recover and must be functioning by then.
I am not concerned about the safety or outcome at all. I am confident that I can only look better and trust the surgeon and staff to take care of me. My biggest issue with having this procedure done is not knowing how it will affect my children. What does it say to my daughters that I have such body image issues? Will my surgeries lead them to lack self confidence in their bodies? Will my son think that all women should look like me after surgery? Will they understand that this is really about me? At one time in my life I was quite a confident and sexual person but in these years of babies I have lost that. I want to feel good about myself. I want to be comfortable enough in my own skin to be seen naked by my husband. I want to go swimming with my kids and not worry about the flabby stomach roll or sagging breasts falling out of my swimsuit. I have tried everything else, I have ran marathons, lifted weights, done crossfit and nothing can make my breasts regain shape or tighten my stomach.
I wasn't ever going to post a review but I am so thankful for all of the women on RS who have shared their stories, struggles and success that if my story can help someone I should post it. Thank you to all of you!
I am scheduled to have a TT, BA/BL and outer thigh liposuction on 1/7/15. If it were safe I would have added inner thigh lipo also but the surgery is getting too long and I trust my surgeon to make the best decision. I have a relatively active job in healthcare so am a little worried about returning to work, I have taken 19 days off to recover and must be functioning by then.
I am not concerned about the safety or outcome at all. I am confident that I can only look better and trust the surgeon and staff to take care of me. My biggest issue with having this procedure done is not knowing how it will affect my children. What does it say to my daughters that I have such body image issues? Will my surgeries lead them to lack self confidence in their bodies? Will my son think that all women should look like me after surgery? Will they understand that this is really about me? At one time in my life I was quite a confident and sexual person but in these years of babies I have lost that. I want to feel good about myself. I want to be comfortable enough in my own skin to be seen naked by my husband. I want to go swimming with my kids and not worry about the flabby stomach roll or sagging breasts falling out of my swimsuit. I have tried everything else, I have ran marathons, lifted weights, done crossfit and nothing can make my breasts regain shape or tighten my stomach.
I wasn't ever going to post a review but I am so thankful for all of the women on RS who have shared their stories, struggles and success that if my story can help someone I should post it. Thank you to all of you!
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Replies (5)
December 1, 2014
I had a full TT and breast reduction done 8/5/13. I MUST say the breast reduction was the best thing ever! I don't even have to wear a bra. On the other hand, my TT didn't come out as I thought. I envisioned a flat stomach and it's FAR from it. I will say there was improvement but only making my stomach smoother BUT I have a bulge up top that makes me look pregnant. My stomach muscles are still not back to normal. From looking into smart lipo after the fact I would say check it out too. Looks like the results of a TT but w/o the strain of muscles, scars, and possibly permanent damage that I have been living with for over the last year.
December 1, 2014
Thank you for paying it forward! I feel the same way, after lurking on here since May I finally decided to post as my surgery draws near.
I have 4 daughters and never in my life would want them to have the body issues I have and have the same concerns as you.
Good luck on your journey and I will be stopping by here to see how you are doing. You seem so calm and collected and wish I was! (surgery date 12/26/2014).
January 7, 2015
I struggled with the same worries - what does this say to my (in college) sons about body issues??? My youngest said, "Mom - it's not like you don't really work hard to keep fit. You do all the right things - you just need a little help." So here's a prayer for a successful surgery tomorrow!
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November 26, 2014
If you had to choose either a tummy tuck or lipo on the thighs/stomach to keep the surgery safe what would you choose?
November 26, 2014
Glad you decided to share your story and looking forward to following your journey . For me , I like I am confident person and getting a MM was for me a courageous act that I am
Super glad I accomplished . I think there are more
Important messages that we send our kids as we raise Them daily that resound louder than what we look like . For me choosing to improve my appearance and be even more confident in myself , I believe can serve to empower my children to
Even higher potentials. I loved myself before and after a MM, I just can be more free to live fully without worrying about what I look like in a swim suit now. All the best to you !
November 26, 2014
Thank you so much for your confidence. Every day is a struggle with parenting and this is my major hurdle right now. I appreciate your feedback!
Thank you for paying it forward and sharing, even though you were reluctant. You really will be helping other women. Your kids may not understand right away, but someday they will. Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you. Best of luck throughout this journey!