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I'm a 23yo mother of two. - 8 weeks post op - Lees Summit, MO

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I'm a 23yo mother of two. My husband and I...

krnambaMarch 24, 2012
WORTH IT$5,800

I'm a 23yo mother of two. My husband and I have decided we are done having children and now, I want my old body back! I didn't gain a ton of weight with either of my children, but I have lots of stretch marks and extra skin/fat. I lost all of my pregnancy weight and am at a pre-pregnancy weight but I look NOTHING like I did before. I am SO ready to look good again. I want to wear two peice bathing suits, lingerie and jeans that I don't have to pull up over my fat! I had a breast reduction done in October of 2011. I had always had huge boobs and they just got bigger and more saggy after the kiddos. Now, I'm ready for part two... the tummy tuck! I have a 6mo post op appointment with my PS on April 10th and it will also double as my tummy tuck consultaion. I am so excited, I can hardly wait! I am anxious to get all of my questions answered and get a date set! I plan on documenting everything on here to help people in the future!

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Madhukar G. Chhatre, MD

Madhukar G. Chhatre, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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So I forgot to add my height/weight. I am...

krnambaMarch 25, 2012
So I forgot to add my height/weight. I am 5'6" and I currently weigh 154-157 depending on the day.

I haven't had my consultation yet, but I am finding that I am getting super nervous/anxious. I don't know if I am scared of the change since I've been so used to looking gross or what. Anyone else have crazy emotions before/after your TT?

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Murrieta Mom
March 25, 2012
Good for you on finishing your journey. It is emotional. Strangest part for me was my dreams I had during my waiting time. I was super excited on the outside but would have crazy dreams. It's scary having elective surgery but as you can see from most of the reviews everyone post op is happy! Good luck at your appointment! How soon do you want to have the surgery?
krnamba
March 25, 2012
Thanks! I dream about it all the time too. Not all of the dreams are scary or anything, I just find that it is constantly on my mind. I am a very impatient person though so I think I am just so anxious that it's getting to me. I want to have the surgery as soon as possible! My husband is military so we don't have any family around and we will need to fly someone out to help with the kids while I recover. My appointment is on the 10th, but I plan on calling tomorrow to try and set the date so we can book tickets. I'm hoping I will be able to do so since I have already been seen by the PS but we shall see!!
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So.. I talked to my PS today, and they let me...

krnambaMarch 26, 2012
So.. I talked to my PS today, and they let me schedule my TT! I am beyond excited. It is scheduled for May 9th only a little over 6wks from now! Aahhh! Now I am just working on getting prepared for the post op! Anyone have a suggestions on things I should buy to get ready?!

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Madison5269
March 30, 2012
Welcome! Thanks for sharing your story! You will be so happy with your results. I found sleeping in a recliner helped. Also gas-x. Gas pains were so bad at first! I also froze meals & was so happy to have that healthy soup & lasagne when I was healing & did not have to do more than heat it up in the microwave! Also take help. You deserve it & it is crucial to your healing. Good luck!
krnamba
March 30, 2012
Thanks so much for the advice! We don't have a recliner but there is a place here that you can rent one for a week or so. I have gotten that recommendation a few times now so I'm thinking we will do that. My MIL will be flying in to help out for a couple weeks and my husband took time off so I think I will have plenty of help. You said to get gas-x which I will do, but have you heard anything or had experience with Arnica or Bromelin? I have read those help with swelling, bruising and digestion... ?
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