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Two weeks post op-new pictures - Mountlake Terrace, WA

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I have had three children (all vaginally) and have...

MamaCass
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I have had three children (all vaginally) and have been thinking about a tummy tuck ever since my second child was born. I wasn't sure if I was done having kids though so I waited and now my third (and last) child is almost three so it is time! I went to my pre-op visit last week, they basically just went through any questions that I had and drew blood. At the time I didn't have that many questions but since then I keep thinking of more and more things to ask. I am going to start a list so I can ask them the day of surgery. I have been going through all of the normal emotions... fear of recovery, guilt, second guessing if I really need it. I know that these are just my nerves though. I am at my lowest weight since getting pregnant with my first son and yet my belly is a saggy, wrinkly mess. I hate it. Every time I look in the mirror I see this little roll that is always hanging over my pants. Other people keep saying that I don't need it but they don't see me naked! I am 5' 9" and 162 lbs. I have an athletic build so the number doesn't really bother me, just the sight of my belly! I have 10 days until my surgery and it is basically all I think about...

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Richard Baxter, MD

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July 4, 2012

Do not feel guilty - go for it!  You will be so happy you did this for yourself!  I felt all the same emotions, guilt, fear, etc., but now, over a year later, do not regret my decision at all.  I feel so happy when I look down & see my flat tummy in my bikini now!  Good luck & let us know how your recovery goes!
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July 4, 2012
We're getting there. I'm glad to have someone that is the same surgical date as me :)
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July 4, 2012
Good luck with your surgery! This site is very informative and thanks for sharing your journey. My TT is Aug 9th. I've had two kids 14 and 16 and before kids I had a laporotomy because of endometriosis. Middle age has not been kind to my tummy. Can't wait to see your after pics!
UPDATED FROM MamaCass
8 days pre

Eight days left! This week has been so busy for...

MamaCass
Eight days left! This week has been so busy for me, I have a two hundred serving wedding cake due on Saturday so that has kept me occupied. It's been good but also I have a huge "to do" list forming in the back of my mind that I want to get done before surgery. I'm sure I won't be able to finish everything so that will be more things nagging at me while I sit around and sleep. I don't do well with not being busy plus I really like to be self-sufficient so I'm worried about the few weeks following surgery. Oh well... gotta take the bad with the good and I know it will be worth it in the end! I am going to take before pictures today so I will post them soon.

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8 days pre

Okay, I uploaded some before pictures... EWWW!...

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Okay, I uploaded some before pictures... EWWW! Just another reminder as to why I am doing this!

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July 6, 2012
you are going to look so good!!!
July 6, 2012
Thank you all for the encouragement. My husband is supportive of my decision but doesn't "get it" he thinks I look fine and don't need it so I don't like talking to him about it. It has been really nice to find this site and have other people who understand be so supportive.