13 weeks PO - NEW Pics - My Tummy Tuck Journey - Age 37, Working/Active Mom of 3 - Seattle

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I am 9 months post surgery and have NEVER felt...

  • 20 Dec 2012
I am 9 months post surgery and have NEVER felt better! I lost all my weight in 2011 and had been working out VERY hard, my stomach was rock hard, but there was skin that needed to be removed and I wanted to wear a bikini again...I hadn't done that since college! I am confident and LOVE to wear fitted shirts now :)

Today is officially 13 weeks and we leave in 2...

  • 26 Jun 2012
Today is officially 13 weeks and we leave in 2 days for Hawaii and I feel FANTASTIC!!! Just got my bikini in the mail today and had to share pics!! The only residual issues I have is some numbness, minor bloating and some strange "tugging" sensations. I am thinking ALL of those will pass with time. I am back to working out, doing HOT yoga almost every day and just ran a 5K this last weekend! When I return from Hawaii I am thinking about getting a personal trainer to help with the "finishing touches!" ha!! My weight is stabalizing and this morning I am 4.5 pounds from my DREAM weight...and 1/2 pound from my goal weight! Thank you all for your support and comments! ALOHA!

10 weeks tomorrow and feeling great! I didn't post...

  • 4 Jun 2012
10 weeks tomorrow and feeling great! I didn't post pics the last few weeks as my weight kept fluctuating up and down 5 pounds and it was making me pissy! Today up 2 pounds, but hoping that's water retention/PMS. I have been jogging for about a month and JUST got released to ALL activity last week, so I got in 3 yoga sessions. My musles are TIGHT and outta shape, but it feels great to get them working again! We leave for Hawaiii in 24 days - now I gotta get my toosh in shape! Going Bikini shopping this weekend - eeek! But excited. My oldest kid doesn't want me to get a bikini, silly boy! I still have swelling when I work out and in the morning, I am hoping that will go away with time, its rather flat in the mornings so hoping that will be the end result! Thanks all for your comments :)

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1229 Madison St., Seattle, Washington
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  • 19 Mar 2012

Updated on 20 Dec 2012:Dr Haeck is AMAZING. I was scared after all the reviews I read about the pain and recovery of a tummy tuck. Dr Haeck has amazing bedside manner, kept me calm and is a true artist, my stomach is so awesome! I was home for about 12 days then returned to work, but coudn't work out for a month. Then SLOW to return to activity the 2nd month, by the 3rd month I was back to all activiy and on my way to Hawaii. Dr Haeck made sure I was prepared mentally and emotionally for surgery and his staff was on call to answer all my worrisome questions. I have recommended Dr Haeck to EVERYONE I know. It was truly an amazing experience!