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I gained over 60 pounds for each baby and lost it...
Jem16December 21, 2016
WORTH IT
I gained over 60 pounds for each baby and lost it all each time. After my last baby 3 years ago I decided to work harder and lose the baby belly. My belly did go down and I also went down to my pre marriage weight but I was left with more droopy skin and hanging out belly because of the diasti recti.
Initially I went in for consultation considering liposuction. Dr said that I was already so deflated and that it will leave me more deflated and I was a candidate for tummy tuck. I really didn't want surgery since I hated c sections. But after that consultation I felt that was the choice for me. I did a bunch of research and I booked with the same office a few weeks later. I only interviewed one dr because he had good reviews and he was very personable.
I stayed one night at the hospital and now recovering at home.
Initially I went in for consultation considering liposuction. Dr said that I was already so deflated and that it will leave me more deflated and I was a candidate for tummy tuck. I really didn't want surgery since I hated c sections. But after that consultation I felt that was the choice for me. I did a bunch of research and I booked with the same office a few weeks later. I only interviewed one dr because he had good reviews and he was very personable.
I stayed one night at the hospital and now recovering at home.
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UPDATED FROM Jem16
20 days post
2 weeks out and a stomach bug
Jem16January 2, 2017
I caught a stomach bug and I was so nauseous. I tried everything to keep from throwing up. It hurt so bad. I was so concerned about rupturing sutures that I called my PS to ask if zofran or something would help. He assured me I wouldn't be rupturing 2 weeks out. Good thing I only had to throw up once. But it sucked.
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January 2, 2017
Feel better!
January 2, 2017
Oy! My son got sick last week and was throwing up for two days. I couldn't just leave him in the bathroom alone and so I took care of him. I took the anti-nausea med a bunch until I was sure I wasn't going to throw up later that week. I never did - but I've had allergies this whole time and sneezing is still rough.
January 2, 2017
Of course you couldn't! Trust me, it's difficult to stay healthy when you have children !
January 11, 2017
I finally caught our family's bug too! Just this last weekend. I only threw up twice but it's still no fun and such a worry!
UPDATED FROM Jem16
20 days post
Surreal journey
Jem16January 2, 2017
Even though I researched so much about the recovery and the whole tummy tuck process...I don't think anything really prepared me for this. Especially the emotional ups and downs. I was not ready for this. I'm an active and happy person I would say. I enjoy keeping myself busy. I think being sedentary had some part to play with this. But I found my self to be extremely down. I was cranky. I was irritable. At times I didn't want to do anything at all. Many times I caught myself thinking that I shouldn't have done this. I should have worked out harder even though I know for a fact that that skin wasn't going anywhere. I'm young. We are young. We don't even remember my prepregnancy belly. Those are some of the reasons I decided to go for this. My husband has been so supportive. I had family that flew out to help me. Regardless....None of this prepared me for everything that I felt. I did discuss this with my PS when I went in last Friday. He says definitely go back to work tues which will be my day 21 post op. He was very supportive and understanding. I start work tomorrow. I'm nervous. Hopefully it won't be too bad and will help me get my mood back. I have my good days. I have my bad days. But for the most part...Everyday is getting better....
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January 2, 2017
I agree. I had the exact same thoughts. Before my surgery I was in Europe and put on 20 lbs, I'm now just starting to loose it again. I kept berating myself -like - "I should've just waited for the extra weight to come off again!" But you're right, at the end of the day, the skin would've still been there, that nasty wrinkly skin. I read so much about women recovering so quickly on here - that's BS. Also, I have fricking been icing for almost 4 months! WTF are with all these bikini pics at like 3 days po? Um, no sorry that wasn't me. I specifically chose my PS for how natural her belly buttons looked (At 3 mo post op.) Apparently this type of BB looks like a giant inflamed surgically altered ugly sea star for a few months first!
I agree with your PS that going back to work will help you. Seriously, I have only begun to feel better last week when I began walking a lot and even more so after getting workouts in.
I agree with your PS that going back to work will help you. Seriously, I have only begun to feel better last week when I began walking a lot and even more so after getting workouts in.
January 2, 2017
"Bikini pics at 4 days PO" hahahhahha. I can so relate to that. I'm happy for them but that was not me!!!! I have total belief in your belly button being the cutest ever. Does icing really help? Do you do it over clothes or under? Ice pack or frozen peas?
January 3, 2017
I have this giant flexible ice pack they gave me in the hospital that's 1ft x1ft, and also 3 smaller cheapie flexible ice packs from Walmart. Yeah, it totally helps the swelling. I lay down with my feet up and lay the ice pack over my clothes. I'll ice for about 20 minutes at a time. I did a pretty hard workout today, so I've been icing on and off. I don't like ice or peas. The flexible ice packs are the best, they never get hard and they conform to my body. Oh yeah - I put the big ice pack in a pillow case when I take it out of the freezer.
January 3, 2017
I think this is where real self is both a blessing and a curse. Blessing in that it allows you to learn a lot and gain support along this journey and a curse in that it leaves you constantly comparing your results to others. The problem is we are all so different that we only set ourselves up for failure when we try to compare ourselves to others. Been there, done that (lies, still there and still doing that) and felt (feel) defeated every single time! I also don't think there is anyway to predict how this will affect a person emotionally. Its definitely a life altering experience in many ways and the mental health adjustment part needs more attention...glad your PS Is supportive. I'm sure a lot of others feel just like you. This is TOUGH...and draining both physically and emotionally...hang in there! Whenever I feel defeated I look back at my before pics...if nothing else I know that I'm not still there and try to celebrate the little changes as they come! Hope you have a great day at work! Sending positive energy your way doll!
January 3, 2017
You are absolutely right about that. Comparing myself has definitely been not so healthy. We are all different and each of us will take our own time to get to our end result. I keep seeing pics of women who had more belly than me and they look flatter than me and it hits hard. Thanks so much for your encouragement. You look awesome btw!
May 23, 2017
I guess that in a way i got lucky i didnt have any ups or downs. I live alone and did it all alone at home. Iv had other surgery's and was alone also but i see that its better everyday. Im 6 weeks post op from tummy tuck and lipo. I found that once i could walk with out being bent over it helped alot pumping out the fluids and doing lymp massage to move the fluids also. It feels much better staying still thr fluid pools and it hurts alot more. Move as much as you can and rub the area several times a day. It will get better.
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