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Finally Getting back to the old me!

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My stomach never recovered after the 1st kid and...

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HappyHLTYFebruary 3, 2014
WORTH IT$8,500
My stomach never recovered after the 1st kid and the 2nd just added to the damage. I have a lot of excess skin around my belly button that I can't stand. I am 4 weeks away from my surgery date and am getting very nervous about my decision. People think I am crazy to get a TT because I am thin already but they haven't seen my belly button :/ I am mostly worried about the scar and hope that a bathing suit can cover it up.

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Richard H. Lee, MD

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newbod7
February 5, 2014
I have the same problem. I've always been somewhat tinier until I had my kids. My tummy has since never fully recovered. Although I heard the recovery process from a TT is hard, It's so worth it in the end. Good look! I'm sure you will look awesome!
cloudy1979
February 5, 2014
hey there. tummy tuck is not necessarily about being thin or fat. it is about repair excess abdominal skin and tightening and torn abdominal muscles due to pregnancy etcin your situation. Just make sure you picked the best surgeon you know and let the surgeon pick the best technique. I also highly caution you against a mini tummy tuck. Please see my before and after pics and don't make the same mistake I did... Good luck! :)
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HappyHLTY
February 5, 2014
Thx! I am getting a full TT with abdominal separation repair. Unfortunately all my loose skin is above my belly so a mini won't help me. I went to a few Drs and wasn't satisfied with where they thought my scar would end up being. So I ended up choosing a Dr that will keep my scar as low as possible, which will most likely cause me to have a small vertical scar where my old belly button was. Which I would much rather have than a higher TT scar. There are no garauntees so I am still nervous. Your pictures are very helpful thx! It's been hard for me to find similar body types before and after and I have so many friends and family trying to talk me out of it.
cloudy1979
February 5, 2014
You will LOVE it! you will probably nearly immediately see abs and your body will likely heal quickly due to the fact that you see to be healthy. I too like to follow people's journeys that have similarities as mine and I will be watching for you to opst how you are coming along! :) just make sure that you again go over your goals of surgery and tell your surgeon what would not be acceptable ex. very high scar placement that way everyone is on the same page BEFORE surgery. you will do great!!! good luck!
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NickiF
February 5, 2014
Good luck, will be following your journey!
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ExTheFlab
February 5, 2014
Good luck! It's all about you being happy!
UPDATED FROM HappyHLTY
4 days pre

Scared "you know what"

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HappyHLTYFebruary 19, 2014
I am 5 days away from my surgery and I am freaking out. Worried I am trading one issue (loose skin and bloat), for another (scar, swelling, recovery, ect). I just hope its all worth it in the end. I am not happy with my stomach so I know if back out I will always regret not going through with it. But on the other hand what if I dislike my results even more? SO scared and nervous.

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Bigbabiestoblame
February 19, 2014
Being young and fit aids in recovery. Did you have c sections? I thought the pain was very similar. So far I haven't put anything on that doesn't cover my scar. Hope that helps.
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HappyHLTY
February 19, 2014
I didn't have c sections but many of my friends have so I have been picking their brain. So hopefully I am a little more prepared mentally. Thx!!
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Bigbabiestoblame
February 19, 2014
Getting out of chairs are uncomfortable,a recliner helps. Sneezing and coughing hurts.
iamcrazy
February 19, 2014
I am feeling the same way! I am having my TT on Feb 27! I'm nervous and excited! Good luck to you!
ever_young
February 22, 2014
My dr had me wear a bikini I wanted to be able to hide the scar and she marked me right before surgery so I knew we were on the same page BC that was a fear of mine. I went with a mini TT bv my dr said she would be afraid to attempt a full BC she didn't think I have enough lose skin above and below my bb to give me a ftt.
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longislandchic
February 23, 2014
Good luck with your surgery on Monday! Can't wait to see your results!
UPDATED FROM HappyHLTY
1 day pre

Oh no!! Feeling sick

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HappyHLTYFebruary 23, 2014
Ok I am so worried. I am supposed to have my surgery in the morning and of course I lost my voice and have a sore throat. Just got of the phone with my PS. I have to go make sure it's not strep throat because I might have to reschedule. Seriously it took me three months to arrange child care. If I have to reschedule I don't know what I will do! I don't have a fever or anything so hopefully I am cleared for surgery. Seriously I never get sick and of course it happens to me right now. So bummed right now.

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