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32 Yrs Old, Mother of 2 - North Miami Beach, FL
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Hi everyone!! I've been reading lots of reviews on...
newbodycomingsoonMay 16, 2016
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Hi everyone!! I've been reading lots of reviews on real self so I decided to make mine. Im a mother of 2 gorgeous kids(boy 7 yrs and a girl 18 months). I'm 32 years old 5'3 and weight 155 pounds, still working on getting under the 150s before surgery date.
Well just a brief, I have ALWAYS been on the heavy side, had my moments where I've been under 170 but for the most part heavier than that. With my 1st pregnancy went from 190 to 250, and with he second I went from 204 to 233 (I know, terrible) but here I'm, 18 months later and after a lot of healthy decision and exercise Im at 155.
I decided not to have more babies and since I have so much extra skin on my tummy and my boobies can't sag no more(lol) I said enough is enough Im booking my surgery( such a big deal to me) never had any surgeries in my life, Im terrified of PAIN, but I do want to feel beautiful again, have an amazing husband of 9 years and he is so supportive of me, and I want to have that self esteem to look at myself in the mirror and actually like what I see. Yes I feel like a different person since I lost all that weight but when you see thing hanging you know something is not right.
Well I booked my surgery for June 10th, and I'm so excited, been reading a lot of reviews and I did my online searches on my doctor and so far so good, the staff is great, no complain so far. Got my pre-op on May 25. I'll be posting the dreading before pics here later (when I get the courage) lol.
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May 18, 2016
Good luck you will do great! Can't wait to see your before and after pictures. I think I have a low pain tolerance but the tummy tuck to me wasn't too bad! You will do great!
May 19, 2016
Thanks for your comment, I will try to post pics tonight, I'm excited and terrified at the same time, so many mixed emotions. How are you feeling?
May 19, 2016
9 days post op today. I am doing very well! I was able to clean my house today. So excited for you!
May 18, 2016
Thanks for your comment, I will try to post pics tonight, I'm excited and terrified at the same time, so many mixed emotions
May 19, 2016
I was looking into Dr H and really love his work! I decided on the end I didn't want to travel. Looking forward to seeing how great your mmo turns out!!
May 19, 2016
hey, yes i love his before and after pics and his reviews are excellent plus I found here some of his patience and I love his work, Im very excited, good luck to you and hope it turns out how we imagine they will.
May 20, 2016
I LOVE DR. H!!!!! Had a thigh lift last April and had a mommy makeover on Feb. 19th!! He's just amazing!!! An artist!!!!! Trust him! I'm a mom of 18 yr. old twins.....54.......I have the body now of a 36 yr. old!!!
UPDATED FROM newbodycomingsoon
21 days pre
Nerves taking over...
newbodycomingsoonMay 19, 2016
Hi everyone, so Im here at work and all I can do is to be on this site, its very conforming to hear from all of the great stories in here... well I have my pre-op appt on Wednesday 25, So excited and nervous.. I started taking my multivitamins, and I'm hitting the gym and trying to eat heathier than ever to be under 150, Im at 154 right now.. Well I arranged with my mother in law to come and stay with me for 2 months and help with the kids, I'll be staying at my moms for the 1st week after the surgery,( this way Im not so stressed out hearing my little one cry for me ) and who better than my parents to be able to help me thru this, and also their house is 10 min away from the Doctor's office.
Well talk later!!
Well talk later!!
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May 22, 2016
How awesome that you have so much help! Make sure you let your Dr know you're taking vitamins, I was told to stop them 2 weeks before surgery, but every doctor is different. You'll lose a few pounds when he removes the skin, you'll also lose a few pounds during recovery too. Since you won't eat as much. Make sure you get some of those Ensure Vanilla protein drinks. They help when you need something in your belly to take the medication but you don't feel like eating much. I also had the apple sauce cups, yogurt cups, crackers, and make a pot of soup before surgery so the family can hear your food up quickly when you wake and are hungry. I bought jello but found them to be way too sweet during recovery.
Drink plenty of water. Your body needs hydration and protein to heal without draining you of energy. Also, I added some of the Benefiber powder to my water / drinks. If you chose to do this make sure you get the bottle that says "taste free- grit free- Non thickening" it has absolutely no flavor or thickness. The pain pills could make you constipated so you'll need to eat plenty of fiber.
Sorry if this is too much info all at once :)
Drink plenty of water. Your body needs hydration and protein to heal without draining you of energy. Also, I added some of the Benefiber powder to my water / drinks. If you chose to do this make sure you get the bottle that says "taste free- grit free- Non thickening" it has absolutely no flavor or thickness. The pain pills could make you constipated so you'll need to eat plenty of fiber.
Sorry if this is too much info all at once :)
May 23, 2016
no please thanks for all your tips, its great!!!
at the doctors office they gave me a package of all the info I need for before and after surgery based on my procedure.
They told me to start multivitamins a month before procedure, but not to take any extra dose of vitamin E.
at the doctors office they gave me a package of all the info I need for before and after surgery based on my procedure.
They told me to start multivitamins a month before procedure, but not to take any extra dose of vitamin E.
June 2, 2016
I totally know the feeling and I've got a few more days than you do. It's sort of freaks me out that my pre-op is this month. Can't wait to see how yours turns out. I'm having surgery July 7 and I'm starting to freak out. Ironically we weigh the same and like you I am trying to get into the 140s before surgery in July. Good luck with everything :)
UPDATED FROM newbodycomingsoon
20 days pre
The ugly truth
newbodycomingsoonMay 20, 2016
So girls here are some before pics..Im currently at 154. After being 233 with my last pregnancy 18 months ago..I realllllyyyy hope Dr. H can do somethibg about my situation
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May 21, 2016
Very excited for you! You will love the results!
May 22, 2016
Yes he can definitely make your tummy flat! Sometimes when you have a little chub or lose skin in the hip area there can be a little dog ear or bump there where the incision stops, I don't know how Dr H does his ends so just be mindful of that and ask questions on how he makes the transition from tight skin (belly) to loose skin (hips). And what's his policy on revision. Most Dr's will do a free revision at 6 months to a year. Most can do them in office.
Our tummys have kinda the same shape, check out my pics to see what your tummy will probably look like after surgery. :)
Our tummys have kinda the same shape, check out my pics to see what your tummy will probably look like after surgery. :)
May 23, 2016
I asked about the dog ears and he did mention that he is sure it would not be any but in any case he can fix them at no cost.
May 23, 2016
BTW, What procedures are you having? Tummy tuck with muscle repair, breast lift? Or implants? Lipo?
May 23, 2016
Im having a Breast lift with implants, (410 or more don't know yet, so hard to decide) tummy tuck wit muscle repair, and lipo to armpits
May 24, 2016
Wow! You are gonna be a little hot tamale!! It'll be here before you know it. Have you figured out where your 'recovery station' will be? Bed with pillows? Or Recliner?
May 24, 2016
Recliner for sure, I heard beds are not so great . I'm still undecided if to get a lift recliner because my mom has a power recliner but doesn't lift you up, just to a sitting position, but I guess that will be ok.then she can help me up.
May 24, 2016
Yea, that'll work. My hubby would pull me forward out of the recliner with my hands.
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