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WOW!! This is for Real....tummy Tuck Here I Come! - Orlando, FL

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I am a 31 year old mom of two beautiful girls who...

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honey72February 15, 2011
WORTH IT$6,500

I am a 31 year old mom of two beautiful girls who is ready to wear a two piece again! I got pregnant with my first when I was 19, went from 110 lbs to 160 lbs during my pregnancy which I may also add was mostly gained during my last trimester. Needless to say the stretch marks were inevitable. I then had my 2nd child at 28 and controlled my weight gain ( only gained 30 lbs), however, although I gained no further stretch marks my already existing stretch marks were just made worse.

My decision to get a tummy tuck was not an easy one but after months even years of research I finally booked my tummy tuck with a board certified doctor who seems very confident and is very experienced.

I had my pre-op appointment today.....and it's official because I paid for it in full...so there is no backing out now!!! This site has been amazing and so very informative. I am scared to death and excited at the same time. I wish I could fast forward to the final results!

Oh...and here are my stats: 5'4 129 lbs tummy tuck w/ muscle repair no lipo

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Runningmom29
February 17, 2011
I am right there with you! my surgery is on 2.24.2011. Last night I broke down crying then today I look at myself in the mirror, I suck in my belly and think...a whole new me. You and I are going through the exact same feelings. We are a week out. Now, talking about it I am feeling nauseous ~lol~ what a whirlwind of emotions. I am scared, freaking out :)
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honey72
February 17, 2011
I get the nauseous feeling too....I am scared to death, but we will make it! I can't wait to hear from you and hear about your results! Just keep thinking about how nice and flat your belly is boing to be!
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Runningmom29
February 18, 2011
Yea I know I am trying. I am just trying to live my "normal" life right now and not get overwhelmed with the thought that now I am less than 1 week out. I am so scared. I don't know how I am going to sleep Wednesday night.
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leezaah
February 17, 2011
I am also with you... Mine is Feb 25,2011 @ 5:00am! I'm going thru same emotions guys. Scared but excited! I want this so bad but..... I wanna live! I've always had that "what if I don't wake up" fear. I know the car ride there is gonna be hard. A little over a week guys. Let's do this!
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honey72
February 17, 2011
Ok same day! I won't feel so alone.... And I have that same fear... To the point where I am considering writing my daughters a letter... But my nubby thinks I'm silly for even thinking that way... Yes you are right... Let's do this! Flat stomachs!! Woot! Woot!
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Runningmom29
February 18, 2011
Goodness, that thought has crossed my mind too. Writing my lil ones. We are crazy, we are you and healthy and we are going to be fine. :)
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Runningmom29
February 17, 2011
HOLY COW! I have the exact same fears that I will never wake up and my kids will be without me.
Chels12502
February 17, 2011
OMG!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking those thoughts. My TT is scheduled for Feb 24th...I'm super excited, but really worried about getting a clot or not waking up from surgery. I've never had any type of surgery before....
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honey72
February 17, 2011
No u r not alone...I am excited but I am also really nervous and scared! I wish all of us the best of luck! Keep in touch since our surgeries are only a day apart!
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mimsy
February 17, 2011
Chels 12502 you are not alone, you are going to drive yourself insane. I will be having mine done on the 23rd as well. So you and i and a few others will be in this together. We just have to keep coming back to this forum so we can provide cyber support :) to one another.
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Angie_M
February 17, 2011

Nervousness (even outright FEAR) is normal! We all have that "What if I don't wake up???" thought. But you know what, we all do wake up. If you've chosen a board certified doctor who you're confident in and he has examined you and deemed you healthy enough for this, try not to worry. You'll go great and you'll look even better!

If you get a chance, check out JenBob's 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before A Mommy Makeover. It's a great read.

UPDATED FROM honey72
4 days pre

4 days to go......and I am a nervous wreck....my...

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honey72February 21, 2011
4 days to go......and I am a nervous wreck....my anxiety is through the roof. I couldn't even sleep last night, I felt like was having a panic attack! I am excited but also really, really scared! I feel selfish for putting myself in the position of possibly losing my life when I have children who need me! I just want to fast forward....to being 4 weeks post op.....

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mimsy
February 21, 2011
Final stretch ladies! Three days and counting :)
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Runningmom29
February 21, 2011
3 days....holy cow. 3 days! YIKES
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honey72
February 21, 2011
I just posted on your page! LoL.... I am completely freaking out! I want to feel happy... But the unknown is overwhelming! I hope your doing better than I am!
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mimsy
February 21, 2011
I am ABSOLUTELY not doing better than you B-)
It's approaching quite rapidly.....OMG
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leezaah
February 22, 2011
Two days for me and you! I'm actually feeling better about all this. Got my lab results and EKG and everything came back good so all systems are a go. I do have one problem tho.... My 7yr old daughter has a really bad cold and I hope I dont get it! I don't know for sure but the Dr might cancel my surgery if I get sick and I will be so mad! As far as fear anxiety.... Everytime I feel that way I reach down to that jello gut grab it and pull it up and look in the mirror to see how great I'm going to look. It works for me. Hope you feel better today.
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1 day pre

Okay down to the wire.....I am just hours away...

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honey72February 24, 2011
Okay down to the wire.....I am just hours away from surgery! I am sooooo nervous...excited...scared, anxious...omg I can't believe I am about to do this. Please keep me in your prayers!


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Runningmom29
February 25, 2011
Today is your day! Let us know how you are doing. My surgery was successful! I already feel like a NEW WOMAN! :)
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Runningmom29
February 26, 2011
I hope you are doing well Honey! Prayers sent...Can't wait to hear from you.
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leezaah
February 26, 2011
Hey guys--- was home at 2pm and now it's 12:51am. I feel good... Just a little pain so far and I feel good about this. I haven't been able to see my new tummy because I woke up with a binder with lots and lots of cotton dressing in it. However my niece did get a sneak a peek while I was getting dressed and she said it looked awesome! This pain pump I think is making a huge difference. My doctor was great and so was the staff. Hope everyone else feels ok... Update please.
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Nicks Mom
February 27, 2011
How are you feeling today.? I really hope you are feeling ok. Keep us posted when you can .
Drink your water :)
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leezaah
February 28, 2011
Well had an issue with a the pain pump... It didn't last the three days they said it would and Woa! I called my doctor and he opened up his office for me and installed a new one. What a relief! The walker I use fir my back is awesome. Feeling fine today just little aches and pains but nothing serious. Hope everyone else is doing good.
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Nicks Mom
February 28, 2011
When you are feeling better let me know about the pain pump. Do you think it really helps? Take it easy and reast.
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Nicks Mom
March 1, 2011
How are you feeling leezah? Just checking in. Hope all is well.
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