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32 Years Old, Two Kids, Severe Diastasis, Need This TT Bad. Portage, MI
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Hi everybody! I'm new here, my tt journey is...
Mamabelly83May 8, 2015
WORTH IT$8,000
Hi everybody! I'm new here, my tt journey is shorter than most, I just started looking into the procedure last Nov. I'm very small-framed, and very short, and was all belly when pregnant with each of my kids. I had an issue after my first, but then the problem became very pronounced after my second. I get asked CONSTANTLY when I'm due. No joke, I get asked, on average, at least once a week. It just really was starting to affect my self esteem, and I couldn't understand why my belly just wasn't going down. So I asked my family dr, and she referred me to a PS. I saw two separate surgeons, and really liked both. They both said I had a really bad separation, one even said it was one of the worst he had ever seen. I've got a 6" gap between my muscles. So I booked my surgery for July 22nd, which actually just happens to be my 9th wedding anniversary, haha. What a great gift I'm getting this year! I will try to post pictures later, I havent taken any yet. So I just wanted to say hi!
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June 5, 2015
I have a severe diastasis as well. I really want a Tt, more line need one. My stomach has not gone down since I had my daughter. Is yours covered by insurance?
June 5, 2015
No, unfortunately not. I originally got a referral from my primary physician to see a plastic surgeon in case part of it might have been covered. The insurance would have paid to repair my hernia, but since I was having other things done, they refused to pay for any anesthesia or OR time. But if I just gone in for the hernia surgery alone, it would have been covered. So stupid! I have no idea why a hernia would be covered, but my guts bulging between my muscles is no big deal. The surgeon that I'm going to for the TT is throwing in the hernia repair for free. Also, their office runs a special where if you do it in the off-season (summer or winter) you get 20% off the surgeon's fee, and if you have more than one procedure (In my case, TT + lipo) you get $1000 off the second one.
June 5, 2015
I had a hernia done 4 years ago. And my stomach looks worse than it already does. One side is lower than the other. I agree, I would think the Muscle repair should be covered and the lipo shouldn't. That is just me thinking!
June 12, 2015
You look a lot like me! Surgeon said the same to me also - worst he's seen. I'm still waiting on a surgery date so I'm interested to follow your progress.
June 23, 2015
Your stomach looks just like mine. I also hate people assuming I am preggo. Thinking of a TT these girdles aren't working anymore
July 9, 2015
I had the same issue with everyone asking when I was due. It was so awful. You are going to look great! It's coming up soon!
UPDATED FROM Mamabelly83
2 months pre
Ok...some pictures. Ugh.
Mamabelly83May 19, 2015
Figured I might as well post some pictures of the awful truth...good lord these are bad. Why do we always think we are skinnier until confronted with photographic proof?
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June 2, 2015
You are not alone.... that is why we are all on RS to help that tummy or anything else we need help with! It is hard to suck the tummy in when you are hiding it! :-( your time will come soon and fast! :-)
June 4, 2015
I have a belly very similar to yours. I'm excited to see your results. I'm new to RS and haven't done any consults yet but I'm hoping to get a tummy tuck by next august! Good luck with it everything!
July 28, 2015
Thanks for sharing your before pics! I definitely have a tummy shape similar to yours. I think I'm 'wider" in the tummy than you though. I have also lost 3 cup sizes in my breasts which doesn't help the belly! I can't wait for my surgery in August! Will be following your progress!
UPDATED FROM Mamabelly83
2 months pre
Got my paperwork in the mail! And a question about sun exposure...
Mamabelly83May 25, 2015
I got all my pre op paperwork in the mail! Dang, there is a ton of stuff you can't do before surgery. Only thing that is going to suck is the germ-inhibiting soap - I have really dry skin, and that type of soap dries out even more. The fact that I can't use any lotion the day of my surgery plus showering with that soap is going to suck.
Does anybody know about sun exposure before surgery? I know you have to limit sun exposure afterwards, but I was considering tanning a little beforehand just so I won't look like a ghost for the rest of the summer. Is that ok?
Does anybody know about sun exposure before surgery? I know you have to limit sun exposure afterwards, but I was considering tanning a little beforehand just so I won't look like a ghost for the rest of the summer. Is that ok?
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May 25, 2015
I had my consult this week and am already pretty tan - thanks to working from home I take my lunch hour on my deck and sun and read..My PS did not mention that I was 'too tan' for any procedures..
I would say that this is an awesome anniversary gift:)
Why do people have to ask us when we are due??? So rude to say the least.