47 Year Old Mom of Twins Ready for a Tummy Tuck - August 2016 - Raleigh, NC

Hey there! I have not been on this site in ages--so that shows you that the process/surgery is a distant memory at this point. I don't even think about the fact that I had a TT anymore--except when I see myself in the mirror and miss that horrid drooping extra skin and fat...NOT! I had my 6 month follow-up with Dr. Pyle today. No issues and no questions, I just wanted to tell him how happy I am with the results and for him to see how I am healing. The incision is still purple-y but starting to fade. My c-section scar (which is no more as it got removed during the surgery) was fully faded to a white color so I'm hopeful that this will eventually be as imperceptible as that was. As for Dr. Pyle and his practice, they all get 5 stars from this happy customer. I plan on getting a consult in the next year for a boob lift (no implants) and won't hesitate to have him do my surgery if I decide to go for it. Cheers!

Well, I was 20 weeks this week and it seems like but a distant memory at this point. Woohoo! I am doing everything I could do before, except that my stomach is flat and tighter (not painful at all) and I wear 1-2 sizes smaller than I used to! My scar is still red, but very smooth and I expect once it fades, it will be minimally noticeable. I am thrilled with my results and would do it all over again! I love that he did the incision right where I wanted it, how thin it is, how even it is, and that my belly button looks REAL. I cannot recommend Dr. Pyle highly enough. He was wonderful throughout the process and his office has their act together. My advice to those considering it, is to determine if you are a good candidate, take GOOD care of yourself before, during and after, and be patient. It's not a fun recovery but if you have realistic expectations and do all that you can to have a positive experience, changes are very good that you will. Seek progress, not perfection. Thanks for all of your kind comments and for reading this. I hope it helps others on your journey to the flat side. I will try and check in every few months this first year so that you can see how my scar is progressing, etc. Oh, and I have gained weight over the holidays so if I don't look as flat as before, that is why! But I am getting back to exercise, smart eating, and will maybe even try an abdominal crunch in January!

All is well. I over-ate this month and gained 5 pounds (!) so back to strict eating and exercising today, as I do NOT want to ever have a nasty belly again. I feel great, doing everything I did before surgery and more! It is SO nice to just put pants on and not have them tight in the abdomen or have to hide the bulge. I remember when the pooch would just hang over itself too--gosh, I HATED that. I was in FL last week and what a treat to wear a 2-piece again. (Don't mind my fading spray tan in the pics, LOL.) I could not be happier with my results and I just love my belly button. It wasn't even round after having the twins and now it looks like it did when I was a teenager. I haven't put anything on the incision in a while but now that I'm back from vacation & in a routine, I will start up with the Kelo-Cote again. Might do Embrace once more, not sure yet. I used it for 7 weeks and the incision is smooth so not sure I still need it. The color will fade in time--that's just up to genetics and Father time, I am told. Cheers!