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I will have a full tummy tuck in 2 days. I thought...
Tufmudder22January 3, 2017
WORTH IT$9,600
I will have a full tummy tuck in 2 days. I thought I would share my story in case there was a RS member that might be similar. I had three kiddos and after the third had a mini tummy tuck (different plastic surgeon). The results were great but I did notice over time that the skin above my belly button was a little looser and my bb was a little 'sad'. Not enough for me to do anything about. Until.. a surprise pregnancy combined with a 50 pound weight gain. We thought we were done having kiddos! But all is well. The mini tuck was done 10 years ago. Unfortunately, I was not fortunate to just bounce back tummy wise. I have worked very hard to lose the weight but the loose skin and the fact that it hangs off of me when I do planks, push ups etc drives me crazy. I am not overweight. I just want to bring my abs back together again and get rid of the loose skin. I also hate the paunchy feeling I have at the end of the day! I had my consult 4 months ago and am scheduled for Jan. 5.
My stats: 5' 5, 130 pounds, athletic.
My on Gyn said that a tummy tuck followed by a pregnancy that a follow up surgery might not be necessary. For me, I gained 50 pounds during this last pg and also carried the baby differently. So under the knife I go!!
My stats: 5' 5, 130 pounds, athletic.
My on Gyn said that a tummy tuck followed by a pregnancy that a follow up surgery might not be necessary. For me, I gained 50 pounds during this last pg and also carried the baby differently. So under the knife I go!!
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1 day post-op
Tufmudder22January 6, 2017
So I made it! Dr. Kerr did the surgery yesterday. He has his own surgery center located in same complex and his building. It's nice because it's private and not at a big hospital where you show up with all types of surgery patients. My daughter took me and stayed until I went back to the surgery suite. The staff was very friendly and qualified. I arrived at 7:15 am and was home by 2:00. Recovery was great. He did not do a pain pump or Exparel so once his surgical block wore off I could tell! But I am doing ok with the pain meds. I have a post-op follow up today. I took a few more pre-surgery pics. Their quality isn't the best. My major issues with my stomach were the following: hanging skin, belly button bump, and at the end of the day or when I eat my stomach gets very round and paunchy. I also have a 'dent' above my belly button.
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March 10, 2018
I know this is a bit of an old post but I had to tell you you look great! I had a tummy tuck about 12 years ago and although I've never had any more babies after that ,gravity has taken a toll and my belly is not anywhere near what it was even five years ago so I'm contemplating a revision, Reading your story has inspired me
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More pre-surgery pics
Tufmudder22January 6, 2017
Here are couple more pics. I will try to take a few at my surgery follow up today.
Just checking in to see how you are doing. Your tummy looks tight and flat after this surgery:)