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38 Years Old, 3 Pregnancies, 2 by C-Section
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I am still in the planning phase but plan to get...
IAmDoingThis4MeDecember 2, 2015
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I am still in the planning phase but plan to get the surgery around March 1st, 2016. I am 5'5" and 185 lbs. my waist measures around 36" at the smallest part and 39" around the belly button. I don't have many stretch marks and hoping lipo would do the trick but it won't. I need muscle repair and skin removal. My Dr did not suggest lipo in any other areas aside from the flanks which is included in the tummy tuck procedure. He recommended me to lose more weight for better results so I started my journey on Monday to drop 15 lbs by March. I am super excited and really hope to have great results with the surgery.
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March 8, 2016
So I am having the procedure done on May 20th, hopefully sooner but can not be out of work long. As vain as this sounds, I am scared of a huge scar, the drains and how long will the bruising be there. It looks very painful. But the stomach looks great. I just need help deciding.
March 8, 2016
So to me the scar wasn't a huge deal and I figured the longer it was, the more skin they took. The only people who will really see my scar are me and my husband. I already had a c-section scar ( same spot for both c-sections). You should voice this to your surgeon because they are very good at making the scar low and my be able to hide it with the creases of you skin. There are also different scars treatments and laser to reduce the appearance of the scar. Some people even tattoo over it once it fully heals. I think that the trade-off was certainly worth it and would do it again for sure but that is my preference. You have to find out what is right for you. Good luck and know that your gut will tell you what is right.
March 8, 2016
Also, I had very little pain and had lipo, muscle repair and full tt. The bruising will fade. Its been a week and I have noticed it getting better already. Of course, each person is different.
March 8, 2016
Thank you. Yes, most people have said that they would do it again. I have 10 days off from work. Is it reasonable to think I should be able to go back by then? Also, is a tummy tuck about the same recovery as a c- section?
March 8, 2016
I fell I could go back to work if I had too andnit has been a week. The recovery from c-section was different. The scar about the same but muscle repair and drains are different. The drains are annoying amd the muscle repair does hirt. The good thing is, you don't have to handle a new baby while healing. It's all about you. If you had a baby by c-section, I say you are ahead of the game but again, each person is completely different. My sister loves her results and glad she didnit but said she wouldn't do it again. She had 3 kids all vaginally and has a very low pain tolerance. With my 3rd kid, I had a c-section with tubal litigation and my husband deployed exactly one week later and I was back to work after 12 days. I had a new born and two other kids to take care of. I had zero help and that to me was the most difficult time so this was so much easier.
March 10, 2016
I thought I was reading my bio. Lol 38, 3 kid's and 2 by c-section. You look as if you're healing very well. I'm doing a tummy tuck with liposuction mid July. I'll be following you and asking a bunch of questions. Oh and I'll also post some before photo's...
March 10, 2016
Ask away. Make sure you follow several people with similar body type and weight( it really helped me). Plus everyone heals differently so its nice to be able to relate to others. Best of luck-it truly is life changing. I have caught myslef admiring me in the mirror for the first time in God knows how long. I am motivated to get my nutrition back toneing healthy and really look good. I don't need to be a size 6 again (although that was where I looked my best) but I am determined to be a very toned and healthy 8 or 10.
March 11, 2016
That part about admiring yourself made me smile. Yes, I've been trying (as of yesterday) to organize my notifications to what's related to me. For some reason "bbl" is all I see. I have been writing thing's on paper and reading a lot. Tomorrow I pay my deposit and get my set date. OMG :) This is really my dream. This is all I've talked about for over 10 year's...
March 11, 2016
How do you feel? It's been 8 or 10 day's right? Do you think going to work in 2 weeks is realistic? I have a sit down office job.
March 11, 2016
I think so ni have actually felt like I could go to work this week. I took two weeks off and then will work half days for two more weeks, just in case. I also have a sit down job.
March 12, 2016
Hi, I'm similar height to you (5ft 6) and I got to my target of 140lbs prior to surgery. It greatly impacted my results as I had lost most of the fat on my tummy and just had skin. You won't regret losing the weight xx
March 12, 2016
I would love to lose 30 but will be happy with 20. My favorite weight for me ever was 140 and I did a lot of weight training. I was smaller but looked sick. My goal now is 150.
March 12, 2016
Lol, no worries. I have seen you can lose 30% body weight after and it won't affect the looseness of skin.
March 12, 2016
Thats handy to know. You look great by the way. I'm 17 days post op now and feeling good. Hope you are doing well xx
UPDATED FROM IAmDoingThis4Me
1 month pre
2 More Months
IAmDoingThis4MeJanuary 3, 2016
Getting more excited. Only 2 months to go. I haven't lost any weight but haven't gained either. Holidays are over so back to focusing harder on the weight loss. Looking to get to at least 175 lbs. I have been running and weight training.
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UPDATED FROM IAmDoingThis4Me
1 month pre
Changed Surgeons and Booked Surgery Date
IAmDoingThis4MeJanuary 26, 2016
I met with another surgeon and have decided to go with him. It was a very hard decision but I had to go with my gut on this one.
The reason I changed surgeons. Both seemed great and I have seen great reviews on both. One does a more aggressive skin lift but no upper abdomen lipo and the other is more conservative on the lifting of the skin but does upper abdomen lipo. I went with the surgeon that does the lipo because my biggest concern is the fullest in my upper abdomen
I hope I made the right decision as it was not an easy one.
The reason I changed surgeons. Both seemed great and I have seen great reviews on both. One does a more aggressive skin lift but no upper abdomen lipo and the other is more conservative on the lifting of the skin but does upper abdomen lipo. I went with the surgeon that does the lipo because my biggest concern is the fullest in my upper abdomen
I hope I made the right decision as it was not an easy one.
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February 9, 2016
I also had considerable upper abdominal fat. Our preTT tummies look similar. I am 5 days post and so pleased with how my upper looks. I've posted pics if you'd like to see. I tried losing weight prior (though my PS said I didn't need to) and was so upset that I actually gained 10 lbs between my Oct consult and Feb surgery.
Welcome to the community. Stay on track with the weight loss and this will make a big difference in your final results. You can do this!!