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ONE YEAR POST OP

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Hello everyone, I'm an almost 35 year old, SAHM to...

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rcnfnmMarch 21, 2013
WORTH IT$8,900

Hello everyone, I'm an almost 35 year old, SAHM to 4 kids. My stepson is 17, my oldest is 10 and my twins are almost 7....all boys! I'm 5'5" and 145 lbs. Between pregnancies and weight loss, my midsection is a mess. My first son was 9.5 lbs and 23 inches long...my twins were 6.5 lbs a piece and 20 inches long. I was HUGE pregnant! Since the last babies were born I have gained and lost over the years, losing 90 lbs in total at this point. I promised myself that once I got to my goal weight and maintained it for a year, I would get a tummy tuck so here I am.


My surgery is scheduled for April 23rd and I'm so anxious and nervous, I just want the day to get here so I can get it over with. My family is supportive, in fact one of my sister-in-laws had her own TT in January. My husband currently works out of state but will be coming home to be with me for the surgery and at least 3 or 4 days post-op. Then my MIL will be coming to stay for about a week. My own mother was supposed to come but she broke her hip at Christmas and can't get around well enough to deal with all the kids and the dogs (2...also boys.....there's alot of testosterone at my house LOL).

rcnfnm's provider

Paul Rottler, MD, FACS

Paul Rottler, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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girl2
March 22, 2013
Good Luck! I'm scheduled July 3rd and this is my birthday present to myself also ,I have three kids and I will be 34 April 21st! I cant wait, we derserve this!!
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rcnfnm
March 23, 2013
heck yeah we do!
Sumergrl67
March 23, 2013
In st louis he is very well regarded. Good luck
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rcnfnm
March 23, 2013
Thank you. Are you from the STL area? I actually live in IL...about an hour and a half from his office....I'm not looking forward to the drive home at all!
Sumergrl67
March 23, 2013
I uses to live in Il also are you AF ?
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rcnfnm
March 23, 2013
no..we moved here for my husband's job about 5 years ago
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Liveheroically
March 24, 2013
Awesome on maintaining the weight loss! Really cool that you have a good support system too. You'll appreciate having someone there, especially the first two weeks when you're walking hunched over and soooo tired. Are you going to do inpatient or out? My surgeon usually does tt as out, but since I had lipo at the same time I stayed in hospital 1 night.
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rcnfnm
March 24, 2013
mine is outpatient....which I like, but it will be a long drive home after surgery and that worries me a little
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Liveheroically
March 25, 2013
You'll probably be sleeping most of the way, so that will be good. Bring a pillow. It helps holding it over your tummy when bumps, curbs, speed bumps etc. and bottles of water. You'll want the water. I'm excited for you!
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rcnfnm
March 25, 2013
thanks for the advice...planning on lots of pillows and puke bucket lol
Sumergrl67
March 24, 2013
Help 10 days before surgery and 8 went to ER with strep they gave me antibiotics and steriod shot but can I still have my surgery?
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Liveheroically
March 25, 2013
Depends. The surgeon and anesthesiologist will make that call. Let them know soonest. I've heard of some waiting til the day before to finalize decision. Basically, if you're still sick, it could cause complications....sometimes serious ones so could get delayed. Just prepare yourself for that potential. Worth it to be safe. Hope you feel better soon.
Sumergrl67
March 25, 2013
Thanks I'm calling in the am 4/ 4 is my date
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rcnfnm
March 25, 2013
I would think since you'll be on antibiotics so many days before it would be ok but let us know what your PS says
Sumergrl67
March 25, 2013
Good news I still good to go. I don't think my nerves could have handheld a re schedule
Lizzylovelabs
March 25, 2013
I am so excited for you to get your TT. We are almost the same body type. Sounds like you have great support! I am 20 days PO. The first 2 or 3 is when you will really need someone.
Sumergrl67
March 25, 2013
Were you talking to me or another member. . How are your results
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rcnfnm
March 27, 2013
I love your pics...I will have help for at least 12 days and my teenager can take care of driving the other kids to school for a while so I think I'll be ok
UPDATED FROM rcnfnm
28 days pre

4 weeks from today I'll be on the flatside! can't...

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rcnfnmMarch 26, 2013
4 weeks from today I'll be on the flatside! can't wait to get it over with!! Pre-op next Wednesday and I've learned so much since my consultation....have a whole new list of questions that I didn't even know to ask before....love the Real Self community!

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UPDATED FROM rcnfnm
19 days pre

Had my pre-op appointment yesterday....finished...

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rcnfnmApril 4, 2013
had my pre-op appointment yesterday....finished paying, spoke with the Dr and the nurse again, nothing too exciting...now there's just the waiting left! 19 days to go......

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