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27-year-old Fit Mom of 1 - TT on 3/1/16
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Okay, y'all - I went for my consult today and have...
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Okay, y'all - I went for my consult today and have officially booked my TT for March 1st! I have one 10-year-old daughter and am done having children. I had my daughter when I was very young and unfortunately, my body was absolutely ravaged by stretch marks during my pregnancy. On top of that, my stomach has never looked right since. I feel like it's some dirty secret that I'm hiding under my clothes and I'm always terrified of someone seeing it. It's just this loose, gross blob that sits on top of my body. I'm a fit, athletic woman and I really struggle to even look at myself in the mirror because of my stomach. I've waited 10 years and could not be more ready for this. I can't even express how damaging this one part of my body has been to my self esteem. I truly feel like this one thing has held me back in so many areas of my life (i.e. my fitness, my confidence, heck- even just focusing on enjoying sex with my husband instead of being focused on how my stomach looks, how it's moving, etc.) I've been on this site reading everyone's stories for years and I'm so excited that it's finally my turn! Pre-op is scheduled for the 18th. I'll upload a few before pics right now and will add some more later.
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18 days pre
More before pics
I've really enjoyed looking at everyone's before and after pictures, so I'm going to do my best to upload lots of pics along the way. I had my blood drawn for labs today... 3 weeks away... SO excited!
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UPDATED FROM deecom09
9 days pre
10 Days to Go...
Pre-op appointment went well, but my nerves are starting to kick in. It doesn't help that the first thing everyone says to me when I tell them I'm having a TT is "Oh, I've heard those are really painful. I know so and so and she said it was terrible." OKAY, not helpful. Luckily I have some good friends and a husband that I can talk to and they're great at reassuring me! You would think that after 10 years of wanting this, I'd be a little more excited! I'll get back there, I promise, I'm just a little bit of a worrier! Picked up all of my prescriptions today and borrowed a walker from my neighbor (my doctor recommended I have one, just in case I need it.) We're picking up my recliner from my mother next weekend and I have my cleaning lady scheduled for the day before my surgery. Getting everything ready is helping to soothe my nerves. Now I'm just squeezing as many workouts as I can into the next 10 days in preparation of having to take 6 weeks off!
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February 21, 2016
You will be fine! Like any surgery there are going to be times where you are really uncomfortable and in pain but it's not ALL the time. Keep on top of the meds, especially in first two weeks. 6 weeks today post op for me. I still get sore but pain? Not really. Only pain now really is from some nerve damage in my leg but i know it will pass and with meds im fine. I still look st my belly with happiness. Like giving birth, results outweigh the pain. Would I do it again for the same result? Oh yes!!!! [RS bleep]
February 22, 2016
Thank you! I just read a few reviews on here that freaked me out, and that coupled with the responses I received from a few people when I told them what I was having done just had my nerves going crazy. I've relaxed since then and am feeling excited again! Since you're 6 weeks post-op, have you started working out at all?
February 22, 2016
Erm... Again some people on here are running? I can just walk lol. I need to be fit for my job but there is no way I could run yet!
February 23, 2016
Good to know! I'm super curious about how getting back into exercise is going to go!
February 23, 2016
Good luck to you! I remember being at your stage and being so nervous about everything! Trust me, you will do great! I believe that being in good shape before surgery is a huge help during recovery. My first couple of days were hard and uncomfortable but I've been off pain killers since day three and doing just fine. I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair, liposuction and a breast augmentation. You totally got this and it sounds like you are very prepared. I'm currently 12dpo and although it still looks scary, I feel pretty darn good. Hang in there girl, you will do great!!! Cant wait to see your after pics :-)
February 23, 2016
Thank you so much for your comment! It's amazing what a few words of encouragement can do! I'm feeling much better today - less nervous and much more excited! I'll have to go check out your pictures now! But seriously, thanks so much for the encouragement! :)
February 23, 2016
I am doing the same thing, with the workouts. I know coming back after this recovery will be hard like starting all over again, but, I think it will be worth it. Your surgery is a month ahead of mine, unless I can get in sooner. I look forward to seeing your progress! Don't be worried I think your going to have amazing results! And I love the cleaning lady idea I am going to put that on my list too.
February 23, 2016
Yeah, not working out for 6 weeks is definitely a bummer, though I'm being told that I won't feel up to it until about 6 weeks anyway. I just keep reminding myself about muscle memory and the fact that it won't take me as long to get my muscles back as it did to build them in the first place! I agree though, it will definitely be worth it! I'll never be happy with my body until I get my stomach taken care of!
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