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I'm at the Very Beginning of my Tummy Tuck Journey - Spring Hill, FL

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I'm at the very beginning of my tummy tuck journey...

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I'm at the very beginning of my tummy tuck journey. I have dreamed of getting a TT for so long ,over 15 years. Now is the time for "ME". I was searching the Internet for something else and this site popped up. That was 3 days ago and I've been on here nonstop. I am so happy I found you all. Your stories have given me the courage to turn a dream into reality. I feel so connected to you all . When you are looking in your bathroom mirror at your belly you feel like you are the only one with this unwanted Burden. It is exhausting , the energy you put into hiding this thing. You have written the things I have thought for so long. Hiding it from you husband , never letting him touch your belly . not swimming or even putting a bathing suit on cause someone might see "it". I want to be done with it.

So What questions should I be asking the PS I meet? Is there anything you didn't ask that you wished you did?

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September 19, 2013
Make sure you will get muscle repair. I didn't and that is my only regret. I didn't find this site unit a few days after my TT. I wish I had found it sooner. Even with that, I would do it again in a second. You are so right about how We all feel the same about looking in the mirror, and being touched. Look at my before and after. It really is amazing. Good luck and welcome to RS.
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September 20, 2013
Thank you for telling me about the muscle repair I thought when you get a full tummy tuck they do that as well. I will add that to my question list for sure.
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September 20, 2013
Just saw you pics . I think you look wonderful. I can't wait.
September 21, 2013
No problems chick, were all on here to help each other we're all going through the same!! Huggles x
September 19, 2013
Hi hi I had a full muscle repair with tummy tuck & 2hernias fixed into the bargain which I didn know I had but I did have a incling of something being wrong as my tummy was so big I looked preg even though I wasn't, docs ran tests & said I'd ibs!! So even though u do be sore&stiff ect it's so worth it!! Just make sure u ask the ps .. Will u have dog ears& if so can he flatten u so that u don't!!
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September 20, 2013
I will ask about these dog ears.are they very noticable are they on the ends of the incision line?
September 20, 2013
Dog ears are an easy fix. Under local inthe office Iif it happens. Ps will fix for no charge. Make sure you ask all ps about there revision policy and they should all have one. On dr fialas website he his info on questions to aska ps when choosing.
September 20, 2013
I don't have dog ears !!
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September 21, 2013
I'm glad you connected with me you seem very informed about this process and I thank you for all the help
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September 21, 2013
Jurico123,I'm glad you connected with me you seem very informed about this process and I thank you for all the help.please let me know how things work out for you I hope it's wonderful I'm probably A year away from doing this. Must save more.that 13,300 payment freaked me out a little I do need more then just a basic TT
September 22, 2013
:-)
September 22, 2013
thanks! TT Im planning on Feb 2014 and I have been reading and reading as much as I can. You won't find a better more informative sight. Don't forget you can ask "the doctors" on this web sight any question you have on any issue. Plus you can check to see if someone else, has already asked a question you may be thinking of that is already answered. :)
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September 23, 2013
Will do :)
September 19, 2013
Best of luck! And good job finally giving yourself this gift! You will feel so awesome!
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September 20, 2013
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September 20, 2013
Thank you :)
September 19, 2013
And I agree about muscle repair! It cinched me in like a girdle! I have always has a big appetite and its gone! Those muscles holding in my stomach have made it difficult for me to over eat which is awesome for me! I wish I had done before measurements to see what it did for my waist, it's very noticeable and awesome! Keep us posted!
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September 20, 2013
Good suggestion about measurements , will do
September 19, 2013
And you will be buying a bikini! ( if you want) :)
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September 20, 2013
:)))
UPDATED FROM Wants a TT

I can't believe it's been two years

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I can't believe its been 2 years since my last post. Life has been so crazy.

Even though it's been 2 years I've been busy, never loosing site of my goal.
1st - I needed to save some $.

2nd - I needed to loose the weight.
I worked really hard and saved,    Hope I have enough.
The weight loss wasn't easy either 60 lbs so far. I feel so much better with all that weight gone.  However with weight loss comes all that loose skin.... Oh so attractive.
I'm happy I lost the weight but now I'm dealing with even move skin issues. When I first posted 2 years ago I only wanted a tummy tuck but since the weight loss , I think a mommy makeover would better suit me. I was a 38D and now. I'm 34-36B they really deflated.  I'm not looking for any over sized breasts. Just a little fill up so they don't look 1/2 empty.

My husband says he doesn't want me to get "fake boobs".
I don't consider them "fake".
I'll listen to his point of view but ultimately it's my body and my money.
Any body eles have to deal with a husband not to happy about the whole thing? Did they come around?

I'm hoping to be free to get this surgery within 6 months .
I have a very demanding job and have to work quite a bit. While I wait  I'm getting as much ready as possible. Maybe save some more$

I have 3 PS to consult . ASAP
I'm looking in the Tampa and Orlando area (any suggestions ?)

I have my consult question list ready. Which I'll post later.

I'm working on a supply list of things I'll need after the surgery. I'm sure the PS will give me a list  as well. All the great ideas and suggestions from all you ladies who have gone through this journey before me Is priceless. It will help make things run smoothly. I will also post this list
Soon. Will be taking before pics soon.

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July 28, 2015
Congrats on your weight loss....you look great!!! My husband's a bit the opposite, he's really excited about the boobs :-).
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July 28, 2015
I think he'll come around. He said "I like to get a little rough on them sometimes and I dont wanna be the cause of them popping."
LMAO
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she said "Only Movie stars do that not normal people."

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Even though I'm a grown woman I have to admit that I was afraid to tell my mom that I'm planning to get some surgery done. As I expected she also wasn't too happy. I can't get a break. She's afraid I'll die during the surgery. Then she said Only Movie stars do that not normal people. Hahahaha. She's 86 years old. I showed her the "real self" site and how we are all able to see these surgeons work .Talk to other patients. Really research before getting anything done.

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