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45, One Child, C-section, tt, and bl possibly with implant. Can't Get Rid of my Overhang and Belly - Saint Louis, MO
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I've been on this site for four months. I have...
UmsmithJune 1, 2015
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I've been on this site for four months. I have been beating myself up over a stomach that I can't burn off with jet or exercise. My stomach is the most visible thing that I see! I'm the fittest I've been in my 45 years of life, strength train twice a week and cardio 3-5 times a week. Mentally though I feel obese because of my stomach. I'd like my stomach to match up with the work I've been doing.
I gained 60-70 pounds with my pregnancy over 8 years ago. I had just quit smoking and really relied on food to keep me from smoking during the pregnancy. Success! I'm still smoke free! After having my son I lost 20+ pounds at the hospital. I thought, cool, this will be easy. I'll breast feed and lose the rest of my baby weight. I did lose 20 more after that, but it also made my boobs go super flat, totally deflated! Also, had a c-section and I've had an overhang of fat/skin over the scar. I went on Medifast, on the recommendation of a doc, and lost the rest of my weight. Everything got smaller on me EXCEPT my belly! I said to my husband, do I have to drop down to 70lbs in order to have this belly fat burn off?!!! I think I could die of starvation and still have this protrusion,I'll never be flat without some surgical help. I'm 5'3" and 138 lbs at this point.
So, I'm starting to document my experience. I think this will be a great outlet and will help others make their decision as well.
I have a surgery date scheduled. And because I'm paranoid I have had an EKG and I'm meeting with an internist to make sure there isn't anything weird going on internally with me. EKG is good and I'll see the internist this Thursday. Getting a 2nd consult this week as well, although I'm pretty sure I've decided on my doc already.
Can anyone help me with Tips for rotating pics on this site? And moving pics? I'd like to put some pics side by side...
I gained 60-70 pounds with my pregnancy over 8 years ago. I had just quit smoking and really relied on food to keep me from smoking during the pregnancy. Success! I'm still smoke free! After having my son I lost 20+ pounds at the hospital. I thought, cool, this will be easy. I'll breast feed and lose the rest of my baby weight. I did lose 20 more after that, but it also made my boobs go super flat, totally deflated! Also, had a c-section and I've had an overhang of fat/skin over the scar. I went on Medifast, on the recommendation of a doc, and lost the rest of my weight. Everything got smaller on me EXCEPT my belly! I said to my husband, do I have to drop down to 70lbs in order to have this belly fat burn off?!!! I think I could die of starvation and still have this protrusion,I'll never be flat without some surgical help. I'm 5'3" and 138 lbs at this point.
So, I'm starting to document my experience. I think this will be a great outlet and will help others make their decision as well.
I have a surgery date scheduled. And because I'm paranoid I have had an EKG and I'm meeting with an internist to make sure there isn't anything weird going on internally with me. EKG is good and I'll see the internist this Thursday. Getting a 2nd consult this week as well, although I'm pretty sure I've decided on my doc already.
Can anyone help me with Tips for rotating pics on this site? And moving pics? I'd like to put some pics side by side...
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Replies (8)
June 5, 2015
13 Day countdown! U ready?
June 6, 2015
I can't believe it. Not sure I'll ever feel ready. It doesnt seem real. I'm nervous but excited too. I'm taking control over my stomach!
I have decided to use Dr Kofkoff, in Chesterfield. I'll update my post with that info.
June 6, 2015
I feel EXACTLY the same! But i suppose it comes with the territory! Im calling him 1st thing monday morning!
June 25, 2015
Have you looked at Nerium .. Wwe.landorspa.com
Look at all the pics on Pinterest .. You will loose your overhang for sure
Look at all the pics on Pinterest .. You will loose your overhang for sure
UPDATED FROM Umsmith
11 days pre
Mommy makeover, tt, bl and implant?
UmsmithJune 6, 2015
So, I found out from the internist that I do have a very small umbilical hernia. Three other docs couldn't figure this out, over the last three years! Maybe because of its small size. So, now I have to make some decisions. Do I have it repaired or leave it well enough alone?!! My ps said he could fix it, just pop it back in. The internist surgeon said he would repair it with mesh. I spoke with a friend, who is a doc, and he said if it doesn't bother me to leave it alone. I'm leaning that way. I only notice it if it gets knocked or hit directly by something. My 6 year old son's classmate layed her head on my belly, kind of hard, and I saw white, it was so painful! Thats when i decided i needed to figure out what it was. I guess I'll discuss all of this on Tuesday at my pre-op appoint.
The surgery is happening in 12 days. It's not reality yet for me. I'm getting nervous, but also excited. I see how great most people look after the tt. I'm hoping for a great result as wel!
The surgery is happening in 12 days. It's not reality yet for me. I'm getting nervous, but also excited. I see how great most people look after the tt. I'm hoping for a great result as wel!
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UPDATED FROM Umsmith
8 days pre
So I remember what I looked like in clothes
UmsmithJune 8, 2015
I thought I'd post what I look like in clothes. It's not bad, but it's not what I expect to see.
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June 9, 2015
I'm due for my TT and BL, no implant on the 18th June which is basically exactly the same time as you because I'm in NZ so we're ahead of you time wise. Pretty nervous now. Did you decide to get an implant or go without? Good luck :)
June 10, 2015
No implant! He doesn't think I will be happy with that result. He recommends the lift, heal for 6 months, then do implant if I want more volume. We'll see! I maybe happy with just the lift.
Good luck to you. I'll try to follow your progress!
June 10, 2015
Great, I will interested to see your results. There's not many that don't get implants. I have quite a lot of breast volume already so didn't feel like i needed them. Well neither did the surgeon. Plus I just can't deal with the thought of having something in my body like that. Oh and plus I really am not that keen on huge boobs anyway because I have always been quite busty and prefer to be on the more moderate and natural looking side. I'm actually having a slight reduction in one breast just because it is a wee bit bigger from having breast fed more on that side than the other.
June 11, 2015
I've never been fascinated or concerned about my boob size, I've been small, medium, and big (while pregnant). I guess I was thinking about an implant for vanity reasons, I'm getting older, they aren't as full anymore. But, wow will I be relieved if I like my boobs with just the lift! I've never been an implant person, but to each his/her own!
June 11, 2015
Yes for sure each to their own, if I was very deflated in the breast it would certainly be a consideration, probably a definite. I can see how it would make a massive difference to a woman's confidence in that respect, much the same as our tummy issue does. However, I think that getting them can also cause sagging if you get them too big because they still push away at your skin and just like a natural breast will eventually sag...hopefully I won't have to make that decision for myself :]
Thanks for sharing your story. I agree that documenting your experience will be really helpful for you and other members in this community. Please keep us posted!