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Tummy Tuck After 3 Big Boys in 4 Years

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I am a healthy 26 year old single Mom. I have been...

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certponte3
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I am a healthy 26 year old single Mom. I have been happily divorced for two years. My ex husband and I had 3 boys who are now 7,6,4! I went on the South Beach Diet after getting my tubes tied in 2006 and lost 85 lbs!!! I have managed to keep off the weight for 3 years. But now this skin just HANGS and I play soccer and chase my kids and I am totally grossed out that i can HEAR my skin flap against my thighs.

I had 2 consults for a FULL TUMMY TUCK w/lipo and decided to go with a local femal surgeon! I wear a healthy size 12/14 now (175lbs) (before kids i was a 145 lbs athletic size 10) and I am just sick and tired of clothes not fitting right and getting no where with diet and exercise.

After lots of prayer and planning, I am having my full TT done on April 20!!! My kids will be with my ex on Spring break while I am home recovering. My work thinks I am "on vacation" for 10 days. My best friend will be with me the first 48 hours after surgery and then I am kinda on my own. I have told a select # of friends and my parents and hopefully I will have help and company. I am nervous because I dont know anyone personally who has gone through this and its a 4 hour surgery. BUT I am confidant that this is whats BEST for me and I am EXCITED!!

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Janet Susan Mackenzie

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 19, 2010
I think after your surgery you will be absolutely thrilled that about fitting in clothes properly! I went from a 12 to an 8! Good luck with your surgery! Can't wait to see the after pics!
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April 19, 2010
After your tummy tuck you will will lose at least one dress size,I have yet to put on a pair of jeans,but even with the swelling my sweat pants are not as snug. And my underwear dont fit anymore. Good luck on your sugery tomorrow.
April 19, 2010
I know how you are feeling. I am having my tummy tuck on April 21. I have gotten over, I think, feeling freaked out about the whole thing. I am now looking forward to the process. I wish you well tomorrow. Keep us posted.
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April 20, 2010
Oh my gosh! Your belly reminds me of mine before my TT!! I think you will be really happy with how your clothes look afterwards. The day of surgery I was a size 12. I was extremely active like you (my body has never been super small even before kids) and now I am 2 weeks out and my pants are fitting big and the swelling isn't even gone yet! Good luck and keep us posted. You are going to look fabulous!
April 20, 2010
You will be so happy. You will look fabulos. I will be praying for you. Looking forward to the after pictures.
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Its been over 3 months since my Tummy tuck! It...

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Its been over 3 months since my Tummy tuck! It took me 2 weeks to be able to walk straight after surgery, 2 weeks to return to work, 6 weeks to lay down flat and sleep in my bed! It was so worth it! I can run now, I look fantastic in a bathinsuit and I am a comfortable size 8! My tummy tuck was the best thing I ever did for myself! Its like Christmas every day when I look in the mirror! I am so proud of my body!

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