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Nervous and Excited - Tucson, AZ (pics)

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I am the mother of a wonderful two year old boy...

RedheadmommaApril 15, 2013
$11,000

I am the mother of a wonderful two year old boy (c-section). I'm 24 years old and wish I had the body of a 24 year old. I'm 5'2" and got up to 215 pounds when I was pregnant due to poor eating, lack of exercise, and pre-eclampsia. Right now I weigh about 135 and would like to lose about 15 pounds. I have decided I am going to get a mommy makeover (TT, BA, maybe lipo) soon. I have multiple consultations scheduled for late May/early June. I think I already know who I'm going with but I haven't met with him yet. I'm definitely nervous about draining my savings on something I don't really NEED. I'm also nervous from reading a few horror stories of how things can go wrong. I'm nervous about the placement of the tummy tuck scar, how my new belly button will look, if the breasts will be too "melon-like", recovery with a two year old, and the obvious fears like actual medical complications. I did take some pictures today and realized just how much I want this. You know that angle where you bend over and take the pic of your flappy, dangly, loose stomach? YUCK! My darling husband has never complained about my body, but I desperately want my body back. I think I am pretty, young, and a pretty average size. I think I look pretty good with clothes on, but I am very self-conscious. I freak out a bit if my shirt rides up or something, and I can't even have sex with the lights on. I would love to be one of the after pictures I see so much of, and really hope I can get a body to be proud of.

Redheadmomma's provider

Todd C. Case, MD

Todd C. Case, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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sarav59
April 16, 2013
Good luck with your journey...
Redheadmomma
April 16, 2013
Thank you! Hopefully my results are as good as yours, you look great, and just in time for summer!
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Angie_M
April 17, 2013

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! Please try not to feel guilty. Think of this as "reconstructive" surgery from being pregnant. You deserve this!

Let us know how the consultations go.

Redheadmomma
April 17, 2013
Thank you for your kind words! I will definitely keep updating. There isn't much new to report yet, but every day is a day closer!
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Angie_M
April 17, 2013

Thanks for posting your photos! Do you have a countdown app? Some ladies use one. :)

Redheadmomma
April 18, 2013
No, I don't have a countdown app. Does it do anything other than count down days to the procedure?
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Vtazcp
April 25, 2015
Hi! I have my tummy tuck and epigastric & flank Lipo scheduled for May 6th with Dr. Case. I'm so excited and ready.
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2 months pre

I'm having one of those days where I'm beginning...

RedheadmommaApril 18, 2013
I'm having one of those days where I'm beginning to doubt my decision. Is it worth all the money, the scar, the recovery time, and the risks? Am I choosing the right doctor? What if things don't turn out how I want them? Am I prepared to deal with that or go through it all over again to fix it? Maybe I've read too many "not worth it" reviews today. I wish I could see into the future.

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sarav59
April 18, 2013
From looking at your pics you will be so pleased with your results...
Redheadmomma
April 18, 2013
You think so? Thank you! :)
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Dreamer00
April 18, 2013
I think all of us on here having a feeling of total nerves & excitement !!! but the money will be well spent in the end, and the horror stories on here are only a few.... good luck !! it will be all worth in the end :)
Redheadmomma
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your encouragement! I feel like I need it more today than usual... I'm really beginning to doubt my decision.
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Dreamer00
April 19, 2013
Well If it makes you feel better I felt the same way I nearly canceled the whole thing ... But relalized my fear was getting the better of me !!!! Now it's all excitement just 2 weeks for me!! I can't even sleep at night :)
Redheadmomma
April 19, 2013
I can definitely relate! I was really beginning to consider canceling yesterday and spending my money on something else or keeping it in savings. I'm realizing that with any big decision there will be times of doubt. If I don't do it I think I will keep thinking about it for decades and wish I had gone through with it. I'm back on track today!
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Jenyphur
April 19, 2013
I got back and forth almost every day. :) I think it's pretty normal. I agree that as soon as I read a review that is 'not sure' or 'not worth it', I'm second guessing my decision. But then I see the MANY great reviews and I know I have made the right choice.
Redheadmomma
April 19, 2013
Thank you for sharing your feelings on the matter! It's so nice to know that so many other ladies here have had the same feelings! I don't know what was going on yesterday, but today I'm feeling ready again! I can't wait to be recovered and love my body again! :)
mk12
April 24, 2013
Hey there :) Just thought I'd let you know that I'm getting my BA done on the 7th June too. I am getting 240cc silicone implants, over the muscle :)
Redheadmomma
April 25, 2013
Then I bet you're as excited and anxious as I am! It seems so close, but so far away! I'll definitely check up on your story and see how things are going! :)
LingXuan
May 1, 2013
Hey ! ;) you have a nice body to begin with. And you know what they say, "the better shape you start out with, the more aesthetically pleasing your final results will be!" Good luck!!
Redheadmomma
May 1, 2013
Thank you! I think that the camera just didn't show the full effect. You looked amazing in your before pictures... You're so tiny! I'm very jealous. :)
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1 month pre

Well, I'm a month out from the procedure now. ...

RedheadmommaMay 7, 2013
Well, I'm a month out from the procedure now. I've definitely gone through a wide array of emotions on the subject. I've felt scared, embarrassed, selfish, lucky, anxious, excited, and anything in between. Some big things have come up and I've had to dip into my savings quite a bit so now I'm a bit unsure as to whether I should put it off, do some now and some later, finance the rest, or just pick what I want most (I'm not sure what that is yet). Putting the whole thing off until I build my savings back up isn't realistic because I am resuming college next semester and will begin looking for a job. I'd rather not finance it because I've heard some crazy things about CareCredit, and I'd rather just have this paid for and done. Maybe I should just win the lottery. That will solve quite a few problems. Lol

I have been debating on whether I want to do the full tummy tuck or just a mini tummy tuck. What really bothers me about my tummy is my wrinkly belly button (which goes away when I pull the tummy skin down) and my c-section ledge. I don't really mind the stretch marks or the fact that it's not supermodel flat/tight. I guess I'll see what we discuss at the consultation.

I hope all of you are doing great!

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