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Anxious About TT

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rebekka37April 19, 2010
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D. Scott Rotatori, MD

D. Scott Rotatori, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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ymmomof1
April 23, 2010
I know you're wearing sunglasses in your profile picture but you look soooo much like a girl I went to summer camp with years and years ago... Your last name isn't Love is it? Her name was Rebecca Love and we stayed in touch for a few years being pen pals lol had to ask :)
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rebekka37
April 28, 2010
Hey girl...its not Rebecca Love!! Sorry!!! LOL
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Glitterbabe76
April 26, 2010
Owwieee, looks like healing is going... :) Hope your feeling good about your flat tummy! :)
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rebekka37
April 28, 2010
THanks. Healing is def. going! How are you?
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Glitterbabe76
June 29, 2010
I am doing well! Having seen an update from you for some time, hope you are well! Curious to see how your healing is going!
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df2014
October 13, 2014
Hi Rebekka37, Do you have any updated pictures of your TT/ belly button? You are the only person on here that has had a TT from this Dr. (with a pic) and I am having a really hard time with his staff being able to see a picture of his finished belly buttons...
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 ONE WEEK!!! Drains Came Out!!!!...

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rebekka37April 12, 2010

 ONE WEEK!!! Drains Came Out!!!! OWIEEEEEEE........ Was not THAT bad byt it did sting! And let me tell you i feel 100 percent better with them out! I am walking straight and can get up and down much more comfortable!!! The depression has faded since i have been able to stand.....amazing what that can do to your outlook! My stomach is also looking AMAZING!!! The surgery tech said that my PS does the BEST belly button! That is something i really never thought about pre surgery! However now i am SO glad that he does a good one! He does his with a down shape on the bottom so that it looks more natural rather then a circle!!! Lets just say I LOVE MINE!!!! So if you are pre surgery and still interviewing PS maybe ask how they do that?!?!?! Will post pics once some swelling goes down....otherwise not much to see!

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heather1984
April 13, 2010
I am so happy for you getting that done. I am in the process of getting one done soon. I have an appointment with 2 doctors on wednesday and I am so nervous about everything. I am a very squemish person and everytime I see the after pictures i tend to get a little sick. I just hope that after looking at all the recovery pics it wont be so bad when i see mine. It looks good!!! I hope I have the same amount of luck!!!!
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I am SO nervous about my upcoming TT! I have read...

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rebekka37April 9, 2010

I am SO nervous about my upcoming TT! I have read so much about them and really appreciate everything that i have found on here! I have had two babies via C-section and am hoping that the pain is similar or maybe even easier! I am MOST concerned about when i will be able to care for my kids.

I have a 3 year old and a one year old.?.? My other concerns are that my expectations are to high. I hate all the skin and fat stored on my tummy. I am 150 - 155 sometimes even 148. I think that what i have now is far worse then anything that this can bring?!?!? Does anyone else have a tummy like mine? Have had the TT and have any advice! Did anyone get a good compression garment....on what website? My TT date is April 5th....

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Glitterbabe76
March 2, 2010
Hi Rebekka! I am so excited for you, you won't regret your choice, trust me. I am on the 4th day post surgery and am happy with my results even with the swelling! I would highly recommend that you find some support for your children though. Make sure that you don't have to tend to them for the first 4-7 days at least (especially without a pain pump). Make sure that YOU have someone there for you over the first 3 days. I found it really helpful to have someone there to help me out of bed, out of the shower, around the house. Have a table close, with your phone, laptop, bottles of water, medicine, a book... stuff that you will readily need, keep close. Keep in touch with me if you have any questions - everyone's experiences are different, but I will be glad to help in anyway I can! Good LUCK!
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rebekka37
March 2, 2010
Did your doctors office give you a compression garment? Did you like it or did you get one on your own? My mil will be here for 4 days and then after that i have my mom around til day 10! I am HOPING that will be enough. Depending on how my recovery goes i will have other people to help! I have a back up plan just in case....ugh How long did your doctor tell you that you had to wait til you could pick things up? Did you do a fast or a cleanse leading up to your surgery? I eat right and excersice so....i am trying to be as ready as possible!
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Glitterbabe76
March 3, 2010
Hi Rebekka! My doctor actually gave me two compression garments. They suck. lol, the ones I have - have zippers on the sides with eyelet hoops that you latch first. I feel good with it on, but it sits weird on my short torso'd body. Chaffing is a problem in the inner upper thighs, I've been using A&D ointment on those areas. You will be good I think with 10 days of help, I've actually been on my own during the days and am getting around fine. Painfully-but fine. I've been creatively cleaning here and there and preparing my own foods too. I didn't do a cleanse, as a matter of fact I was out the saturday before having a margarita. The 3 days before though I was eating strictly spinach, shrimp, fruits and veggies. Being as ready as possible will do you the most good in the long run. Have a ROBE! lol... I don't own a robe. I wish I did. It's been difficult being around the house having to get clothes on, whereas the robe you could just slip on. What you eat afterwards will be huge too. I was eating too much, watch your salt! I think I swelled a little more than I should have if I had eaten a little better, and with the compression garment, you only have so much space to expand. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. If you have any thoughts, message me or post again! More than happy to help! :) And don't be nervous! Relax. It will do you no good to get worked up about it. It's over before you know it, and you need that mental strength afterwards to pull you above your threshold!
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Glitterbabe76
March 3, 2010
I did think of something else. Work your upper arms so that you are able to lift yourself easily without your abs if necessary. That and have your back strength built up, it will help you afterwards.
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momof21970
March 7, 2010
I had my TT done on Jan 11. Like you I had 2 c-sections, plus a hernia repair, and a surgery for a ruptured tubal pregnancy. With a 9.5 lb boy and 8.5 lb girl my stomach was a mess. I am almost 8 weeks past surgery and ECSTATIC with my results. Seriously, best decision ever for me. I had the muscle separation of about 3" and could grab about one handful of skin. Hated my stomach. Hated being naked in front of my hubby. Hated bending over at the pool. Hated that I worked out 5-7 days per week and all I could see was my super-bulgy tummy. Honestly the pain was nothing. My back hurt the most from hunching. You need to take it easy, have help, eat lightly and rest a ton. I was up and about on day 3 and back at work, but VERY swollen after 1 week. Wearing the compression garment is mandatory. Your doc should provide one. I had mine for 3 weeks. Pain meds are a very good idea first few days. Hope you love your results as much as I love mine!
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rebekka37
March 7, 2010
Hey momof21970!! Thanks So much. This is seriously the encouragment that i need!! Funny thing we have in common...my first girl was 9 13 and my secound was 8 7 This surgery is really not an option...as you can see in my pics. I feel like i have to do it! I work out all the time also.!.! I am just worried about my kids....they are 3 and 1. After the 3 weeks did you STOP wearing the compression garment? Do you feel like you can work out being 8 weeks past! Thanks for all your input!! Was the pain nothing in comparison to the c sections? Is the incision the same? thanks again! So happy for you!
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rebekka37
March 7, 2010
Do you have pics???
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momof21970
March 8, 2010
I have before photos. I need my husband to take some after photos and post them.
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rebekka37
March 9, 2010
That would be great!
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navygoddess
March 9, 2010
Hey girl. I think we have similar tummies. I am about in your weight range, too. I am 5"7' and 151 lbs. My TT is set for the 29th of this month. My doctor is actually providing my garment as a apart of the fee, but I did find some reputable companies and then looked for their product on ebay and got a great binder for 19 dollars brand new that was originally 90. I believe the company is Mirena or Merena. You can send me a message and I can tell you how it goes!
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Glitterbabe76
March 11, 2010
Hey Navy, it's Merena.... and good plan, be prepared! I ordered my stage 2 garments 4 days ago, and hopefully I'll have them by time I'm home tonight! Exciting!
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