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Tummy tuck to finish my mommy makeover experience!
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Tummy tuck to finish my mommy make over experience!!!
BSFmom3July 20, 2019
$7,400
After 3 VERY large babies my poor little body has needed some self love. We are booking our apt on Monday for Aug 29, 2019!!
I’m very excited! We were going to do it a few months after my BA but time, holidays && LIFE took over and now here we are! I’m so ready to feel better about myself.
I eat well, I lift weights (I also enjoy tacos and the occasional ice cream treat life is way to short right?!? I live by the 80% 20% rule!) but even running, weight training and diet doesn’t change my mommy belly.... I used to have a waist but after a 9lbs baby, an 11lbs Baby, and a baby who HAD to be taken out early because he was on track to be 12lbs my waist is MIA. I’m so ready to have that back and the baby pooch gone!
I have struggled because you read the “self love” the “stretch marks are proof you carried babies” but I still never could “love” the way I look. I am so grateful for a strong healthy body that carried three beautiful babies but as one user put it.... “I have kids that I adore I don’t need the stretch marks” if I knew how to tag or even remember the review I saw it on I would totally tag her, because it made me feel soooo much better about finishing this mommy makeover.
I am going to be in this body until the day I die, I want to enjoy it, care for it, and be comfortable in it until the good Lord calls me home. I have the 3 beautiful kiddos to show off, I don’t need the stretch marks...
Dr. Rubis did my BA and of course I wanted him to finish with my TT. He is very detail oriented, and makes such pretty belly buttons! (Also pretty boobs too!) but that was a very important part of this whole TT process is I want my belly to look natural again, and not artificial... I feel like when you have a bad belly button you automatically know that person had a tummy tuck... I just want to look like a normal human. Dr. Rubis talked about his belly button process and all his before and afters are full of beautiful belly buttons! It really made me feel better talking through the details he puts into it.
So here we go! I’m so excited. Looking at two piece swim suits have me in tears because I’m just so grateful we can do this comfortably, and that I will not be so insecure about my gut again and feel cute and not that I’m hiding! Even in a one piece you still see the bulge, I’m so ready to just be comfortable again.
I have a few weeks before surg so I will post some before and afters soon!
I’m very excited! We were going to do it a few months after my BA but time, holidays && LIFE took over and now here we are! I’m so ready to feel better about myself.
I eat well, I lift weights (I also enjoy tacos and the occasional ice cream treat life is way to short right?!? I live by the 80% 20% rule!) but even running, weight training and diet doesn’t change my mommy belly.... I used to have a waist but after a 9lbs baby, an 11lbs Baby, and a baby who HAD to be taken out early because he was on track to be 12lbs my waist is MIA. I’m so ready to have that back and the baby pooch gone!
I have struggled because you read the “self love” the “stretch marks are proof you carried babies” but I still never could “love” the way I look. I am so grateful for a strong healthy body that carried three beautiful babies but as one user put it.... “I have kids that I adore I don’t need the stretch marks” if I knew how to tag or even remember the review I saw it on I would totally tag her, because it made me feel soooo much better about finishing this mommy makeover.
I am going to be in this body until the day I die, I want to enjoy it, care for it, and be comfortable in it until the good Lord calls me home. I have the 3 beautiful kiddos to show off, I don’t need the stretch marks...
Dr. Rubis did my BA and of course I wanted him to finish with my TT. He is very detail oriented, and makes such pretty belly buttons! (Also pretty boobs too!) but that was a very important part of this whole TT process is I want my belly to look natural again, and not artificial... I feel like when you have a bad belly button you automatically know that person had a tummy tuck... I just want to look like a normal human. Dr. Rubis talked about his belly button process and all his before and afters are full of beautiful belly buttons! It really made me feel better talking through the details he puts into it.
So here we go! I’m so excited. Looking at two piece swim suits have me in tears because I’m just so grateful we can do this comfortably, and that I will not be so insecure about my gut again and feel cute and not that I’m hiding! Even in a one piece you still see the bulge, I’m so ready to just be comfortable again.
I have a few weeks before surg so I will post some before and afters soon!
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UPDATED FROM BSFmom3
27 days pre
Surgery month!
BSFmom3August 1, 2019
Well, I took some pictures.... that’s super hard to see yourself! It also looks like (my right side but I think it’s flipped in the photo but it’s the side with the long scar) is not as protruding as my left side (the side with the tattoo)...
I’m so excited/scared/nervous. I want to buy all the two piece swimsuits! But I’m holding tight until after surgery!
I’m so anxious to see what my belly will look like. I’m nervous since I’m not having lipo that I will look like a spare tire so I have really been trying to work out these areas and have a calorie deficit before surgery!!! I just want the best results (as we all do right?) I’m scared I won’t be happy with my results? I HAVE NO IDEA WHY! My surgeon is amazing and makes the my beautiful belly buttons, I think I’m just overthinking (per usual) that I’m going to look the same or not much different...So dumb!
I am also nervous because I’m not having lipo that I won’t have a waist and I will look like a squatty rectangle! I’m just hoping that with the muscle repair that will cinch things in. I have a short torso and had 3 very large babies and 2 c-sections so I’m just imagining that my muscles are super spread out and when he goes in there it will be magic when he is all done? Wishful thinking?? (This is my overthinking process) and excitement of being so close to feeling better about my body! I just hope my belly will be flat, it seems to poke out so far! It’s hard to imagine what I will look like after 7 years of looking pregnant.
I’m so excited/scared/nervous. I want to buy all the two piece swimsuits! But I’m holding tight until after surgery!
I’m so anxious to see what my belly will look like. I’m nervous since I’m not having lipo that I will look like a spare tire so I have really been trying to work out these areas and have a calorie deficit before surgery!!! I just want the best results (as we all do right?) I’m scared I won’t be happy with my results? I HAVE NO IDEA WHY! My surgeon is amazing and makes the my beautiful belly buttons, I think I’m just overthinking (per usual) that I’m going to look the same or not much different...So dumb!
I am also nervous because I’m not having lipo that I won’t have a waist and I will look like a squatty rectangle! I’m just hoping that with the muscle repair that will cinch things in. I have a short torso and had 3 very large babies and 2 c-sections so I’m just imagining that my muscles are super spread out and when he goes in there it will be magic when he is all done? Wishful thinking?? (This is my overthinking process) and excitement of being so close to feeling better about my body! I just hope my belly will be flat, it seems to poke out so far! It’s hard to imagine what I will look like after 7 years of looking pregnant.
Replies (20)
August 1, 2019
Good luck hun!!! Can’t wait to see how it all goes or you!!! You’ll love this so much. Can I ask why you opted out of the lipo for your flanks!? No biggie. Just curious
August 1, 2019
For blood supply reasons Dr. Rubis doesn’t do lipo with tummy tucks? You can always go in after but I honestly don’t think I’ll ever make that a priority to go in again!
August 1, 2019
Sounds smart. I wish my doc hadn’t done lipo at the same time. Maybe I wouldn’t have had the necrosis I did if he hadn’t done it. He said he only does the flank area because of blood supply but I guess for me that didn’t matter. Anyway, good luck!!! You will be thrilled with our results after healing and even right after the surgery!!!!
August 8, 2019
I know we all know the possible risks but you still never think it will happen to you. But when it does you just gotta roll with the punches. Can’t wait to follow our journey after your surgery!!! It’s gonna be great!!!
August 1, 2019
You will be looking great, I had no lipo anywhere, the hardest part is right after, you will wonder what in the world got into you to do this but after the first few days it will be better and once you are healed and you see your amazingly flat tummy and yes a waist you will not have another thought except how hot you are! Keep us posted
August 8, 2019
Oh! I’m going to go check out your review! It’s hard to find pictures with tummy tucks and NO lipo! I’m thankful after seeing what can happen when lipo is added to tummy tucks that my doctor is more concerned for is patients safety! Makes me feel so much better going into it
August 1, 2019
Yay for surgery month! My sons bday is that day too and he woke up telling me it was his bday month lol! Just remember that nervous is normal! I rarely see a person on here not nervous before surgery! You know your Dr and as long as you have faith in him, it will all work out! :)
August 1, 2019
So excited for you! Can’t wait to see your results!!
August 1, 2019
You sound just like me, I overthink everything...lol. I'm excited for you and I have heard that a tummy tuck will give you the pre-kid firm tummy you used to have. My torso is short also and I have a "boxy" look right now. I've being thinking about a tummy-tuck or smartlipo (I've never had kids) so I will be anxious to hear about your experience. I'm sure you will look fabulous! Best of luck!
August 8, 2019
Smartlipo is laser-assisted liposuction. Smartlipo Triplex uses 3 different wavelengths and is supposed to tighten skin as well as remove fat. There is no general anesthesia involved. :)
UPDATED FROM BSFmom3
18 days pre
Swimsuit pictures
BSFmom3August 10, 2019
I found some cute bottoms on sale at target and I bought them! I wanted to take some before pictures in it to be able to compare after surgery!
I’m so excited to get this done. Still nervous from all the things, like kids stuff, surgery itself, all the up coming things after surgery. But I know it’s all going to be worth it! I have wanted this for so long!
I’m excited to know how far my muscles are separated, is that weird?!? I’m Hoping once those are fixed that will give me a few inches back!
(Also, these pictures were taken after dinner at a New Mexican restaurant we wanted to try, hello sodium city!)
I’m so excited to get this done. Still nervous from all the things, like kids stuff, surgery itself, all the up coming things after surgery. But I know it’s all going to be worth it! I have wanted this for so long!
I’m excited to know how far my muscles are separated, is that weird?!? I’m Hoping once those are fixed that will give me a few inches back!
(Also, these pictures were taken after dinner at a New Mexican restaurant we wanted to try, hello sodium city!)
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August 11, 2019
I am 3 weeks post-op and had 3 big babies too. My only regret is that I didn't get this surgery 20 years ago. I have lived with the overhang for 27 years but finally decided to do something about it. It IS a challenging recovery esp if your separation is really big so make sure you get well looked after and have everything you need prior to surgery. Go you getting onto the surgery at this stage of your life so you get to enjoy your body more for longer. At 53, I truly wish I hadn't been so fearful or felt so guilty about wanting the surgery and just gone and done it at 33. Good luck!
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