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2 1/2 years later

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My experience is similar to many others--pregnancy...

greengirl32June 15, 2011
WORTH IT$7,200

My experience is similar to many others--pregnancy destroyed my stomach! I have 3 children ages 5, 3, and 1. They were all very large babies when they were born, the largest was 10 1/2 pounds. I was diagnosed with diastis recti after my second child and it just got worse after my last. I also have some stretch marks but those don't bother me as much as my bulging stomach that I try to hide by wearing my spanx every day and constantly sucking in my stomach. Just the other day I was asked if I was pregnant. That told me that I am for sure doing the right thing by getting a tummy tuck! I am thin and really don't have much fat on my body. I'm 5'8" and weigh 125 pounds, so I can't lose any more weight. I just need to get my stomach muscles fixed!

So I paid for everything yesterday. Nice to get that taken care of. I still need to pick up my prescriptions and get food made. My parents will be taking the kids for the week.

One thing I'm worried about is that I'm having the surgery done 3 hours from where I live so I hope I won't need to go back for any unexpected complications! I'm just really hoping for a smooth recovery. I know if things don't go so well right away my husband will be like, "I told you you shouldn't have done this." He doesn't think I need it, but he isn't the one living with my stomach! It's frustrating not having people support you and believe that you can make good choices for yourself!

Well 2 weeks from now it will all be done! Can't wait to get it over with!

greengirl32's provider

Michael C. Fasching, MD

Michael C. Fasching, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (25)

Mayela72
June 15, 2011
Hello, greengirl32!
I am also having my tt, lipo on June 28th; hg.girl and mtlimbo are our other two tummy tuck buddies. Our date is approaching and I just can't wait. Keep us posted!
Salinas9986
June 16, 2011
HELLO BEST OF LUCK .I HOPE THAT EVERYTHING GOES GREAT ARE YOU SCARED?
greengirl32
June 16, 2011
I'm glad to have some tummy tuck buddies! Definitely great to have support and know there are others going through the same thing!
yummymummytobe
July 22, 2011
hi ive had an app booked for me for the 29th think it is a pre op but they have given me 12 months to wait and think about it but im really scared an unsure whther to have it done is there any advice that u could give me as i have a 7and hakf month old child and have read of the complications did everything go ok with you or did you have any problems what parts did u find hard thank u by the way you look absolutly perfect when i see ur pic it makes me think yeah but when i sit and think of everything that could go wrong i think no any advice hun thanx
dmw321
June 15, 2011
Wow, your belly is the first that I've seen which resembles mine pre-op. (I wonder if I had diastis recti. :) Anywho, I'm 19 days PO now and I'm pretty sure it's the best thing I've ever done! :) Good luck to you! This place is great! I'm sorry your hubby isn't more supportive. Stay strong (and come here for support!! :) Keep us posted.
greengirl32
June 16, 2011
I'm glad you are happy with your results! Thank you for the support, I appreciate it very much.
Detroit9959
June 15, 2011
I'm scared to schedule it. But I need it too. My stomach isn't exactly the same as yours mine looks like a deflated balloon. More scrunchy. I am an avid gym girl. I feel like the rest of my body dosent even match my tummy. I have had four children... Second pregnancy was twins.
I'm afraid of complications. Can you explain the muscle repair? I've been told I have the diastasis too

Karyn
greengirl32
June 16, 2011
We are all scared, I think! But if 92% say it's worth it then I'm willing to take the chance, as long as I'm comfortable with my doctor. As far as what I understand, muscle repair is just getting your muscles sown back together and pulled tight, right down the middle of your stomach.
MN-Dayna
June 15, 2011
Good luck with your surgery. I am having a tt with lipo this Friday with Dr. Fasching.

I am very excited, yet nervous at the same time.
greengirl32
June 16, 2011
Good luck!!! I will be interested to hear how your experience with Dr. Fasching goes! From all the reviews I've read he does a really good job. Will you be posting pictures?
Minneapolis6836
June 16, 2011
Post-op day 3 for me with Dr.Fasching and I
Was nervous as hell. The 1st day is the worst
At least for me, I was very nauseated. I couldn't
Believe how much better I felt day 2. Make
Sure you have help and take your pain meds.
And rest. Good luck.
Saint Petersburg2342
June 27, 2011
I also was very nauseated the day after surgery. I am sore now but I wouldn't call it pain. I am moving around pretty well - going to the bathroom, took a shower last night (2 days po). My appetite is good but I'm trying to not eat too much. I am surprised about how swollen I am - I didn't expect my hands and feet to be swollen. I am going to the ps at 3:30 today. I think my ps did a fabulous job.
Calgary3262
June 16, 2011
Keep us posted and with pics..we love you anyways..
greengirl32
June 16, 2011
Thanks, I will!
UPDATED FROM greengirl32
10 days pre

10 days till surgery! I think I'm in denial...

greengirl32June 18, 2011
10 days till surgery! I think I'm in denial more than anything that it's actually going to happen. I'm so hoping I have a fast and smooth recovery because I want to enjoy the rest of the summer with my kids!

I'm adding new pictures. I bought this shirt after I decided I was getting a tummy tuck--can't wait to wear it with my new tummy. It's definitely not something I could wear now and feel comfortable!

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hg.girl
June 19, 2011
Ten days...I'm in denial too! My husband looked at me as though I was nuts when I asked him if I should cancel it today! After all the time I have spent researching and talking about it, well...I've invested countless of hours. Not to mention the actual cost!
Salinas9986
June 19, 2011
How much are you paying for your TT ? Im scared and I have not even schedualed an app. I dont know if I should do it or if its worth it :( . Dont know what to do.
dmw321
June 19, 2011
Hi, Salinas! I'm in TX and paid $12k for TT and BA. Keep doing your research and go with your gut. If you reach the next stage, move on to researching surgeons. Take your time and wait until your 100% confident it's the right thing for you. Remember, it's major surgery (depending on what you go with) and although some people bounce back sooner than others, the recovery period can (seem :) long and difficult. Good luck to you!
Salinas9986
June 20, 2011
Thank you are you happy with your TT? Is it worth it? Were you afraid of commplications? I am scared but I feel that I need one. Thank you for your best wishes TX mom.
dmw321
June 20, 2011
I'm still on the fence. I hate to say that, but it's the truth for now. I knew the extent of the surgery, but I guess I didn't REALLY realize the extent of it until afterward. I'm sure subconsciously I also thought I'd recover faster than most. I bounced back from my c-section to take care of my triplets like I was a teenager (and I was 35). Perhaps now my age (40) is playing more of a role (or perhaps the surgery was more extensive on my body). Please know that every single body is different though. I hope (and bet) I'll be able to say "worth it" within a month or so. For the past 4 years I've been dying (and crying) to have one, so I guess it had to be done! :)
Salinas9986
July 2, 2011
Thank you dmw 321. How are you doing? thanks for your reply. Yes I guess I will keep looking until Im 100%. I want to get the TT but I am not sure. :(
God bless you. :)
UPDATED FROM greengirl32
8 days pre

I had my pre-op appointment this morning and...

greengirl32June 20, 2011
I had my pre-op appointment this morning and picked up my prescriptions! I can't believe this is really happening!!!

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