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I am 35 yrs old and mom of 3 beautiful girls....
gbenNovember 15, 2011
WORTH IT$6,500
I am 35 yrs old and mom of 3 beautiful girls. After 3 pregnancy my tummy isn't the same. I have done many classes at the gym from yoga, zumba, weights, steps, etc... nothing work for make my tummy at least half way the way I was before having babies. I had done also p90x & insanity and no improvement.
I just schedule my surgery for Feb 3rd, 2012. I'm excited but also so freaked out about the thought of going under general anesthesia and never waking up. I don't like the thought of being unconscious and not knowing what's happening.
I been searching for months a good plastic surgeon (got great tips from this site on how to find one) I had 3 consults and saw many pictures before & after online from other doctors in my area. I decided on the surgeon that is ABPS & ASPS. He make me feel comfortable and I like the before & after pictures of previous tummy tucks he performed.
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1 month pre
I am SO nervous about my upcoming TT! I have read...
gbenJanuary 1, 2012
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! My husband is very supportive. I am blessed to have him in my life! he supports me on this and is going to be taking care of me thru this. He’ll help me the first 2 weeks! He says he love me the way I am, but I know he will love the results just as much or more when everything is said and done. My stats: small frame, 5’1”, 123 lbs (my weight before pregnancies was 90 lbs - highest weight was 170 lbs) I was left with terrible stretch marks and sagging skin as you can see.
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January 2, 2012
I am scheduled for Feb 6 and also excited and freaking out!! Make sure you check in under the forum tab for Feb tt's..it's a nice way to stay in touch with the other Feb gals getting ready for their tt.
We have similar frames. I am 5'3" and weigh 132. I weighed 110 before my first pregnancy and had a really nice, toned body..well having kids in my late 30's killed that. :( I have a huge ballon tummy, I look 4-5 months preggers. :( I too am lucky that my hubs is in full support and will be available to help but with 2 small kids this is going to be tough. But I am 40 and don't want to put this off. I can't wait to just get it over with. Looking forward to healing with you. Best wishes. :)
We have similar frames. I am 5'3" and weigh 132. I weighed 110 before my first pregnancy and had a really nice, toned body..well having kids in my late 30's killed that. :( I have a huge ballon tummy, I look 4-5 months preggers. :( I too am lucky that my hubs is in full support and will be available to help but with 2 small kids this is going to be tough. But I am 40 and don't want to put this off. I can't wait to just get it over with. Looking forward to healing with you. Best wishes. :)
January 4, 2012
Thank you for the info on the forum! (I didn't know about it) I also look pregnant specially when you see me from the side. In the mornings is not as big as night time. I think is all I eat and drink throughout the day. I hope after I have the muscle repair work done my stomach wont look so big :)
January 2, 2012
We share the same TT date. I am also very nervous, but when I begin to get scared I start to think of my bulging tummy over my underware and I start to picture a flat tummy and get excited, I am soo ready for this. So let's get excited!!! We have a month to prep for it :)
January 4, 2012
Hi girlie2740, so glad we are in the same boat! I'm trying to distract my mind but with xmas (shopping, etc.) done is impossible :) I'm going to try start doing some exercise (dvds) at home, and eat less carbs...
January 4, 2012
Yes..my tummy is more pooched at night too. I hadn't really thought too much about it but my PS asked me if that was the case and I said yes..she said b/c normal muscle structure isn't there to hold everything in place so once you put some food/drink in that tummy, out it goes. :(
January 18, 2012
How are you..have you had your pre-op appt yet. I had mine today. Feels like it is for real now. :) I think it was you who was talking to me about smoothies and protein shakes..my PS said not to add the protein powder before surgery and not for first week after in case there are other supplements in the powder. Mine doesn't have many other supps but I will follow her advice anyway. Hope all is well, we are almost there! :)
January 18, 2012
Yes! I had mine also yesterday the 17th. I asked so many questions that I could think of. My pre op was with the nurse (I tought pre op would be with the PS) I never had a pre op before... but I had a few questions for him also and they accomadate me so I could talk to him (that was nice!) I really like him so I feel more and more comfortable that I picked him... Thank you for letting me know about the protein powder (I didn't ask about that :) We paid, so now for sure is real... I have chest congestion for 4 days now, hope I get better soon... Can't wait to see our results! but so scare that I don't want to think about it...
January 19, 2012
new mom you are going to be so glad you got your TT! It is so worth it and the worry is not necessary (I know becasue I made myself sick --physically with it) and the procedure is really a breeze. I was so surprised at how much easier it all was than I expected. And you are so fortunate that your hubby is so supportive...it makes all the difference in the world. Good luck!!!!
UPDATED FROM gben
7 days pre
I’m nervous, but I’m feeling so much better...
gbenJanuary 27, 2012
I’m nervous, but I’m feeling so much better now about my surgery!!! I cannot believe that my day is almost here! The weeks have flown by since I have scheduled this surgery. My hubby got all my prescriptions (Keflex, Percocet, Phenergan & Xarelto) which was a journey (he had to go to 2 different military pharmacies and at the end he got the last 2 at cvs)… got ScarAway for c-sections, slippers, comfortable clothes, soduko, books, etc… I’m trying to get ready at home for the big day with all the cleaning, etc… I spent so much time on this forum and can’t thank you all enough for sharing your advice, recoveries, photos and well wishes. I had never had any kind of surgery so RS is just what I needed to prepare me for this surgery! Thanks also to the kind advice & support of the ladies here!
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January 27, 2012
Hey I see Ur surgery is 1 day after mine. We can go thru this together. I got my meds wed along w blood test. Just got my app set for 1pm on feb for my 24 hr checkup. Staying at a hotel across the street from PS cause I live a little over hr away. I'm so ready for this & so excited! I had hernia surgery in 2007 only time I've been put under but it was a breeze. Hopefully this will b the same. I'll b talking to u I'm
Sure & keeping up w you & Ur results. Many blessings to u. God will take care of us!
Sure & keeping up w you & Ur results. Many blessings to u. God will take care of us!
January 27, 2012
gben...I am doing the same. Surgery is at 7am, what times is yours?? I am spending the weekend cooking and freezing a few things. I am ready for this, I hope you are too.
January 28, 2012
Hi girlie! I won't find out my surgery time until the day before at 2pm (arrrg) I'm suppose to call them so they will let me know... I'm so ready too :) I been 18 years waiting for this!
January 27, 2012
so excited for all of us Feb gals..can't believe you are just a week away! I know you are going to be happy b/c I can see in your pics that you are tiny, just have diastasis so soon your tummy will match your small body!
January 28, 2012
My PS told me he need do sutures from below my breast bone to the top of my pubis (that's how bad my muscle separations is) I think that's why I have so much lower back pain?... can't wait to see all of our pictures after :)
January 27, 2012
Im schedule for the 3rd as well! I'm very nervous but I have wanted this for a long time so I need to move forward with it! Excited to have this site and people like you that will be going through it the same day I day. I will be starting my journal and uploading pre-ops pics this weekend!
January 28, 2012
Good luck! It's right around the corner! I was quite worried before going under as well, but once I woke up after what I thought was 5 minutes...I had no need to worry about anything LOL
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Welcome to RealSelf Glory! Thank you for posting your journey with us.
Don't freak out about the anesthesia. They take excellent care of you in the OR and all will be fine. You don't want to know what they are doing when you are out:) The entire process all goes very fast. One minute you are going into the OR and the next minute you are in recovery.
Soon you will be loving your new tummy:)