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Love love my new body

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TT in November and I Have No Provider Yet

Cool456114October 6, 2021
WORTH IT$17,000
Gosh!!
I wrote a long ass story and it all disappeared... Weeps in excess skin.
Anyways let me try again...I am a 35 year old mom of 2 kids (7 &5 ) and recently completed and smashed my MBA and got a top job. I resume in January next year and want to use this down time to get my tummy right.
I don't hate my tummy, It just bothers me that I cannot wear body con dresses. I work out 5 times a week - I lift heavy, and love Les Mills combat, pump and body attack, but my tummy does not look like I work out.
This journey started out as a Lipo journey but I have been told I am not a good candidate for that...hence, the scary AF TT journey
I really would like to do the procedure in November..so I have enough time to recover before resuming a new job. I don't have a provider yet so I know I am down to the wire...hope I can sort it out soon. If you have recommednations for NewYork - Westchester preferably...hit me up...
I have consulted with 4 doctors and the jury is still up...sighs!

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Michael Suzman, MD

Michael Suzman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

lindyshellp
October 7, 2021
Hey there! I'm having a tummy tuck in February with a doctor in Connecticut. But I've heard Dr. Stephan Greenberg does really good work. He's in Westchester. You should check him out!
Cool456114
October 7, 2021
Thank you
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JuiceBAE
October 8, 2021
Congratulations on your MBA and the dream job. If the way your tummy looks doesn't really bother you, don't have surgery. Every single time I looked in the mirror at my belly, I cringed. Over the past 30 something years, I may have cried over it a couple of times. It didn't stop me from working out and I looked really good in clothes that covered my stomach. However, I decided that my body, my shell did not reflect my energy and hard work I put into it over the years. I've been a avid runner and weight lifter for over 25 years and I have the legs to prove it :D I've gained and lost major weight over the years but my tummy never changed. As a matter of fact it was freaking gross, looked like chopped liver. The COVID-19 quarantine last year changed my thinking. I suddenly wanted to look and feel better about myself. I wanted my body to represent all my hard work. I was absolutely terrified of going under the surgeon's blade. I giggled, prayed, cried (delirious) while being wheeled into the O.R. I'm here to tell you that I had abdominalplasty and It changed the game. I would do it and the pain all over again, and it hurt lol! This is great site to research, I've learned so much. I wish you well on your journey :)
Cool456114
October 8, 2021
Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate because I put in so much work into working out, my diet can be better, but immune body doesn’t really reflect the effort I put in. How many months post surgery are you? What was the hardest part?
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JuiceBAE
October 9, 2021
I am approximately (5) weeks out. Because of my fear of this type of elective surgery and concern for my family. I chose an excellent Plastic Surgeon very close to home. Even though Abdominalplasty is an outpatient procedure, I paid extra to stay overnight in a hospital. I needed prescription narcotics for pain, OTC pain relievers would have never worked for me because of my low pain tolerance. I am amazed at reading stories on how some individuals didn't require prescription pain meds. The hardest part was the back pain while walking and or standing for short periods. I had to grab a hold of something while walking to my bathroom and take a break. I prepared in advance by reading the journals here on this website. The worse part would have been if I had to vomit, cough, sneeze and or was constipated. I made sure to start a stool softener regimen prior to surgery. I immediately took nausea meds right after surgery. I almost threw up a couple of hours after surgery, and I had absolutely nothing in my stomach. Can you imagine just heaving and gagging with a newly sutured muscle repaired stomach OMG!! I took deep breaths, prayed and sipped cool water, but I was fine. Anesthesia does that to me afterwards. I've had (2) C-Sections (2 horrendous scars) under general anesthesia so I'm familiar with the after effects. I hope you're closer to your decision since you have this window of opportunity before your new job starts :)
Cool456114
October 10, 2021
Thanks for sharing
UPDATED FROM Cool456114
1 month pre

Mixed feelings

Cool456114October 7, 2021
Today I ran 7 miles then did a weight lifting circuit for 40 minutes..
Feel really good. Summer weight is melting.. joined a DietBet challenge for this month.
I go back and forth on if I really want this surgery. Would be good to look down and see my vagina again :), wear a crop top and bodycon dresses…But my tummy doesn’t really bother me.
I worry because I have never had any form of surgery before. I also have two young kids… don’t want to pass away and leave them over something that at best is an irritant.
I also worry about the pain, I think I have low pain threshold I mean I put off getting birth control all these years because of the pain, same as getting micro bladed brows.
But if I don’t do this now, will it haunt me. Also, I have the perfect downtime.. no work till January, enough time to recuperate, not sure I will get this time again… so
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Replies (4)

yetigrrl
October 8, 2021
It's a tough choice, innit? I mean, I want a waist again, but do I want it enough to let someone cut me? I try to avoid people cutting me, most days.... good on ya, doing the challenge & the running & the gym, not to mention the MBA & the kickass job, GO, you! I had twins, nothing's where I left it... no way crunches are gonna give me a flat tum. That saps my motivation: I can work out til I'm freakin' Wonder Woman, I'm still gonna have this empty bag hanging above my lady-bits. Nothing short of snipping & stitching will change that. Anyway, whatever you choose to do, I'm cheering you on. You make good decisions, and you deserve to feel damned good about yourself: your body is healthy and strong, and good things are happening for you, because you choose to work toward your own goals. Brava!
Cool456114
October 8, 2021
Thank you.. sighs!!
TTJourneyLondon
October 9, 2021
I had all the doubts and worries you have before I went in for my op; what if I die and leave my two kids with no mum, what if I'm disfigured, what if, what if...? But from the moment I woke up, I felt relieved it was done and I could get on with the recovery. It was right for me to do it as they've fixed everything that pregnancy had damaged, and I feel like I've got the waist of a 21 year old, which is very nice!
That being said, it was right for me, but you have to be sure it is right for you and only you know that. I would strongly recommend you pick a good local surgeon so if you have any problems they are there to visit.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do :)
Cool456114
October 10, 2021
I am definitely looking for a local surgeon. I have consulted with about 6 and have one I am leaning towards. Thank you for sharing your experience
UPDATED FROM Cool456114
29 days pre

It’s a Yes

Cool456114October 11, 2021
I’v decided to go for it for sure.
After consulting with 6 surgeons, I have narrowed down to two and will call tomorrow to schedule. Will go with whoever has availability for my desired date which is first week of November.
I’v decided to also slow down on reading reviews as it’s leaving me with mixed feelings.. I think I will focus more on browsing for crop tops :)
Wish me luck if you read this.

Replies (3)

yetigrrl
October 11, 2021
Best, best, BEST of luck with your trip to the flat side!
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JuiceBAE
October 11, 2021
You go girl!
lindyshellp
October 11, 2021
Let us know who you decide to go with!
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