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Mother of 2, Getting TT and Breast Reduction

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I am 26 years old and I am scheduled for a tummy...

lacey555July 12, 2010
WORTH IT$9,000

I am 26 years old and I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and breast reduction on July 21, 2010. I am really nervous since I have never been under before. I am currently 5'2 and 170 lbs and I am scared that the results will not be that great. Has anyone of my size had a TT recently?

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mom of 3girls
July 13, 2010
Hi,I am almost your size. I'm a bit taller but also weigh a bit more. I am 5 6" and weigh 177.8 or at least that's what I weighed before surgery. I had a breast reduction and full tummy tuck a few days ago. My big day was July 8th and the drains were taken out today. Like you i was so nervous too but I'm so glad I did it. I'm very happy with my results even though my tummy is still very swollen. I look and feel great. The tubes coming off make a huge difference. You have a liitle over a week before your big day. Read others advice and tips on here and do and buy everything you can. Believe me I made myself a huge list and bought everything on it. Everything I bought was from the tips and advice I read and recieved on here. Thanks to all the tips and advice on here, I am having a great recovery and I couldn't have done it without you guys. One thing I did as well that seems to make me feel good is walking out of my room into my clean house. I did a major summer cleaning right before my surgery and assigned everyone ashore list that way they keep up with it. Since then my house has remained as clean as I left it. I also bought a months supply of groceries and other household necessities. That seems to be helping alot as well. If you have any questions or just want to talk I'm always available. Good luck and best wishes. I can't wait to hear all about it. Take care
lacey555
July 13, 2010
Thank you so much for the advice. I have been on this site for almost 2 hours trying to absorb all the information. I believe my biggest fear is that i won't be able to tell a difference but after looking at all the photos I am truly impressed! Have you found any product that you absolutely couldn't live without during the last few days. I have such a long list of things to get!!! Like you I am planning a huge clean this weekend and I am preparing at least 2 weeks worth of meals for the freezer. How were you after you woke up from the surgery and do you know how long your surgery lasted? Thank you so much for all the info!!!!
Tay135
July 13, 2010
hello I am 5'3 in i weigh i n at 180-185 and i have been looking for advice I recieve my tt on july 28 do u have any suggestion on how to loose any weight i wanted to be 170 by the time i recieve y tt. do u have any advice i shold ask at my pre op appt on july 20 thank you for any advice
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Hotbutta
July 13, 2010
I too am having my TT on July 28,I am 5'7" 168 I have lost about 7 lbs in the last 2 months.I eat all the fruits and veggies I want and eat off of small plates.I also exercise 5 days a week but have been goin at it really hard building muscle and somehow manage to lose the weight.I can't beleive it as hard as I was tryin to lose the weight and couldn't:0) go figure.
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mom of 3girls
July 13, 2010
I made a week meal planner which includes all 3 meals and two snacks per day. My meal planner seems to be working out nice. I've been trying to post pictures but have been unsuccessful. Maybe I'll try from the computer instead of from my phone because I would love to share my results with you. I must say at the beginning I felt that my boobs were to small but they are not. It just took some getting use to. I guess they seemed to be too small because they were way too big before. However, everyone that has come to see me seems to be very impressed with them and thinks they are a perfect size. The one thing I couldn't have made it without is gas-x and cough drops. Oh and flexible drinking straws, and of course your pain meds and Alegre to take in between. I'm sorry, I know you only asked for one thing and I just went on and on before I realized I better stop myself. I woke up sick from my surgery. I was really nauseated so they decided to admit me. I couldn't have imagined going home. The over night stay at the hospital was the best thing I could do for myself. The nurses all said they are so glad I stayed because after a procedure like that going home shouldn't have even been an option. So if you are able to PLEASE stat over night. You will be so glad you did. I was in surgery from 7:30am to 1:30pm. My family wasn't called in to see me until 4:30pm. That was when they decided to keep me overnight. My family agreed that me staying overnight was the best thing for me also. I hope I was able to help you and am happy to answer any questions you may continue to have.
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mom of 3girls
July 13, 2010
I just remembered an important item that I can't imagine being without. That item is a lift chair or lift recliner. I rented it from Rent a Center and had it delivered a few days before my surgery. This recliner has been my best friend. It has been a huge help because it lifts me allthe way up when I need to get up to go to the restroom and reclines me all the way back when I want to sleep. My bed is very high so there is no way I could have managed. If your bed is not high you may be fine if it is a lift recliner is the best way to go. I rented it for a month for $100. The cool part is I don't need to rely on my family to help me up. I could do it on my own. Thanks to my chair. :)
lacey555
July 13, 2010
Thank you for all the info! I am going to go to rent a center this weekend and see if I can get one of those chairs! I will def put pics up once my surgery is over!!!
6526anon
July 13, 2010
I just had my TT on Thursday, July 8, too. I'm hoping to get my drains out on Wed. I can't wait to hear how things go for you. I think the advice you've gotten so far has been great. I have posted pics. I am 5'2" and was about 152 at surgery time. I am more swollen now than in my "day 1" after pics, but I know I'll be thrilled w/the result. Best wishes!!
lacey555
July 14, 2010
You're pics look so awesome! I am so ready to get this done! Thank you for all the advice!
bethak
July 13, 2010
I am also scheduled for 21st and very scared and excited at the same time.I had two c-sections and i look 4 months pregnant all the time! hopefully this will help. What do I need to buy before?
lacey555
July 13, 2010
I'm in the same position as you, I had to c-sections and I hate it when people mistake me for being pregnant! Good luck!!!!
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A.B. Normal
July 13, 2010
Hi. I am your size and had a very sucessful TT. I also went home afterwards, which was tough to lay down and get back up for the bathroom - but I survived! I only took 1 vicodin (which I later threw up..owwww) My scar is healed fine, but I am numb in that area. Keep your binder on as much as possible to keep your tummy supported and flat. I wss driving myself in about 10 days,and wore loose sweats/panties for a while. You will be happy.
lacey555
July 13, 2010
Thank you so much! I am starting to excited about the surgery now that I have heard so many success stories! Did you have a drastic change after the surgery or was it subtle? And if you don't mind to answer, how many pants sizes have you gone down?
bethak
July 14, 2010
Ya me too , I would like to know. This is such a help. You guys or Gals are great. Thanks so much. I am so anxious.
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A.B. Normal
July 16, 2010
I had my surgery in 2002. I was post 2 babies, regular and c-section in 1992. As you can see, I waited 10 years before doing it. I had the awful pot belly and stretchmarks. After surgery, I was immediately happy - 14 pounds of ugly gut an 2 7up bottles filed with fat..(yes, I looked) bye bye ugly gut.. hello pleated pants (just my luck they are totally out of style now!) I went from a 14 to about an 8 after about 9 months. I had three things I didnt like - I had a significant almost keloid looking scar above the pubic area, my belly button was really shallow and I had a bulge on each hip where the incision stopped. I just accepted that, as long as pants fit better I was happy. However, by 2005 I had slowly gained the weight back and was so angry with myself! How could I spend that much money and ruin it? Funny thing, the weight came in places where I was never fat before..the bra back, upper stomach and above my rear end... I lost the weight again and went back for a scar revision and extra lipo on the hip bulges. The new "scar" was so much better but I didnt notice anything on the hip lipo - so a year later he did another "tuck" and removed the ugly bumps and did more lipo. This time I went down to a size 6 and stayed that way for a long time. Sadly, I am up to a size 12 again, but my stomach is still flat as a board, I just have fat in new places now... the back, my butt... and any area that had not had lipo... Sigh... I am too embarrassed to go back to the doctor and show him how much I gained so I have to try hard to lose it. So far, no luck!
UPDATED FROM lacey555

My Dr. was very professional and the outcome has...

lacey555August 4, 2010
My Dr. was very professional and the outcome has been great!

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UPDATED FROM lacey555

I am 2 weeks post surgery today and I go to see my...

lacey555August 4, 2010
I am 2 weeks post surgery today and I go to see my plastic surgeon tomorrow to get the drains removed. I am a little nervous about the drains but at least they are coming out! Also I am not able to stand up straight yet! Is this normal? I will try to post my before and after photos tomorrow!

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