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27 Years Old, Mum of 3. Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation.
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Extremely nervous for what awaits me...full tummy...
TashaT78November 26, 2016
WORTH IT$12,171
Extremely nervous for what awaits me...full tummy tuck with muscle repair and 395cc breast augmentation over the muscle.
I'm so nervous, I feel guilty, my anxiety is at a all time high, I'm contemplating 'is this worth it'. I wake up every day just greatful that my children and I are happy & healthy. So that's the guilt! My back and hips are really suffering with the muscle separation and at just 27years old I'm trying to fix it before it gets worse! The boobs are a bonus after nursing left me completely deflated!
I'm so nervous, I feel guilty, my anxiety is at a all time high, I'm contemplating 'is this worth it'. I wake up every day just greatful that my children and I are happy & healthy. So that's the guilt! My back and hips are really suffering with the muscle separation and at just 27years old I'm trying to fix it before it gets worse! The boobs are a bonus after nursing left me completely deflated!
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4 days pre
5 days until surgery!!!
TashaT78November 28, 2016
Some more pictures! I'm so sooo nervous! Wondering if I should be doing this! I have 3 wonderful, healthy, happy children ages 6,4 & 1. Am I selfish for doing this? I'm extremely Squamish and the thought of any blood ect makes me want to faint! Final pre op today.
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December 2, 2016
Hi! No, you are not selfish and yes it will be SO worth it. I also have three kids, 3 5 and 7. I had 360cc implants and a full tummy tuck with muscle repair done about a month ago. The first couple weeks were extremely difficult and I thought several times that it was not worth it. But now that the hard part is over and I've made tremendous progress, I am so glad that I did it. My doctor did a great job and I'm so happy with the results. I look really good in clothes and look good without clothes also!! I would just say prepare for the first week being the toughest. You may need a walker or cane just to walk to the bathroom. If you sleep propped up, your back and butt may hurt. I had very little appetite and when I did eat, I had soup and smoothies. My bowel movements were very loose - I had no problem going but at times this got uncomfortable. This didn't stop until I started eating more solid foods again. It will be incredibly painful if you have to cough, sneeze, or laugh. Be aware that if you have drains, they will be super annoying. I was a different person once I got them removed. It was like Christmas Day! I make progress every day. Each day is easier although my body gets stiff from sleeping. I'm finally standing almost fully straight. I am so thankful I had the surgery because it will change my life. I have so much confidence now and I can honestly say that I have never felt this good about myself. Good luck and hang in there for the first weeks. You will get through it!
December 2, 2016
Thank you!! It's great to hear from people that have already been on this 'journey' I've given birth naturally 3 times, each time without pain relief, labour only being painfull after 7cm dilated, can this really be compared to birth?! Lots of reviews have said the pain is just as intense!! How long before you were at some sort of normal self? I.e. Cooking tea, laundry? I'm mentally preparing myself for a uncomfortable first week and second week of improvement and being normal by week 3, is this realistic? My husband will be home the first week, my mum the second and then it's Christmas holidays, so everyone will be home. What was it like waking up? Did you feel intense pain? Thank you so much for your help!!!
December 2, 2016
When I woke up from the surgery, I was so thirsty because I hadn't had any water since the night before. If possible, try to hydrate as much as possible up until you're not allowed to have water anymore. I did also feel pain in my stomach but I think that's because I hadn't had any pain medication yet. It wasn't horrible. I'm glad I stayed overnight in the hospital because the nurses were great. I didn't feel any pain in my boobs at all. I would say it took three weeks to feel more normal again. I think by the third week I had much more energy and was able to do light housework and felt much better. However, my doctor scolded me and said I shouldn't be doing anything at all except resting. It's good you will have help for a while because you will need it - take advantage of the help! In order to get the best results, try to rest as much as possible. With three kids and a household, this will be very hard. By the third week, my husband had slacked off the cleaning a lot and I was so sick of it. I did hire a cleaning person and that was wonderful. Feel free to ask me any more questions now and during your recovery. If you can give birth to three kids naturally then I am pretty sure you will be fine!! The hardest part is the length of time of recovery. Day after day of being uncomfortable is not easy, but once you get through it, you'll look amazing. My husband can't stop drooling over my new body and he's honestly never done that. If you have time - take the last day to pamper yourself.. you won't be able to for a while and it may make you feel better while you're recovering (mani pedi, haircut).
December 2, 2016
I'm booked into hospital for two nights, I'm quite relieved because I worry about EVERYTHING! It's 2oclock in the afternoon here(UK) so surgery is in 20hrs time! I keep needing to clear my throat, no fever, but husband and kids are all just recovering from a cold! So I'm praying I don't catch it! Thank you for your support! I think the hardest part will be when I take my kids to their grandparents this evening. Tonight will be emotional!! Im sure I will be asking myself if I should bother going through with this...
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1 day pre
Day before surgery!!
TashaT78December 2, 2016
My husband and children all have a cold! I'm trying to do what I can to avoid it but that's impossible. I have a slight post nasal drip, I keep clearing my throat because it's so annoying! I don't feel ill. So I will go tomorrow and let the surgeon decide!!
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December 3, 2016
Good luck today! You will do great! Keep us posted! I'm right behind you, my sx is a week from Tuesday, 12/13
December 4, 2016
I'm on the flat side!!! Good luck with your operation lovely.
December 4, 2016
I had to be rushed back to theatre today . A significant hematoma on my tummy!!! Wow did that hurt. Without that the pain isn't too bad, strongest painkiller was Codine. Good luck x
Thank you for sharing your story with this community. I hope you find all the support and feedback you need here to feel ready and prepared. It's natural to feel anxious and worried, hang in there!