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Life Changing - Portsmouth, NH
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Where do I begin? I get the feeling we all have a...
HockeygalApril 5, 2014
WORTH IT$7,600
Where do I begin?
I get the feeling we all have a similar story. It's comforting to know we're not alone.
I have never had a flat stomach. I was a heavy child and although I lost the weight by age 14, I still carried around a gut. I feel like from a very young age. I've tried hiding my belly. My first memories of this was in elementary school where I would suck in my belly walking down the hall. I remember wondering what it would be like to not have to do this. Fast forward to my early 20's when I gained 70lbs with my 1st pregnancy, and was left with an abdomen full of stretch marks and extra, loose skin. Fast forward another 10 years, another pregnancy and a painful breakup. I'm a 35 year old, single Mom of 2 precious children and, honestly, loving life. I believe your 30's make you a bit stronger and wiser! I don't have any explanation for deciding on the tummy tuck other than IM READY!
I chose Dr Claytor in Portsmouth NH because he has THE best reputation in the tri-state area. He came highly recommended by friends and acquaintances. I loved the facility and all of his staff. Dr Claytor is very personable and confident. He put me right at ease and even made me laugh. Dr Claytor doesn't use any drains and this was s huge selling point. As was, of course, his credentials. I am 5 weeks away from the tummy I've always longed for. I'm scared sh**less but excitement outweighs fear as of now.
I do not have any support which has been my only concern. Of the few friends I've told, not one has supported my decision (with exception to one friend who had this procedure done by Dr Claytor 6 years ago) I often get the "you don't need to lose weight" or "just work out" remarks. They don't seem to get it when I try to explain it's not a weight loss solution or a matter of sit-ups. Do to the negative feedback I decided to keep this my little secret. My children will be going with their Dad for 3 days after surgery and I'll be at my parent's house. They know I'm having surgery and I feel terrible wording them but I know the look of shame and disapproval will be all I'll get from them. I will have someone to drop me at surgery, pick me up and get me home but that's probably where it ends. I'm curious to fast forward and read how much it sucks recovering alone! At any rate. I'm thankful I'm getting the opportunity and that I found this site! Any tips on getting in and out of bed by yourself is welcome! It sounds like I will have some rocking pain meds to take the edge off. Still im expecting the worst when it comes to the pain, physically and emotionally.
Regardless I'm keeping in mind that, as with childbirth, we know there's a gift at the end of it all!
Age: 35
Wt: 165
Ht: 5'4
I get the feeling we all have a similar story. It's comforting to know we're not alone.
I have never had a flat stomach. I was a heavy child and although I lost the weight by age 14, I still carried around a gut. I feel like from a very young age. I've tried hiding my belly. My first memories of this was in elementary school where I would suck in my belly walking down the hall. I remember wondering what it would be like to not have to do this. Fast forward to my early 20's when I gained 70lbs with my 1st pregnancy, and was left with an abdomen full of stretch marks and extra, loose skin. Fast forward another 10 years, another pregnancy and a painful breakup. I'm a 35 year old, single Mom of 2 precious children and, honestly, loving life. I believe your 30's make you a bit stronger and wiser! I don't have any explanation for deciding on the tummy tuck other than IM READY!
I chose Dr Claytor in Portsmouth NH because he has THE best reputation in the tri-state area. He came highly recommended by friends and acquaintances. I loved the facility and all of his staff. Dr Claytor is very personable and confident. He put me right at ease and even made me laugh. Dr Claytor doesn't use any drains and this was s huge selling point. As was, of course, his credentials. I am 5 weeks away from the tummy I've always longed for. I'm scared sh**less but excitement outweighs fear as of now.
I do not have any support which has been my only concern. Of the few friends I've told, not one has supported my decision (with exception to one friend who had this procedure done by Dr Claytor 6 years ago) I often get the "you don't need to lose weight" or "just work out" remarks. They don't seem to get it when I try to explain it's not a weight loss solution or a matter of sit-ups. Do to the negative feedback I decided to keep this my little secret. My children will be going with their Dad for 3 days after surgery and I'll be at my parent's house. They know I'm having surgery and I feel terrible wording them but I know the look of shame and disapproval will be all I'll get from them. I will have someone to drop me at surgery, pick me up and get me home but that's probably where it ends. I'm curious to fast forward and read how much it sucks recovering alone! At any rate. I'm thankful I'm getting the opportunity and that I found this site! Any tips on getting in and out of bed by yourself is welcome! It sounds like I will have some rocking pain meds to take the edge off. Still im expecting the worst when it comes to the pain, physically and emotionally.
Regardless I'm keeping in mind that, as with childbirth, we know there's a gift at the end of it all!
Age: 35
Wt: 165
Ht: 5'4
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UPDATED FROM Hockeygal
1 month pre
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HockeygalApril 9, 2014
Excuse the typos from above review! Nothing irritates me more lol. Especially when I typed *do*
instead of *due*
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instead of *due*
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UPDATED FROM Hockeygal
28 days pre
Just when you least expect...
HockeygalApril 14, 2014
My mother is on board. I told her about my upcoming surgery and she was more than supportive. Naturally, elective surgery isn't going to make any parents jump for joy, but she definately is on my side. This is a HUGE weight off my shoulders. Feeling excited more than ever! I haven't been feeling scared at all, just anxious to get it done and start recovery.
I'm reading blogs everyday and I've made a mental note of a few things:
1. Emotions will be on a coaster ride.
2. I will be swollen. Don't freak out! It could last 6 months or more.
3. I will not be up and running any time soon. Deal with it. I just put my body through hell.
4. I'm not going to wake up a size
6 and this wasn't really about weight loss to begin with. My saggy, baggy, belly is gone! That's what this was about.
7. Emotions will be on a coaster ride..... I feel as though I'm going to need to read this one twice!
I'm hoping to remember these, or at least remember to read over them after surgery. Anyone have any words of wisdom to get through recovery?
I'm reading blogs everyday and I've made a mental note of a few things:
1. Emotions will be on a coaster ride.
2. I will be swollen. Don't freak out! It could last 6 months or more.
3. I will not be up and running any time soon. Deal with it. I just put my body through hell.
4. I'm not going to wake up a size
6 and this wasn't really about weight loss to begin with. My saggy, baggy, belly is gone! That's what this was about.
7. Emotions will be on a coaster ride..... I feel as though I'm going to need to read this one twice!
I'm hoping to remember these, or at least remember to read over them after surgery. Anyone have any words of wisdom to get through recovery?
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