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Vertical Cut Tummy Tuck & Diastasis Repair on 37 Small Framed Mom - Utah
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I am a 37 mother of 6 who recently had a vertical...
mommyofsixSeptember 18, 2012
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I am a 37 mother of 6 who recently had a vertical cut tummy tuck, or fleur de lis tummy tuck, to fix diastasis recti, umbilical hernia, stretch marks, and loose skin. Getting a vertical cut on my stomach rather than the usual, low, horizontal cut, was an oddity in the surgery world, especially for my small size. I am 5' 4" and weigh 100 pounds. However, I had the above mentioned issues. Dr. cut 8 inches off horizontally and the results are early, but AMAZING!
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After looking over some other “reviews” I...
mommyofsixSeptember 19, 2012
After looking over some other “reviews” I thought I might put more information about myself and my surgery.
I am the mother of 6 with kids ranging in ages from 19 years old to 14 months old.
Dr. Seller and I chose to go with the vertical cut tummy tuck for several reasons. First, I had quite a few stretch marks above my belly button that would still be there, but pulled down to a lower position, with a traditional horizontal cut. If I have to look at those ugly stretch marks still anyways…what is the point of having surgery. I’m betting on a clean, white scar that I will barely notice in comparison. If that doesn’t happen, anything will be better than what it was before.
Second, I have a very long torso and my belly button sits kind of high. So, my doctor would have had to make a vertical “seam” anyways, if I had gone with the traditional horizontal cut, in order to sew up where my old belly button had been.
Third, with my diastasis or muscle repair, I have probably lost an additional inch or two off of my waistline. In a traditional tummy tuck, this would have left me with even a little more skin horizontally. However, vertically cut, he was able to just cinch it all in once the muscles were repaired.
This option was not discussed with any other doctor that I consulted. I don’t think it’s very common and usually only an option on obese people who have lost a ton of weight. As I mentioned before, I am very small framed, 5’ 4” and weigh 100 pounds, and THIS particular surgery will not leave me disappointed with the results as a traditional tummy tuck may have. My friends and family that I have shown off results to have all said, “hmmm…maybe I need to go with a vertical cut!”
That being said, I am not a bikini wearing Mom. If I were, this may not have been such an easy decision.
I had no lipo suction done at the time of surgery. I did not end up needing drains because there was little, if any, skin trauma from the surgery. I have a 3 inch horizontal scar right at my pubic line and a vertical scar running from that point to about 2 inches below my breast line.
I have recovered quite well so far. Most of the first 5 days were spent in my recliner. On day 6, I have been up a good part of the day and taken only one pain pill around noon. I, of course, can not lift anything. However, I can clean up a little after kids, make lunch, work on the computer, go up and down stairs, pretty much anything that does not involve lifting or bending over.
I am looking forward to having working stomach muscles again! I’m sure they have been a part in the back problems I have dealt with on and off for the past 8 years. I’m just amazed everytime I look down at my new tummy!
I am the mother of 6 with kids ranging in ages from 19 years old to 14 months old.
Dr. Seller and I chose to go with the vertical cut tummy tuck for several reasons. First, I had quite a few stretch marks above my belly button that would still be there, but pulled down to a lower position, with a traditional horizontal cut. If I have to look at those ugly stretch marks still anyways…what is the point of having surgery. I’m betting on a clean, white scar that I will barely notice in comparison. If that doesn’t happen, anything will be better than what it was before.
Second, I have a very long torso and my belly button sits kind of high. So, my doctor would have had to make a vertical “seam” anyways, if I had gone with the traditional horizontal cut, in order to sew up where my old belly button had been.
Third, with my diastasis or muscle repair, I have probably lost an additional inch or two off of my waistline. In a traditional tummy tuck, this would have left me with even a little more skin horizontally. However, vertically cut, he was able to just cinch it all in once the muscles were repaired.
This option was not discussed with any other doctor that I consulted. I don’t think it’s very common and usually only an option on obese people who have lost a ton of weight. As I mentioned before, I am very small framed, 5’ 4” and weigh 100 pounds, and THIS particular surgery will not leave me disappointed with the results as a traditional tummy tuck may have. My friends and family that I have shown off results to have all said, “hmmm…maybe I need to go with a vertical cut!”
That being said, I am not a bikini wearing Mom. If I were, this may not have been such an easy decision.
I had no lipo suction done at the time of surgery. I did not end up needing drains because there was little, if any, skin trauma from the surgery. I have a 3 inch horizontal scar right at my pubic line and a vertical scar running from that point to about 2 inches below my breast line.
I have recovered quite well so far. Most of the first 5 days were spent in my recliner. On day 6, I have been up a good part of the day and taken only one pain pill around noon. I, of course, can not lift anything. However, I can clean up a little after kids, make lunch, work on the computer, go up and down stairs, pretty much anything that does not involve lifting or bending over.
I am looking forward to having working stomach muscles again! I’m sure they have been a part in the back problems I have dealt with on and off for the past 8 years. I’m just amazed everytime I look down at my new tummy!
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September 20, 2012
Incredible results! You had amazing abs before just waiting to come to the surface!
January 10, 2018
wow you are exceptionally petite. your doctor was able to make significant improvement. it looks terrific!
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Dated: September 11, 2012 My surgery is...
mommyofsixSeptember 20, 2012
Dated: September 11, 2012
My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. My dear husband gave me a Priesthood blessing tonight. I am not so much scared for the actual surgery, but more anxious about the unknown of it all. How will it turn out? Will I be happy with it? Will I notice a big enough difference to make it worthwhile? Have I chosen the right doctor? Will he sew up all my muscles like I want him to? How will the recovery be? I’ve read different things, some people say pain not too bad during recovery if keep up on pain meds, others say first few days SO painful. Which will I say? Some people say just taking a shower that first week totally zaps all your energy and wears you out. Really? I totally can not even imagine that! After my babies, I am pretty much up and at em by the next day, no laying in bed for me. Will I not feel like getting out of bed for weeks after this surgery? I know my stretch marks are not all going away with this surgery. Will I notice the ones that are left? Will they still wrinkle when I bend? Will my incision be straight? Will the scar fade or stay red? How will I take care of my baby (14 months old) for the next month? My biggest concern is getting him in and out of his crib. I just don’t know how that’s going to work out! And, I’m totally not ready to give up naptime for him yet, for this. Luckily, and hopefully, my 19 year old will be home most days to help out with this. Then of course there are the real worries. Ones like, what if something goes wrong and I leave my kids without a mother all over my vanity. I know my hernia and muscles are being repaired and as well, but neither one of these things is deadly or absolutely necessary, so could I be setting myself up for a lifetime of problems unnecessarily?
My sweetheart took me to my favorite, Chick-Fil-A, for dinner tonight. I slept until around 4:00, at which time I awoke and had a hard time getting back to sleep with all the thoughts running through my mind.
My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. My dear husband gave me a Priesthood blessing tonight. I am not so much scared for the actual surgery, but more anxious about the unknown of it all. How will it turn out? Will I be happy with it? Will I notice a big enough difference to make it worthwhile? Have I chosen the right doctor? Will he sew up all my muscles like I want him to? How will the recovery be? I’ve read different things, some people say pain not too bad during recovery if keep up on pain meds, others say first few days SO painful. Which will I say? Some people say just taking a shower that first week totally zaps all your energy and wears you out. Really? I totally can not even imagine that! After my babies, I am pretty much up and at em by the next day, no laying in bed for me. Will I not feel like getting out of bed for weeks after this surgery? I know my stretch marks are not all going away with this surgery. Will I notice the ones that are left? Will they still wrinkle when I bend? Will my incision be straight? Will the scar fade or stay red? How will I take care of my baby (14 months old) for the next month? My biggest concern is getting him in and out of his crib. I just don’t know how that’s going to work out! And, I’m totally not ready to give up naptime for him yet, for this. Luckily, and hopefully, my 19 year old will be home most days to help out with this. Then of course there are the real worries. Ones like, what if something goes wrong and I leave my kids without a mother all over my vanity. I know my hernia and muscles are being repaired and as well, but neither one of these things is deadly or absolutely necessary, so could I be setting myself up for a lifetime of problems unnecessarily?
My sweetheart took me to my favorite, Chick-Fil-A, for dinner tonight. I slept until around 4:00, at which time I awoke and had a hard time getting back to sleep with all the thoughts running through my mind.
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