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CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE MY BODY BACK! Married, 29 yo mother of two.

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Can't wait for my TT scheduled on March 31st. I've...

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Mrsanzai
WORTH IT$7,500
Can't wait for my TT scheduled on March 31st. I've been waiting 9 1/2 years for this! I am a gym rat, I work out 5-6 days a week. I also have severe ab separation (diastasis) from my first pregnancy. I gained a whopping 50 lbs with my first and it destroyed my tummy. I worked like hell to fix it but it's a lost cause. I learned from my first pregnancy to take care of yourself during the 9 months and only gained 18 lbs with my second and bounced right back. I could kick my own ass for not doing that with my first but that's why we all live and learn:) I've got about 4.5 weeks until the big day and I'm nervous as heck! Would love some feedback and motivation:)

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Michael B. Stevens, MD, PhD

Michael B. Stevens, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 3, 2015
GL!! I'm getn BA with Dr.Stevens next month so exctd n nervous!!
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March 4, 2015
Awesome! He has a great rep so I know we are in good hands!
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March 10, 2015
Yes!. :))
March 7, 2015
I know exactly what you mean, I gained 85lbs with our 1st & even tho I lost all of it by eating healthy & working out, that excess skin would just hang. so I see exactly where u r coming from & good luck on the 31st! :)
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March 7, 2015
Awe thanks! Ya its a let down knowing you work so hard and still can't fix your tummy! But that will all change soon! You look great by the way!
March 7, 2015
I agree. A lot ppl don't understand bcz overall I'm in good shape but that loose skin bugs me. I just had my TT on wed & I still haven't seen it but the doc says I will love it. I'm in the binder now, it's annoying tho lol ;)
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March 7, 2015
Ahhhh that would drive me nuts! I want to see mine asap! Hahah can't wait to see your pics!
March 8, 2015
If was thinking clearly I should have asked to see it. Everything happened so fast b4 I knew it I was in the recovery room. He said I can take the binder off & look but now I'm scared, lol. I'll just wait till my app on Tuesday. I hope I'm brave nuff to post pics, girl the way it looks at 1st freaks me out so I may hv to wait a min ;)
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March 8, 2015
Hahah I bet! Tummy tucks get better and better with time! I'm sure you'll look great! Good luck at your next appointment!!!
March 8, 2015
Shoot girl u may post pics b4 me...lol, nahhh I'll try my best to post them at my visit & thanks :)
March 13, 2015
BTW, the drains are annoying but it's really better in the long run IMO. I went to the highest reputable place here in Nashville from a medical perspective bs I knew a few PS personally & they told me about my doc. There are other methods but the drain method really ensures proper healing & prevents swelling. BTW, if you are like me you will be in bum mode for a min & I planned on this so then whats an extra few days really. The drains are not that bad as far as pain, you don't feel them, its more mentally disturbing for me so I try not to think about them. Not showering sux but your doc may use a different method & let u shower. Ive seen some ppl do to much too soon & Im not sure who their docs are but this is major surgery & when they say take it easy & I mean take it easy. On day post op 9, I still need a few days b4 I could physically go anywhere. Maybe I'm just extra cautious but that's just me. im following all of my docs orders 100%. I don't have to do the most right now ;)
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April 7, 2015
I'm just getting this comment haha and I agree with our 100% drains are a good thing and mine doesnt bug much at all. I only have one so I guess that's easier than 2;)) thanks for the feedback, you rock!
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March 10, 2015
I can already tell by your pictures that you will have FANTASTIC results! I have a pretty lengthy Review on here (I am almost a year and a half out). Email me if you have any questions and good luck on the 31st! Soon you'll be where I am now :)
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March 10, 2015
Oh thank you!!!! Awesome, I'm gonna read up on your experience! Thanks hun;))
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March 10, 2015
The only thing I'm nervous about is my scar placement. I'm afraid it will end up too high:( yours is perfect so I'm crossing my fingers it looks something close to that!
March 12, 2015
This is such a great site. Lots of support from those getting ready to or have gone through what you're about to. I know tou will have great results. Good luck with everything and can't wait to see pictures.
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March 16, 2015
Thank you so much! I'm getting nervous but so ready for this my excitement takes over!!!!
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March 14, 2015
Good luck!!
UPDATED FROM Mrsanzai
1 day pre

Surgery tomorrow!!!

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Mrsanzai
i can not wait until tomorrow! Surgery day! Whoohooo:) flat side here I come. A little nervous but excited for the most part! I got all my necessities and I'm ready to go! Wish me luck! Xxxo

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March 30, 2015
Good luck tomorrow! Try to get some rest today, I know that's easier said than done. Can't wait to see your results.
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March 30, 2015
Aww thanks Hun!!
March 30, 2015
Good luck sister, you will love it. I'm almost 3.5 weeks post & few days may be ruff but you got this. I'll say a prayer for you!
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March 30, 2015
Thanks babe!!
March 31, 2015
Keep us posted, praying for you love!!!
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March 30, 2015
Good luck girly!!! Omg exciting!!! I so wana see yo results just because I no we have same plastic surgeon makes it more exctng!!! Wish u the best before during after surgery!!.. keep us updated! :)
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March 31, 2015
Aww we do!! I will post pics asap! Thanks for thinking of me, and good luck with your BA!
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March 31, 2015
Thnk u... hope evrythng is going good for u.. I also hope u have a good safe and fast recovery!!.. and duhhh best results too lol!!..
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March 31, 2015
Best of luck to you!
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April 1, 2015
Can not wait to see your results. Rest up and best wishes to you. Next week i'll be there as well.
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1 day post

Flat side!!!

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April 1, 2015
Hey how is your first day
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April 1, 2015
my first day was rough, super sore and just couldn't get comfortable. Today is better and it'll get better from here on out:)
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April 1, 2015
Congrats girly!!...
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April 1, 2015
Thank you!!!
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April 1, 2015
Hope u doing good.... I went to dr stevens 2day for my pre op.. n I thought of u hope u recovering well...
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April 1, 2015
Omg I know ur glad:)
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April 1, 2015
so happy!!!!
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April 2, 2015
Well good :) can't wait to see your pics:)) go girl:)
April 1, 2015
First couple of days are re worst. Body dealing with anesthesia, surgery, meds etc. it will get better and better each day. Best of luck during the recovery and keep us all posted.
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April 2, 2015
Yes they are! You are so right! I feeling better today and it'll get better each day. I get my catheter out tomorrow and my drain 7 days from now:( thanks so much for all the info:)
April 2, 2015
Hey, may u ask why you have a catheter?
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April 2, 2015
My dr doesn't like his paitents to get up and down for the first 3 days. And wants me to drink lots of water so he just leaves the catheter so we will drink water and not have to get up and down a lot:)
April 1, 2015
I'm glad to hear that! I will be so glad to get to that point
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April 2, 2015
Yes you will! It's such a relief just being done and in the road to recovery!
April 3, 2015
I'm counting down till the 30th! !!
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April 4, 2015
Yay! Time will fly so get ready for a life changing experience:)
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April 4, 2015
Your going o do great!