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Tummy Tuck, Implant with Lift
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After having four kids, my body isn't what it use...
LDD_220September 6, 2017
WORTH IT$19,000
After having four kids, my body isn't what it use to be. I am still torn on if the scar of the full tummy tuck is worth the flat tummy, but I'm jumping in and going for it. I'm doing this for me. I'm tired of wearing the long sleeves, the long shorts, just not feeling like myself. So I've done it, I've got my Mommy Makeover scheduled for Nov. 17, 2017.
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8 days pre
8 Day, 15 hours, and 55 minutes till Operation...
LDD_220November 8, 2017
So conflicted with different emotions, everyone has an opinion on this topic. I’ve decided to do this for myself, but am I being selfish for doing this? I’m trying to prepare my home for the recovery but I’m so worried about my mental state not being in control of everything and relying on others for help. Don't get me wrong, my husband is there and is great but I'm just nervous. My surgery is Friday, November 17th and I have my sister and her family coming for Thanksgiving the following Thursday, will I be any company for them? I don’t know. Will I be able to keep my 2 year old and 6 year old off me so I can heal properly? I don’t know. I don’t want to be away from my children and I’m very hands on with them and play around with them a lot! The unknown is driving me crazy right now. How will I be after surgery? I have given birth to 4 children, no C-Sections so I don’t know what it’s like to have my stomach cut. I also work a full-time job but it’s a desk job, but very stressful. Aghhhh…but I’ve got to do this, I’ve only got one life to live and I want to the most of it and have no regrets.
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November 9, 2017
Hi :) I just had a mommy makeover Nov 2nd, 2017. I have 3 kids, ages 11,10, and 7, a very supportive husband, and a temporary housekeeper coming 3 times a week for 2 hours/day to do my usual housework. Today is post op day 7. Today, I took 1 norco at 8AM, and another at 3 PM. Was able to very lightly clean up the ktichen, sit up in a chair for several hours, drink coffee, and even sit outside and walk around a little bit :) I was able to shower independently, and besides walking around bent over a bit like a little old granny, overall I felt fairly normal. Days 1-3 were pretty rough, I spent the first afternoon/night vomiting every half hour or so, until my surgeon graciously called in some Zofran for me. I was really regretting my decision until the dang nausea subsided. If I were in your position, I would happily welcome the help of family or friends for thanksgiving, and you should be able to sit on couch and talk to them, but I wouldn't plan on cooking yourself. I made hamburger helper for my kids tonight, and standing there for 10-15 minutes wasn't super easy. I would attempt to find a sitter for the kids for a good portion of the day that first week. Good luck and feel free to write me!
November 9, 2017
Oh, and I really, really, really think it's ok for you to give yourself a week of "hands off" time with the kids. Our bodies go through sooooo much to create and nourish them....I really feel happy that I finally made this decision and kind of wish I would have done it sooner-I had my first consult 7 years ago for a "mommy makeover", but at that time, was similarly worried about the "selfish aspect". But, that being said, my kids missed out on summers at the pool/beach, because I avoided them at all cost due to embarrassment of my figure.
November 16, 2017
Hi there! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! All of your thoughts are completely normal. I see so many women who have tons of worries before surgery so you are not alone! I don’t want to sugar coat things for you-recovery can be tough and emotional for the first couple weeks. Having a bunch of family over a week post op may be too much, but if they are helpful and you will be able to rest you will be ok. I preferred no visitors lol! It’s like after having a baby and you just want to rest and be alone haha! However, once you get past the tough part you are going to be SO HAPPY you did this! You are right when you say you only live once and you don’t want to look like that forever...same exact thing I said prior to my surgery ;) Best thing I’ve done for myself! Good luck! I’ll be following your journey!
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LDD_220November 18, 2017
That’s right...this morning I had my Tummy Tuck, Lipo to flanks and my breast lift with implants. Pic & some video is on Snapchat with my doctor’s Snapchat account. attached is the before & after the surgery pic. I feel like I was hit by a bus but it’s manageable.
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