Diastasis Recti & Tummy Tuck - Advice??
msfitmom_3
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I am a couple months shy of my 27th birthday (April) and seeking consultation from a Plastic Surgeon via referral from my MD on Friday. Here's why:
While pregnant with my 1st @ 17, I gained 67lbs... I went from a size 3 juniors to 14/15 women's. My stomach took one heck of a beating. I was able to lose all the weight, slowly (over the course of 4 yr) and my belly went back to semi normal.
During the pregnancy of my 2nd child in 2008, I had started off the lowest I've been since High School. I was a roomy size 4 and 119lbs. I gained 9lbs almost immediately, putting me at 128lbs when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I quit working out due to modified bedrest and gained 48lbs. I was all belly, so it stretched quite a bit. Stretch marks now cover entire lower abdomine, just above pubic bone. I worked out really hard & nursed him. But I was never able to lose the last 10lbs.
I then ended up gaining another 10lbs ontop of it. I was 148lbs when my 3rd pregnancy started.
I gained 35lbs and carried it all over; arms, butt, thighs, boobs. I now have stretch marks on my outter hips and above the belly button. I stepped on the scale today and I am back to 148 again!! I have 14 more pounds I want to lose.
My problem is that I was diagnosed with Diastasis Recti (separation of abdominal wall) during my 2nd pregnancy. It got worst with my 3rd. I cannot get the stability back in my core for the life of me, nor get rid of the hanging pouch of skin.
My MD referred me to a surgeon. The consult is this Friday.
If they approve my surgery, they'll be repairing the abdominal wall & doing a Tummy tuck for all the excess skin.
My question is... has anyone ever had this done?? For this same reason??
Also, how did you feel immediately after the procedure? How long until you recovered? And what did you do as far as taking care of your children?
I worry Bc I am a stay at home mom of 3 young children.
Any advice and/or information would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks everyone!
Krystal
While pregnant with my 1st @ 17, I gained 67lbs... I went from a size 3 juniors to 14/15 women's. My stomach took one heck of a beating. I was able to lose all the weight, slowly (over the course of 4 yr) and my belly went back to semi normal.
During the pregnancy of my 2nd child in 2008, I had started off the lowest I've been since High School. I was a roomy size 4 and 119lbs. I gained 9lbs almost immediately, putting me at 128lbs when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I quit working out due to modified bedrest and gained 48lbs. I was all belly, so it stretched quite a bit. Stretch marks now cover entire lower abdomine, just above pubic bone. I worked out really hard & nursed him. But I was never able to lose the last 10lbs.
I then ended up gaining another 10lbs ontop of it. I was 148lbs when my 3rd pregnancy started.
I gained 35lbs and carried it all over; arms, butt, thighs, boobs. I now have stretch marks on my outter hips and above the belly button. I stepped on the scale today and I am back to 148 again!! I have 14 more pounds I want to lose.
My problem is that I was diagnosed with Diastasis Recti (separation of abdominal wall) during my 2nd pregnancy. It got worst with my 3rd. I cannot get the stability back in my core for the life of me, nor get rid of the hanging pouch of skin.
My MD referred me to a surgeon. The consult is this Friday.
If they approve my surgery, they'll be repairing the abdominal wall & doing a Tummy tuck for all the excess skin.
My question is... has anyone ever had this done?? For this same reason??
Also, how did you feel immediately after the procedure? How long until you recovered? And what did you do as far as taking care of your children?
I worry Bc I am a stay at home mom of 3 young children.
Any advice and/or information would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks everyone!
Krystal
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