Mommy Time… - I have 74 days before my tummy tuck. I would love to have it sooner, but I’m not going to push it because I want to lose some weigh. Thirty pounds would be awesome. I want to make sure I get the best results and I don’t want to worry about losing more weight after my surgery. The only thing I want to worry about is my recovery and possibly getting a 6 pack, once I’m cleared to workout again.Updated on 29 Jun 2021:So, like I said I’m going to try and lose as much weight as possible before my surgery date. I’m shooting for 25-30 lbs.?.? We’ll see. Suggestions and support are welcome. I will try to update my weight loss journey every Sunday. Please feel free to follow along with, make helpful suggestions, and motive.Updated on 19 Aug 2021:Sorry, I wasn’t so diligent about updating my weight loss. However, I did lose 17 lbs. I’ve really worked my but off. I walked 6 miles almost everyday, with the exception of Sundays. I also swam twice a week and did Zumba twice a week. As far as my diet, I cut back to 1200 calories per day and burn on average 2000 calories per day. This week, I cut back to 1000 calories and plan to juice until my pre-op, next week. During this week, I will probably cut back on the exercising and have one super healthy meal a day. I’m juicing beets, pineapples, spinach, oranges, ginger, and turmeric. So, I will juice and drink water all day and eat one small healthy meal before 6:00pm. And I plan to get plenty of rest and sleep; don’t want to tax my body too much. Oh yeah, also taking multivitamins. I purchased a few supplies for post-op care, but don’t want to over do it. Any suggestions? I already have Juven, foams, hibclens, pads for incision, loose fitting open in front dress, robe, and slide on shoes.Updated on 26 Aug 2021:I had my pre-op today. Everything went well. Adriana answered all of my questions before I met with Dr. Song. I went ahead an paid extra for the Exparel; just in case. Better safe than sorry. I hope it really makes a difference. I’m also getting a revision on my arm lift from two years ago. I’ve lost more weight in my arms and could really do without the extra skin. Not really sure how I’m going to get up and down without using my arms with a TT. Two years ago when it was just my arms, I relied heavily on my core muscles to scoot in and out of bed and seated positions. This is going to be interesting. Thank God, I have an amazing support team at home.Updated on 17 Dec 2021:Quick update: I thought I included the price of my procedure in my original post. Anywho, my procedure included an arm lift revision along with my tummy tuck. I paid a total of $9281. The tummy tuck and arm revision was $5220 and the rest was anesthesia related fees. It was well worth it.Updated on 17 Dec 2021:Well here are some pics. I love my results and would definitely do it again.I’m not sure if these photos will post. But here ya go.2002020203939384&484&;$;$;$4$;$;746463)3)3):$:$:$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$$;$4$;$;$3&:&:&:$;$;$;$;$($(&;$;$;&:&Updated on 6 Feb 2022:Ok, so everything has been going really well. I go for my 6 month checkup in a few weeks; I’m really excited. I love my results. I haven’t seen my stomach this flat in 19 years. My incisions healed really well. I started going to the gym 2 weeks ago. Yesterday, I tried to do some ab workouts but wasn’t able to do a single on and I had it on the lowest setting, 5 lbs. So I get I’ll be taking it easy. Maybe even start with yoga or Pilates. I did however do a few Zumba classes with no problem. Any suggestions on ab workouts after a tummy tuck would be great.
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