Becky's Tummy Tuck Journey 1 ~The Very Beginning~

[Satincurls2011]

your stomach looks EXACTLY like mine. I feel so uncomfortable n my own skin. i want to have the combi tuck procedure done, but im afraid of the financial burden. I just want to feel like me and feel beautiful again. im only 25. I have a 6yr old son and a 1 year old daughter n i feel like im 70. i want to feel human again! What surgeon did you go to and where is his?her office located?

[jasminejanea]

Who did your surgery and where?

[JussaraFrancielly]

Hey Becky my name is Jussara and I am 18 almost 19 years old. I had an unexpected non planned but blessed pregnancy where I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Arianna (01/16/2011) she will be a year in 2 weeks. I had a really nice body before I got pregnant with her. I had some stretch marks on my thighs but that was pretty much it. I gained around 35 pounds and Arianna was born at 7lbs and 15ozs. A pretty big baby for a petite girl like me. My belly was huge and very low because of the heavin

[82Ingee]

Hi Becky! Thank you for this video blog. I´m going to have the same surgery in 13 days!! I´m so looking forward to have my extra skin and fat removed. I have seen your blogs several times now, and if I get a tummy half as good as yours, I will be a very happy woman!

[nizhonichica2005]

how much pain were you in?? i am thinking of getting this done but afraid of the pain!!

[saboyd33]

i wanted to know where did you get your procedure done? very great results.

[PlayGurlParty]

Your so lucky to have lost weight after the children. I have thought about a tummy tuck but I don't know. I am over weight.

[freshpinescents]

This is assuming that you don't want any more children? Because if you did, wouldn't this whole procedure be pointless? Also, personally speaking, I would hate to think that pregnancy could be this damaging...it's supposed to be a part of normal life...kinda sad...wonder if it could have been prevented.

[713edd]

Wow. I dont even know wat to say. Ima be honest, your body is very very very sexy. If i was your boyfriend i wouldnt care and i would kiss it 24/7 =]

[RayaRindelle]

Thank you so much for your video's. I've also had twins, and my tummy looks like this video's too. I was so encouraged to watch your transformation, and I LOVE your honesty! haha I loved the part where you said "It is not a good accessory." It made me feel better knowing that Iam not the only one in the world who carries this look, and Iam saving up for a Tummy Tuck now too! haha, I like the end belly wave too. You make good vids! Thanks for sharing!

[neil22100]

i had my tummy tuck one week ago and i don't need no help because i can to it myself. The pain is nothing to me. Food poisoning is a lot worse then the pain of tummy tuck! Trust me people i have had it done!

[goodburer123]

its ur body do what u want with it

[Araujocicy]

hey hone i just got my tummy tuck this past monday and i'm crying like crazy because my waist looks bigger than before is there normal ill get better u think? u r helping a lot a only did because i saw your video i also have 3 kids but my dream was to have a nice waist so i can use jean i just want cry cry cry

[Tillman6672]

Hi Becky,

I am 45 and I have had six children. None of them were twins however they were all over 10lbs each. My "tummy" looks very similar to what yours did pre surgery except I think mine may even droop a bit more. I watched all of your videos and they were very inspiring. I have wanted to have the surgery for many years but almost 5 years ago we decided to have more children. Sometimes I wonder what I was thinking. :-) I would love to know who your doctor is. I can only pray in CA?

[MARIE8085]

How much pain were you in??

[doublejoy06]

Thanks so much for making these videos. I have twin boys also and they are 4 yrs old. They are the joy of my life. I have managed to lose some weight going from sz 12 to 8 but I still have an intertube around my waist. It's so frustrating because diet and exercise is not working and it ruins all my outfits. I finally made an appt for a consultation for possible tt and lipo on the love handles.

[lennic95]

You said it looks alien. It looks like a woman who's had twins' skin! :)

[Missymandaful]

You are a very strong amazing woman. Any surgery it sceary to go in to but it will be sooo worth it in the end. Good luck =)

[kathyeli321]

Hello!My sister is getting this done soon.Legs, arms, tummy, breasts.She was going to get it done in August but she wants to wear a swimsuit this summer, so she decided to have the surgery done at the end of this month.Im just wondering how long the swelling and scars lasted?Im worried her swimsuit dream wont happen since summer will be so soon after the surgery.The doc seems to think she will be "fine" after a month, but i dont think he understands what "fine" means in swimsuit language.=)

[bccogs]

I am going to comment on each blog here. I am a mom of six. Currently laying on my bed 1 week post-op from a diastasis recti/ tummy tuck repair. My friend told me there was a blog on youtube that documented their journey and I am thinking this is it! From this post, you communicated every thought I had before the surgery! It is encouraging! On to the next one!

[kenzie309]

Becky ~ just wanted to tell you "thank-you", I am so glad to have found your video. I am going to have this procedure done in 8 days, I share so many of your thoughts and now I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos! Please let me know how you are feeling today and if there is anything you are willing to warn me about?

[kenzie309]

Becky ~ just wanted to tell you "thank-you", I am so glad to have found your video. I am going to have this procedure done in 8 days, I share so many of your thoughts and now I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos! Please let me know how you are feeling today and if there is anything you are willing to warn me about?

[rachhan1]

Good on you becky! Your beautiful, totally understand why u went ahead with the surgery. If something makes u unhappy and u can change it then why not?! Lots of love xx

[lolaxian]

ur lisp is cute and ur gorgoues

[niShauniQue]

Video inspired me. My tummy looks exactly like yours. I have always been thin..no stretch marks no NOTHING...and after having a 10lb 7 oz baby boy, then an 8lb boy, my stomach looks doomed and I doubt excercise will help. How did you fund your surgery? Did you save up, or did you have loans? How was your recovery? I know you probably have answered those questions a million times. Sorry

[MrTonito72]

i like

[Urbalizer]

hi just wanna say, iv only watched your first video, but will be watching them all, i have my tummy tuck booked in for the 18th march 2011, im so excited and cant wait, its just the thought of getting rid of the flabby tummy that makes me smile now xx

[splendidsgirl]

I just want to say I am having my TT on 3/30/11 and when I found your videos I was really happy. I think so much of you for putting yourself out there and sharing your journey with us. I really enjoyed watching and listening to everything you had to say and you look awesome!

[bbyp215]

please advise me of good palces to go and get info

[bbyp215]

hello my friend and i are actually thinking of doin the same... thanx for posting the video. i was ify about it but i will watch all ut videos and see the results =)

[Batesysgirl]

Dear Becky. Thank you sooooo much for making theese videos . Im about to take the same journey you did and It makes me fel better knowing that some one out there has done the same . now I feel that Im not a lone thanks!

[ukeelady]

I appreciate your posting these videos. :) oxo

[boombangbeep]

I'm a young male who is losing a lot of weight. and realizing that I have traded gross body for gross skin. I have just started researching tummy tucks and I am of course scared to death. but seeing your positive end result here... it eases my mind and gives me hope I won't always look gross!

[dandouna1974]

i wish i have your courage to do the operation,, i tried to convenience my family but with no use and my tummy is has this crumbled, alien look from my first child and now i have three!! .

Good for you and God bless your twins

[grumpyunderworl]

I did some readingat plasticsurgerymadeeasy (.) com and it really put my mind to rest about this procedure.

[kasiopeja6]

Thanks for video. I'm also gonna make a tummy tuck in january 2011. I am only afraid of general anesteshia. I had some bad experience about it. I've two kids, bout born by C-section. I'm not from USA, so sorry if something's written wrong.

Hopefully, in my country operation cost me nothing. They not gonna do me liposuction, just hernia repair and abdominoplasty. Do not have much extra skin and strech marks (unbelievably), but my stomach looks like seventh month pregnancy. It's huge.

[luciebugg]

i am so glad you made these videos!! so much of what you said is exactly what i feel. i am saving up for my surgery now and am planning to get it in june. this just encourages me more to save save save!!

[brileo1]

Thanks for caring enough to show all women that it nothing to be ashame about. no need to hide it is just part of being able to create a life in you. You going to look better than before.

[joeyooch]

I watched your videos from beginning to end...back to back AMAZING!

[beckrsr]

@joeyooch Thank you SO much!

[miss901]

did you do a liposuction too?

[beckrsr]

@miss901 My surgeon performed a little on the love handle area.

[miss901]

@beckrsr did you get some bruises from the liposuction?

i am 19 years old and i want to do a liposuction on my legs, hips and belly. my parents said to me that i am too young for that, but i lost weight, but the rest of the fat is still on my body.

[hopeneric]

It may make you feel better to know that your stomach looks absolutely fabulous compared to mine! I have seen many videos and pictures and have YET in all the hundreds taht I have looked at to see anything that even compares to it!

I'm having a tummy tuck after the new year and am SO looking forward to it!

I completely understand your every reason for having the procedure!

I did have one question...if you don't mind responding: How much did your procedure cost you?

[beckrsr]

@hopeneric Mine was around $,8000. Good luck to you!!! I hope you begin your very own journey soon. :)

[hopeneric]

Thank you for posting this series! I am just on this first video, but I am so excited to be watching it!

I can TOTALLY relate to you! I have had 3 children, my first done the most damage, actually, probably ALL of the damage. I gained nearly 100lbs. and also had preeclampsia which caused MAJOR swelling all over my body, especially in my stomach, so I have extremely stretched skin!

[louisep1979]

your tummy is exactly like mine, I carried really large babies, and the same damage has been done. and yes its like pizza dough!!

I wish I had the money to do this too, its too expensive here, its about $19,000 to get this procedure done, Im now going to check out all the rest of your story....

[vmulero85]

I'm happy u did this... i'm going thru the same thing but i didn't have twins i had one baby boy.... but my tummy looks so bad... i hope to do the surgery too... thanks for ur courage and doing this on youtube....

[beckrsr]

@vmulero85 thank you so much, and good luck :)

[smartsexysassymommy]

Hey Becky! I was searching the internet for information about a tummy tuck and found your tummy tuck journey here on you tube. WOW! You look amazing! I have been hiding my mummy tummy for some time now. I can't wait for the day when I can wear horizontal stripes again. Your videos have been both informative and inspiring to me. I joined tummy tuck talk. The women there are wonderful and there is a a wealth of information. Thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait to start my own journey.

[beckrsr]

@smartsexysassymommy Thank you sooo much!! I am wishing ALL THE BEST on your journey too. :)

[1234lollyl]

I am just now watching your videos, would you recommend your surgeon, if so please email me the contact information. thanks.

[beckrsr]

@1234lollyl Go to egrari dot com -- my surgeon's info is there.

[MrManuel726]

Hi, your look beautiful, can you give me your dr. contact info. I look just like you before you hadyour surgery. I gained 60 pounds while pregnant and I now weigh 126 but yes thextra skin does not go away. so please send me you Dr. info.

[beckrsr]

@MrManuel726 Go to egrari dot com -- my surgeon's info is there.

[missmoosh75]

All these videos are so imformative. I am meeting with my plastic surgeon in 2 weeks. thanks for posting...

[beckrsr]

@missmoosh75 thank you so much and you're welcome :)

[lhmazeika]

wOW!! I think you should be so happy:) I had my first baby when I was 17 and so Ive never had a nice stomach. Since then Ive had a total of 4 gorgeouse boys...ages 13,15,18, and 21. I KNOW that someday I will have my stomach back..its just a matter of when!! I just wanted to thank you for this blog!! I will watch each and every one of them!!!

[beckrsr]

@lhmazeika thank you :)

[barbiebob21]

omg im going for my tummy tuck an lipo next week im so nervous any words of advice. your blogs are so helpful im 21 i had 3kids and i jus feel like im a 21 y/o girl in a 40y/o womans body smh

[winterhotgirl10]

can u send me contact info for the surgeon...He did an awesome job

[beckrsr]

@winterhotgirl10 sent you a personal message :)

[tamaramayo25]

Hi Becky!!

Thank you for your blog!! I too have the "twin skin" and am having my tummy tuck this coming Thursday. I have taken a lot of negative criticism for my desire to have this surgery and have typed a blog over and over again without liking it. I think I may have to vlog it for everyone. Watching all of your videos now.

[beckrsr]

@tamaramayo25 Congrats on your surgery! I hope it went well. Don't pay any attention to the negative feedback. Most of it stems from jealousy and/or a lack of education about the procedure.  Undertaking this surgery require bravery and courage and you DID IT! Good for you, and I say rock your new bod! xoxo

[dmitchell1010]

Hi Becky, I'm following your journey and I think what your doing is amazing. I also am thinking abt surgery and would love to know exactly the same thing as wendolyn1986 has asked so eloquently. I have a set of 5 yr. old twins and an 3 yr. old, so this surgery is long overdue. Thx a lot.

[killedbycupcakes]

ok im in the process of looseing weight and i kno im gunna have excess skin. and im tripping out because i hate hospitals i hate surgery so im looking forward to watching your journey. so it might make me alittle calmer about the whole thing

[beckrsr]

@killedbycupcakes I hope my videos are encouraging. Yes, it does take a lot of courage and bravery to do this. If you want it badly enough, you will be able to muster the strength. :) Wishing you the best of luck!

[Shortyk1921]

i can really relat to this video .. im 20 and i feel so bad about my belly is a constant problem i feel ugly and unatractiv ..ugg i whant a tt and boobs

[beckrsr]

@Shortyk1921 yes, that is NOT a fun place to be in -- the tt was all I could think about the entire year leading up to it. Good luck, sweetie.

[yadikay]

i had twins and i ended up with twin skin and a herniated bellybutton, now im 7months pregnant "2nd pregnancy" i am still debating if i wanna have one or wait to have another baby. I'm going to watch your blog and see you process and hopefully it will help me. also! i posted belly pictures from before my pregnancy and 3 weeks after giving birth and it wasn't easy but it helped me to deal with everyone asking me how did it look. You were very brave when you posted this video.

[beckrsr]

@yadikay I'm so proud of you! Good job. :)

[wendolyn1986]

Hey Becky I really admire you for doing this, but I have one questions how much did you pay for the tummy tuck procedure and the contact information of the doctor who did it. I will be waiting for your response soon. And it looks nice though!!!

[beckrsr]

@wendolyn1986 Thank you! I just sent you a message.

[aybmab2]

@beckrsr May I ask for the same?

[AMANDA42287]

AM GETING A TUMMY TUCK DONE SOON IVE LOST OVER 8 STONE IVE GOT A LAB BAND IN I HAD IT DONE IN 2006 IVE GOT 2 KIDS IT LEFT ME WITH A LOT OF SKIN

[maygodbless08]

i have had 8 kids, one of my bellies being a set of twins, so you can put in your head what my belly looks like, i just hate it, i have done almost everything to get rid of it, and nothing. i hate looking at myself, i look nothing like i did before kids. i know how you felt at that time. i would love to have some info on how and where to find a great doctor.

[beckrsr]

@maygodbless08 WOW mamma!!!! 8 kids! You are amazing. So, my recommendation is to go to as many consultations as possible. This is the best way to get a feel for a surgeons reputation. Also, if you can get a referral from someone you know that has under gone a surgery w/ a surgeon -- that can be very helpful too. I can refer mine to you . . .I LOVE him and his work is wonderful. His name is Sephir Egrari. I will email you his website. He is in Washington State.

[kmjamesx5]

I always see the woman that have big breasts, flat tummys. You are awesome to show what real woman look like! More videos from real ladies are what we need. I have had 5 kids and I am just like you, I am not fat, I am in shape but my tummy looks just like this. The pizza dough thing was funny because I refer to mine as "the loaf" because it is just like bread dough,haha. Hope your kiddos are doing good, thanks for sharing!

[rememberyou1]

I also had twins, my stomach does not stay so, ate very healthy during my pregnancy to avoid problems of obesity.

[beckrsr]

@rememberyou1 And? What does that mean relating to my video?

[3kidzmom100]

Mine looks worse than yours! I have the saggy, baggy skin and that is not the worse part! My belly button came out and just hangs there. I hate it! I want to get a tummy tuck, but I am scared to get one. I am 5' 11'' and weigh about 126. I have been naturally thin my entire life and everyone thinks I have a perfect body...little do they know. :(

[mobaybaby]

Gosh, thank you so very much for posting these video blogs. I will be having my TT June 15th and have been watching, reading and finding as much information as possible on the procedure.

Thank you for being so down to earth!

BTW I am also from the Seattle area.

[beckrsr]

@mobaybaby June 15 is your day!! yaaay! If I may ask, who is your surgeon?? Good luck!!!

[timkandy]

@mobaybaby Thank you! Dr. Baxter at Mount Lake Terrace is my PS.

[beckrsr]

@timkandy I've heard of Dr. Baxter! Wishing you the best -- YOUR day is almost here! ;)

[lorra1972]

I had twins 19 years ago and i totally understand about being disgusted by your stomach. I have to lose about 70lbs but I will do it and when i do I know my stomach will look worse than it does now. I like u have strech marks several inches above my belly button. i keep watching videos on tummy tucks and wonder if i really wanna go through it. Its looks so painful. ? how do you find a good surgeon and will they let you make payments? Not many people have 8 grand. I wish insur. would pay.

[kristine0002]

This video reminds me of when i got my tummy tuck, i totally understand your feelings of excietment! Its awesome that you are keeping your journey on here, i was going to but never did :( thanks for sharing your story.

[beckrsr]

Thank you kristine  :)

[klbrown2]

OMG... I am SOOOOO happy I found your page. I also have twin boys which are 5 years old now and my stomach looks exactly like yours did but worse!!!! I excercise everyday almost but the stomach is just not acting right!!! I am considering plastic surgery next year around April or may and I am having a hard time finding someone I feel comfortable with. I would LOVE to talk with you and ask you some questions personally if you don't mind. sorry if I seem stalkerish!!! LOL Thank you..

[twingirlsmom08]

My stomach looks almost the exact same as yours used to. I have had twins and my stomach really bothers me when Im trying to get dressed. When i get something on that fits i have the extra skin lump and when the clothes are bigger they fall off! ive been considering having a tummy tuck for a while now and am really nervous to. Was it worth it?? How long did recovery take. Im only 20 and want to look good in my clothes again! :(

[beckrsr]

BEST thing I've ever ever done for myself. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It took about 2 months for me to feel pretty much back to normal. The muscle repair is still painful. Full recovery takes a year they say.  But, I would definitely do it again!

[twingirlsmom08]

Thanks :) I'm glad your recovery is going well. You look amazing :)

[lexie3698]

I think you are adorable. I enjoy your videos...It is helping me get through my recovery, Thanks again!

[beckrsr]

You're so sweet -- good luck on your recovery!! And congrats on the surgery. :)

[pickups]

I think you looked good before

[siggrrr]

I am 2 weeks and 1 day away from my tummy tuck !! I am getting nervous and excited! My BIG concern is pain and how much "care" I will actually need from the people looking after me... I SO hate to impose but I cannot do this alone. Was the pain after like a burning, throbbing ,sore like after doing tons of sit ups other? And how did the drains feel, how did you sleep? what was it like when you woke up in recovery? ANYTHING else.. can you email me directly if I give you me E address

[beckrsr]

You will definitely need someone to care for you the first 3 days. Once my drains were out, I didn't need as much "help" getting around. I think the pain for me was more like a "stinging". Any type of twisting movement was the most painful. As well as sneezing, laughing, etc. The drains were the WORST part I think. They are just hanging there with just a suture or two holding them to your skin. It was ALL worth it though! I'd love to answer your questions. Just send me your email!

[siggrrr]

I have tried to send you my email a few times but don't know if it is going through... can you let me know ... if not I can only think of going through facebook

[beckrsr]

No, I haven't gotten any of your emails!! Have you tried sending me an email through youtube?

[siggrrr]

I have tried sending my email address through youtube but it does not post. I will try here again hope you can figure it out ... s..i..g..r..i..d..i..s..r..e..­a..d..y..at ...g...m...a...i...l...c...o..­.m just put the letters together ..

[siggrrr]

Hey ! It worked!! The doctor phoned me ( I was out tho) on Friday night and said my hemoglobin is REALLY low (84) and so he is not sure if he will do the surgery on the %!!! Is going to talk to my doc and the clinic and see what they say. I will find out tomorrow . I am just devastated !! I hope if not now that they can raise the count and then do it ... hope you can shoot me a quick email and I can tell you more ... thanks sigrid

[siggrrr]

They have cancelled my surgery because of my locw hemoglobin... Normal low is 120 ... I am at 85.... they do transfusions when it gets to 65 so there is something up with my body that is doing this. SO going to the doctor today and see what tests thye will do . If there is nothing else but (internal bleeding, cancer ect) and the count gets to 120 THEN I can have it done. Would still like to be intouch via personal emails tho.. sound okay ... Sigrid :)

[siggrrr]

need iron shots 3 times a week for three weeks to get my iron up quickly ... then they think I might need a hysterectomy ! At least if I get that done first when I get the tummy tuck they will have to take away that scar !! It's all good ... :)

[beckrsr]

I sent you an email!!

[siggrrr]

How are things with it now?

[beckrsr]

I would love to hear how your surgery process goes, please keep me updated if you get a chance! I need to do another post op video . . .I feel so great and now LOVE trying on new clothes and even some great outfits I had before that I could never dream of wearing with all that extra "tummy"! If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask me -- that's why I posted these videos. You're going to do great :) You will feel so accomplished and proud when it's all over.

[siggrrr]

Your comments on how your body was changed FOREVER after having kids.. and how uncomfy you feel about clothes and it not being part of you just made me cry so hard as that is how I feel. I never feel right with this extra hound skin. I cannot wear the clothes I would like to because I have this "gut" that is so gross. I have wanted a tuck for many years and will finally do it in Oct or Nov. Thank you for your videos and for being so candid and honest.

[beckrsr]

I can so relate to what you're feeling -- it is one of those things that no one can really understand unless they have been there. It's beyond frustrating, it affects the way you feel every single day. GOOD FOR YOU, for going for it and choosing to do the surgery!!! I am now 7 weeks post op and I feel AMAZING!!!!! I have the self confidence I had before . . .it's like having my old body back, and then some! My husband and I feel like it was the BEST money spent . . .it is so worth it!

[AidinaO]

WOW.Well congrats on your surgery. I had mine almost six weeks ago and would do it again in a heart beat. Alot of people frowned on me for doing this but I do not care because this is for me and not them. I hope you post resutls

[OrLaNdOsFiNeStSoFaR]

I'm happy for you so glad you did this. I had my tuumy tuck 2 weeks ago so I understand when sometimes people don't support this type of sx. Good for you and good luck!

[potion320]

I am a member of the Best forum that is called tummytucktalk. I posted your vlogs. You are an inspiration and hope you don't mind. Please join, I'd love to chat with ya. This forum is unlike any other forum. It is worth checking out!!!