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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a really tough surgery but I am very glad I had it done. Mine was 15 years ago so I don’t remember when I stopped pain pills but I’m grateful to not have a core that’s shot from pregnancies. [/quote]

Does this really do anything for your core?  I have a gap of about an inch in my abs but I have a very strong core from workouts/my sport.  I would think that cutting through those muscles and the recovery period would be a huge setback.

[b]OP, my advice is that if you are scared about an optional surgery, don't do it.  I am facing a very non-optional surgery but it doesn't scare me at all...I can't wait to get it done so this thing that wants to kill me is out of my body![/b][/quote]

Np, and I disagree with this advice. Fear is a natural part of the unknown. I doubt there is a single woman who had the procedure done who wasn't somewhat fearful. I had Lipo 360, which has similar recovery aspects to the TT (stiffness, pain meds, limited mobility, etc). I was fearful but so glad I went through with it because my results are everything I dreamed they would be. I think someone upthread mentioned it, but don't be surprised if you have immense regret the first few weeks after the procedure. That too, is a normal part of the process. [/quote]

Can you tell me more about why the initial immense regret is so common and why/how it passes? 
- NP who is considering TT after losing 80 lbs [/quote]

PP here, and I'm honestly not sure, but it seems to be consistent with most women I've asked who had it. My lymphatic massage therapist warned me early on that the emotions/regret would start around week two. I am typically an emotionally balanced person, so my deep regret caught me off guard. It could have been a mix of thinking I made a mistake because the results weren't immediate, the severe bruising, and simply not recognizing my body. I found the procedure more traumatic than childbirth; not painful per se but traumatic-- but 100% worth it.[/quote]

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