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68yrs Old - Am I Being Vain in Wanting a Tummy Tuck? Adelaide, AU

Name: 68yrs Old - Am I Being Vain in Wanting a Tummy Tuck? Adelaide, AU
Item: APSA (Adelaide Plastic Surgeons Associates
Rating: 5
Author: imath

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I have always been the biggest kid at school and...

imathAugust 2, 2014

$10,000

I have always been the biggest kid at school and was heavy when I was married 43 years ago. I had a surgery 3yrs ago to repair a faulty valve in the Small Intestine (possible birth defect), and the surgeon strongly suggested that I lose weight as it made the Laproscopic procedure difficult. I followed the diet and have lost 35kg and kept it off for 2 years. I look gross. Recently I approached my Doctor and was referred to a Plastic Surgeon who has given me much needed confidence. I have lost 10" off my waist and 6" off my chest, but the excess skin is bothersome. My wife says I am being vain at my age and wants the same amount of money to spend on an overseas trip!
I know I will feel better, have improved movement (be able to touch my toes) and probably eliminate lower back pain and be fitter, but am I doing the right thing. I am actually excited at the prospect.

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Dr. Darren Molony. I am impressed with his confidence of what he can do for me and my expected outcomes. It will be a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty with a separate 'boob job' later on. His PA is amazing, and is so supportive and enthusiastic. The surgery is planned for 18th Sept. 2014. Post Operative communication has been brilliant. Nursing Staff were ringing him at home at 10-30pm, and he welcomed that. Change the rating from not sure, to Definitely WORTH IT!!!! Part2 surgery is scheduled for March 5th, 2015 for a bilateral gynecomastia, umbilicus rectification and torso skin rectification. This Gynecomastia procedure surpassed my wildest dreams and I am so happy. A Post Operative Seroma is a lingering side effect still receiving treatment by my PS for which I am so grateful. Dr Molony has been so confident and reassuring throughout my whole journey and would recommend him 'in a blink'.

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Lisalicious

August 3, 2014

You go for it girl! Yay you!!!

ThisYearEverythingChanges

August 3, 2014

I had a similar conflict when it came to the money. I'm 36 in a few days and i cannot think of anything better to do but to be healing from a surgery that may potentially change my life. I feel awkward and not myself so to speak, but that was the point. Of course we can all be looked at as vain, but only you know how hard it is to walk in your shoes. It's not vain and at 68, you still deserve to feel great in your skin. Congrats on the weight loss. I hope your surgery goes well and you achieve happiness. The kind you've probably never had in your current body.

imath

August 4, 2014

Thank you for your response. I now have so much more energy and want to complete this journey. I started with a plan:- 1 Lose the weight, 2 Keep it off, 3 Get rid of the skin, 4 Keep fit. I'm up to No.3.

imath

August 4, 2014

Thanks for your thoughts, it is really appreciated. I can't wait for the 'new me'. All my friends cannot believe the change in my body over the passed couple of years and the benefit of a complete new wardrobe (several times). I am lighter now than when I was married and feel that I have to wear a name badge so people will recognise me! Better things to come.

ThisYearEverythingChanges

August 4, 2014

I'm happy for you and yep better things to come. I only 14 days post op from this full body lift and although i am critiquing constantly I'm genuinely in a much more comfortable state of mind. I don't feel so dang HUGE anymore. Go look at my before pics, holy crap they are flat out disgusting!! You go boy!

Beachy56

August 4, 2014

your halfway there then! you go dude!

imath

August 31, 2014

Thanks for that response. Check out the photos taken by the Surgeon, -they are really gross. I am geared up mentally for this and can't wait!

imath

September 1, 2014

Thanks everyone for their support so far. The money was never an issue, it was more that I had made this surgery decision and my wife said I was being vain and if I went through with it, then she wanted the same amount of money to spend on an overseas trip. We only returned from overseas yesterday, and it was the 3rd trip overseas this year! I can't fit in anymore. I offered to pay for a similar operation for herself, but I don't think she wants to take that journey.

imath

September 2, 2014

Hi, Thanks for your support. I checked out your diary. I am impressed with your transformation. You have to be pleased so far. It will get better in the coming months, so get used to compliments on how you look. I will keep checking on your progress. Roll on the 18th Sept. for me also.

candi16

August 3, 2014

I say go for it. My hubby knows I need a tuck to feel good about me. You need to explain to your wife and she should understand.

Beachy56

August 4, 2014

money was the biggest obstacle for me too,not only setting it aside,but convincing my husband to let me spend it. go for it. you will feel so much better about yourself. kudos on the weight loss!

desgal

August 7, 2014

I admire your decision! Your wife should be supportive, as it will make you a happier person, therefore a happier marriage/relationship. I'm sure if the tables were turned, you would stand behind her! Good luck on your journey and keep us posted!

UPDATED FROM imath

18 days pre

Surgeon's Photos

imathAugust 31, 2014

Tomorrow is the big day with the Surgeon to set the date to get things in motion.

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fullcirclemer

August 31, 2014

I do not think it is vain. You do get skin infections and that is such a pain! Hard to control when that skin can not breathe when it is hanging like that. You will feel so much better when all that skin is gone. Who needs a trip to overseas...I would much rather my husband be happy and healthy!

UPDATED FROM imath

16 days pre

The Big Day Looms

imathSeptember 1, 2014

The Surgeon will confirm tomorrow if it will be the 18th September (morning), or 25th September (afternoon surgery). It was going to be in October, so this will be excellent. Wish me luck!!

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