My Journey to a Better Me
I am a 38-year old single mother of two children,...
I am a 38-year old single mother of two children, one child is 14-yrs old and the other is 4-yrs old.
Background: I have wanted a tummy tuck, after the birth of my 4-year old daughter, but since my credit wasn’t in good standing to get a loan, I had to wait and build my credit and/or save the amount needed to get the procedure done. In November 2010, I choose Dr. Shamhram Salemy, M.D, a plastic surgeon, in Seattle, Washington. When I met with Dr. Salemy, he was very professional, and polite. He also answered all 49 of my questions, had great reviews and references. Dr. Salemy was the perfect person to do my surgery. In June 2011, I was able to get a loan through “Medical Loan or Surgery Loans” (they are both the same company). First, I secured the loan for the surgery, and then contacted Dr. Salemy’s office to schedule the surgery. Unfortunately, Dr. Salemy’s office said they did not accept Surgery Loans, they only accepted CareCredit. Man, I was pissed; but to make a long story short, in order to get to receive CareCredit your credit score has to be 700 or higher, and mine was between 679 and 681.
After searching of months trying to find a doctor the fit my criteria, I located Dr. Sean Younai, in Encino, California. Dr. Younai, had great reviews and references, was very professional and polite, and his office took the Surgery Loans. My surgery is scheduled for March 15, 2012. I am very nervous and excited at the same time. I financed the entire amount, minus the $1,000 deposit to hold the surgery date. The reason why I financed the entire amount was because of the cost for an out of state procedure. The air fare, taxi’s, hotel, ect.
Procedure: High Tension Abdominoplasty with Liposuction of your Flanks, lower Back, Lateral/Outer Chest, and Inner Thighs
Cost: $11,700(procedure) + $2,000 (air fare, taxi’s, hotel, ect) Dr. Sean Younai's office, match the quote I received from Dr. Salemy’s office. I was really thankful they did or I would be unable to get this procedure. Dr. Sean Younai's office staff went beyond the call of duty to help me.
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I am really committed to keeping my new body...
(1) Vitamix, and blender (2) Blendtec.
Yes, I did buy them both to try out. There is a 30-day return policy at Williams-Sonoma for the Vitamix, and I bought the Blendtec at Costco.
After having blending fun.
Okay, the winner is the blendtec! I was impressed by both blenders, but the blendtec was the winner for me, because of (1) the price, (2) longer warranty (8-yrs vs. 7-yrs), (3) better presetting's, (4) less manual work. As a single mom, I need simplicity. The Blendtec fits my needs more then the Vitamix did, and I also favor the Blendtec's recipe book more than the Vitamix's recipe book.
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YOU GO GIRL!
Please keep in touch, maybe we can support each other.
Right now, I am researching scar treatments, while drinking my smoothie. I will post the results when I learn more.
The countdown begins, and I have already begun...
(1) Today got my manicure and pedicure, and I picked up my medication, which consisted of muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, antibiotic, nausea pills and pain killers.
(2) I have packed me and my daughter’s bag.
(3) My mom is coming into town on Wednesday a couple of hours before we fly out. My mom will be taking care my 4-year old daughter and me for a month.
(4) We are flying into LAX Wednesday evening, for my surgery in Thursday morning.
I really thought I would be more nervous, but I’m not. I am totally prepared.
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My BMI is 28.1, weight is 190, and my body fat is 34.6. Please don’t get discouraged.
Ideally, I wanted to be 10 pounds lighter before I had this procedure, but for me, now is the best time for me to get the procedure done.
There are no tricks to weight loss. You should not rush weight loss if you are preparing for a tummy tuck. You need to be in good health in order to recover. I had so many setbacks, and it has taken me 1.5 years, to get my tummy tuck. I know you really want your tummy tuck, but your health should always come first. I know you don’t want to hear this, but maybe you should postpone, until you are ready.
What are you doing to get to your goal weight? I have changed my eating habits, hired a trainer, purchased a blender and juicer and set fitness goals. I am here to support you, if you do have to postpone.
I am paying $11,700, so you better believe I am going to maintain this body. I have invested in me. Hell, that money was my down payment on my house….lol
Anyway, I hope this helped.
This Thursday, I have my procedure done. Good luck to you.
I am doing well, thanks for asking.
Today is surgery day for you, good luck, but I am sure you will not need it.
Just remember to listen to your body. If you feel sleepy, then sleep. Get lots of rest, and keep in touch.
I have posted a few pics. I have actually been very tired lately or to lazy to come to the computer...lol.
I am doing well, thanks for asking.
Today is surgery day for you, good luck, but I am sure you will not need it.
Just remember to listen to your body. If you feel sleepy, then sleep. Get lots of rest, and keep in touch.
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