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6 Month Update
Here are my 6 month comparison photos. I feel AMAZING. The confidence that I have built has made me feel so good about myself. I have been careful to not purchase much clothing, trying to go through every piece of clothing I have until there is nothing left. I did keep 1 shirt that I loved when I was at my largest that I can try on every now and again to remind myself of how far I have come. Seeing the empty closet, no fat clothes, it makes me happy. I am going to go on a shopping spree for Christmas.
The only thing that I never heard talk about was how bad cramps would be on my period. OMG they are TERRIBLE!!!. I had bad cramps before my tummy tuck, but after they would bring me to my knees, literally. It was like being a teenager again, hot packs, a little ibuprofen and movies.
Would I do it again? YES. Would I recommend it to others? If you are seriously considering getting a tummy tuck, talk to a qualified surgeon to see if he is able to provide the results you are looking for. This is not a weight loss surgery, it is a skin removal/sculpting/shaping surgery. If it is still what you want, then get some support people and get it done!
The only thing that I never heard talk about was how bad cramps would be on my period. OMG they are TERRIBLE!!!. I had bad cramps before my tummy tuck, but after they would bring me to my knees, literally. It was like being a teenager again, hot packs, a little ibuprofen and movies.
Would I do it again? YES. Would I recommend it to others? If you are seriously considering getting a tummy tuck, talk to a qualified surgeon to see if he is able to provide the results you are looking for. This is not a weight loss surgery, it is a skin removal/sculpting/shaping surgery. If it is still what you want, then get some support people and get it done!
I have struggled with my weight since I was a teen...
I have struggled with my weight since I was a teen. I was always chubby. I hid my weight in my clothes, told pride in being stronger than my friends and went about my life just being a heavy girl.
I had back surgery shortly after I got married. I gained more weight I struggled with. When I got divorced, I gained even more weight. I stopped weighting myself at 240 and know I gained more. All the while my weight soared, my skin irritations I had at my belly flap (pannus) which I have had since I was a kid grew worse and worse. The creams and medications my doctor gave me were not helping. Then one day, I decided I had enough and changed my eating habits. It was slow, pound by pound, month by month. Year by year. At 190, I had so much lose skin at my belly that I was miserable. I didn't see myself as skinny as I felt.
I was engaged again, and with my very supportive fiancé, I finally decided to do something about the skin and went in to see Dr. Dhaliwal at Athenix in Bellevue WA. I was very nervous, embarrassed about my skin and the irritation. While he examined me and we talked about the possibilities, he had me lift up my skin and it began to tear! I was mortified but it showed me that it was the right time to do something about this! Dr. Dhaliwal reassured me that I was on the right track and that he could help me. My surgery was scheduled for a few weeks later.
I was nervous the day of! Everyone in the office was kind, helped me to where I needed to be. I don't remember much of that day except getting there and leaving, but I want to thank everyone for such a wonderful job and a smooth procedure!
Now for what happens after...
The best way I can describe it is like counting backwards from 100. Each day is 1 and 100 is the worst day of the pain. It is terrible. I went with the pain pump option and am VERY thankful I did. Dr. Dhaliwal recommends them to all of this patients and I am thankful. It was terrible for me the first few days but they are a distant memory now. I am 3 months out and the only time I have problems is right at my period when I start to bloat or am too active. I am still in my supportive garments in the day time and am without at night.
My figure is forever changed. I have an hourglass that I don't think that I have ever had! I am working on accepting my new self every day and am growing more and more confident. I had some depression after the surgery (read up on that if you haven't already - it totally happens and is ok, you will work through it) but find myself feeling happier, sexier, and overall having more energy and feeling better about life.
If you are even *considering* a tummy tuck and think to yourself 'oh no, I am too fat' or 'I am not the typical kinda person or body type that should be getting a tummy tuck' stop that right now! Not everyone has to be pencil thin to get a tummy tuck. I love every one of my curves and and thankful to have lost the extra skin from my heaver days. I now feel people see me on the outside the same way I see myself on the inside for the first time in my life.
I had back surgery shortly after I got married. I gained more weight I struggled with. When I got divorced, I gained even more weight. I stopped weighting myself at 240 and know I gained more. All the while my weight soared, my skin irritations I had at my belly flap (pannus) which I have had since I was a kid grew worse and worse. The creams and medications my doctor gave me were not helping. Then one day, I decided I had enough and changed my eating habits. It was slow, pound by pound, month by month. Year by year. At 190, I had so much lose skin at my belly that I was miserable. I didn't see myself as skinny as I felt.
I was engaged again, and with my very supportive fiancé, I finally decided to do something about the skin and went in to see Dr. Dhaliwal at Athenix in Bellevue WA. I was very nervous, embarrassed about my skin and the irritation. While he examined me and we talked about the possibilities, he had me lift up my skin and it began to tear! I was mortified but it showed me that it was the right time to do something about this! Dr. Dhaliwal reassured me that I was on the right track and that he could help me. My surgery was scheduled for a few weeks later.
I was nervous the day of! Everyone in the office was kind, helped me to where I needed to be. I don't remember much of that day except getting there and leaving, but I want to thank everyone for such a wonderful job and a smooth procedure!
Now for what happens after...
The best way I can describe it is like counting backwards from 100. Each day is 1 and 100 is the worst day of the pain. It is terrible. I went with the pain pump option and am VERY thankful I did. Dr. Dhaliwal recommends them to all of this patients and I am thankful. It was terrible for me the first few days but they are a distant memory now. I am 3 months out and the only time I have problems is right at my period when I start to bloat or am too active. I am still in my supportive garments in the day time and am without at night.
My figure is forever changed. I have an hourglass that I don't think that I have ever had! I am working on accepting my new self every day and am growing more and more confident. I had some depression after the surgery (read up on that if you haven't already - it totally happens and is ok, you will work through it) but find myself feeling happier, sexier, and overall having more energy and feeling better about life.
If you are even *considering* a tummy tuck and think to yourself 'oh no, I am too fat' or 'I am not the typical kinda person or body type that should be getting a tummy tuck' stop that right now! Not everyone has to be pencil thin to get a tummy tuck. I love every one of my curves and and thankful to have lost the extra skin from my heaver days. I now feel people see me on the outside the same way I see myself on the inside for the first time in my life.
Provider Review
Physician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
6505 226th Pl. SE, Issaquah, Washington
Dr Dhaliwal was new to the Athenix practice in Bellevue when I saw him. He was enthusiastic and positive. He made me feel comfortable and included my fiancé in all aspects about my surgery. I appreciated his positivity and mannerisms and helping me see the possibilities of what a tummy tuck could do for me, my body, and my life.