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11 days post op- NEW PICS!- Ready to Begin the Rest of my Life After Weight Loss - Bryn Mawr, PA

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I'm 22 years old and finally have control of my...

philly578September 22, 2012
WORTH IT$12,000

I'm 22 years old and finally have control of my life and weight. I started Jenny Craig my senior of high school at 239 lbs. by gained most of it back by the time I got to college. In the beginning of 2010 I was still 209 lbs. After nearly a decade of unhappiness, depression, and self-consciousness, enough was enough and I decided 2012 was going to be the year for me. I now weight around 145lbs., having lost around 50 lbs. since this January. This has left me with large amounts of extra skin, mostly around my abdomen. Working out and being healthy is now an engrained part of my lifestyle, yet no amount of exercise will get rid of this problem, so I've decided to get a tummy tuck.

I've worked so hard the past year or so, I feel like I deserve to see the results and my body doesn't reflect all my efforts right now. I'm so excited to start this process!

I've done tons of research and looked at before/after pictures, but I still wonder about a few things. I'm not sure if I'll need to get the muscle repair done since I've never been pregnant. And I also wonder how far the effects will reach as far as the loose skin on my upper torso...

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Geek2Sheek
September 23, 2012
Gl on your bbl journey and congrats on your weight loss how did you lose your weight i have almost 80 pounds to lose
philly578
September 24, 2012
Thank you!! As part of my New Years resolution, I just tried doing one healthier thing a day than I usually would have. Slowly but surely that turned into a total lifestyle change and now I see a trainer 2x/week and eat healthy :)
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ashley83
September 24, 2012
Congrats girl!! Just shows hard work does pay off!! I wouldnt think u would need any muscle repair, only cause like you said you havent had kids so your muscles should be fine. I think I read on here were someone had asked this question and alot of the Dr's on here were saying they wouldnt do muscle repair... Congrats again :-)
philly578
September 24, 2012
Thanks Ashley, I really appreciate it!!!
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michtrif
September 24, 2012
Hi there.... I am just north if you in the Lehigh Valley. I was looking at your pics... whenI bend over, I have the same saggy skin.... I am a fitness instructor and its mortifying for me when I have to do a plank in front of my class! I cant wait for it to be gone! My date is 10/18. I have pre-op tomorrow. Looking fwd to following your journey! Good Luck to you! PS lots of docs down in your area, i noticed when I was researching. Who are you going with?
philly578
September 24, 2012
Hey neighbor! haha I know what you mean, I hate all the loose skin, not just on my abs but thighs and arms too. It's so annoying to see that flab when you know there is muscle underneath. I actually live in Boston now but my dad is back in Delco so that's why I'm going back there. I saw Dr. Dolsky for my nose job, but he's retired now so I'm seeing Dr. Bottger. Good luck with your pre-op, let's get through this together! :)
aperfs
September 24, 2012
U will have awesome results all thats left is loose skin. All the best for October.
philly578
September 24, 2012
Thanks Mandy! I'm optimistic that it'll really help both my physical appearance and self-esteem. I really appreciate your support :)
Skinnywaist
September 24, 2012
You go girl! Congrats on losing the weight. Looking forward to seeing your post op pictures. You are going to look phenomenal!
philly578
September 24, 2012
Aww thank you soo much! I can't wait to wait!!!!!
UPDATED FROM philly578
6 days pre

I finally had my consultation/pre-op appointment...

philly578October 3, 2012
I finally had my consultation/pre-op appointment today! My doctor was very helpful and knowledgeable, and seemed optimistic that my results would be good. He said the abdomen will get great results since I have little to no fat there, which was a huge surprise to my ears. I also decided to get a breast lift, so basically a Mommy Makeover (minus the Mommy). Surgery is officially happening and by this time next Tuesday hopefully I'll be recovered. 6 MORE DAYS!!!!!

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UPDATED FROM philly578
6 days pre

P.S. My surgeon doesn't think he'll need to do any...

philly578October 3, 2012
P.S. My surgeon doesn't think he'll need to do any muscle repair/tightening since I haven't had any kids. Happy to hear that and hope it'll make my recovery a little smoother!

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michtrif
October 3, 2012
great news! How exciting! You are so close! Good Luck!
RockinMom
October 3, 2012
Holy smokes!!! You should be SO PROUD of yourself!! I cant believe how fit and gorgeous you are after one weighing close to 250 lbs! Outstanding!!! You are probably the best possible tummy tuck candidate in the world. You are young, healthy, thin, and ALL you need is some help getting rid of that skin that absolutely no amount of discipline will remove. Im so stoked for you -- you will look incredible! :)
philly578
October 4, 2012
Wow, thank you so so so much! I really really appreciate it. Your results look amazing so far, how's your recovery going?
philly578
October 4, 2012
Wow, thank you so so so much! I really really appreciate it. Your results look amazing so far, how's your recovery going?
petitemom
October 3, 2012
Congrats on the weight loss. That's not easy what you've accomplished. You look great already. I'm sure the TT and breast lift will make you even more beautiful. Can't wait to see how things turn out. I'll be 10 days behind you. My TT is on 10/19. We'll compare notes.
philly578
October 4, 2012
Thank you soo much! I bet you're soo excited, I know I am! Let's get through this together :)
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Donnawannabetidy
October 4, 2012
Good luck Philly I'm having mine done on 31st of oct and your tummy is very similar to mine .... Keep us updated xxxx
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