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The Beginning of my New Me! - Chicago, IL

Blogging or posting my feelings or opinion is a...

Blogging or posting my feelings or opinion is a new experience for me. I am not good when it comes to write about my self, so I will try to do it the best I can. I've been reading so many posts here for the past weeks and they have helped me so much that I want to share my experience with you guys too. In a few days October 19th, I will have my TT with lipo, I can't wait for that day to be here.

Hello, i won't be able to write much, i had my...

Hello, i won't be able to write much, i had my surgery yesterday, spend the night in the hospital. I will be posting my before and after pictures as soon as i get better.

Today was a good day. No pain and i was able to go...

Today was a good day. No pain and i was able to go to the bathroom to do #2.

Today i feel very tired, no pain just tired, like...

Today i feel very tired, no pain just tired, like i was hit by a truck, i called my doctor and they said it is normal, so i will spend the day relaxing and wait to see how i feel tomorrow.

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Referred by my primary physician and also a very close friend (nurse) who had the opportunity to work with Dr. Galiano

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AboutTime7 20 Feb 2013
Wow! Look great!!!
mh0118 24 Nov 2012
you look real good..
neka2121 5 Nov 2012
you look stunning
Nat7080 5 Nov 2012
Great results! What was your starting height and weight?
Hello_from_Chicago 5 Nov 2012
I am 5'1 and my starting wait was 155 lb, i am down to 146 and i got the green light from my doctor to start a diet. My new goal is to lose 16 pounds, i think i will look better at 130 lb. Doable!?
DnAmommy 28 Oct 2012
Just checking in. Hope you're doing ok.
LILGIGI 24 Oct 2012
already a huge diff!!!will get better n better sleep it off the first few weeks it will help..=))
Hello_from_Chicago 24 Oct 2012
Thank you for your words of encoragement.
DnAmommy 24 Oct 2012
Hope today is a better day for you.
neosporin 23 Oct 2012
Looking good. Good luck with recovery
Friscospeach 23 Oct 2012
I agree, your incision looks amazing.
janeellie 23 Oct 2012
looking good hun happy healing x
islandgrrl 22 Oct 2012
Wow, he did great job getting the incision so low and you look great!
Hello_from_Chicago 22 Oct 2012
Thank you islandgrrl, i think so too, he did make the incision really low. I saw your pics and you look great. Are you wearing a compression garment? My doctor told me i don't need it now, whish i am happy for because it would be too much for me.
TwinsPlus1 22 Oct 2012
Happy to hear your feeling well. You look great! Looking forward to following your progress.
janeellie 22 Oct 2012
Your photo looks awesome good luck on your recovery x
oogiemoo 21 Oct 2012
Welcome to the flat side! Sending you healing thoughts!
Hello_from_Chicago 21 Oct 2012
Thank you! How are you feeling?
oogiemoo 21 Oct 2012
Almost like myself! I am living life again and would do this again in a heart beat....
Nat7080 16 Oct 2012
Good luck with your surgery!!
Hello_from_Chicago 20 Oct 2012
Thank you Nat7080
PlantStrongMom 16 Oct 2012
I had a TT w/ lipo on 9/28. Still recovering but glad I did it. Good luck w/ your surgery.
Hello_from_Chicago 20 Oct 2012
Thank you PlantStrongMom, hoe are you doing?

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