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Life Changing Decision... Before & After Pics :) - Dallas, TX

I am 27 years old, Pre-op weight 176 5'2, weight 2...

  • 30 Dec 2012

I am 27 years old, Pre-op weight 176 5'2, weight 2 days after TT 167. I had lots of excess skin after losing around 50 pounds. I also gained lots of weight in my 3 pregnancies. I was a young mother and really never cared about my weight and never took care of my skin. I am glad that I did this, I will never go back to the way I was before. I still plan on losing around 25 more pounds, my ideal weight is 150 or so. I loved my body at that weight. This is definitely a life changing decision, I am so glad that I did this!!. :)

19 days post op! I am feeling more like myself...

  • 5 Jan 2013
19 days post op! I am feeling more like myself again. Still get sore here and there but not major pain. Been applying neosporin twice a day and still showering with hybiclense per doctor. No compression garment, my doctor said I didnt need one but I will be buying like a spanx top or something like that. I also got the ok to get on appetite suppresants sooo glad that im on some. I am eating healthy eating often have energy but still no working out. Before my surgery I was wearing 12-14 jeans now only the 12s fit the 14s are loose and they look weird on me. Also I am naturally big busted, this year I might look into a breast reduction. I was originally wearing 40 D and now the cup fits big and straps are lose 38 D fits perfect! I had NO LIPO only on my private area just a little not by choice my PS said I needed it LOL... I have been off meds and have been working since day 8, I am a lucky one with no types of problems. Everyday does get better!! :)
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I just had my 3 week post op appointment. My belly...

  • 9 Jan 2013
I just had my 3 week post op appointment. My belly button stitches are out! Yay! Dr.Kadi said everything looks great, he said that I still have lots of swelling. My recovery has been amazing. I had no issues I was very prepared for all the ups and downs no depression. I am very pleased with my scar it is healing great and it is very low. I love it!! I received my before pictures and I just started crying in the lobby lol I cannot believe the difference. Everyday gets better. I am taking it day by day and enjoying my new self :)
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James S. Kadi, MD

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James Kadi was absolutely understanding he knew exactly what I wanted. I felt very comfortable with him, I loved his pictures because he worked on women my size and with the same overhang like mine and I am loving the results! His staff is caring & respectful. They make you feel welcomed and try to assist in any way possible. If you are in the Dallas area or near Denton go consult with Dr.Kadi. You too can have amazing results like me! :)

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motheroftwins 20 Mar 2013
you look amazing! Dr Kadi is close to where I live and I wanted to stay close to home. I need a breast reduction and a TT but still have about 30lbs to lose but I will get it done this year! congrats to you!!
SassyMom82 1 Feb 2013
We had a similar body type and I cannot wait till my surgery! Glad to hear you are recovering well...
lisa47 12 Jan 2013
Hello you look great !! And I can relate to the weight part. Do you know how much your doctor removed? I went into surgery at 211 and he removed 11 lbs and i weighed myself today and I am 196 :) I am so excited to see the final outcome in a few months!! I still have my drains and they hurt like hell now :( Well keep in touch! Lisa
Soon2be 11 Jan 2013
You look fabulous!! How far around did your incision go...around the hips?
Finallynewme 11 Jan 2013
Thanks! Not all the way around just from hip to hip, half of hip.. Its not too bad :)
Melisrw78 11 Jan 2013
All I can say is Wow! It is a new you. I bet your getting lots of compliments.
Finallynewme 11 Jan 2013
Guurrll yes I am!! Lol Some people are just staring and curious but dont ask LMAO
lpk 11 Jan 2013
You look absolutely amazing!
Chrissymom1981 10 Jan 2013
You look great!!
skygirl630 10 Jan 2013
You look awesome! Congrats to you!
Desiree1971 9 Jan 2013
You look fantastic!!! =)
Lashun101 9 Jan 2013
You look amazing !!!
BrooklyN227 9 Jan 2013
U look great...so u must feel great as well. Congrats
Finallynewme 9 Jan 2013
Thank you! Yes I feel awesome :)
evavelez 9 Jan 2013
Wow you look great!
Finallynewme 9 Jan 2013
Thank you!!
Soon2be 9 Jan 2013
OMG....I am absolutely speechless!! You look freaking gorgeous!! I have your before belly and I never thought it would be possible to look that good!! I am so excited for you!
sheddingskin 9 Jan 2013
wow, wow, wow...your results are FAB.U.LOUS! so happy for you!!!
Finallynewme 9 Jan 2013
Thank you so much :)
Newmein13 7 Jan 2013
Awesome results! I know you are so glad you did this!
Finallynewme 9 Jan 2013
Heck yeah!!
Lercin 7 Jan 2013
You look great!
lisa47 6 Jan 2013
You look great!!! I had mine dine in Thursday am, so far looks good even with all the swellimg :)
janeellie 5 Jan 2013
Good results, I too have lost 58 pounds hope my results are as good as yours xx
Finallynewme 9 Jan 2013
You are going to look great! :)

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