Reduction of Tummy - Durham, NC

Please note that this post is Pre-Op..I am having a complete tummy tuck done w/ more thigh lipo. I am going flat. I am 61, 5'11. And single. Looking forward to Part Ii. The surgery is schedule for Tuesday, the 21st. I am sooo pleased that this is happening for me. I will keep u posted. Just the beginning. Excited & nervous.

I'm awake already for this fabulous day. I'll rite more when I return from surgery?. Have a great day RSF. I AM? in very excited and no I am not nervous. I'm strong and I am ready. Great people+great place = me.

Been out since 5:00. TT and lipo done. I'm feeling great w/ no problems.......I woke up smiling and been talking every since. I know u want to see the results. A little swollen but I am tight as a sheet on a marine based boot camp bed?. I live it. Here it is?????

Wow...I'm home now w/ no complications. I went they surgery w/ highest expectations & came out happier...if that is possible. I met some very beautiful healthcare professionals who when b/y the call I'd duty to insure a healthy, safe, nutritious recov.....No complaints here people. No problems. My recovery is a beautiful & peaceful recovery. The rest is self explanatory. Enjoy you life changes, I AM 4ever .

I am moving through this healing process successfully. No severe pain..... I'm I happy w/ yes. this appearance of me is unbelieve.....??????

Final bulb removed 2 weeks later. Nurse accidentally left 9 staples in my backside. Hope that's ok. I'm very sore. Otherwise I'm very happy. No complications. Out of meds... Waiting 4 refill. Pain level about 12 out of Level time. Why I did not get a refill when asked I'd never understand.....

I continue to experience a drainage of fat from TT. No pain just a leak..... Working w/ every day. Yes some of swelling has resolved in waistline. I remain very happy and five happy faces here. ~All•is•well.....

B4 surgery my weight was 328.9 on the 21st. Of May. Today is 4wks + 4 days and I got on scale today and I am presently weighing 301.2 lbs. I will bgin walking 2morrow. Yeah!!!!????????????????

Just celebrated my 62nd B'day recently. And God I am feeling so much better. The tummy tuck, lipo the thigh and now my thighs are no longer rubbing 2gether. Also, I am after 25 year later under 300lbs. I got on the scales 2 days ago and my weight is now 296lbs and I am so elated. I am still moving forward w/ every aspect of my being. More to come. Have a wonderful day RSF, I AM. ???????????????????????????????????

Well today is the first of Sept and I must state that I continue to evolve. My thighs are so much smaller so that I can recognize and so does my spanx. They are actually feeling loose

I am looking and feeling greater than ever for the first time in my existence.

As of today, I have reduced in size 132lbs since June 15, 2010.

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As of today, I have reduced to 285lbs. A weightless of 132lbs as of June 15, 2010.

Still one more surgery in 4month... Thigh lift. Yeah!!!!!

Moving for w/ continued process of removing more excess skin all is well. Will keep you updated.

I just completed the medial thigh lift with lipo , and tummy tuck revision plus removal of excess skin over my left knee. It's been a journey of over 3 yrs of plastic surgery after weight reduction. I am so please, I am so elated, and now I am done. Yeah!????

This was my 6th surgical procedure after a massive weight loss. This group of surgical procedures included the following:
1. Medial thigh lift with liposuction,
2. Removal of excess skin over left knee,
3. Revision of my tummy tuck that I had performed earlier.
It is worth noting
????To My Earth Angel
????How can I say thanks............... ????Dr. Erdmann remains an Excellent physician, because He.....
????Expert in individual body types
and understanding
???? Special considerations toward people whose many life challenges include weight control. I am humbled and infinitely very grateful....the LiKertScale needs support to truly showcase my doctor holistically speaking. Dr. Erdmann is a (+10 & a day) on the VGKing scale.

Well, here I am 6 wks after my final surgery and I am looking Fabulous. So grateful for the 2 year surgical journal of the removal of excess skin from my body. My legs tight! Tummy tight arms tight! I'm sp please . Thanks my new family foe a new me w/ a new beginning. World, here I come!