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I just took pictures of myself and OMG I did not...
TwinsPlus1October 10, 2012
WORTH IT$11,700
I just took pictures of myself and OMG I did not know I looked that big! Looking in the mirror and looking at pictures is very different and humbling. Now I'm even more motivated to do this. My biggest reservation is that I have 3 preschoolers. My husband is a saint, and we decided that now is the time if I'm going to do this. I have 3 daughters so the idea of them finding out down the road is difficult. But how I'm justifying this is that my general doctor recommend MR so part is reconstructive, RIGHT?
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2 months pre
Does anyone out there see me as their "tummy...
TwinsPlus1October 10, 2012
Does anyone out there see me as their "tummy twin?" I am planning on losing weight prior to tt--this is my heaviest, not including pregnancies. I don't plan on having tt until December. I'm 5'3" at 170 lbs. my ps didn't mention my weight's an issue, but I can't help thinks its not for optimal recovery. He did say don't lose more than 15-20. Lbs. Any advise?
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October 11, 2012
I have a great product that I can give you info. about (works really well and gives great results) You will be where you need to be in two months for sure. Private message me if you want more info. I did it and went from 182 to now 161 from mid July to now (i was not as aggressive as i could have been with it, but it works!)
October 11, 2012
I do NOT think your PS is expensive. Mine was $8800 with NO lipo. So $3000 more with lipo seems extremely reasonable for a good doctor. This is not the time to get cheap! Go with the best -- this is for the rest of your life!!!! You made the right choice :)
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2 months pre
Okay, I set my date. I'm not sure if it's the...
TwinsPlus1October 13, 2012
Okay, I set my date. I'm not sure if it's the best--the day after Christmas. The reason I choose that date is because it will maximize the time off my husband gets from work. But now that I've set it I'm thinking 1) Will the ps have a hangover? 2) Will I have a hangover? (More likely a food one.)Well nothing like making yourself curb your eating knowing your going to have major surgery the next day. Is this a really bad day?
I am slowly coming to terms with having this procedure. I know I have to lose weight and I'm doing that. But I also know that when I got to my prepregancy weight, I was no where close to being able to fit into my prepregnancy clothes due to the muscle separation. Also when I did gain weight ALL of it went to my trunck area. I don't know exactly why, but I think that having twins, then another a year and a half later, I was in survival mode for so long that hormones played a part in how I regained the weight. Who knows? But I do know that when I was a healthy weight, I was so discouraged by how clothes fit and how I looked, I kinda gave up. Life was too stressful/exhausting and I turned to food.
Life with 3 preschoolers is still busy, but NOTHING like before. So, now I'm able to take time for me and have a procedure that will allow my to have a fully functional core again. Not to mention being able to have fun buying clothes again. Thanks for everyone writing posts and sharing their expereinces--it makes coming to terms with such a big decision easier.
I am slowly coming to terms with having this procedure. I know I have to lose weight and I'm doing that. But I also know that when I got to my prepregancy weight, I was no where close to being able to fit into my prepregnancy clothes due to the muscle separation. Also when I did gain weight ALL of it went to my trunck area. I don't know exactly why, but I think that having twins, then another a year and a half later, I was in survival mode for so long that hormones played a part in how I regained the weight. Who knows? But I do know that when I was a healthy weight, I was so discouraged by how clothes fit and how I looked, I kinda gave up. Life was too stressful/exhausting and I turned to food.
Life with 3 preschoolers is still busy, but NOTHING like before. So, now I'm able to take time for me and have a procedure that will allow my to have a fully functional core again. Not to mention being able to have fun buying clothes again. Thanks for everyone writing posts and sharing their expereinces--it makes coming to terms with such a big decision easier.
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October 14, 2012
OK I LOL'd when you said will the PS have a hangover! Let's hope not! Congrats on your decision and I look forward to watching your progress! :)
October 15, 2012
You have set the date! Yay! You are right to maximize your husbands time off work. Besides, its Dec 24 th when people are whooping it up! You and your PS can recover all day the 25th, then go to bed early to ne fresh for the big day! :)
December 2, 2012
Congratulations on setting the date and moving forward to a new and better you! I am less than 2 weeks Post op but am very, very happy. The first week is really tough recovery. Hangover, heck there will be many hours you won't remember anything! Anyway, our body types looks sort of similar. I was 155 presurgery (but had been up to 179 the year prior). I will post more pics in a few days but I am now under 155, in less than 2 weeks and absolutely cannot believe how my clothes fit! Good luck. Feel free to send me a private message if you wanna ask more....
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