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8 Month Update...

UPDATED FROM GoofyFoot
8 months post

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GoofyFootDecember 5, 2014
$6,200
I am about 182 pounds now. My results are fine. Just learning to accept the fact I'm not supposed to be super thin. I was made to be chunky and fat. So learning to work with what I got. My scar is still purple and raised in some areas. Swelling still occurs, but nothing awful. Some mornings i wake up and feel great and super flat. I will look into liposuction in the future after I've been working out for at least a whole year or so. So probably get lipo in 2016.

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David O. Smith, MD (retired)

David O. Smith, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Bellahdee
December 5, 2014
You look awesome!
GoofyFoot
December 5, 2014
Thanks!
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abbyquiet
December 5, 2014
You look great!
4me4kids
December 5, 2014
You look great. Can't believe you gained 10 lbs and still have a great looking stomach! I have some of the same feeling but am only 19 days post op and am trying not to be upset about the results because in clothes, I look much better except for the flat butt issue. Trying to stay positive. Keep up the good work with the exercise and healthy eating.
GoofyFoot
December 24, 2014
Thanks, I've realized I will need to exercise 5 times a week at least to keep from gaining unwanted inches. I couldn't do any ab workouts until after 6 months which was very discouraging. I don't weigh myself anymore because if I don't like the results then I will get anxious and depressed, I now just go off how I feel in my clothes.
cupcake_runner
December 6, 2014
I hope you're not being too hard on yourself. I think you look fabulous but what you want/need/desire/expect are what is important. From these photos you have a beautiful hourglass shape. I struggle with body image issue...DAILY. It is hard for those of us who do because we are truly our worst critic. Thanks for updating your journey and sharing your journey with us. I loved reading this.
GoofyFoot
December 24, 2014
I wish I could see myself the way my fiance sees me. My body will always have flaws and I need to learn to be okay with my flaws. But there's always liposuction which may be in my future if I can afford it :)
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Sophia72
December 11, 2014
I think you look great! I think you're to hard on yourself! I understand I am on day 19 and feel like I'm so huge and I'm sore, puffy and cranky pants! Seriously you're looking really great:)
GoofyFoot
December 24, 2014
Thanks!
UPDATED FROM GoofyFoot
8 months post

8 Months Passed

GoofyFootDecember 4, 2014

I have not been on here for a while. Everything is going well health wise. I did put on about 15 pounds after surgery due to lack of motivation to work out and eat well after surgery. I went through depression, and just did not care. I still do not have my eating under control, as I enjoy food so much. I realize I do not want to live my life dieting, rather just do the best I can. I have found 100daysofrealfood.com blog, this has helped me a lot with preparing more wholesome real foods for myself and my family. I started going back to the YMCA in October. I am now taking Tabata and Bootcamp classes every week, usually M-Th and then on Saturday. I feel stronger, but I will always have issues with my body and how it looks. All those years of restricting food and then binging on whatever I wanted messed my mental state up in regards to eating well.

So now I do not count calories, or I try not to. I eat "real foods" most of the time, but do induldge on holidays and weekends more often. I ended up losing 5 pounds of the 15 gained. That is nice. But my goal is to just take it one day at a time, and NEVER stop working out, this is good for my mind, body, and emotional well being.

I will post pictures later on today or tomorrow. I sure hope everyone out there is doing well. And if you have any questions or if you also have an eating disorder, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. This has been journey that has opened up many body issues, and food issues I kept hidden.

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GoofyFoot
December 4, 2014
Oops I meant 8 months have passed :)
Mackadyn516
August 17, 2018
I too had horrible results with this surgeon...and am depressed because of it and have gained back 15 pounds. I had maintained my same weight for 2 years pre surgery. My belly had a ton of fat left. My hips were over liposuction ed...to the point I had no curves...and my bb is off center. My underwear wont even stay up...rolls down. I dont have the money to fix it. Just wanted you to know...your not suffering alone! Good luck!
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GoofyFootMay 27, 2014
I chose to leave my doctor rating as 3 stars because I do not think his results are so awful that he should be given a 1. I think he is a good man, I just think I got to involved on RS, and saw too many other peoples results, and now I am not able to accept my own. I may close my account soon, but it sounds like my info will remain on this site per the terms and agreement.

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Tummybegone15
May 28, 2014
I think you look great! I struggle a bit also with my outcome as.well. I also still have a bit of fat when I sit as well. Some under the rib area and some on my back side. When I sit and stand taller its better though. I too have been trying to stay off the site . I have to remember that I am 45 and will never have the body of a 20 or 30 year old. So looking back I guess I have to say that my mid section is so much better.
GoofyFoot
May 29, 2014
Yes much better then before. I was just hit with depression. I have my good days and my bad days, and so I just need to stay away from posting for a while.
smucci43
May 29, 2014
Hi! I wonder if I can ask you a question. I purchased the large ab board you posted about. It arrived yesterday. I can't wear it during the day as it cuts into my ribs and is very restrictive. I wore it to bed last nite. Didn't see any improvement in the swelling in the area below my bb and Punic area. But it was only one night. Do you find it really helps with the swelling? I also need to purchase a body contouring compression garment and dint kniw where to begin. I am 3 weeks po and going back to work next week. Thank you fir any advice!!
GoofyFoot
May 29, 2014
I wore the ab board low, and it was not very comfortable, but it did help me with my swelling. But I only wore it during the day. I would wrap my binder or 2 binders tightly around the ab board as tight as I could handle. As for the body compression garment, I struggled with mine. I really disliked it. I stopped all binding around 6 weeks because my PS told me I could. I do know that buying a body garment with longer thighs is nice. The shorter leg kind can ride up, mine did. Marena is not as tight, but was very comfortable. I wear scrubs for work so I would just use 2 wrap around binders my PS gave me for tight support. I also haven't been massaging my belly, which I should have been doing. So consider massaging your stomach every day.
smucci43
May 29, 2014
Thank you for the info! I am so swollen below my bb and pubic area. I can't stand to go longer than an hour without some kind of binder on. Going back to work next week so I need a CG that is less bulky than my binder. Thanks again
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