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Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck - Part Two of Massive Overhaul - Frankfort, IL

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I am 39 years old and I had Gastric bypass about 5...

mythreeboysApril 28, 2013
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I am 39 years old and I had Gastric bypass about 5 years ago. I had an arm lift two weeks ago and it has been more painful that i would have thougt but each day is getting better. I will be getting the tt done in three weeks so hopefully my arms are better by then so i can use them to compensate for lack of abs. I will only have two weeks off work so i am hoping for a smooth recovery. I do have a desk job but as i have learned last week that even a desk job is hard to do when you an in a lot of pain. I am getting the vertical and horizontal cut to get rid of as much extra skin as possible.

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Jack Gelman, MD (retired)

Jack Gelman, MD (retired)

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Anna_17
April 30, 2013
Best of luck, you will look awesome :)
mythreeboys
May 1, 2013
Thank you
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MzPhatBooty
May 1, 2013
Wishing you the best for a successful sx and recovery!
mythreeboys
May 1, 2013
Thank you
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pope_emma
May 4, 2013
I almost had the fleur de lis tummy tuck but my final dr didn't think I needed it. You had a bigger weight loss than I did though so I'm sure you will be happy with it! You will do good with two weeks, I'm PO 7 and feeling okay, with arm lift, lipo and TT. Honestly, my tummy hurts less than my back. The LIPO is what hurts the darn most! Can't wait to see your final results, you are going to look amazing!! Xoxox
mythreeboys
May 4, 2013
You are so sweet - I am so glad you are doing well - I am still haivng a rough time recovering from the arms - mostly swelling in the lower forearm - and around my elbow. I am healing really well so i am greatefull for that but i have a lot of nerve pain that is kicking my butt - feels like my arms are so tight they are going to split open. I have had 2 c sections and they were nothing like this. I will say i feel better each day. I am looking forward to the Tummy tuck. Most people dont know what it's like trying to hide all these rolls under spanks in the summer heat. When I am wearing a spanks kind of garment - i have a great shape - without it i look like the michelin tire man lol - and the rolls make me so self conscious. at first I was leary of the extra scar and having the t joint becasue they are not always easy to heal but I am hopefull it will all go well. I am excited - and I am pretty sure i am not going to do any lipo with my tt. I am excited to see your after pics when you are all healed! wow - if i would have looked like that at your age, Boy's look out lol Happy healing!
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pope_emma
May 4, 2013
I am having ALOT of swelling in my forearms as well, more than where the surgery was. I think you will be happy with the T incision on your tummy. People couldn't believe I wanted this surgery because I looked decent with clothes on but horrible without them, which is how you feel too! I think our scars will just be battle scars to show how much progress we have made to improve our lives!! :-)
mythreeboys
May 9, 2013
Thank you for telling me your lower arms are swollen too...weird but misery must love company lol. I am getting a lot of the same comments from people who don't think I need it- I could camouflage a lot with heavy duty body shapers but in the summer heat -yuck! Surgery will give me more confidence and make finding clothes so much easier. I am so happy you are able to do the surgery now while you are young! I will be 40 later this year and I wish I would have done it sooner. You look amazing : )
UPDATED FROM mythreeboys
10 days pre

Posted a few pics with clothes - I was not wearing...

mythreeboysMay 10, 2013
Posted a few pics with clothes - I was not wearing body shaper and arms swollen from arm surgery. One more week to go : ) I had a rough night with arms swelling up and very painful just to lay there. Nothing was making it feel better until I finally fell asleep. Trying to drink more water but its hard to do when your busy. Happy Mother's Day to all.

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Anna_17
May 11, 2013
We share surgery date! We are almost there!
mythreeboys
May 11, 2013
Hi! It's so close now and I am so excited to have this flabby skin disappear. I think the only thing I am nervous about is more swelling. I am still swollen in my arms and its not fun. Are you getting excited? Whoo hooooo just think... In a little more than a week, we will be new people!
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Anna_17
May 11, 2013
Yes I am very excited and curious, I wonder how Im going to look.
mythreeboys
May 12, 2013
I am actually hoping for a crazy week at work so it will help it fly by - I am still hurting from my arms but i'll be darned if i am going to wait any longer - i am beyond ready for the flat side lol. It was impossible to sleep before my arm surgery so this time i bought some otc sleep pills to take the night before.
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Anna_17
May 12, 2013
yes im sure i wont be able to sleep a few days before, i cant wait any longer! ahhhh! lol
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Kareydfw
May 11, 2013
Good luck!! You are going to love your new l
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Kareydfw
May 11, 2013
Going to love your new look :).
mythreeboys
May 12, 2013
Thank you!
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Silversunshine
May 11, 2013
Good luck to you! I'm going in for a fleur de lis on May 16! We will be on the flat side soon!
mythreeboys
May 12, 2013
Good luck to you too! I cant wait!
UPDATED FROM mythreeboys
7 days pre

Next week at this time I will be on the Flat side!...

mythreeboysMay 13, 2013
Next week at this time I will be on the Flat side! I am so excited. I will be a busy bee this weekend trying to get things in order. Can't wait for next Monday : )

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Silversunshine
May 14, 2013
One week!!!! Just watch how fast it goes!!!!
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Not Just a Mom
May 14, 2013
What is a fleur de lis?
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Silversunshine
May 14, 2013
http://www.atcosmetics.com/blog/what’s-a-fleur-de-lis-tummy-tuck-abdominoplastly/ I'm having a fleur de lis on Thursday, May 16. Check out Nennie...she has a gorgeous result! http://www.realself.com/review/uk-tummy-tuck-excited-scared-wait-slim-feels-like
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QTMOMMY
May 14, 2013
can't wait t see your transformation
mythreeboys
May 15, 2013
Thankyou! I cant wait to see it myself lol. The few people I told at work are very excited for me - they cant wait for me to come back to see the transformation.
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Anna_17
May 14, 2013
I hear ya!
Sprinter123
May 16, 2013
I'm so jealous of your arms!! Good luck on your surgery! I'm 10 days behind you!!
mythreeboys
May 19, 2013
Thank you! I am sure you are as crazy excited as I am to have the flab gone - Hope the next ten days fly by for you.
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