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I Am Scared. was almost 200lbs as teen, now 42yrs old
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I am so nervous. I was 200lbs as a teen and lost...
sancandy1July 16, 2014
WORTH IT$24,000
I am so nervous. I was 200lbs as a teen and lost the weight, not only did I lose it, I kept it off ans got really fit. BUT, I have some mild lose skin that haunts me. The older I get too, the worse it looks.
In between my legs and my rear end. I want it all done at once and get it over with.
I just hate now my rear looks.. I have been working out for over 25yrs and I am not fully reaping the benefits because of this. It truly upsets me.
I am getting nervous though and thinking about backing out. I know I will regret it if I do though.
I dont look it but I do weigh 144lbs, I am 5'5. I have a lot of muscle. I attached a photo of my upperpart so you can really see how I work out and how my lower hand doesnt match my upper half.
In between my legs and my rear end. I want it all done at once and get it over with.
I just hate now my rear looks.. I have been working out for over 25yrs and I am not fully reaping the benefits because of this. It truly upsets me.
I am getting nervous though and thinking about backing out. I know I will regret it if I do though.
I dont look it but I do weigh 144lbs, I am 5'5. I have a lot of muscle. I attached a photo of my upperpart so you can really see how I work out and how my lower hand doesnt match my upper half.
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Replies (21)
July 17, 2014
Wow!!! Congratulations on your weight loss, great job! We have simolar stoies...I lose 100lbs aove 20 years ago through diet and running, but of course had the leftover skin. I underwent 2 surgeries, a LBL and 3 months later an arm and breast lift. These surgeries changed my life...I now feel I have the body I worked so hard for! Best of luck to you, it will be a fantastic journey.
July 17, 2014
Hi sweetie, Thank you so much. I saw your photos and I am super impressed with the results. I can only hope and pray for the same outcome. I am super nervous. But I know it will be worth all the pain and suffering.. eekk..
Thats what I fear the most is the recovery. If you have any tips for me, please do tell.
I got a toilet lifted seat, a walker, bed pads, some memory foam pillows, a wrap around my neck pillow too, and even a simple knee length, not clingy summer dress that I can wear as a house dress, or to the doctors.
I will have a week without the kids (my X will have them) but they will be back in a week and I dont know how I will be at that point. I do know the worst will be over with.. My husband will be taking care of me.
Any advice, I would love to hear.
San
July 18, 2014
Thanks a million, I am truly thrilled with my results, as I am sure you will be with yours! I have to say I was lucky, and recovery was not bad at all! I spent 2 days in the hospital, and upon discharge walked 10 blocks and took the subway home. I had a pain pump that had a long acting numbing agent, so I was pain free for the first 5 days.I live alone and had no help and had no help. I slept in bed with a wedge pillow, and was very comfortable. Since I was pain free, I was able to get up and around right away, so i had very little swelling....I know you will do great, listen to your body, and your PS!
August 7, 2014
Its almost time!! almost 1 week away..
I am feeling great!! more excited now then nerves..
Cant wait for all this to be over with
:)
July 18, 2014
I have to say you look great! You have a body just like mine 144lbs, 5.5 great upper body but some loose skin from YoYo dieting. I am 60 years old though. I had a lower body lift, thigh lift, fat transfer to butt and I was suppose to have had lipo of inner, outer, back of thighs. I originally went to see dr. For thigh and butt lift with lipo but ended up with mini tummy tuck, butt thigh lift with fat transfer. I can say it was the worst experience because of my dr. And what he didn't tell me and what he didn't do. I am 17 months out and still my stomach swells at night with much discomfort. Other things soldo. If you want to read about my experience with Dr. Simiack Agha in Orange county CA please look back to around February of 2013 or a couple of months later. I go into some detail. All I can say is talk to many dr.s but better than that read every blog and forum you can. Doctors don't tell you the whole truth, be very careful. If you do decide to go through with it good luck to you.
July 18, 2014
I am so excited about this surgery.
My Sister in law had much work done elsewhere and see had to go back for revisions on almost everything she had done.
I had 2 things done by my doc and not one of them needed anything. My eyes came out amazing (healed up really fast too) and my breasts were everything I hoped for.
Thank you. I will look back.
November 23, 2014
My I'm so happy for you. You look fantastic please Email your work outs and drs name and location i'm in VA. I want to lost weight before I have surgery. jr.goodall@yahoo.com
January 25, 2015
I know exactly what you are going through. I have the same problem! Super fit but too much loose skin,which, as you know, wosens as I age. I say don't wait! I should have had surgery at 42. Now I am 62! I need a faceN neck lift along with the lower body issues.....too much stuff! But I will do it one surgery at a time.I have worked far too hard on my body to give in to gravity. Good luck to you, I am cheering you on!
UPDATED FROM sancandy1
27 days pre
Getting more nervous
sancandy1July 18, 2014
I have been on a strict diet (even though I am already very strict and disciplined, working out like a maniac too... My body is getting so defined but that also means more lose skin all around..
But I am paying so much for this, I want the best results..
I will be sure to take photos just before my surgery.
But I am paying so much for this, I want the best results..
I will be sure to take photos just before my surgery.
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July 19, 2014
Less than a month away till the big day!!! You will do great! Can't wait to see your after photos!!
July 19, 2014
OMG thank you. I am just hoping and praying I have the kind of results I like. Just want to be able to see my muscle hidden under the lose skin.
:) thank you.. I cant tell you how much I need this group. It helps greatly to hear from people who had this done.
July 21, 2014
Denmark Calling.
After a loss of 73 kilos i have had 14/7-2014 the 360 degree belt lipectomy.
It will not be as bad as you fear. You will get the sleppingneedle, then wake up, feeling dizzy, and yes, you wil be in pain, but the careunit wil provide you with what is necessary, and 3 days later you wil say WOOOOOHOOOOOW i did that too for myself.
T-shirts that i was not able to fit because of my loose skin, i can fot now, with my abdominalbelt on. Now aint that sweet sugar in your ear baby?
So you go get that surgery, and tell us all how you felt, end one week preop, how you feel.
Gods bless to you.
Jan, Tåstrup, Copenhagen, Denmark.
July 23, 2014
THANKS! I hope you're right. I hope the healing is not as bad.. I even watched some surgeries on the computer. I know some cant do that but I like to do that before hand.. it helps kill the nerves..
I will be posting more as soon as the date comes closer, then after too.
Thanks :)
July 23, 2014
Wow you are super fit! Good for you!! I wish my arms looked the good!! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! You will have great results!! I'm very excited to follow your journey =]
July 23, 2014
Thanks!!! I sooo needed this, this morning!! I am going in at 11 for my pre-op. As well as paying my balance.
I def feel more mentally prepared.
As you can see, my lower half doesnt appear as fit as my upper, but it is.. just cant see it dammit..LOL.. Its so frustrating.
I fought like a maniac for YEARS trying to see if I can somehow get it to look better.
NO one even knows or realizes how it looks. I always wear very good pants/capri's at the gym. I use the brand Xersion from JCpennys. Its thicker but not too thick.. and it really feels like it holds me in place so I am not all over -my butt feels that way- its like Jello.
I had lipo done so long ago (early 20's) being I didnt gain weight evenly. ONLY on my lower half.
I dont regret it at all as I now gain it evenly. NOT only my lower half like before.. BUT after that surgery, the skin started to appear.
:(
Over yrs, and 2 pregnancies, it got worse...
I am more excited and just want the date to come already so I can get it done with..lol
Thank you so much. :)))
You look amazing and I def was super impressed wit your results..
san
UPDATED FROM sancandy1
22 days pre
HEADED TO MY PRE-OP.
sancandy1July 23, 2014
Pumping iron like a maniac.. Cant wait for my lower half to match my upperhalf..
EXPOSE MY MUSCLES.. finally after years of hard work..
EXPOSE MY MUSCLES.. finally after years of hard work..
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January 26, 2015
girl you worked that out! FABULOUS. wow. nice that you worked out and just needed a nip and tuck.. pun intended. you look amazing
It's completely normal to be nervous. You should talk with your doctor, share your concerns with him and see what he has to say. I'm sure he'll be able to help calm your nerves.
Good luck and please do keep us updated with your progress!