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Updated 5 Apr 2012

Posted 7 Jan 2012

A 8 pounder and a 10 pounder and two c sections. what more do I have to say. I've been thinking about this for almost 6 years and I have decided to get it done. Thank God that I'm a vet because if not I would have been spending 5 thoundsand dollars in Mississippi. Its rare that the VA will do this but mine is a medical necessity. I was cut straight up and down twice and no matter how much exercise I do the stomach want go away. Even when I was 133 lbs it wouldn't go away. I'm 5'7 and about 180. I would like to be around 150 before the surgery but that want happen because I will be getting the final OK this Monday. So as soon as they say you can come in and do the surgery I'm there. So serving the country is great but it's even better when the country can serve you. Lol. So I will be posting before and after pix and keeping everyone updated. So until then good luck everyone and lets continue to get beautiful..smooches ladies and gents.

Updated on 9 Jan 2012:
Just found out today from my doctor that I can move forward with my surgery. He set it for ther 23 of this month plus I will also be getting lipo under my arms where I had my breast reduction to make me smaller. I will be posting before and after photos today and after ther surgery. I am so pumed up right now. In a few weeks I hope to have a small tummy. Can,t wait. Just wanted to share my story and good news.



Updated on 13 Jan 2012:
Had pre-op today and everything looks great moving forward. Just found out that a body contouring specialist will be assisting with my surgery so that mean im going to go to sleep as a pumpkin and wake up as cinderalla. Can not wait to rid myself of this 19 year old muffin top.

Updated on 16 Jan 2012:
One week til my big day. Its been exactly 19 years today since me n the muffin top meet but saddly on the 23 muffy will be gone for good. We had a good run you and I but all things must come to an end. I'm so excited to be moving. Forward.

Updated on 17 Jan 2012:
Six more days. I'm so excited. Skinny girl here i come. I cant eait to throw all of my girdles in the trash. I might have a funeral for them. They do deserve respect since we been so close all these years. I can't wait til monday.

Updated on 19 Jan 2012:
A few more days and i'll be skinny. Lol. Cant wait til monday get here. A lot to do not a lot of time.

Updated on 22 Jan 2012:
tonight is my last night sleeping with this muffin top. I'll be fine by nine...lol...that's my new motto... I will be able to wear all the beautiful clothes that i have....I will be posting pictures of the finished product...I hope it's everything i'm dreaming of but most of all I hope everything goes well.

Updated on 23 Jan 2012:
On my way to surgery. Its very early but its fine by me. Couldn't really sleep but I'm so excited to be leaving behind an old friend. Well wish me luck and keep me ind your prayers. Skinnyville here I come.

Updated on 23 Jan 2012:
Its been a little over 12 hours since surgery and I feel wonderful. My doc did such a great job that I ask him to marry me. Lol. The pain is not so bad. Not really hungry but its cool. I love my new stomach its amazing plus the doc said he didn't need to do any lipo. He said everything turned our wonderful. Thank God for bring me through and guiding the surgerons hand.

Updated on 25 Jan 2012:
Its day 3 of post ops and I feel so so good. I'm not in any pain and I'm about to go home. I really like the way everything came out and I can't wait to show my results to the world. I have never been so happy to lose an old friend. Lol. The first two days were hard but now its uphill from nowon. I would do it over in a heartbeat.

Updated on 26 Jan 2012:
It gets better and better each day. I been going to the bathroom by myself for the last two days but the doc wants me to continue to walk bent over. My drains want come out until next wed. I really can't wait for them to come out. Everything is really healing well and I feel great. Can't wait until the swelling goes down.

Updated on 26 Jan 2012:
Can't wait to see the results three months from now. I really love the way I look. I am so happy that I found realself. I felt alone for some strange reason because I really need an outlet to talk about how I was feeling and what I wanted to be done. This is a great site with a lot of answers and real experiences. I have recommended it to several of my friends. Thanks so much RealSelf.

Updated on 27 Jan 2012:
It's been 5 days since my surgery and still no bowl movement. I have been taken stool softern and nothing. The gas is terrible. Nothing comes outs but it rolls through my stomach like crazy. I can't wait to get my drains out. they are really starting to bother me. I really want to put on some regular clothes just to see how I look. But these drains are stopping everything.

Updated on 28 Jan 2012:
Finally had a bowl moment today, thanks to a suggestion from a realselfers advice. Thanks guys you all rock. took a stroll yesterday and it really felt great to be outside and the fresh air was amazing.

Updated on 29 Jan 2012:
I am so ready to take these freakin drains out. I am ready to see how I look in real clothes. It's been almost a week and im not in any pain, but the gas...the gas is crazy. it just bubble like crazy in my stomach and my stomach feel so tight it crazy. I going to the doc wed and then they are coming out but in a way I'm glad their still here because the fluids are coming out fast snd the swelling is getting better each day.

Updated on 30 Jan 2012:
Not a good night tonight. I think I did too much. I was driving my car and moving around, now i am in pain, it feels like im about to rip open. So now im home resting and relaxing. Thank God for pain pills. They work wonders. I just hope I feel better in the morning. Good nite realselfers.

Updated on 1 Feb 2012:
The drains come out today. Thank the Lord because they were starting to get own mu dang nerves. I can finally put some clothes on. Watch out World I'm back. Lol.

Updated on 12 Feb 2012:
Tomorrow makes 3 weeks post ops and I really do feel great. If I had to do it over again I would do it in a heartbeat. Well I guess I need to start walking slowly until I build my strength up. August will be my next and final surgery. I want to have the brazillian butt lift. I feel as though this would be my icing on the cake. I want to move to MIA once I finish my master's degree and I want to be able to play with the best of them. I want to feel great in my new body. I really feel great and just want to show it off. I really love my new tummy but it's still a little swollen in the middle but I know it will go down in time, but I really do love everything. August her I come. Can't wait to get my new butt....LOL.

Updated on 5 Apr 2012:
It's been a minute but I needed to update my status since my surgery. It's been about 9 or 10 weeks and I'm really enjoying the new me. I been on the BBL section because I'm getting my butt done in late Aug or Sept. I hate that I have to wait 6 months but it because of my TT, better safte than sorry. My stomach is really getting flatter each day. I really look great in all mt clothes but i just feel like something is missing so thats why im getting the brizilian butt kift to complete my transfermation. Actually i look better than my before pictures but for some reason i weigh more. Thats strange but i have change my eating ways and start drinking green dieters tea and i lost about 8lbs in one week but I've also been running too but I started after I lost the 8lbs. So I'm posting new pictures today and I will be posting more in a few weeks just to see how I'm coming along. Enjoy realselfers and good luck in you surgery future..stay fab.

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Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 12 Jan 2012

Yes the babies do a number on our tummies!   I am so happy that you are able to get this done now.  You will love it.

Thank you for joining the tummy tuckers and also sharing your journey.  I look forward to reading your posts and seeing your pictures.  Keep the posts coming:)

40ishandSexy 21 Jan 2012
Congratulations!!! I am excited for you!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and can't wait to see the after photos.
ANewMe2012 25 Jan 2012
Thank you for all the encouragements. I feel great.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 22 Jan 2012

I will be thinking about you tomorrow and sending happy thought and prayers your way.

ANewMe2012 25 Jan 2012
Thanks for the prayersd and well wishes KimmerS25 you are an awesome manager.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 25 Jan 2012

Awww thank you!

finallygoingtodoit 23 Jan 2012
Hope all goes well for you today!
ANewMe2012 25 Jan 2012
Everything went great and I'm feeling good and on my way home to continue to get better. Thank you so much.
Kimshells 23 Jan 2012
I hope your doing alright since your surgery. It must feel good to get rid of the muffin top as you call it.
ANewMe2012 25 Jan 2012
I'm doing fine and lol at the muffin top. She is finally gone and I'm so happy to wish her goodluck in all here endevours.
Kimshells 25 Jan 2012
When you feel better please post pictures.
ANewMe2012 25 Jan 2012
Hopefully by friday I should have them posted. Thanks.
1diamondgirl 25 Jan 2012
Congratulations! Keep us posted with pics. Especially of your scar. I am an African American woman as well and I am worried about how I will heal. I have my second consultation on Monday with my husband present since he was not at the first one.
ANewMe2012 25 Jan 2012
I will. Goodluck with everything and keep us posted and let us know what you decided to do.
Yellow Bikini 28 Jan 2012
@ diamond girl check out the thread in the forums African American women. We have plenty of pictures there. I was concerned about the scar too. Good Luck!
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 25 Jan 2012

Thank you for the update:)  I am so happy to hear you are doing well and going home.   Don't forget the new pics:)

wishmeluck 26 Jan 2012
i'm so happy for you
ANewMe2012 26 Jan 2012
Thank you so much...I just sad for muffin top...God rest her soul. lol
AZKitty 26 Jan 2012
You are looking AWESOME....... Hoping for great results like you... DO you mind if I ask what your height and weight are..... It sounds weird but it helps me dream of my outcome!!! I am doing a full mommy makeover..... Again, congrats on the NEW YOU!!!!
ANewMe2012 26 Jan 2012
It's cool, I'm 5'7 and 195lbs. All of my weight was in my stomach, I didn't have any fat anywhere else but my stomach. The doc said I did not need and lipo so the only thing they did was cut out the fat and that was it. I am still bending over in this pic and a little swollen but I love it and I know that the swellen will go away but overall I think it depends on where most of your fat is. I even ask the doc if I needed to lose more weight and he said no because where my fat was. So I hope this helped.
Kimshells 27 Jan 2012
Hi,
I just looked at your after picture and your looking good. Its a major differences from before. For the constipated try mixing. Milk of Mag with prune juice that should work. When I had my breast reduction surgery I was so constipated that I had to give myself an enema.
ANewMe2012 27 Jan 2012
thanks, ill try anything. It looks like I will have to give myself on too...lol
LadyNomadica 27 Jan 2012
Looking good!! congrats!
ANewMe2012 27 Jan 2012
Thank you so much. Can't wait to see what I will look like in a few more weeks.
taraf1717 (RealFriend) 27 Jan 2012
def time to take MOM! or some type of laxative...smooth move tea works really good too and is gentle! drink it at night but make sure you let it steep a good 20 min...

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