Tummy Tuck: Stories

Hello I want to thank all of the brave women who have gone before me, thanks for your stories, words of encouragement, and overall support that I've seen on this site. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

About me: 5'9", current weight 220 goal 195, 42 y/o, pretty muscular build (except the tummy) I've seen tons and tons of stories and photos on the site, I have not yet seen a tummy like min. I've got a happy face and a sad face depending on which end of my body you are standing at. Nor have I seen anyone close to my situation so I decided to share my story.

Unlike many on this site I have not had children!! My arch nemesis has been with me since childhood. I was 9 lbs 10 oz when I was born, BIG BABY, my mom is 5'2". Sorry Mom. :) I recall photos of me as a child with my little pooch, mom loved putting me in halter-tops and shorts and documenting it with photos, guess that was her payback. Over the years I've struggled with weight gain and weight loss, my highest weight was 300 lbs. My most successful weight loss attempt I got down to 182 lbs. I looked good except my nemesis was STILL there!!!! I did sit-ups, crunches, wore belly hugger things, prayed, cried, kicked screamed and nothing worked. I kept the weight off for 5 years; after a divorce and a fight with depression the weight came back. I'm on the journey to lose it again and I"m not going to let it come back. NO MATTER WHAT!!!

I've been researching and talking abut having a tummy-tuck for over 15 years. On my 42nd birthday I decided to take the plunge. I interviewed 8 PS, YES 8; I"m a little OCD. Well I'm happy to announce MY TIME IS NOW...12/18/2012 I will say farewell to my arch nemesis. Take the journey with me...

Hello I want to thank all the brave women who have gone before me, thanks for your stories and the support I’ve seen on this site. You guys ROCK!!!

About me: 5’9”, current weight 220 goal 195, 42 y/o. pretty muscular build (except the tummy) I've seen tons and tons of stories and photos on the site, I have not yet seen a tummy like mine. I've got a happy face and a sad face depending on which end of my body you are standing at. Nor have I seen anyone close to my situation...so I decided to share my story.

Unlike many on this site I have not had children! My arch nemesis has been with me since childhood. I was 9lbs 10oz when I was born, BIG BABY, my mom is 5’2”. Sorry mom. ? I recall photos of me as a child with my little pooch, mom loved putting me in halter-tops and shorts, guess it was her payback. Over the years I’ve struggled with weight gain and weight loss, my highest weight was 300 lbs. My most successful weight loss attempt I got down to 182 lbs. I looked good except my nemesis was STILL there!!! I did sit-ups, crunches, wore belly hugger things, prayed, cried and nothing worked. I kept the weight off for 5 years; after a divorce and a fight with depression the weight came back. I'm on the journey to lose it again and I'm not going to let it come back. NO MATTER WHAT!!

I’ve been researching and talking about having a tummy-tuck for over 15 years. On my 42nd birthday I decided to take the plunge. I interviewed 8 PS, yes 8; I’m a little OCD. Well I’m happy to announce MY TIME IS NOW…12/18/2012 I will say farewell to my arch nemesis!!!! Take the journey with me…

BEFORE I scheduled my surgery I specifically asked about holiday plans and if I could do the procedure on 12/18. I have finals the week before 12/18 and 2 weeks off for Xmas so that date is perfect! They said oh yes no problems...we've got you scheduled!!! Well I just got a call from my PS's office!!! Guess what NOOOOWWWW he's going to be out of town and the office will be closed for the holidays. So guess who is not getting her procedure done on 12/18!!! Yep you guessed it ME!!!!! Freak-a-duck!!!! (My polite way of saying something else). So I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I've placed a considerable about of $$ down (I'm trying to buy this car out right cash) and don't know when I'll be able to do the procedure.

I WANT TO CRY RIGHT NOW!!!

Sorry to vent ladies but I'm really REALLY really REALLY PISSED right now.

Ladies!!!!

First THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT during my melt down. I hope not to have too many more!!!
Second, I'm turning naked cartwheels again!!! Praying, crying, denial, and private tantrums really do work!!!! My surgery is BACK ON for 12/18!!! I just spoke to the PS's office and they gave me the good news. So all is right in my world again.

After my weekend in NYC, I have to do twice as much time in the gym. Can't go to NYC and not go to the Blue Water Grill!!! Well I think I did more denial and depression eating. :) Well NO MORE!!! I'm back in the game and on track.

Happy Healing Ladies
Thanks again!!!!

-Best
MTIN

Ok Ladies,
I'm counting down the days!! I need opinions, from those brave souls who have gone before me, on a couple of things. Here we go:
1. Although December is the perfect time, I have not reached my goal weight (I've actually gained a few lbs), long story fell busted up my knee can barley walk on it much less run or jump around, should I push the surgery? Is it better to lose the weight then have it done?
2. As for the raised toilet seat, would it be better to get the ones with the handles? (I know dumb question but I don't know).
3. I'm getting/collecting my supplies as I go, what are some of your 'must' haves during your process. (I know this has been asked before but I've read SOOOO many posts I can't find/remember where the answer is).

Ok that's it for the OCD queen right now!! Thanks in advance for your input ladies.

I'm still VERY VERY excited about the procedure, haven't hit the quilt or doubt wall yet. Honestly I don't expect too as this is something I've wanted to do for a billion years, and I'M SOOOOOO ready to carry a small purse. LOL won't need the big one anymore because I won't have a tummy to hide.

Happy Healing or Obsessing like me. Flat side here I come.

OMG while obsessing over supplies I stumbled on this TT&L in a bag!!!!!! I've been wearing this thing EVERYDAY, I would bet it's a distant cousin of those BFF's CG you guys speak of. It actually found my long lost waist, which I hadn't seen it in years, I thought maybe it ran away from home for good. But I"m here to tell you it's back. LOL. In addition to it giving me a waist it also causes me to eat less a hugh plus since I haven't been able to workout. I've posted a couple of pictures for you guys to see how nicely (well I think so) it makes you look. These pictures were taken at the end of the day after breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tons of water. I'll have to take a morning photo...

Ok well 12/18 is a little over a month away and I've got some catching up to do, I gained some weight while I couldn't workout (see previous post for why). Now I have to work twice as hard to get as much weight off as possible. I doubt that I'll make the 195, I'm actually thinking about rescheduling my TT :(. I'll make the decision mid November. Hmmm wonder if this is a sign, second time that my 12/18 date is in jeopardy? Things that make you go hmmmm..

Happy healing all you Lovely Divas!!!!

If you read my previous post you know I gained some weight while not being able to work out. Well I'm in cardio overdrive right now!!! I've been doing BodyCombat, Zumba, and BodyAttack at the gym, walking at work instead of taking the shuttle, and parking at the EEEEENNNNDDDD of the parking lot. Anything I can do to get in some cardio, I'm doing it. It seems to be paying off I've lost 6 lbs (probably mostly water but still) so far. I KNOW some of you are thinking BFD 6 lbs but for me that is an accomplishment. I tend to gain weight really easy and most of the time it takes forever for it to go away. SOOOO I'm proud of me. :) I'll make weekly posts if for not other reason than I'd be embarrassed to tell you guys if I don't do what I should!! Wish me luck, my drop dead decision date is 11/22 Thanksgiving day.

Well ladies, 12/18/12 is just NOT my date. First it was the doc's schedule, now it's Mother Nature. This time of year Houston has strange weather 40s in the morning 70s-80s during the day, one day it's 40s all day the next it's 80+. Well my body does not function well in that kind of weather, I've managed to catch a nasty cold which has turned into Bronchitis. So guess who's on meds and has to postpone their surgery. If you said me, YOU JUST WON the lottery. LOL With my crazy schedule I now won't have my TT until May 2013. Guess that means more time to get the funds, more time to get into better cardio health, more time to lose weight, more time to obsess, more time to...

At least I've got every supply that I can think of that I need already so I won't have to worry about that.

Happy healing ladies.