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Afraid to Be Excited, This Belly is Just Too Big!! - Huntington, WV

UPDATED FROM mountainflower35
13 days post

Day 13.... First pair of panties in 15 years!!!

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mountainflower35July 19, 2013
WORTH IT$14,500
Wow, I finally fit into panties and they don't roll off. Still swollen, still with my BFF, the drain :)

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Dr. Michael Spindel

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Dr. Spindel is not just a plastic surgeon. There is a true art in his work. This is a skill that can't be learned from a book, or the best of medical schools. It's something that some of these plastic surgeons are just born with. I am so thankful that I found him and chose him to do my surgery. My problems were so extensive, I truly didn't believe there was a doctor out there that could help me. He completely changed my life, and I will be forever thankful. He was always straight forward about what he could do for me, but never arrogant or discouraging. He was just a great, down to earth guy who wears a totally cool ear ring. He had a great sense of humor, and always paid attention and made sure I had all my questions answered to the best of his ability. His nurse MJ is the best. I always felt wonderful and well taken care of from the beginning of this journey. Anyone who has the great fortune of having this wonderful person involved in their body transformations will be forever thankful. My mother loved his work so much that she has had a consult with him for a breast reduction after years of fear of having it done. He truly possesses a gift.

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SexyWolf
July 19, 2013
Omg I am so happy for you! You are looking amazing!!! Rock it girl....
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mountainflower35
July 20, 2013
Thank you so much sexy wolf!!!! I have never felt so good in my whole life. When you go through such a positive change, it really makes a huge difference in so many ways
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sarav59
July 19, 2013
I know how you feel ... No panty roll down.. Fantastic
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mountainflower35
July 20, 2013
Yesssss..... I hated that so bad. No more butt in the front of my jeans either!
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PlushPeach
July 23, 2013
You look amazing!!! I am new to RS. I have been searching the site trying to find someone with the FOOPA problem also. Thank you so much for your review it really helped!
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deannar1963
July 23, 2013
You look great!!!!!' I am going on six weeks my left side looks so good my right side looks like hamburger meat I am so worried I won't look good like you ladies ,should it look bad still I am really swollen still and still spotting any Ideas ladies??
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junebugg77
July 28, 2013
You look absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your story!
UPDATED FROM mountainflower35
10 days post

Updated photos

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mountainflower35July 15, 2013
Here are today's photos, day 10. Please forgive obvious typos in my previous review, I am updating on an iPhone and it kinda just puts words when you don't want them! I have emailed real self for corrections!! Lol

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RSMember1782
July 15, 2013
And you were worried that it couldn't be done:). You look great, and the healing and swelling will keep on getting better!
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Flymom23
July 15, 2013
I love following your story! You have amazing results and should be so proud. Congratulations!!
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mountainflower35
July 19, 2013
I am very proud. I never dreamed that I would ever see myself without that belly ever again. I feel like a different person
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3Nikki73
July 15, 2013
Wow!!! What amazing results!!! Congrats to you!!!
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mountainflower35
July 19, 2013
Thank you so much! I am very happy with the outcome.....
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sarav59
July 15, 2013
You look fabulous
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mountainflower35
July 19, 2013
Thank you so much sara, surgery truly changed my life
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momyof3
July 15, 2013
you look good!!!!
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mountainflower35
July 19, 2013
Thank you soo much! I'm so glad I went through with it. I think about how I nearly backed out, would have been the worst mistake of my life.
UPDATED FROM mountainflower35
10 days post

Day 10.....Best Day in Years!!

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mountainflower35July 15, 2013

Today was such a wonderful day. I went back to the lab (IM a research assistant) to see everyone today. I didn't tell anyone I was having surgery. They were shocked when I walked in. Lets just say that my changes are soooo dramatic and beautiful, they knew it wasn't weight watchers. I went to Dr. Spindel today, and he took out the stitches in my belly button, which by the way looks perfect, and the rest of the sutures from the incision line. I've been feeling wonderful, no pain meds, more energy than before not less, and the swelling is still the only minor problem I'm having. I'm not that sore anymore. My bruises are fading fast. I can stand completely upright. Last night I had some swelling in the mons pubis area, but figured out quickly the binder is the culprit. I've now switches to spanx shorts that come up to under the breast line. TOTAL relief and swelling went down fast. The drain stays. The color has changed to a dark plum wine color and slowed down alot. Getting about 75cc total for 24 hours. I happen to like my drain, I surely want all I can get out of my body. I love my updated pics!!!!!

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Peach191215
July 15, 2013
I've been fallowing you close lol I get excited more every time u update! The day after tomorrow I will be right there with you! So excited!!! You look beautiful!
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solesister
July 15, 2013
You look FABULOUS!
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mountainflower35
July 19, 2013
Thank you so much! Now I feel FABULOUS!
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