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I waited way to long to have this done & get my self esteem back! - Knoxville, TN

I had a full tummy tuck wit muscle repair, muffin...

  • 26 Feb 2013

I had a full tummy tuck wit muscle repair, muffin top removal & breast aug. under muscle 400 CC silicone 1/31.


i am gonna be 45 in a few weeks and have wanted/needed a TT since i was 20, never had boobs. im only 4 weeks post op.


I wanted to pay cash so no monthly payments and no fiancial hits & it seemed liike everytime i had te $$ the kids needed somethiing, or a car broke or whatever. you now how it goes.


i wish i would have done this years ago. my self esteem has skyrocketed, already i feel better about myself. NO PAIN just weird stingers,burning & twinging here & there. discomfort but not pain. i had 2 c-sections and was covered in scars.. ill keep you all updated on my pics & ill tell you what I HAVE THE BEST PRE-OP NEEDS LIST you can imagine!!

Finally got my computer to cooperae. I just loaded...

  • 3 Mar 2013
finally got my computer to cooperae. I just loaded pics from Pre op to 1 month post of. full body lift, muscle repair TT & boob job

I'm now 5 weeks post op.. here are some...

  • 8 Mar 2013
I'm now 5 weeks post op.. here are some before/after photos i did @ 4 weeks.. thought i would share!

So i am 6 weeks today!! WOOHOO FOR ME!! I am still...

  • 15 Mar 2013
so i am 6 weeks today!! WOOHOO FOR ME!! I am still "puffy" from my belly button through my hips. i just fit into my first pair of jeans- it was uncomfortable cause they restricted me & felt weird, but it felt good! Ill post some new pics this weekend! my boobs- still a 34D-**LOVE** them!!

'll be 7 weeks tomorrow. It feels like its been...

  • 20 Mar 2013
'll be 7 weeks tomorrow. It feels like its been longer cause i just wanna heal. i tried some jeans on, that night my hips felt bruised & my belly button was irritated- not ready yet. I finall am able o sleep on my side, the boobs still havent quite figured that part out, but my belly doesnt feel as bad. im still wearing spanx/corset 24/7. my newgel strips have my incisions looking amazing. my tummy is super flat- im still numb fom hip to hip & bellly button to hair line. love love love my new boobs- i bought a bikini too!! NO REGRETS AT ALL!! BEST thing ive ever done for myself/my self esteem!!

Here's a link to my post of MUST HAVES/MUST...

  • 20 Mar 2013
Here's a link to my post of MUST HAVES/MUST DO/NEEDS for those of you like me with limited help!
http://www.realself.com/forum/okafter-requests-my-list-before-surgery

LATEST PIC UPLOADED OF MY NEW BODY!! Taken @ 9...

  • 20 Apr 2013
LATEST PIC UPLOADED OF MY NEW BODY!! Taken @ 9 weeks post op. im still swollen around the frontpart of my scar- using a 100 spf so i can tan! But OMG~ LOVE the new body!

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David B. Reath, MD

My Doctor: David B. Reath, MD

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looked for may years, and did many interviews in several states, and doing research he was the best one of them all. ive been to several consults in 4 states. I AM extremely happy I waited til i foundthe perfect one. DR. DAVID REATH, Knoxville,TN is just the best! everything from hm personally, his staff, his office. i ABSOLUTELY LOVE him & HighLY HIGHLY recommend him

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sarav59 6 May 2013
Hi Missed your update just saw it today...you are looking really good...
RJSMom 22 Apr 2013
You look AMAZING!! Enjoy your new body, you deserve it!
naildivaTammy2 20 Apr 2013
I'm jealous of the boobies! U look great!!!
taurus66 20 Apr 2013
You are rocking that bikini!!!
busymomX3 20 Apr 2013
You look so darn awesome. Sexy lady!
Never too late 20 Apr 2013
you look awesome!
Anewmesoon 20 Apr 2013
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
Sprinter123 20 Mar 2013
You look incredible! Good job! I see that your tt was waaaay extended. I'm wondering why he didn't just all the way around for a belt lipectomy instead? Best of luck to you!
dansgirl 21 Mar 2013
cause thats not what i wanted. i didnt want a lower body lift.
dansgirl 21 Mar 2013
its not an extended TT, its a body lift with extensive TT muscle repair & a boob job. my lower body didnt need a lift. but i had a body lift that i didnt want my spine crossed by choice.
Bluebonnet_92 15 Mar 2013
Hi there! You look wonderful! I also had my MM on 01/31 and I wanted to see if you think the silicone strips are helping with your scar. My Dr wasn't real impressed with any of the scar therapies I've read about but I hear a lot about those. Thanks for the info :)
Never too late 15 Mar 2013
woo hoo!
Anewmesoon 15 Mar 2013
You look fantastic!!!'
nichole1122 9 Mar 2013
Your results are absolutely beautiful! Would you mind sharing your pre-op weight / height stats? I'm curious because I am doing a BA and TT on 3 / 12, and our befores are fairly similar. I am going with 397s under the muscle and with just a few days left to go, I am beginning to panic and worry that they'll be too big. That said-- I see that you did 400 and they look so beautiful and natural on your frame! Congratulations!
busymomX3 8 Mar 2013
Yes! Share your list please!!!
dansgirl 9 Mar 2013
i posted it yesterday on the forums- but its not showing yet.. ill post it on here today.
Anewmesoon 8 Mar 2013
You look fantastic! Even say 2 the incision was looking so great! amazing results! How have you been feeling? what was the worst of it?
dansgirl 9 Mar 2013
feeling tired, thats about it.. the worse part was not pooping after surgery..HONESTLY make sure you take your stool softners with your pain meds The other worse part s igurng how to sleep comfortably in a bed!
Anewmesoon 9 Mar 2013
I can see those issues being a pain. I love to sleep lol and I'm not someone who can nap or sleep on a chair or in a car- only in my bed so this will be interesting... Hope your healing stays on a good course :)
bailey101 9 Mar 2013
I got a very comfortable recliner from a woman on Craigslist. Best purchase b/c my bed is so high it would have been impossible to get in and out of it. And def. take the stool softeners and MOM. The first poop was the worst pain so far, brought me to tears!!
dansgirl 9 Mar 2013
LOL! just wait..... you cant even gt in or out of bed! yorlike a turtle or the kid from a christmas story.. so not gonna happen! youll love recliners for a week or 2..
Never too late 6 Mar 2013
you look amazing!
Serpent2013 6 Mar 2013
You look just phenomenal! Congratulations. Enjoy!!
Lornadoone 3 Mar 2013
WooHoo! Girl, you look great! Nice boobs!!!
dansgirl 4 Mar 2013
:) THANK you! I LOVE THEM!

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