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8 week PO Pics-LOVING LIFE!!! TT and Lipo of Flanks, 3/29, Macon, GA
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Hi there! I am a 31 year old Mom to two boys--13...
mom2twoboysFebruary 16, 2012
WORTH IT$9,100
Hi there! I am a 31 year old Mom to two boys--13 months and 3, both born natural. I have been overweight since I was a little girl. I am 5'0" and currently at 133 lbs. Up until 2005, I weight anywhere from 150- 180 lbs. I lost a ton of weight for my wedding and then gained about 50 lbs with each pregnancy. I am now back to that wedding weight and probably the lowest weight since I was about 10 or 11. I exercised regularly and eat much better than I ever have. However, I can't wear pants with having an intertube around my waist. I am literally all gut, no butt and my weight is carried above my belly button, not necessarily below. I am nervous all how a TT will get rid of all that, but I have confidence that it will. I have wanted this surgery for so so long and never realized that it was a possibility--I told my husband that I would rather have this than a new car so I started saving and was shocked to find out the price was less than I expected. So, it is now going to happen--nervous and excited about it at the same time!! I am looking forward to the 4 month mark after surgery :)
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UPDATED FROM mom2twoboys
22 days pre
Went to see my PS yesterday to discuss the...
mom2twoboysMarch 6, 2012
Went to see my PS yesterday to discuss the possibility of lipo on my flanks...and he said that I could greatly benefit. I had lost 10 lbs and stopped breastfeeding since I had seen him last and my love handles hadn't changed. So...looks like I am going to be spending an additional $3K, but I feel that I would regret it if I don't. I don' t know where my natural waist is because the widest part of my body is around my belly button and love handles, so I want both gone. He also said that I could get lipo around my bra line (I am a 38), but it would put me over the $10K mark and I just don't really think it is necessary. The crazy thing is that I am a size 6 or 8 right now, but I have this intertube around my waist. I don't care to go down a pant size, I just want to be able to wear them without a fat roll hanging over! I also asked my PS about the use of a walker--I thought about renting one. He said that no, he didn't suggest it because he wouldn't want me to rely on it.
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March 6, 2012
Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I am getting a full mommy makeover. I don't think that you will regret the lipo. It seems to do wonders on those tires from what I have seen.
March 6, 2012
Good luck on your TT. I strongly suggest you get what you want and get it over with! From your photos, I look to be built somewhat like you--lean legs and thick middle. I'm 6' tall, and the tt took me from a size 12 to and 8 much because of the lipo. I will tell ya...the lipo really was more painful than the TT, but I am still glad I had it. I had my flanks and most of my upper back; I'm now in a 36 bra instead of a 38.
My upper body is still a "large" and size 12 because I have a large ribcage and broad shoulders, but my bottom half is an 8. I love it! My husband really, really loves it too! :-)
My upper body is still a "large" and size 12 because I have a large ribcage and broad shoulders, but my bottom half is an 8. I love it! My husband really, really loves it too! :-)
March 20, 2012
I don't think that you will regret getting the lipo. It does hurt worse than the tt but it wasn't so bad that you can't tolerate it. I am not sure what my measurements are at this point but I know my middle is a lot smaller. I hope that they measure me tomorrow at my post op appt. Good luck and keep us posted on your journey.
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7 days pre
Today was my pre-op appt. I was given my...
mom2twoboysMarch 22, 2012
Today was my pre-op appt. I was given my prescriptions, given all post op instructions, and took pictures (the worst part) of me naked! I can't wait to see the afters because they before pics were bad. The things I found most interesting:
1. Can resume aerobic exercise after 14 days, providing all is well. The first 14 days are where the bleeding risk is the highest.
2. Can resume lifting weights after 3 weeks.
3. Suggested I get a shower curtain and line my recliner--the lipo sites will leak in the first 48 hours.
4. The surgical tape can stay on my scar for up to my one month post op. I told the nurse that I had purchased the silicone strip and she said that after a month, I should use it. It was the only thing that was clinically proven to treat scars (not sure about that...just adding it).
5. I asked her about the Bromelin--which I already bought. She said that they do give it to patients who have lipo around their face, but not necessary. However, taking it will help with the healing.
6. I asked her about the diet--she said that a whole foods diet is the absolute best thing you can do for the swelling. She suggested that I drink a ton of water this week and limit sodas...going to *try* to do that.
I weighed in at 135. They didn't do measurements, but am going to do all my measurements this week at home. After I saw all of the hideous naked pictures, I have been contemplating doing lipo on the bra line....it is about an additional $1500 that I wasn't expecting.
1. Can resume aerobic exercise after 14 days, providing all is well. The first 14 days are where the bleeding risk is the highest.
2. Can resume lifting weights after 3 weeks.
3. Suggested I get a shower curtain and line my recliner--the lipo sites will leak in the first 48 hours.
4. The surgical tape can stay on my scar for up to my one month post op. I told the nurse that I had purchased the silicone strip and she said that after a month, I should use it. It was the only thing that was clinically proven to treat scars (not sure about that...just adding it).
5. I asked her about the Bromelin--which I already bought. She said that they do give it to patients who have lipo around their face, but not necessary. However, taking it will help with the healing.
6. I asked her about the diet--she said that a whole foods diet is the absolute best thing you can do for the swelling. She suggested that I drink a ton of water this week and limit sodas...going to *try* to do that.
I weighed in at 135. They didn't do measurements, but am going to do all my measurements this week at home. After I saw all of the hideous naked pictures, I have been contemplating doing lipo on the bra line....it is about an additional $1500 that I wasn't expecting.
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March 22, 2012
Yay! We have one week to go! Can you believe it? I am so looking forward to begin the healing process, although yesterday I came down with a baaaad cold & I am hoping I feel better by Thursday. At what time do you go in? My surgery is from 9 to 11:30 ish.... Take care of yourself.
March 23, 2012
No, I can't believe that this time next week I will be in pain and healing! Sorry about your cold....you should be good to go by next Thursday. They are supposed to call me on Wednesday to tell me what time to be there for surgery, but the nurse said that I would probably be first since I am having lipo--which means a 7.15 report time! I have a busy busy few days ahead of me!! Take care girl!
March 27, 2012
You are going to look wonderful mom2boys...really! Two full days to go...your surgery begins about an hour before mine. I will be thinking about you.
March 22, 2012
I am the same height as you and I have to say, you look GREAT at 133! I was 136 until about 6 months ago (currently down to 110). Good luck with your TT lady. Mine is a few days before your's. :)
March 25, 2012
Thanks for all the pre-op info!! Good stuff to know.... Especially the tip about the shower curtain!
March 25, 2012
Yes, surgery can get expensive. That part of it stinks. I am actually taking both Bromelain and arnica montana and my swelling hasn't been too bad.
Good luck with your upcoming surgery.
Good luck with your upcoming surgery.
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