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148 Days and Counting to a Mini Tuck, Lift & Implants - Where Do I Begin?-Fairfax

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5 days until the big day! Yesterday I had my...

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5 days until the big day! Yesterday I had my pre-op exam to discuss the anticipated outcome, review post-op care procedures and what size I'm going with for the saline implants. Since my goal is a full D cup, I'll need 300 cc's in my left and probably 425-450 in the right (the difference in size between the 2 is staggering at times).

There are times I'm extremely excited but more and more I'm getting very nervous about the whole thing thinking what if something goes wrong. I plan to follow EXACT instructions to the best of my abilities but you never know and THIS is what's unnerving to me.

I'm trying my best to focus on positive things such as school work (yes, I'm a fool for taking classes during this time) getting myself together for my down time (shopping, cleaning, etc.) and prepping for my birthday which is Sunday, February 6th. I will post and update as soon as I can which will contain more pics and a video.

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January 26, 2011
You are going to do grear and be happier than ever...Be blessed!
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February 9, 2011
Hi Classic1, I hope you had your surgery and everything went well. I also posted early to realself. I still have 4 months till my MM. Sounds like you did some awesome research and were very prepared. I look forward to seeing your results.
February 17, 2012
How everything went well.
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Since my last update I decided to move my surgery...

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Since my last update I decided to move my surgery date up to January 31st. I didnt want to put it off any longer and figured why delay it more than I have to? I'm definitely more nervous but excited to get this done and over with. I plan to do a couple of videos including recording my pre-op visit and my actual surgery.

I'll be sure to post a video and a couple of pictures during my healing process.

Wish me luck, I'm definitely going to need it!

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Thanks for all the kind words thus far. A quick...

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Thanks for all the kind words thus far. A quick update, due to some unforeseen circumstances, I had to push back my surgery to mid-February. I'm praying the weather cooperates on the date of my surgery and doesnt resemble anything like it was last year here in the the Washington, DC area.

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October 26, 2010
Im so excited 4 u. I will b havin my TT & breast reduction 11/19/10.I will post pictures soon. Like u, Im doin my research & preparation as well.Good luck & God Bless.
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November 19, 2010
Hello real selfers! Quick update: 89 days and I'm still continuing with my countdown and getting more excited as each day passes. I've been back in the gym 5-6 times a week and found a new love for spin class so I'm spinning my life away! Dropped about 5 lbs thus far and I'm hoping to continue shedding weight and celebrating each small victory! February cannot come soon enough. On days like today it seems so far away but I know I'll turn around and it'll be here before I know it.
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November 21, 2010
Classic, I LOVE TO SPIN. I found spinning over a year ago and I got addicted. I hated it the first class, but a friend of mine (who has a butt you could bounce a quarter off of) said give it 3 x a week for 3 weeks and you'll Love how you feel. She was right!!
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December 8, 2010
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Im glad youre enjoyin ya spin class. I was goin 2 tha gym as well before surgery & started a spinn class. Like everyone i didnt like it at 1st, my Butt was soooo sore, but i tried again. Goin 2 tha gym helps prepare your body 4 surgery, less pain( with meds) & speedy recovery. Im almost 3wks(fri) post op. Im doin well, driving myself(2wks post op) light cleaning, cookin, but gettin plenty of rest. Keep us posted:)
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December 8, 2010
Hello everyone! Thanks for the constant encouraging words. I'm absolutely loving spin and it's making my legs and butt even tighter. My lower body has never been a real problem, it's always the stomach, boobs (back and front) that I have issues with.

Today I'm down officially down to 70 days till my surgery and this week has been filled with scary dreams and thoughts. I just keep thinking what if something goes wrong? What if I dont heal properly?

My surgeon, like most, is willing to make any necessary corrections but that's additional healing time and who wants to go thru that anyway? I know it's just nerves finally coming out, I just dont want them to overshadow my excitement and commitment to this.