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12 weeks post op - my only regret is that i did not have this done years ago - Newcastle, England

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Cant belive i have set the date for my mommy make...

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gail259
WORTH IT$7,100

Cant belive i have set the date for my mommy make over.This is the start off a journey that i have wanted for 29 years and this web site has helped me so much with all your journeys from start to finish,10 weeks and counting, 12th August counting DOWN. I will post some photos ASAP.

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Mr Peter Hodgkinson,one off the top cosmetic surgeons in the north east of England, not only private but on our NHS. I would highly recomend him and his team,absoloutly fantastic.

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June 2, 2011
Congrats! Mine is scheduled in September so you will be right ahead of me. What all are you having done?
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June 2, 2011
I am having a breast uplift, tummy tuck and a little bit off lipo where needed,i think you guys call it a mummy make over.What about you?
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June 2, 2011
I will be having a mini tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and lipo of the the inner+outer thighs and flanks. I am super sensitive to pain so that is the part I am most nervous about, other than that I am completely excited and can't wait to get it done. What about you, is there anything that makes you nervous about it?
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June 2, 2011
I am terified, i have never had a opperation in my life so i am realy nervous but also sooo excited, i cant wait for August, i have booked 2weeks off work for my recovery and then 9weeks later i go on vacation to thailand and i am looking forward to wearing a nice little bikini instead off a one that i have to hide most wobbly bits. I cant stop thonking about it, i keep looking at this website and it just makes me want to have it done NOW. x
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June 3, 2011
I know, I keep wishing I would have scheduled sooner but I wanted to enjoy the summer with my kids and hubby and not have to be worried about wearing a compression garment in the mid summer heat. I get so excited seeing everyone's results! I can't wait to see yours.
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June 2, 2011

You're on your way! Wheee! I'm excited for you and looking forward to hearing more and seeing your photos. Please do keep us updated. :)

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June 3, 2011
I know i am doing the right thing for ME,to turn back the clock is going to be unbelievable and my hubby is so supportive, he knows i am so unhappy with my stomach and it makes no difference how much exercise i do the flab will not go away. I have 29 and 25 year old sons and they were large babys hence the opperation, the boobs is just a extra treat. x
UPDATED FROM gail259
1 month pre

I now have my pre opp date for 5th August and it...

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I now have my pre opp date for 5th August and it is only 3weeks away and i am starting to think what the hell am i doing to myself,and THEN i log on to REALSELF and see all your pix and stories and i know exactly what i am doing and why i am having my cosmetic surgery.
I had a fab holiday in majorca,last month and when i saw all the itzy bitzy bikinis that i will soon be wearing it makes me so excited so WHY do i get feelings that i shouldnt be doing this. HELP i feel so guilty!!!!!

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1 month pre

Well the before pictures ar on and how yuk are...

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Well the before pictures ar on and how yuk are they.
My pre op date is three weeks time and it is now four week until my BIG day, i am trying to losse as much weight as pos before hand also keeping my self healthy and increasing my training so i am running ect almost every day.Feeling excited and worried but this website and all your journeys tells me that i know the end result will fantastic. :)COUNTING DOWN

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July 13, 2011
You are going to look great! Best of luck! I am recovering and I am so glad I did this.
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July 13, 2011
Thanks,i cant wait.How are you feeling after your surgery?
Iwill be staying in hospital for 2/3 days until my drains are out then i will be bandaged for 2wks before i can see the results. I will know more when i have my pre op. :-)
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July 13, 2011
I am feeling well. The pain is managable. It feels like I worked out too hard at the gym. It is great that you can stay in the hospital for 2/3 days. That will make it easier for you to recover. It isn't easy coming home on the night of surgery. Being bandaged for 2 weeks in some ways might be good. You will be well along in your healing. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
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July 13, 2011
Ye will do thanks,looking forward to seeing your results.
my ps is using tissue glue and internal stitches on my ops, it is something they are very keen on in the uk,it is water tight and less chance off infection ect, i will keep you posted.x
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July 13, 2011
Hi Gail, another UK lady hoorray!!! I am having a tummy tuck and face/neck lift on the l8th July. Like your surgeon mine also uses tissue glue and internal stitches for both procedures. Can't seem to find anyone else on here with the same experience so i'll let you know how it goes for me. Anyway congratulations on finally making the decision to go ahead and get it sorted, I'm sure you will be thrilled with the results, your body is very good anyway.
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July 14, 2011
Thanks Sassy, wow it is only 4 days to your op, are you nervous?I get butterflies every time i think about it but i am soooo excited, i keep giving myself panic attacks thinking if my pre op doesnt turn out ok and i cant have my surgery crazy or what considering i run 5 times a week and eat healthy, my only down side is a nice glass off red wine and that is going to stop after Friday as i am going to detox myself. Good luck for Monday keep me posted. xx
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July 14, 2011
wow you are far more virtuous than me lol. I am off out tomorrow night for a well deserved bye bye drink to my old belly and face!! I was worried about my pre op tests too but everything was fine, and I'm sure my fitness isn't a patch on yours. How old are you btw, looking at your pics I find it hard to believe you have two twenty something sons!
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July 14, 2011
I was 50 at xmas, i think that was the turning point,every one said i didnt look 50 so i decided it was time to give my bits a well deserved lift.I have always been a fittnes nut but my tummy never changed and it got to me so much sooo 4weeks tomorrow yuky belly and flopy boobs gone.

your pics are fab you have great boobs and a tiny tuumy you will look amazing after your op. Hope you dont mind me asking the reason for the face lift? i had my first botox 4weeks ago i must admitt it gave me a lovely lift on my eyes, but i didnt want the frozen look so you cant even tell.Looking forward to your post op pics. x