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It's Been a LONG Time Coming! - Newport Beach, CA

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Hi everyone! First off, let me say that finding...

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ItsJustMo
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Hi everyone! First off, let me say that finding this community and being able to read and share these experiences with all of you ladies has really been a blessing! The fear of the unknown was keeping me up at night. =>

I just turned 37 in August and have 4 kids. 20-17-15-13. After a failed marriage I met my soul mate about 11 years ago. Needless to say, he spoiled me rotten giving me what ever I wanted. Never talking down to me, always telling me how beautiful I was. So supportive and loving. Well, I got a little too comfortable. In the last 7 years, I managed to gain 100 lbs. I finally had enough of the yo yo diets and in February of 2010 had the lap band surgery. I am now 70 lbs down and ready to implement "phase 2" of taking back control of my body. For the last year and a half, I have worked with a personal trainer exercising 3-4 days a week and adopting a new healthier lifestyle not just for myself but for my family as well.

I was referred to Dr. Niccole from a close friend and was put very much at ease from the moment I walked into the office. At first I was just going to do the breast lift and augment but after thinking about it I figured just get the TT also and get it over with!

So here I am, 10 days until the big day!!!

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Michael W. Niccole, MD

Michael W. Niccole, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 8, 2012
Welcome and glad to read your Review! Congratulations on your weightloss! Thats Great!!!
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October 12, 2012
Thank you so much, still a long way to go but everyday I'm closer than the day before! How are you feeling??
October 8, 2012
Welcome and congrats on your jouney to a healthy lifestyle!
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October 12, 2012
Thanks for the kind words, and yes it sure is and has been a journey! Good luck on your upcoming surgery next month, keep me posted!!
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October 9, 2012
Hey! This site is awesome!!! Wow only 10 days you must be excited!! I am 10 days after you :-)
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October 12, 2012
Awesome! Yup, only 4 now....YIKES! I'm getting a little nervous. Starting to second guess myself. eeek. make the nerves stop!!! :)
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October 9, 2012

Congratulations on losing weight with all that hard work! I'm excited to see the results of this process. You might want to check out this link about what to set up and purchase for your recovery.

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October 12, 2012
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! going shopping tomorrow with a ton of new stuff to get now! lol!
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October 12, 2012
Thank you so much for the kind and supportive words everyone! I'm now only only 4 days away from my surgery! Getting awfully excited/nervous! Gonna post some before pics either tomorrow or Saturday. Going through to whole range of emotions this last week. Depressed, scared, happy. I think I need to lay off the computer as well for a little. I've been doing a ton of searches on botched jobs. YIKES! My mind always drifts to the worst case scenario. LOL!
UPDATED FROM ItsJustMo
4 days pre

OK, so only 4 days until the big day...not sure if...

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OK, so only 4 days until the big day...not sure if it's just nerves or what but I'm getting a little scared. I've been playing worst case scenarios over and over in my head and i can't get it to stop. BOOO! I think I'm just ready for the actual surgery to be over with so I can get to healing. Last workout with the trainer is tomorrow so no more exercise for a while (actually not gonna miss that too terribly cuz she's tuff LOL)!

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October 12, 2012
Those pics are perfect pre-op pictures! You will have such great results after all of that hard work you've already been through! I can't wait to read your updated. Keep us posted!
October 12, 2012
Just like you, everyday is better :)
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October 18, 2012

Congrats on your weight loss! Can't wait to hear how your TT went.

October 20, 2012
We're in the same boat with lap band and mommy makeover. Can't wait to hear how your surgery went!
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5 days post

Well, I'm day 5 of post op. Soreness is the big...

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Well, I'm day 5 of post op. Soreness is the big culprit here. Just before surgery he de iced he needed to lipo a bit on my "flanks" saying he was worried it wouldn't be even or smooth if he didn't. That is probably the part that hurts worst. Other than that my back feels like its going to break from being hunched over. I'm a little nervous because my boobs are super hard and seem to be high. My PS says this is normal and that I am still very swollen. I've had a few friends who have had implants and they said the same thing so I wont freak out too much LOL! Gonna be posting some pics here soon.

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