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1 Year Post Op first figure comp

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2 years post

Almost 3 years post op...No Regrets

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finalstep_78
WORTH IT$9,305
It will be 3 years in Jan 2016 that I had my tuck done. I have stayed in shape and competed in a second show last November and have one coming up in Dec. I highly recommend getting this done if you are considering it...It has helped me be more confident and I no longer have to hide under loose clothing and can wear what I want.

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Richard Bendor-Samuel, MD

Richard Bendor-Samuel, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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N
November 14, 2015
You look fantastic. I had my surgery in June with the same surgeon. I am happy with my results. I love being able to see someone else's results from the same Doctor! Congrats, I can see you've worked hard and it's paid off :)
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1 year post

1 year post Op...First figure comp....

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Hi there haven't blogged in a while...Nov 2013 i competed in my first figure competition placed 3rd in my class....Something I never would have dreamed of doing pre-tuck..It was a wonderful experience, that I will be doing again????????????

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C
January 10, 2014
You look great... Good luck on future competitions!!!
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January 10, 2014
Wow! congratulations! you look amazing, very inspiring!
LS
January 10, 2014
Happy Anniversary to you, I am also 1 year today. You look great and congrats Sexy Mamma, I started working out 3 months ago and know how hard it is to just seeing some improvement now let alone the body you have. Hoping with lots of work, motivation, self esteem and dedication I will be there soon. Love the suit!!! Enjoy!!!
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5 months post

5 Months Post Op New Pics(Bikini)

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Hello fellow tuckers. I haven't posted in a while have been busy at the gym. I am starting to take some nice shape anrd finally posted a pic in the new Bikini. For the newbies, there is still swelling depending on the day. I still get a burning sensation every now and again where he did the MR. Also still numb in from below the belly button to just a tad above the scar. I am full out at the gym and loving it. I have started taking progress pics every 2 months or so as I will be training to compete in a figure competition in 2014. Training will get more intense after the summer. Love the changes I am seeing and am still very pleased with my results.

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MM
June 11, 2013
You look fantastic! I can't wait to see ur competion body.
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June 11, 2013
Thanks MM!!(0=
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June 11, 2013
Looking great. I primarily use lifting as for my training too and I am very scared to have to stop for a few months. Did you lose much in terms of tone and strength?
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June 11, 2013
Hi Nichole I did lose a bit of tone and strength....but the good news is it came back quickly... I had an MR too so I could not lift weights for 6 weeks. Just focus on the things you can control such as a clean diet...Make sure you listen to the doc when it comes to exercise....(0:
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June 11, 2013
Looking good!!!
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June 11, 2013
Thanks sarav
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June 17, 2013
You look awesome!! Good luck on your training. Are you doing low carb?
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June 17, 2013
Hi GW8772, I am not right now but most likely will be in the winter when I start training more heavily... Right now trying to build muscle and speed up metabolism so I am allowed a normal amount of carbs but they normally come from fruit/ veggies, oats, and rice. (0:
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N
September 9, 2013
You look amazing! I hope my results are as good as yours. Did you have lipo done?
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January 10, 2014
Hi there yes I had Lipo(flanks)