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NEW PICTURES - 7 months Post-op...Feeling AMAZING!

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I am a 37 year old mother of two beautiful girls...

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I am a 37 year old mother of two beautiful girls who has always wanted to fix my ugly stomach after my second daughter was born. I have several stretch marks and loose skin around my abdomen. I also have larger breasts that sagged after nursing both of my girls. My surgery is just 7 days away and along with a fully tummy tuck I am having liposuction of my flanks, inner and outer thighs and breast augmentation to help "lift me up".

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James Vogel, MD (retired)

James Vogel, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 26, 2012
Welcome to real self. We have about the same body type. I had my full tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and I'm loving it. You will love the new look. So excited for you! This is an awesome site. I read it everyday before my surgery and it helped a bunch and answered a lot of my questions. Good luck !!
April 26, 2012
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I am starting to get a little nervous about all the normal stuff...what will my belly button look like, how long will I be in pain, will my stretch marks be gone, what if my boobs look worse, etc. I am ready though and counting down the next 5 days.
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April 30, 2012

you will be fine! be sure to ask all questions - i spent 20 minutes of my consult talking about how i want my belly button to look! i wish i talked more about scar placement though! mine is low, but higher on one side, still fading though!  your pain should be not too bad - keep on top of the pain pills & be sure to get rest & take help. good luck & let us know how you are doing as you recover!
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2 days pre

So I have 2 days until my surgery and I have to be...

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So I have 2 days until my surgery and I have to be honest and tell you I am really excited. No, the nervousness has not set in yet but my Fiance is plenty nervous for the both of us. Last night he actually asked me if we could get married before the surgery in case anything happens to me. I just love him to pieces.

I have been really good about following all the pre-op instructions the past 4 weeks. No alcohol, ibuprofen, extra salt, etc. I started taking my iron pills and Vitamin C a month ago as well. I have gone through hundreds of pictures of what I want my boobs and belly button to look like. During my Pre-op appt on April 19th my doctor showed me where my scar would be and I was astonished at the location being so low. He has been doing this for 20 years so I am confident it will be just as he says. I just can't wait to be able to rock a two piece bathing suit again and look amazing.

Let the countdown begin...I will go under the knife in just 48 1/2 hours. Woohoo!

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1 day pre

Okay, I now have just 21 hours left until surgery...

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Okay, I now have just 21 hours left until surgery and I am starting to feel nervous. More so because I am worried my house is not clean enough, the fridge is not fully stocked of the families favorite foods, etc. I am super excited to be doing this tomorrow and a little worried my expectations of what the final results will look like are too high. I will be posting some pics tonight of the chest area uncovered for my before shots. I have also decided to get a measuring tape from JoAnn Fabrics to record the starting measurements of my breast, hips/waist and thighs. I am interested in seeing just how little I will end up being.

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May 1, 2012
hi there...i am scheduled for may 2nd too!! i think you look great already...i am sure you will love your results..good luck tomorrow, sending positive vibes to you
May 2, 2012
Good luck! Can't wait to hear how it goes.