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Finally Doing It - Just 4 Me -- TT, MR - Richmond, VA
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Hello! I am so nervous about doing this, but I...
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Hello! I am so nervous about doing this, but I have been visiting this site religiously for the last few months now, and I have been so encouraged and inspired by all of you lovely women, so I thought I would share my story, and hopefully give back some of what I have been given. I am 43 and I have 2 beautiful children. I am 5ft tall, and currently my weight fluctuates between 143 and 148. My goal weight is 135, which I am working on. When I became pregnant with my first child (at the age of 16), I was only 95lbs, and at the end of the 9 months I was 140. She was a big baby...8lbs/15oz, and boy did she do a bang-up job on my stomach. It has been a nightmare for me ever since. I call it the BEAST! The BEAST is mean and ugly and I hate her. It has controlled so many aspects of my life, and I am over it. I have taken back control, and the BEAST MUST GO!!! My oldest is all grown up now, and my youngest is in college. Now it is time to do something just for me, and I am sooooo excited! I have the full support of my children, and my long-term boyfriend of 12 years. Even though I am excited, I am very, VERY nervous, and I need your help. I keep going back and forth with myself...am I doing the right thing? should I really be spending this money? am I crazy for doing this?...and on, and on it goes. BUT, in my heart, I feel that this is so right for me, and I am NOT changing my mind. I met with a wonderful doctor and immediately felt comfortable with him and his staff. The hardest part now is waiting 90 more days!! I will post some before pics as soon as my daughter helps me load them...lol! Thanks for listening!
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UPDATED FROM EpicChanges2013
3 months pre
Let me introduce you to the 'Beast'
Hello ladies...I joined this site a little over a week ago, and have been really struggling with releasing the beast as I have been hiding her for the last 26 years. However, I feel it only fair that I share with all of you brave ladies, as I have been truly motivated by reading your stories. So here goes!! The first pic is just to show that I only buy and wear clothes that I feel will contain her.....I can't wait until I can actually wear a pair of jeans with my shirt tucked in and cute belt!! The Beast Must GO!!
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July 6, 2013
Your surgery date is right after my birthday! And you know what? We can both celebrate the next years feeling beautiful! It is so liberating. If I think too hard about it, I do get upset about the $ I spent these past 2 summers on surgery. But I've sat here and thought about all the lotions I've bought in 14 years, trying to fix my tummy, and all the muscle drink mixes, all the spray tans and other weird stuff I've done to try to make the belly look better-jeez- could have paid for this a long time ago if I'd realized it was an option. Nobody deserves to live with a part of themselves that they can't reconcile with. It's an awful feeling. I'm so happy that you are getting your revenge on biology soon, lol! I'll keep tabs on your updates and I'll root for you the whole way :)
July 6, 2013
Thank you Rubix! it is crazy the amount of things I have tried over the years to change the appearance of my stomach, only to be disappointed over and over again because nothing works. I am anxiously counting down the days, and I have pushed those negative thoughts aside. I'm doing this and I can't wait to join you and the other lovely ladies on this site on the flat side!! I look forward to seeing more of your updates, and you must do something extra special this year for your bday!! :-)
July 7, 2013
Epic, you are going to have great results! Congratulations on you time now :) best to you and keep us posted!
July 7, 2013
Thank you d37! I am so excited and nervous and obsessed! Lol. But I just know its gonna be great. And best of luck to you. You are gonna look awesome. I am also working out and eating healthier, but not quite on your level yet. I want to run, but a few years ago I went about it all wrong and developed shin splints...ouch! I haven't given up though.
July 7, 2013
You're leading the way on this. Can't wait to hear back from how you're doing after TT:)
You just feel better when you take care of yourself- not sure about everyone else but I couldn't just change all at once. Has been a process and baby steps. But so far is sticking as a lifestyle :) you'll get there!
My favorites are the exercise classes, I don't enjoy running as much but I do enjoy intervals and run to get my heart rate up. The best shoes I've enjoyed with my activities are reebok nano and real flex. They have really worked for me.
Right now I'm excited and obsessed! Lol. Totally understand where you are. We're going to look AmAzInG!! :)
UPDATED FROM EpicChanges2013
2 months pre
60 DAYS AND COUNTING.....!!
HAPPY MONDAY MY TT SISTERS!! I just paid the surgeons fee...the surgical center fee was paid last month. I am THRILLED!! 60 days from today, I will be on the flat side. I pray for continued healing for all who have made it to the other side....I will see you there soon! Now its time for my workout! Gotta go... :-)
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