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Never too late
posted 4 months ago
updated 1 day ago

scheduled for June 26
Cost: $13,900
Dr. Tattelbaum (June 26th Rockville, MD)

I am 51, have 2 grown children and grandchildren....

2 Feb 2013
4 months pre

I am 51, have 2 grown children and grandchildren. I have hated my stomach for almost 30 years. I am just now getting serious about having it fixed - thus my "never too late" title. I have never been overweight and only gained 26 pounds during my pregnancies but my dr said it is just how my skin reacted to being stretched. I am fine with the way I look in clothes, I do P90X at least 4 days a week if not more, but the stretch marks and skin will go away as well all know. I feel like I have alot of good years left to wear a bikini and I want to do it again. I have read your stories and found a dr on here and have an appt on Feb 28th. I am very excited. The "add a photo" option is not working - any suggestions?

Ok, so I went into Vic Secs today for some new...

14 Apr 2013
2 months pre

Ok, so I went into Vic Secs today for some new undies and although I have always bought sexy things in there (nasty stomach and all), today the thoughts of being able to be more confident in those cute things was overwhelming!!! I know it will be months away for me - but am so happy for some of you that can have fun shopping now!!! Woo Hoo!!! I have to keep focused on that and not the pain! My lovely daughter says "Mom, beauty is pain" Love her!!

Hurry up and Wait

17 Jun 2013
8 days pre

Well, I think I am as ready as I will ever be. The time has really flown and I have learned so much from all of you who have shared your stories. What I have learned is that no 2 of us are alike and everyone heals differently.

My granddaughter is officially 7 days late and I have changed my airline tickets to fly out this Wed in hopes of holding her before my surgery next week. Hope she is here soon. I am sure I will update again before I go in. Looking forward to recovery with the support base here!

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Erinbraz
1 day ago

As I was looking thru your pics I was thinking how great you are going to look, then I see that you are 51, You have the body of a 20 year old!! You are going to look AMAZING!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

Never too late
9 hours ago

Thanks I have been following your story and it has been helpful! Keep watching!

So MD mom
1 day ago

I can't believe your time is FINALLY coming...I am sooo excited for you and you know I'm here for you, whatever you need...as you were definitely my main and most important support person!! xxxooo :)

Never too late
9 hours ago

I sure hope you are ready :-)

So MD mom
8 hours ago

Bring it on...I'm gonna try to drive up to see you after our company leaves...actually I could meet you at your week follow up and we could do lunch?! Let me know...then I'll come to your place maybe a week after that...

Marsupial Mom
16 days ago

This is your month! Excited for you and hope it goes smoothly- pre and post op. Enjoy your summer and ability to move freely and doing the max your body can normally do for the next few weeks. Many times recovery can be very emotional and requires patience for healing and seeing results, but long term it is a drop in the bucket. Keep that in mind as the summer eludes you post op. looking forward to hearing more. This Dr. Tattelbaum certainly carries a stellar reputation.

Never too late
14 days ago

Thanks so much - yes I am counting on that reputation - lol!

So MD mom
16 days ago

24 more days!!

Never too late
14 days ago

Thank God I have you to count on!

So MD mom
14 days ago

DEFINITELY!!

gatita217
20 days ago

Looking forward to seeing your transformation. You look great in your before pics... Can't wait to see your afters.

shellysmall
29 days ago

You're going to love your decision. Im about to turn 47 and im so excited to be doing this for me. Try on rice sizers at home with different color topd and styles and you should have some idea before you see your doc to try on sizer. It always better at home first. Also go to the lingerie store and try on the size bra you think you want to be. It really helped me Good luck and thanks for yout well wishes for me on Friday x

newmetime
1 month ago

Girl I can't wait to see your post pics!!! You already look great! You have such a nice shape.

6pack
1 month ago

The MR wasn't bad. It hurt, but the implants under the muscle hurt worse and longer. I'm 1 month PO and I can sneeze and laugh without discomfort. Mind you I had extensive muscle repair after having 6 kids. Your doctor sounds awesome. I trusted my doc with my implants too. I didn't care about the size as much as what they would look and feel like. I just wanted youthful looking breasts that would be proportionate to my body. My only request was that they be full on top, not just at the bottom. I didn't want to pay for a ski slope shape. A little on the voluptuous side if I had my choice, but whatever looked aesthetically pleasing. I think he did good with the size, but I'm just hoping they'll become teardrop shaped. I really wanted that, but I wanted a full upper pole more. I'll wait and see. You are going to look like a teenager by the time you're healed! I can't wait to see your PO pics!

Never too late
14 days ago

How are you doing 6 Pack - haven't heard from you in a while - I hope you are well!

Marsupial Mom
2 months ago

I went to Dr. Cohen in Towson, who I like a lot.

Marsupial Mom
2 months ago

Thank you for sharing! This Dr. Tattelbaum is by all accounts on here a master of his craft and I hope your tummy tuck will be all that you hope for.

Never too late
2 months ago

Who did you go to? I hope you are happy now :-)

3girlsmomrdh
2 months ago

U will be so happy! Don't worry about the pain, I mean its not sunshine and lollipops but its not that bad. It's all worth it! I absolutely love my new body I'm 3 wks post op and still swelling and will for a while but I'm so happy! Take your pain meds right on time. I had an app on my phone that woke me up to take them and that helped so much!

HairGods
2 months ago

You should research the mini tummy tuck :)

So MD mom
2 months ago

Love your update-you know I'm right with you! We need to shop together!! ;)

Never too late
2 months ago

Well schedule a post together and shop in the Rockville mall. Oh and eat at pf changs I'd we Are not in swell hell :-)

So MD mom
2 months ago

You got it!!

luvmyboys
2 months ago

Dr T happy hour!

So MD mom
2 months ago

We might be doing it w/o Dr. T (LOL) ... but we should do it!

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