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7 months and loving it!

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

Never too late
WORTH IT$13,900

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?

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Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 3, 2013
You look great just the way you are. However I understand. GOOD LUCK:)
February 3, 2013
Thanks - these pics I think look worse than I think I look, but pictures don't lie. I want fullness back in my breasts too but hope I don;t need a lift. I think we all hope we hear from our PS "Oh, I can do skin only and implants and you'll look great" but I am trying to be realistic . Very anxious for my appt
February 4, 2013
Iam in Germantown and loved the doctor I used. Send me a message if you want his info.
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February 4, 2013

Thanks for sharing on RealSelf! Were you able to figure out your photo issue? If not, please send me a PM!

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February 6, 2013
If you wouldn't have said ur age on here, I would of never thought u were 51 years old!!!! Your body looks better than most 30 year olds!!!! Good for you on doing this for yourself!h Like u said "it's never to late" Keep us updated!!! If you have questions feel free to ask me or any of the girls here :)
February 6, 2013
You are very kind and made my morning!
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February 6, 2013
:)
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May 5, 2013
I totally agree! You look freakin' amazing! My before photos show a body that looks 30 years older than I am. Yours are out if this world. I would have been happy if that's how I looked in my 20's! You go girl! I want to be that hot when I'm 51!
February 14, 2013
I'll be 45yrs old next month and my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. I like your handle never too late. The better shape you are in before surgery the better your recovery and results and you are obviously taking care of yourself. With the right dr your results should be wonderful. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Never too late
2 months pre

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

Never too late
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!!

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April 14, 2013
You are in great shape and are going to look amazing!!!! Can't wait to see your after photos!
April 14, 2013
Enjoy sweetie ! I been wanting to buy that dream bikini I have always wanted to wear but I am still waiting until the day gets closer, for motivation.
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April 14, 2013
Love your update-you know I'm right with you! We need to shop together!! ;)
April 14, 2013
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 :-)
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April 14, 2013
You got it!!
April 17, 2013
Dr T happy hour!
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April 17, 2013
We might be doing it w/o Dr. T (LOL) ... but we should do it!
April 17, 2013
LOL I didn't mean for him to go! That'd be kinda cool though....
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April 16, 2013
You should research the mini tummy tuck :)
April 19, 2013
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!
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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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June 18, 2013
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 :)
June 19, 2013
I sure hope you are ready :-)
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June 19, 2013
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...
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June 18, 2013
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!!!
June 19, 2013
Thanks I have been following your story and it has been helpful! Keep watching!
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June 21, 2013
You are gonna look amazing...
June 22, 2013
Thanks. I pray you are right. I plan on concentrating on recovery and then results. Hope I can stick to that
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June 22, 2013
Your results will be fantastic !! You look awesome already, this procedure will make your stomach perfect, you'll love it !
June 22, 2013
Thanks. Very anxious
June 23, 2013
Hang in there girl. ..it will be worth it. You're going to feel like your 30 again!!
June 23, 2013
And like your daughter said...no pain no gain lol. X