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7 Months post op.. best thing Ive done for myself EVER

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Hi Ladies Im a 39 year old mother of two great...

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hillcountrysweety
WORTH IT$8,500

Hi Ladies Im a 39 year old mother of two great kids 21 year old daughter and 20 year old son. I was married and had my children very young. First c-section at 18 second 13 months later. By 20 I was a divorced mommy of two. For the last 19 years I have raised my kiddos on my own. I have always been physically active. Running marathons, bike racing and yes even a full ironman. All those years I kept thinking if I worked out more if I ate less maybe that sack of skin would go away. Well it never did for 19 years Ive been wearing my granny panties..looking sideways at every out fit I try on and just loathing my body. I finally decided its time! Im nervous and excited Im scheduled July 16th in San Antonio Texas. I have to say that this sight has been instramental in my decision process. Thank you so much for all of your great photos and advice. Wish me luck!

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Michael E. Decherd, MD, FACS

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June 4, 2012
Well it sure sounds like it's your time. You're still young and fit. You'll bounce back with ease. I wish you the best of luck and great results !! I'm 10 wks post op if you have any questions. This is a great site.
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1 month pre

42 days and counting. I cannot tell you how much I...

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42 days and counting. I cannot tell you how much I hate these before pictures. Would never have put these up if it wasnt for the fantastic results all you ladies have had. Takes a lot of courage to take a step like this. Not only the embaressement of "hey this is actually on my body!" But also the truth that its going to HURT! lol. Just want to say thank you to all you TT's who have made this decision so much easier for me. Knowing other ladies have dealt with this for so many years and are now happy with thier bellies on "the flat side" made me realize it was ok for me to want this and to realize that it is not selfish to finally treat myself first after raising my family. :) Fingers crossed that I get a great results! Anything that you ladies can tell me about that made you recovery easier I would love to hear!

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June 5, 2012
Wow ana313 your before and afters look fantastic! Im going to post my "befores" so scary! :)
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June 5, 2012
Pictures do put the reality of it in your face. My Hubby took my before pics and I was shocked to see how bad I looked. I really didn't think I was that bad. It confirmed that surgery was the right choice for me. Funny now I'm in shock about my new look. Thank you so much. I'm thrilled with my results. Hubby is too :).
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June 5, 2012
Your before looks great! Your after is going to be spectacular!! I bet you got some rocking abs under there :).
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June 7, 2012
Aww Thanks So much! I hope so! :)
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June 6, 2012
I know....the before pics are always daunting to post but you're gonna look amazing!! My surgery is on July 18...so we can do this together :) I think i have a similar tummy to yours and I'm turning 39 later this year.....but I don't feel it!!! I stay very active too...although no marathons yet ;) so I can't wait til our outsides match how we feel on the inside!! I'm sick of my tummy flapping around!
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June 6, 2012
And by similar tummys....i meant mine is larger lol!!
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1 month pre

Wow.. its getting REAL! I just received my...

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Wow.. its getting REAL! I just received my confirmation on my surgery date, time and aftercare instructions (YucK). My boyfriend works off shore 3 weeks on three weeks off and has very graciously offered to take care of me after surgery hard to believe he is home for the next two weeks and then the next time I see him will be day before surgery. I feel like there is alot I should be doing. Even though 6 weeks away so far I have not really gotten one thing together! Hope everybody is doing well and recovering!

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June 11, 2012
You're going to love it! I'm 31 days PO today and would do it again and again!
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June 21, 2012
25 days and counting! super ramp up workout mode! Cycling about 9 hrs a week currently :)
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June 21, 2012
I'm 3 days ahead of you also in SA. I'm excited :)
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June 25, 2012
How are ya??? Getting excited....I can't believe we're 3 weeks away. I definitely am having my moments of anxiety but overall am super excited....just wanna get this done and be on the flat side. 23 days for me....21 for you.....YAY!!!