“Lakeland,Fl TT with Hip Lipo on 8/5/11 OMG I'm So Excited!”

I am 42 yrs old 5'4" and 200 +or- a few #'s. I gave birth to 2 boys (22 and 9). I have had several surgeries and after a etopic in 2006 I was left with a lopsided dunlap of fat. I have wanted to do a TT for years.Finally debt free and ready to go. I recently lost my dad so I am still pretty emotional so I am hoping while I recover I do not have a balling spree as I have read things like that and sneezing,coughing and laughing are the worse.

I just took some pics of my belly and OMG what a shock I never realized how bad my strech marks are I guess cuz I can't see them over the fat..LOL...

I have been reading this site for hours and have been inspired by many so I decided to attempt this (even though I am no computer whiz)in hopes to inspire someone else on their journey. I currently live in Lakeland, Fl and I will be using a Dr. in Maitland,Fl about 1.5 to 2 hours from my home which the drive concerns me afterwards as I have a new car and don't want throw up in it...how stupid is that? HAHA!

I am getting a full TT and lipo on my hips on Friday and I can't wait. I hope my results turn out as well as some of the ones I have seen. I have tried to look at before and after shots of people who I think I look sort of like. I must say I am concerned since the dr said" you'll still be thick" not sure exactly what that meant but I'm OK with thick as long as I don't have the dunlap.I wear a 16 and I know I will still wear a 16 afterwards but they should fit better and would love to be asble to feel good about tucking in a shirt again.

To be frank...I am not a dieter, and do not exercise so losing weight has not been a priority which I know sounds crazy but it's the truth. I am hoping with the dunlap gone I will be more inspired to start walking and maybe exercise some. I have although started watching what I eat better so that is a start. I am starting to get freaked out but excited just the same. I will have to stay overnight with the dr. so I hope all goes well, I have been preping for this for awhile and I just know there nis something I will miss or forget. I would welcome ANY suggestions for before and after prep. Thanks to everyone for reading. I'll update as I go..Wish me luck!!!

Cyndie

Updated on 2 Aug 2011:
OK so I am 3 days away from my big day (Friday) and OMG I can't sleep. My mind is racing. Oh and I guess I should mention that I had my sons by c-section. I just took my first round of vitamins given to me by my dr. and start my first round of antibotics tomorrow. I am out of town right now so I am kinda going insane since I have sooooo much to do to prep before Friday and I can't do any of it. I'll be going home tomorrow so tomorrow night and Thursday I should stay pretty busy. Am I the only one that thinks on the track of "OMG got to start my meds, oh and I need to get jello and sprite, and did I pack all my things, and oh I need to get my sons stuff for his overnight stay with family, and I gotta pay the bills before I'm too druged to do it, and....etc......" I'm exhausted just thinking of all the things I need to do and doing them. BTW sorry my pics were sideways I have corrected them now I am REALLY sorry they are soooo gross. I can't believe how horrible I look. So sad...But new me coming soon. OK I rattled on enough. I'll keep you updated.

Updated on 3 Aug 2011:
Well today, tomorrow, and boom there it is.....Thanks so much to all of you for your insanely kind words. Seriously, I am overwhelmed by the support you ladies provide. I am so excited not just for myself but for all us. I am so ready to see all oof your pics of before and after and read your stories of how it came about and how it truned out for each of you. I am packing up now to return home from our trip. Hubby will not be coming home until tomorrow then Friday we are off. Lots to do before my big day but I wanted to send SHOUT OUTS to ALL of you AMAZING ladies. Thank you!!!! It is your words of encouragement that has reinforced that this is a good thing for me.Ok so I gotta hit the road about an 8 hour drive home.Love to you all!
Cyndie

Updated on 4 Aug 2011:
OK so my big day is tomorrow. I'm sooooo excited and trying not to think of things that might freak me out. I am more worried that maybe he won't be able to do much for me and i don't want to be disappointed but anything will be an improvement. Thanks to all of your support. I will post after pics as so I can. Best wishes to all of you guys coming up. Got to cut this short lots to do. TTYL!!! Cyndie

Updated on 16 Aug 2011:
OK I'm back 11days PO sorry it's been awhile. The surgery went well hated the groggy feeling coming out of it but i have never had IV to knock me out it was always the mask type. Anyway after I was finally awake enough i felt pretty good stayed overnight. Pain has been not too bad. Out of drugs now so on the old tylenol but only had 2 tabs 1 time yesterday.been sleeping in the recliner so not too bad. i have tried to do a few things in the last two days and funny while i sit i feel fine but SWEET JESUS when i get up and try anything i am worn out in about 2 min. Oh and the drain removal was at day 5 po one was not so bad but the other...well...lets just say i screamed "HOLY MOTHER OF GOD" when he litterally snatched it out. i swear i think it had grown to the side of my skin it hurt for about 2 hours. I have two nice holes where they were. still have the white strips so cant really see scar i keep hoping they will come off in the shower. OH and back pain......yeah lots of if...mostly when trying to stand too long and in the shower. i took pics and although i am happy that the flab of fat is gone i'm still not sure how the final result is going to look like you guys can form your own opinion. i still have swelling. have not tried my own clothes just mumus too scared of the disappointment if they dont fit from swelling. oh i also had hip lipo and the brusing is almost all gone i think the bromilin and arnica the dr gave me worked alot.i know i'm rambling but i'm trying to give you all the update details. i go back for follow up on the 23rd hopefully i can see the scar then