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On the other side and doing great!!

Name: On the other side and doing great!!
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Rating: 5
Author: byebyebelly

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Like many of you I put my family first; to the...

byebyebellySeptember 24, 2011

WORTH IT$4,500

Like many of you I put my family first; to the point of sacraficing my body and my health. After 1 year of great healthy habits. I am back in shape, but the belly fat is not going away. It is never going to go away, unless of course I become anorexic. I am not willing to that.

I am married, about to turn 50 in December and have 3 children all adults now. They go braces, dental implants, accutane, lasix surgery. I got streched out belly, weight gain, type 2 diabetes. Now I can put myself first. So here I go, in one week I get my Tummy Tuck. I am scared and I am excited at the sametime.

I'll post my before pics as soon as get that figured out.

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marinemom

September 25, 2011

Hi Byebyebelly! So glad you found this site, you will get alot of info. and support. Recovery is not really scary, it's just good to have an idea of what to expect so that when it happens, you don't freak out! I am 9 weeks post op and the best advice I can give you is to read up on how to prepare for the tt/have some help, be patient, be patient, and know it's a long process, but it really is only painful the first few days for most people. You will be tired all the time though, that is normal. Up your protein and Vit. C NOW so that your body will be in optimal shape for healing. Good luck!

marinemom

September 25, 2011

Regarding posting your pictures, it's easy. Go to your "blog" and scroll down to add image, click on that and then you basically upload file from the source, be it a camera phone, camera, or your computer. Then click Submit update and that should be it. You can add multiple photos but they have to be done one at a time. Hope this helps.

byebyebelly

September 27, 2011

I had implemented the protien, but not the Vit C. Thanks for that tip. I'm also increasing my iron so I don't get anemic from blood loss. My expectations are 1) no miracles. 2) my body will with continued exercise and healthy eating actually look like I take care of myself. Right now I go to the gym 3 - 5 days a week, ride my bike 16 miles 3 - 5 days a week and while my arms and legs look good, my belly looks like I am a couch potatoe. If in 6 months to a year my belly is trim then it will all be worth it.

UPDATED FROM byebyebelly

7 days pre

I was so reluctant to join, but now I am so glad....

byebyebellySeptember 26, 2011

I was so reluctant to join, but now I am so glad. WOW!!! what great support. Met with PS and he gave me my pre-op education, but this group is what has calmed my anxiety. I am now like a kid a Christmas, can't sleep because I am excited. I think everyone has helped to have realistic expectations. I am now running around work and home finishing projects before I a laid up. Don't want guilt calling me out of bed or pushing before I am ready. My husband is taking a week off from work to help and thank goodness the kids are all grown. Thanks everyone. I will post my before pics this weekend.

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BellaBelly

September 26, 2011

Hi ByeByeBelly! Your day will be here soon! The week will fly by for you... Glad you found this place!

Angie_M

September 27, 2011

If you haven't already, you might want to read Kimmers' Tummy Tuck Survival Guide. Its a great read. I'm excited for you, and looking forward to reading about your next steps. Please keep us updated!

byebyebelly

September 29, 2011

Where do I find that survival guide?

marinemom

October 2, 2011

byebyebelly, it's on the top right side of this page~

UPDATED FROM byebyebelly

5 days pre

I go back and forth between excitement and anxiety...

byebyebellySeptember 28, 2011

I go back and forth between excitement and anxiety. I find myself trying to keep busy so that I am not to get worked up. I took my before pictures and now I'm going to try and upload them. HT: 5'5", WT: 130 lbs.

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