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New date June 3rd!!!!!

Erinbraz
posted 3 months ago
updated 23 days ago

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Cost: $11,400
Voorhees, NJ

Hi!! I came across this site and have been reading...

27 Feb 2013
2 months pre

Hi!! I came across this site and have been reading posts for a few days. I have 4 kids ages 15, 8, 2 and 9 months old. The last two were c sections. I am 36 and I had my first at 20 years old. My stomach has gotten worse after every pregnancy!!! I still look preg bc of muscle seperation and I have sagging skin and stretch marks.

I just want to look good in clothes!!!! I want this surgery sooo bad and I have everything set up, my husband took off work for a month but I'm just sooo scared something will happen to me!!! And it's soooo expensive! My total was 11,400 for everything. I do know someone that went to my doctor and she said he is a perfectionist and the surgery has changed her life!! I know it will change mine too but I'm so back and forth about it. Help!!!

After looking at before and after photos and...

3 Mar 2013
28 days pre

After looking at before and after photos and reading stories I am def not turning back!! I want this so bad and I'm starting to convince myself I do deserve it!! I'm posting a few before pics. I'm 183lbs and 5'6. I really wAnted to get down to 170 before surgery!! I still have a month so I have to step up my workouts and diet.

I'm 183 lbs 5'6. I really would like to get down...

5 Mar 2013
26 days pre

I'm 183 lbs 5'6. I really would like to get down to atleast 150 after my surgery by eating healthy and excercising. Has anyone lost 20-30 lbs after TT and if so did it affect your TT results at all?? I'm really nervous about that bc I do plan on losing more weight.

Hi just curious if anyone on here has heard of or...

14 Mar 2013
18 days pre

Hi just curious if anyone on here has heard of or used doctor Franckle? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

I don't want to disappoint bc I have been on here...

18 Mar 2013
14 days pre

I don't want to disappoint bc I have been on here encouraging some ladies to go for it but I have decided to postpone my surgery. This isn't about money or feeling guilty bc I have 4 kids or bc I'm scared. This is about my body and wanting to be the healthiest I can be before I get this procedure done. I originally wanted to get under 160 pounds before I even saw the PS. But somehow I walked into his office mid-January at 183 pounds thinking I could lose weight by April 1st surgery date. Instead of losing I actually gained a few pounds bc I have felt so crunched for time and stressed about losing weight. Honestly if I was 190 and felt good about myself than I wouldn't care!! I really don't care about the number on the scale! I just know for me I am overweight and I just don't feel right!! The doctor also was going to have to do 2 hours of lipo on me. A little is fine and they may still have to do some when I go back for another consult but 2 hours and 3 grand more for weight I know I can lose on my own is just unacceptable TO ME! I am by no means judging anyone else that has to do this! I just know for me it just doesn't feel right! i just don't feel healthy right now. After my 3rd baby in 2010, I lost 30 pounds and felt strong and healthy at 160. I wanted a TT back then but got pregnant again. My 4th is Is 9 months old and I'm now back up to almost 190. This is not where I want to be going into surgery. I know that I can lose this weight and I want to give myself time to do so. I want to be healthy and happy and then I will go back to the PS for another consult and the bonus is that it will be cheaper and prob less painful bc he won't have as much work to do! So today is the beginning of my journey to getting my health back!!! I did it before and I'm going to do it again and I want to do it for life and stay fit for life!! No more flip flopping yo yo dieting! My goal is to be happy, healthy and strong and then I WILL GET MY NEW BELLY!!! I will post pics and updates along the way! And good luck to all of you that have surgeries coming up!! : )

I don't have time to post much but after going...

30 Apr 2013
29 days post

I don't have time to post much but after going thru a not so good situation with my husband I called and rebooked my surgery for June 3rd!!! I've been excercising and eating healthy and have lost 15 pounds since my last update. I'm sooooo excited!!! I have no doubts this time!!! I'm not even scared of the pain or surgery!!! I'm just sooooo ready to do this!!! I'm hoping to lose atleast 10 more pounds before surgery but I'm not stressing over it!!! I feel great and that's all that matters! I can't wait to get rid of this stomach!!!

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Ndestructible 3 Apr 2013

Erinbratz for some reason I thought you were having your TT before mine and I wasn't able to find your profile. I just wanted to see how you're going. I had mine done yesterday. Feel better than expected. I asked my PS if he thought that if I lost weight after my TT if it would change the way it would look but he said no. I really feel that having this TT will motivate me to become more physically healthy. I wish you luck with whatever you decide.

ramiyafranklin 3 Apr 2013

That was a great post. I know that you will meet your goals, go with your heart and how you feel. Keep us updated.

3boysWYmom 1 Apr 2013

GOOD LUCK LADY

Mistylavae 18 Mar 2013

I think you have made a great decision! I have been at my ideal weight for 5 years and other then up and down 2-3 pounds I have been 150 pounds (I am 5'6) and feeling like its a perfect weight for me and I do feel my results are really good cause I was at the weight I wanted to be. I am down to 143 pounds now (they took off 3 pounds of skin and fat) so I am happy so far. I believe that this is different for everyone and we can each make our own decision about what is best for us as individuals. I am excited to watch your journey! Best of luck :)

Erinbraz 18 Mar 2013

Thank you so much!!! I really needed to hear that bc I've been feeling a little down today but I also know this is best. : )

albogirl32 16 Mar 2013

You sound like like. I was so scared before the surgery and wanted to write letters to my daughter incase smth happened to me, but insted I convinced myself that everything will be ok during the surgery. As long as you have a good surgeon from a board certified surgeons, you will be okay. Good luck on the surgery. You deserve it.

newme5 18 May 2013

I also wanted to write letters to kids. Did u?

So long flab 14 Mar 2013

Me too Jennifer !!! Erin you go in before me and I'm looking at your post to show me inspiration after you have your tt .

Erinbraz 14 Mar 2013

Ok I swear I will post as much as possible!!! Pics and how I'm feeling! I'll make my husband do it if I feel to sick lol

iwantmybodyback1980 14 Mar 2013

LOL love that pic that your hubby pulled up that reminds me of my ugly belly

Erinbraz 14 Mar 2013

Lol!

albogirl32 16 Mar 2013

haha Jaba the hunt is so funny

Mommy2Two 12 Mar 2013

Looking forward to following your journey. I'm a few days behind you.

So long flab 6 Mar 2013

I see now the question I private messages you I worry about the same thing

MrsBazz 6 Mar 2013

This surgery is going to change your appearance so it much, maybe you will,adjust you weight-loss goal after surgery? I think 15-20lbs would just improve your result, but 30 is pretty drastic, it ,ay create lose skin again. But at the same time, you could always just gain a little back if you felt it ruined your result.

Erinbraz 6 Mar 2013

Ok thanks for your input! Most of my weight is in my breasts and stomach anyway. I'm hoping I'll be happier with myself After the surgery and will just want to tone my body instead of losing so much. I still have a few weeks to lose a bit more before the surgery as well. : )

pir840 5 Mar 2013

I had a full TT, muscle repair and lipo last June. Best decision EVER! I was the same weight and height as you at the time of my procedure. Check out my before and afters. I could not be more happier with the results:)!

Erinbraz 5 Mar 2013

You look awesome!! I cant wait to get this done!! Thanks!

Chicago6889 4 Mar 2013

Hey Erin, hang in there and don't back out! I thought I would chicken out but I did it! I am soooo happy now and healing! I don't think there was anyone more scared than me.

Erinbraz 4 Mar 2013

Thanks so much for your comment! It really helps hearing from people that have already gone thru this! I'm definitely not going to back out!! I'm soooo excited now!!! I can't wait to feel good about myself again!! : )

Lacey3 3 Mar 2013

We are very much alike.. The emotions we go through are frustrating, scary, excitciting, anticipation. What a jumble mess! My nerves have kicked in over time the closer I get.. I hope after my surgery I can help calm some of your fears and worries.. For us mommys, we've always put our babies first... Now it's time for us! We do deserve this! :)

Erinbraz 3 Mar 2013

Yes I'm so excited to follow you after your surgery! It will def help me!! And we do deserve this!! It's hard to convince ourselves of that!! : )

Mythreeladies 1 Mar 2013

It's definitely a very personal decision, but I will tell you from my experience (and I am only 7 days post op) - I am sooooooo happy that I did this. It sounds like you have a similar belly as mine and face the same challenges due to separated muscles and wrinkly skin. If you are able to have the support system to help with your recovery - I would say go for it!! You deserve it! The fee does seem pretty high for abdominoplasty but maybe that is because I am in Minneapolis. Good luck with whatever you decide!!

Erinbraz 1 Mar 2013

Thank you!! This site is really helping me!! I am def gonna go for it but I'll prob be stressing out until I actually do it. My pre op is March 21st and that's when I pay for it so after that there's no turning back! Lol I definitely feel like I need to do this!! I do so much for my family it almost seems strange to finally do something for me!!! Thanks for your support! : ) feel better soooon!!

Erinbraz 1 Mar 2013

And I just looked at your pics and you look AMAZING!!!!!! So happy for you!!!