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Hello, I'm 37 years old, 5'6, and I've had three...

Bethany1999October 21, 2012
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Hello, I'm 37 years old, 5'6, and I've had three children. I have two girls ages 12 and 7 and I had a daughter that passed away three years ago at age 11 from complications with cerebral palsy. My highest weight was 306 lbs and I am now down to 177. I would like to weigh between 165 and 170 the day of my surgery. I've lost over 120 lbs with diet and exercise. I do weight watchers and I'm at the gym 4 to 5 days a week. It is very hard for me to lose weight right now, I keep going up and down 3 lbs. My stomach is disgusting and I can't wait to get rid of this hanging skin. i decided to get healthy and change my lifestyle after my daughter passed because I had to be healthy for my two remaining girls. Can't tell you how much better I feel and how much my health has improved. I've posted some embarrassing before pictures and hopefully I will look as good after my surgery as the women on this site.

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Don Fontana, MD

Don Fontana, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Kimmers25
October 22, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf!

Good for you in getting healthy:)   It's a big step and you should be proud of yourself.   

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Kate R Hebert
October 24, 2012

Bethany1999,

Wow your post brought tears to my eyes.  That is so awesome of you to lose all that weight to be healthy for your daughters.... and very impressive you dropped that much!  I am so sorry to hear about your misfortune with losing one of your children.  I'm sure you will look absolutely amazing with your new tummy, and please keep us posted!  I really want to follow your recovery. :)

 

Hugs,

 

Kate

UPDATED FROM Bethany1999
Day of treatment

PO Day 1 I had my surgery today at 7am. It went...

Bethany1999December 20, 2012
PO Day 1 I had my surgery today at 7am. It went great. I didn't have any nausea. I was really worried about that. After I woke up I went to the bathroom and they let me go. I was surprised how quickly I left. Pain was OK, my upper abdominal muscles were just really sore. I won't get to see my stomach till Monday. I took 2 pain pills when I got home about 12:30. About 8pm I could feel the rest of me getting sore. Here's some pics can't see that much,

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ZumbaDiva
December 21, 2012
Your story brought tears to my heart and I am glad that you found something positive to focus on after that unfortunate mishap. You are truly a blessing to your other girls and I am sure your results are going to look fab. Cant wait to see more pics
Marykay
December 21, 2012
May God bless you during your physical and emotional healing. I am so happy that you are able to do something special for yourself and don't ever feel guilty about that!!
Bethany1999
December 21, 2012
Thanks, so much for the kind words. Hope your recovery goes as smooth as mine.
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PO day 2. Pain has officially kicked in. I thought...

Bethany1999December 21, 2012
PO day 2. Pain has officially kicked in. I thought this was too easy. My tube sites and incision site burn, but its my muscle tighting that's killing me and this tight binder is making it worst. Just took 2 pain bills hope it starts working soon.

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jizfiya
December 21, 2012
Continue to be encouraged in all that you do. Congratulations on the cross over to the flat side. Your in the perfect place where there's lots of love n support through it all. Jizfiya
Bethany1999
December 21, 2012
Thanks, can't wait to see your after pictures.
Sheltybindi
December 21, 2012
Congratualtions im sure it loks great i had surgery day before you and dnt seem to be going as well as you so ill use you for inspiration. Keep healing well
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