I am 43, 5ft 10, have two children, one 17 and one 10. Five years ago I lost 119lbs and have kept it off for five years, but now I have the tummy of a much older woman. Though I feel great I do not look great (especially naked..lol)
So today I had my Pre-Op and paid for the Op in full, which has made it so real (no going back now...)
I have taken some before pics, I would love to hear from someone who is post op with the same body shape as me, just for some reassurance (bites lip)
Updated on 28 Sep 2013:
I finally managed to add a few pictures:-)
Updated on 7 Oct 2013:
So I sleep at all last night, I can gi from 0 to crazy in a matter of seconds.....one second I am so happy and can't wait and then I can literally blink my eyes and I ask myself why are you doing this to yourself, (the scarring, the swelling, the pain.....). I am a Gemini so I am putting it down to the 'twins', I just wish I could pick an emotion and stick with it. It really is a rollercoaster, and I am so happy I found this site and for all the support and kind words of encouragement from everyone. Sisterhood at its best. Thank you. xx
Updated on 9 Oct 2013:
Today I'm feeling very relaxed and ready for this positive life change. I decided on some me time now that the house is cleaned, the laundry done and the fridge stocked.....so I took myself off to the beautician's and got myself waxed from head to toe (well from eyebrows to lower legs!). I am scheduled for surgery at 2pm tomorrow, so by 5ish I will be on the flat side (Oorah.....)
Updated on 14 Oct 2013:
Day four post op and I still feel very good, had a shower today, it was the best shower ever and finally the bowels moved so today was just amazing!!
I have just taken some pictures and its evening so I am swollen, but I don't care I love my results. I hope everyone is healing well and feeling happy with their results. x
Updated on 25 Oct 2013:
Well today makes it 15days post op, I think that my whole TT experience has been very positive from day one, and ITS don't mean to take away from the pain thst others have experienced, but for me its been very minimal and I am so grateful for that. I am walking straight since surgery eventhough I may not have been walking as fast as I normally would I was still walking straight. I now back to full daily routine minus working out which is starting to agitate me, but I plan to start a gentle routine next Monday and see how it goes (fingers crossed). I'm still eating very clean with high protein, but I have found my apatite has decreased, I have not weighed myself yet, but plan on doing it on Monday......
The swelling starts about mid afternoon and by nightfall I have a nice pot belly, no swelling above incision only below, easy to put up with when I have had such a great TT experience to date. I love my scar and the scar placement and of course my new found BB!.
Well that's pretty much it, I hope my story gives reassurance to anyone who is approaching their surgery date. FYI love the clear silicone sheets. I plan on starting Bio Oil on scar next week too. Happy and positive healing to all. xx