Finally the Body I've Always Dreamed Of...tummy Tuck W/lipo, Lipo to Inner Thighs - Allentown, PA

Okay....so here it goes. I've struggled with my weight my entire life, resulting from numerous things, genetics, bad eating habits, depression, lack of guidance, etc. I reached my highest weight sometime after graduating high school I believe. I can't exactly recall when or what the moment was in my life that made me decide to change, to live a better lifestyle, to be healthier happier, and just all around a better person. None of this happened overnight, it started with slowly trying to eat better...instead of a bag of chips, like the entire bag, maybe a handful of nuts, and instead of lounging around all day because of hating the way you look, getting up and going for a walk. Soon enough these exchanges would become more drastic. Instead of eating junk food, I would eat primarily healthy food and indulge on the weekends. Instead of walking, I would be exercising heavily daily. Like I said previously, this did not happen over night. Losing weight, and becoming healthier, and following a healthier diet is a lifestyle change not a quick fix. I am now 21 years old, will be 22 in August. So now, almost four years later I went from being completely out of shape and unhealthy to being more self aware of what I feed my body, my diet, and exercising sometimes twice a day (3,000m swim m-f am, and 5 mile runs outside in the pm 6/7 days a week). I went from not being able to run a mile without being short of breath to being able to run endlessly and still have more energy to push through more. I'm not saying any of this was an easy journey because it wasn't. It's hard when you're whole life you were told you were one thing and that's the person you were supposed to be it's hard to change your image over night, for yourself more importantly and to others. When you make drastic changes in your life it is hard for others and especially yourself to see yourself differently. While I am aware of my accomplishments I still see a fat girl in the mirror and my results are hidden by excess skin and stubborn fat that I can not seem to get rid of. I want to be able to show the world, my family, my friends, and most importantly myself what I was capable of achieving. I hope one day to inspire other young women and men to living a healthier lifestyle and taking control of their lives. It is not an east journey, but it is one well worth it and at the end of the day you will be a better person for it. I do not know when the exact moment was when I decided to go through with cosmetic surgery. I don't know if it was when my god daughter asked me why my stomach wasn't flat or my friends told me I shouldn't wear a bikini, although I still did. I may not look perfect now, or ever, but I am proud of the progress I made regardless if anyone else knows who I was and who I've now become. Yes, I look good IN CLOTHING. I had asked several people's opinions before deciding to go through with surgery a lot of the people I asked were against it, said I looked good already, that I didn't need it. It was hard to explain to them that I hate the way I look. I can't stand looking at myself in the mirror, especially when I'm naked. I try to remember all of the hard work and progress I've made but all I can see in the mirror is a fat girl, a fit girl on the inside hidden by a body that may or not be able to change with further continuation of diet and or exercise. I consider the opinions of people I am close with but at the end of the day this decision is mine and it is for me and no one else. I have decided to go through with tummy tuck w/lipo, breast augmentation, and lipo to my inner thighs. When I get a chance to post more I will.

I can't believe it's finally happening....less than two weeks out I will be making the first step to a new, improved, and all over better me. August 5th is D day. I'm excited, slightly nervous, anxious, and about ten thousand other emotions. I should add I'm really quite impulsive. About six months ago this wasn't even a thought, well not a thought at the front of my mind anyway. I can't even remember what set me off one day. 05/28/15 was my first consult appointment with Dr. Chung, now, less than three months later, I will be going under the knife. I would have to say the hardest part about this whole process is the lack of support from family and friends. My family and friends tell me I'm beautiful just the way I am and that I do not need to do this. They just don't understand. This is for my whole self, not anyone else. It is going to improve my physical appearance, along with also helping the emotional and mental challenges I deal with on a daily basis. I truly believe this will help to improve my quality of life. When I talked to my family and friends about this I only asked them one question..."Do you want me to be happy?" Nothing else matters. This will make me happy and the rest is insignificant. I just wish they would understand, but I guess someone that hasn't gone through this won't. I understand that it is hard to put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand their experience. The amount of weight I've lost and the changes I've made physically, and character wise since graduating high school has been outstanding. I know this, and so do my family friends. I just wish they could also see that beyond wanting this, I deserve this. All the hard work over the past few years, the ups, the downs, the injuries, the moments feeling where I couldn't change who I was, and then the moments where I thought I could do anything. My grandmother has been the closest to me throughout this entire journey, she helped me take my first steps towards living a healthier lifestyle, and learning to eat right and exercise. I just wish I had her unwavering support, whether she is hesitant to support me because she is scared or some other reason I'm not sure. All I know is this is what I want and it's not for anyone else, it's for ME. I was hoping to get BA at this time as well, but that will have to wait until a future date. So tummy tuck and lipo of thighs. This is so nerve wrecking but so exciting. I've dreamed about having a flat stomach, seriously, I've actually dreamed about it. Funny, right? I have had all my pre op blood work done and filled out all my pre op paperwork. So far I am good to go. I've been continuing to take a multi vitamin to keep my body healthy and in pristine health prior to surgery. I've had some medical issues lately which have prevented me from working out for about the past three weeks, which has been super hard on me. Going from being an extreme athlete to nothing. So maybe knowing what it's like not being able to workout prior to surgery will end up being a good thing....I just want to thank everyone on this site, reading everyone's reviews has really made me felt very comfortable and prepared me for surgery. I am so excited to share my journey with all of you. Attached is a copy of a few photos, I was at some point heavier than even the pictures I posted, so just imaging, that, but worse. And after a lot of hard work, this is what's left....

8 days out guys! I'm FREAKING out!!!!!!!! I'm so excited but I know it is still going to be a long recovery after surgery! I hope I do okay with recovery I think that part is freaking me out the most. I'll admit, I am a bit of a baby when it comes to pain and I don't know how I'm going to feel not being able to do anything strenuous for a while. Although, I've already been exercise limited for the past few weeks so I guess that was my warm up to this...this weekend I'll be going down to OCMD with my girlfriend. my last hooray before D day! It just seems so unreal...I can't believe this is finally happening. My grandma is going to be the one taking care of me after surgery, she should be warned I'm probably going to be a complete psycho after surgery, emotional wise. Buckle up Gma! 8 days and counting....thank you all for all of your support! I really appreciate this site and everyone on here!