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Getting an Overdue Tummy Tuck!!!! -No more hiding behind my clothes!!!
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There are so many words to describe the feeling I...
WORTH IT$9,000
There are so many words to describe the feeling I get every time I sit with Dr. Jan. He is the most gentle, caring, attentive man with such a soothing and reassuring smile & voice. I am so confident that my journey from beginning to end will be worth all the pain & discomfort. Not being able to sleep on my side will be very hard for me but hey...it won't be for long.
I researched and met with over a dozen doctors from PA, NJ, GA, MD and I am so happy the one I chose is right here at home and only 20 minutes away.
I did not get to lose all the weight I wanted to, but this loose hanging nasty skin is becoming more troublesome and before I take a knife or scissors to it myself, I gotta suck it up and get it done. I am happy to say I lost about 60 65 pounds since January 2015. Slowly but surely it has been coming off. If I could just love to exercise as much as love to eat my pizza and sweets and all the other stuff in between. There is truly no secret to weight loss...move your butt and monitor your calorie/food intake. No magic pills needed. I will be posting some pictures in a few. some before, during and after. I also plan on seeing him for my breast reduction/lift and maybe some other nips, tucks, lifts, etc. I am truly excited to have chosen Dr Jan! Please follow me on my journey, keep me encouraged my fellow TT Survivors!!
I researched and met with over a dozen doctors from PA, NJ, GA, MD and I am so happy the one I chose is right here at home and only 20 minutes away.
I did not get to lose all the weight I wanted to, but this loose hanging nasty skin is becoming more troublesome and before I take a knife or scissors to it myself, I gotta suck it up and get it done. I am happy to say I lost about 60 65 pounds since January 2015. Slowly but surely it has been coming off. If I could just love to exercise as much as love to eat my pizza and sweets and all the other stuff in between. There is truly no secret to weight loss...move your butt and monitor your calorie/food intake. No magic pills needed. I will be posting some pictures in a few. some before, during and after. I also plan on seeing him for my breast reduction/lift and maybe some other nips, tucks, lifts, etc. I am truly excited to have chosen Dr Jan! Please follow me on my journey, keep me encouraged my fellow TT Survivors!!
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7 days pre
Hiding behind my clothes...
Always wearing clothes that stretch and hold in my extra weight/pure 100% fat. I can't hide behind them anymore. CAUTION: View at your own risk. Pretty gross pictures. No one should stomach such nastiness!!
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September 25, 2016
Me too! Hoping upon hope, praying upon prayers that some how/some way money will materialize to allow me to have my "apron" fixed soon. I'm already 61 and it got so much worse during my menopausal era. I am an apple shape, with skinny arms, legs, and butt, so this disgusting apron makes it impossible for me to wear regular clothing - I sooooo miss my jeans! Over the last 2 years I've had 14 corrective surgical procedures completed on both my elbows and hands. Recovery has been very difficult but I'm almost done with it all! Needless to say the physical inactivity during this long time has taken an additional toll on my flabbiness. So, if I can figure out a $ solution, I'd love to have a Granny Makeover in January or February 2017 and be ready to live life again by next summer when I turn 62! You are an inspiration to me!
November 2, 2016
I must have been pain med UP and out of it when you wrote this over a month ago! My apologies for not responding, very unlike me. But thank you so much for following my journey and much success on your decision for the Granny Makeover next year. Please keep me posted! It melts my heart when people say I have inspire them. really means a lot! take care Built Like A Brick!
October 7, 2016
Hi,can you post your pictures post op please?
October 27, 2016
I just bought all my winter
November 2, 2016
Hey and hi! I think that has been the most rewarding feeling...not having to stuff my belly in some stretch jeans and wearing tight cami's underneath my shirts to hold it all in. then wear a sweater on top of it all so no one could see my hanging flesh from the sides. The freedom of not having to do that is worth all the pain and discomfort of this procedure.
November 1, 2016
How much do you weigh? I mean before and after surgery? You look great.
November 2, 2016
hi. i was tipping 217-220 right before surgery. I am 194 today.
Thank you..it was not a walk in the park but it sure was worth it!
Thank you..it was not a walk in the park but it sure was worth it!
November 2, 2016
Muscle Repair pain and then back pain. Brutal. seems like it lasted forever!
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August 25, 2016
You look like me I'm having mine done September 15th I'm really excited to have found you. I'm in pa also. Boy what a roller coaster of emotions. I'm so excited to have mine done. You will have to keep me posted on your surgery and progress. We leave for vacation next week on Friday then come home and have it done. What have you done to prepare for your surgery? Any advice that you heard from anyone to prepare for surgery? I got arnica gel and arnica tablets and bromelanin tablets to help with swelling and bruising. My ps said to start drinking pineapple juice 5 days before to help with bruising
August 26, 2016
Good Morning my fellow TT brave soul!
I've been a stressing mess! That's what I've been doing to prepare. Stressing and more stressing. So today i decided to STOP STRESSING and START EMBRACING. I have a great doctor waiting to cut me up and sew me back together on Sept 1. I have a supportive sweetie at home who is taken off to help me recover for about a week and other family members to fill in when college ball starts, lol. I have done a lot of reading to prepare. I also have the arnica gel and tablets. I have heard and read not so good things about the bromelanin tablets - it's better just to drink fresh pineapple juice. I changed my diet as of yesterday, 7 days before surgery. I am doing a lot of protein (key to recovery) and fresh smoothies packed with greens, pineapples & berries. I also found a high protein bar called FIT CRUNCH that has 30g of protein and it's actually good! like really good! I am staying away from my favorite junk foods...ice cream, pizza, snickers & twix. It was so hard yesterday, I was about to give in but I focus on my surgery and the money I have invested and it kept me strong. Also focusing on how great I am going to feel without the heaviness of this hanging skin which actually gives me back pain. I am going to rent a recliner as well for 2 weeks. I shopping around for zip up comfy robes/pj's. I saw some at Kohl's. Also shopping around for the compression garments because they can get really nasty and the smell of blood makes me sick. So I have to invest in about 4 or so. I was told to start moving more before surgery so my body can be loose. whatever that means but off to the gym i go for some cardio. I can not stand the way my hanging skin slaps my thighs when i exercise. It has gotten worse and really gets in the way of my workouts. I do plan on losing more weight after surgery and my PS said as long as I do it right with exercise to keep toning I should be okay. I think getting rid of this excess and actually seeing the results will give me even more motivation. I'm nervous. Excited. Scared..all wrapped up into one. I look forward to being more active and healthy. Please keep me posted on your journey as well. I will be taking pictures before I go under on Sept 1. I am going to have my daughter keep up with my status if I can't for whatever reason. Have a great time on your vacation and "see you on the flat side" soon. :-) A toast to you and your courage and weight loss! Oh and lots of protein shakes after the surgery is a plus. I got straws..lots of straws..all different colors. Fluids will be your best friend and oh GAS X the night before with a stool softener. Can't forget that tip. My friend said she had gas bubbles so bad it felt worse than the wound. now that gotta be bad. and not to say this will happen to you nor I, but I wanna be prepared. Oh OH OHHHH get a walker too, you can rent one at the pharmacy. My friend let me borrow hers. Gotta start moving around slowly and independently soon. GOOD LUCK and thank you for your support as well!!!
I've been a stressing mess! That's what I've been doing to prepare. Stressing and more stressing. So today i decided to STOP STRESSING and START EMBRACING. I have a great doctor waiting to cut me up and sew me back together on Sept 1. I have a supportive sweetie at home who is taken off to help me recover for about a week and other family members to fill in when college ball starts, lol. I have done a lot of reading to prepare. I also have the arnica gel and tablets. I have heard and read not so good things about the bromelanin tablets - it's better just to drink fresh pineapple juice. I changed my diet as of yesterday, 7 days before surgery. I am doing a lot of protein (key to recovery) and fresh smoothies packed with greens, pineapples & berries. I also found a high protein bar called FIT CRUNCH that has 30g of protein and it's actually good! like really good! I am staying away from my favorite junk foods...ice cream, pizza, snickers & twix. It was so hard yesterday, I was about to give in but I focus on my surgery and the money I have invested and it kept me strong. Also focusing on how great I am going to feel without the heaviness of this hanging skin which actually gives me back pain. I am going to rent a recliner as well for 2 weeks. I shopping around for zip up comfy robes/pj's. I saw some at Kohl's. Also shopping around for the compression garments because they can get really nasty and the smell of blood makes me sick. So I have to invest in about 4 or so. I was told to start moving more before surgery so my body can be loose. whatever that means but off to the gym i go for some cardio. I can not stand the way my hanging skin slaps my thighs when i exercise. It has gotten worse and really gets in the way of my workouts. I do plan on losing more weight after surgery and my PS said as long as I do it right with exercise to keep toning I should be okay. I think getting rid of this excess and actually seeing the results will give me even more motivation. I'm nervous. Excited. Scared..all wrapped up into one. I look forward to being more active and healthy. Please keep me posted on your journey as well. I will be taking pictures before I go under on Sept 1. I am going to have my daughter keep up with my status if I can't for whatever reason. Have a great time on your vacation and "see you on the flat side" soon. :-) A toast to you and your courage and weight loss! Oh and lots of protein shakes after the surgery is a plus. I got straws..lots of straws..all different colors. Fluids will be your best friend and oh GAS X the night before with a stool softener. Can't forget that tip. My friend said she had gas bubbles so bad it felt worse than the wound. now that gotta be bad. and not to say this will happen to you nor I, but I wanna be prepared. Oh OH OHHHH get a walker too, you can rent one at the pharmacy. My friend let me borrow hers. Gotta start moving around slowly and independently soon. GOOD LUCK and thank you for your support as well!!!
August 28, 2016
http://diamondcareandrecovery.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=107. Wow a whole kit!
September 11, 2016
My stomach looks like how yours was. Did you have lipo as well?
September 15, 2016
Just so you know- you're not alone! I lost 80 lbs about 20 years ago and have been carrying around a bunch of loose skin. I gained 15 lbs back, but am planning on losing that and hopefully more and finally get a Tummy Tuck/ Brachioplastu next May. Please keep us up to date on your recovery! Congrats and get well soon! :)
November 2, 2016
oh myyyy i must have been doped up and out of it when you wrote this back on the 15th of September! My apologies, so unlike me!!! Just want to say thank you and now at 8 weeks post op I am feeling GOOD and looking GOOD.
October 7, 2016
Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your surgery. I know you are hard on yourself from your comments but it looks like you have a nice hour-glass in the first couple of pictures. I am sure it will be awesome when you are done.
November 2, 2016
sorry for not responding when you posted this comment, I appreciate your kind words! now at 8 weeks post op, I'm so happy that my journey is moving along. it was a rough one!
October 28, 2016
Girl your pics are the ones you took of me!! I know how you feel. My weight has been getting in the way of everything! The summers are brutal, talk about the heat out trust me the heat in my panties is much higher, nothing works to keep me dry not antiperspirant, no powder nothing. My cotton nylon or any other fabric is always soaking wet! Now I am taking action finally at 50. You are an inspiration
November 2, 2016
thank you so much. That means a lot to me. To know my journey inspires.
I'm so ready for next summer now! no more hiding behind my clothes and no more nasty rashes under my nasty ass flesh apron!
I'm so ready for next summer now! no more hiding behind my clothes and no more nasty rashes under my nasty ass flesh apron!
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Again best of luck tomorrow!