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I have 7 days to go! A brief explanation of...
Ak777freeApril 29, 2013
WORTH IT$21,000
I have 7 days to go! A brief explanation of myself: 39 yrs old, 5 children, a wonderfully loving and encouraging husband who has been my best friend and husband for over 23 yrs. Like many mothers on here my body has been depleted and abused by pregnancies and obesity. Two years ago I went on a weight loss journey and have lost 80 lbs and kept it off by eating right and exercise.
After I came to a place where I could go no more my husband encouraged me to see a PS and just see if they could help with my extra skin and scars (from c-sections, ruptured appendix, gall bladder surgery) after the first consultation I was so excited. Dr Manuel was so honoring and was so professional and he didn't even blink an eye at my wreck of skin. He was realistic and encouraging. So blessed.
After I came to a place where I could go no more my husband encouraged me to see a PS and just see if they could help with my extra skin and scars (from c-sections, ruptured appendix, gall bladder surgery) after the first consultation I was so excited. Dr Manuel was so honoring and was so professional and he didn't even blink an eye at my wreck of skin. He was realistic and encouraging. So blessed.
Then I found this site and realized how important this site is to share our journeys with others. So I will be up loading some preop photos and hope that they encourage others that although its a bit embarrassing to be so vulnerable it's also so important for others to be encouraged too. So here goes my count down journey.
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April 29, 2013
Wow, your day is close, i have to wait until September...congrats on the weight loss and i too posted some before pics and it is not easy but i feel like everyone here just keeps it real so i should too. Good luck, cant wait to see your after pics!
April 29, 2013
Yes, posting the pics was the hardest part. I have spent so many years hiding that stuff that exposing it seems scary. But I know how absolutely helpful and encouraging seeing others transformations have been for me!!
April 30, 2013
Wishing you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. I'm very excited for you! Keep us posted :)
April 30, 2013
Awesome job on the weight loss! Good for you! I can't WAIT to see your results, which I know will be amazing!
UPDATED FROM Ak777free
6 days pre
Went in for my final appointment, for blood work...
Ak777freeApril 30, 2013
Went in for my final appointment, for blood work and registration to the surgery center! Made final payments and even treated myself to a Botox treatment on my lips (they wrinkle from my weight loss). So we will see how good it works. Lol.
Just embracing the excitement!!
Just embracing the excitement!!
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April 30, 2013
Your big day will be here before you know it. I look forward to following your transformational journey.
May 1, 2013
I'm excited to see your journey. I haven't had the courage to post pics of myself yet. Proud of your weight loss!
May 1, 2013
I was so nervous and was going to post them twice and then decided that in the end I want others to be encouraged and with all my scarring I pray that the end result will encourage someone else to endure and have their lives changed!! Motheroftwins- when are you scheduled?
May 1, 2013
Good morning wallygirl7, I am not able to do this until January due to PTO and my continuing weight loss. I am 5 5 and currently 175 pounds. Last wed I was 181 so my health plan is working. I want to lose as much as I can, my goal weight is between 146-150. but all of you here, really help me keep the faith. I get down that I am not doing this until next year but then I read your story and know that our body changes need to be inside and out and that takes hard work and time!!! THANK YOU! I will post some pics this weekend...I think it will help keep me going too..
May 4, 2013
The journey is a day to day thing. Keeping milestones like pics help
Us to see where we came from and also where we are going. As hard as it was to post them I keep thinking of all the courageous ladies who have shared their before and after pics that have encouraged me so much!! Keep up
The hard work with your weight loss! Good job!
UPDATED FROM Ak777free
5 days pre
5 more sleeps! I'm finding myself very self...
Ak777freeMay 1, 2013
5 more sleeps! I'm finding myself very self reflectant. One minute I'm excited and the next I find myself being very quiet and processing so many emotions. Realizing after reading so many journeys that this isn't a quick recovery and that there will be moments when I will ask myself if its worth it, etc. I know in the end it will be. But honestly when I read the posts where women struggle with the weight gain from the swelling I get nervous, any gain on the scale messes with my emotions even when I know it's my period or in this case extra fluid. I've had to be very disciplined to keep my weight off so without exercise I am nervous.
Tonight I rest my head knowing that I did as much today as I could to prepare and also enjoyed my sons 15th birthday! Such an amazing son!! So thankful for my family!
Tonight I rest my head knowing that I did as much today as I could to prepare and also enjoyed my sons 15th birthday! Such an amazing son!! So thankful for my family!
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May 2, 2013
You don't have long! I bet you will have a beautiful result. Stay off the scale initially after the procedure. You already have done your research regarding swelling so don't feel discouraged if you put on a few pounds. Low sodium and plenty of water may help. Best wishes!
May 2, 2013
You don't have long! I bet you will have a beautiful result. Stay off the scale initially after the procedure. You already have done your research regarding swelling so don't feel discouraged if you put on a few pounds. Low sodium and plenty of water may help. Best wishes!
May 2, 2013
I use that reference too before a big day...5 more sleeps...lol.!!! I am super excited to see your results!! woo hoo!!! I personally have noticed the more weight I lose, the worse I look, to myself (just the loose skin) but I am loving the numbers on the scale! Strong women like yourself and so many others keep me going and pushing! I check every update you post!
May 5, 2013
Thank you!! It's like getting your life back one pound at a time!!! I'll keep u posted
Thank you so much for starting your story here in the MM review community! It sounds like you have a good, supportive husband to help you through this and now you have us, too! :) Just a week away!
Do you have your supplies ready?
Please keep us posted!